Colleen,

Thank you for the personal attention to detail and timely responsiveness to our questions leading up to our wedding day. We appreciated the precise directions. We wanted to be able to just show up on the wedding day without having to worry about any of the arrangements or details, and you made that possible. The setting, flowers, and arch were beautiful, and we will always remember our special day on the beach at Magens Bay.

Ted & Julie

Dear Colleen,

Michael and I would like to thank you so much for making our day truly amazing and special. You made us both feel so calm and comfortable. You really listened to what we wanted and helped us bring it all together. We really enjoyed meeting you and had a great experiance with your service.

Also want to mention that Brewers Bay was such a beautiful beach, we could not have asked for a better beach to have our wedding ceremony.

We appreciate everything you did to make our day unforgettable.

Love,

Jessica and Michael C.

Colleen,

Our original wedding was set up in the Bahamas, but the cruise ship did not go into port. With only 72 hours notice, Colleen was able to put together a beautiful and memorable wedding in the next port, St. Thomas, that exceeded our expectations!

Thanks again Colleen!

Jeff and Emily M.

Colleen,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding such a special moment for us. From the location to the ceremony, everything was so beautiful, and to top it all off we had so much fun. It was everything we had imagined and more.

You have such a kind soul, and you helped us feel very comfortable, and helped make our wedding day a moment in our lives that we will never forget. For that, we can never thank you enough. We greatly appreciate how easy you were to work with - everything went so smoothly, and you were always very eager to answer any questions we had.

Again, Michael and I can't thank you enough for everything you did to help make our wedding day PERFECT!

With love,

Michael and Jenny P.

Dear Colleen,

Thank you so much for making our wedding day special and a GREAT day. From the first day we started talking/emailing you, it all just seemed very smooth and the exact way we planned it. Yes, we got worried about the weather forecast and weather, but you were there to tell us don't worry, and it will all be fine.

And you were right - it was above and beyond what you told us it would be. It was just all amazing. We couldn't thank you enough. You're definitely a great person, and very easy to deal with - almost like we have known you for years.

From Julie the hair lady ( she was definitely funny, and a cool woman ), to Rudy the picture guy, to you yourself, we couldn't thank you enough. Thanks for everything you have done for us. We couldn't ask for a better day, weather, people etc etc... I would say hope to deal with you again, but that's just one line that isn't good in the wedding business. =)

Thanks,

Candy and Chris F.

Colleen,

John and I want to thank you so much for the meaningful and personal ceremony you gave us. We could feel the personal touch that you put into the words of our ceremony. Everything you did to get us to "our day" was wonderful and made the process stress free for us. Thank you for going the "extra mile" in everything you did for us. If any of our friends decide to get married in St. Thomas, (which they should!), we will definitely refer them to you and your website.

Thank you again for making our wedding day so special that we will always remember it with a warm heart.

Warm regards,

John and Linda M.

Good Morning Colleen,

We just wanted to say thank you again for all of your help in making our wedding day absolutely wonderful and stress free. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. Your kindness and professionalism has truly left a positive energy on us as we begin our journey into "wedded bliss". Thank you for giving us an everlasting memory to be shared with all of our family and friends, and thank you for just being the person you are - a person with a "true heart of gold".

Warmest Regards,

Mr. & Mrs. D.

Hi Colleen,

I wanted to say thank you for all your help with our ceremony! The flowers were PERFECT! Despite the delay due to the weather, you remained calm and confident, which in turn allowed for us to feel the same. Jason commented afterwards on how wonderful you were, and how smoothly everything went because of you! Everything couldn't have turned out more perfect, we were both thrilled.

Gratefully,

April & Jason C.

Colleen,

From our first contact you were great. You answered all our questions and made us feel at ease with planning something so far from home.

We wanted to thank you for all the arrangements you made for our wedding. We came in on a cruise and everything was just right on time, from the transportation right through the ceremony and pictures. It was a beautiful beach and a perfect place for our ceremony. You took care of everything for us. We had a worry free day, which was exactly what we wanted. The flowers were beautiful and the colors were perfect.

Thank you so much for a wonderful day and we would recommend you to anyone wanting to do a destination wedding.

Thank you again,

Rob and Rachel S.

Colleen,

We want to thank you for being a part of our special day -- everything went smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location. All of our friends and family present said it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had attended. The ceremony itself was perfectly fitting for us and the location -- the words were beautifully crafted and we couldn't have asked for anything better. The whole process was effortless and we can't thank you enough!!

Sincerely,

James and Amber M.

Colleen,

Thank you so much for the countless phone calls & emails that helped Rachel & I plan a ceremony that was right for us. Despite the time constraints our cruise put on us, you arranged transportation to be waiting for us, which eased our minds, as we had nightmares of running through the streets from the cruise ship to the courthouse! We could not imagine a more perfect wedding ceremony.

Thanks Again,

Robert & Rachel P.

Hi Colleen,

Thank you so much for your sweet note. Vic and I want to thank you for being so gracious and kind at our marriage ceremony. We wanted a very simple wedding, and you were just the right person for it. You provided us with all the right information for planning the day and getting us through all the logistical and navigational and organizational hoops.

You, also, and most importantly, performed a beautiful, simple but eloquent ceremony. Every one of our family and friends made a point to say how much warmth and sincerity they felt from you, and how you were the perfect minister for us.

I really don't know how, in the funny quirks of fate and life and the internet, we found you ( or were led to you ). But we feel blessed! Thank you for being a part of such an important day. Please feel free to use any part of this note/picture as testimony on your website.

Again, thank you.

Sandy and Victor Z.

Good Morning Colleen,

Dave and I want to thank you for the beautiful, unforgetable day you made 03/22/11 into.

We were lucky to find your website the first time we looked for information on a St Thomas wedding. From the first time I spoke with you and told you what we had in mind, you were very helpful with suggestions for locations, transportation, music, food, everything!

Since Dave and I had been together for 30 years, we wanted a simple island wedding on a beach with some of our closest friends there. As we were coming into St Thomas on a cruise ship, our timing had to be perfect. You were wonderful! Everyone you suggested was wonderful!

Armitage was most helpful in getting our group from the ship to the government house to pick up the marriage license, then on to the resort on Lindbergh Bay. He was right on time to return us to the ship, music playing all the way!

Rudy was great! The pictures turned out beautiful.

The Steel Pan Man gave the right Caribbean feel to the day.

The staff at the Emerald Beach Resort was very accomodating and helpful. The food was delicious too! Our friends said it was the most beautiful and fun wedding they had been to! Everyone had a great time.

You made it all possible. You made me feel confident the day would go off without a hitch, which isn't easy to do from so far away! The ceremony was very personal and you made it very beautiful. Dave even teared up at one point!

It was a pleasure to meet you and talk with you. I feel as if I have a new friend that lives in St Thomas.

Best Wishes,

Dave C. & Linda O.

Dear Colleen,

I want to thank you for our beautiful wedding day. Everything went so smoothly, just like you said it would. The taxi driver Winston was wonderful. It was so nice to meet you. A Simple Island Wedding is exactly what you made it. It was quick and easy, yet very surreal and romantic.

Thank you again,

Michael and Antoinette G.

Dearest Colleen,

Thank you again for the most wonderful day that you created for us. From our first e-mail contact with you all the way through to the beautiful ceremony, you have been nothing but spectacular.

We knew when we found your website and read about you that you were a dream come true - and you truly are. You made arranging everything for our wedding so easy and effortless. We knew from the beginning that all of the people you sourced for us - our photographer, videographer, magnificent Belinda - all of them would be the best of the best! And they were!

What amazes me the most about you is how you can make a wedding ceremony so simple and stress free, yet just as meaningful, if not more so, than the big weddings that people spend months planning. I think it is because you paid so much attention to the unique day we wanted to create, including my shyness about Magens Bay beach, and your heart is in each and every marriage you perform.

Thank you so much for our beautifully written ceremony. We were so delighted and moved by your words. Thank you for your command of the weather! How fantastic is it that the little tropical shower disappears exactly when we want it to, thanks to you?! Thank you for truly caring that our day be perfect, and for making it so.

Vince and I have decided that you are an Angel who decided to spend some time on earth making sure people who love each other find a way to cement that bond and celebrate their love as if they were in Heaven. You will forever be so dear and precious in our hearts.

Thank you, thank you for all you have done for us and for making March 10, 2011 the most wonderful wedding day ever!

All our love,

Shannon and Vince S.

Colleen,

We would like to thank you for the very warm and loving wedding ceremony you assisted with on Sapphire Beach. Your suggestions, accommodations and performance helped make this a wonderful beginning of our life together.

Not only did you make this our special and unique event, but your suggestions and “tips” for our stay on the island were very helpful and showed your warm hospitality at every phase of our visit. You made the arrangements from long distance seem like we were neighbors from the beginning ... easy, supportive and caring.

We would highly recommend you to others who are looking for a low stress, warm beginning to a new relationship together.

Bob and Lynn G.

My wife and I found out late that we would have a chance to get married in the Virgin Islands. With less than a month to plan for the trip, we started looking for a wedding planner and I happened upon Colleen Mader's site.

I called her, and with short notice, she was able to get us the perfect date on a beautiful beach. She even scheduled a wedding photographer who was really easy to work with. The ceremony that Colleen provided to us was beautiful, and we will both always remember it. The wedding was a great start to a perfect week on St Thomas.

Thank you so much :-) It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Sincerely,

Scott and Jennifer I.

Colleen,

Now that we are back to our normal lives, we continue to look back on our blissful day at Sapphire Beach. The ceremony was exactly as we pictured. Your advice, coordination and attention to the details helped ensure our once-in-a-lifetime day was flawless.

Thanks for everything !

Leanne & Tim K.

Thanks Colleen!

The wedding ceremony and venue were absolutely amazing. Couldn't have done this without your help. I'm attaching a couple of photos for you. Hope they're good.

We returned home this evening and were very thankful that the copies of our marriage license were here. I'll be able to get all of my documents changed into my new name this week. Thanks for getting these to us so quickly.

Those in attendance said that our wedding was one of the most beautiful one they'd ever been to. Both Randy and I wanted a simple and stress-free wedding ceremony and day. You helped make both of those desires into reality. Thank you for all you did.

Sincerely yours,

Randy and Susan S.

Colleen,

Moutaz and I would like to thank you so much for helping us plan our amazing wedding. Everything went smoothly and looked beautiful. We made the perfect decision in choosing Magens Bay.

It was not an easy wedding to plan from so far away, and was all made possible with your help. You listened to everything we asked for, and the flowers were stunning. We would not have been able to do this without the help of Colleen. You exceeded our expectations and we are so greatful!

Moutaz and Christine E.

Colleen,

Working with you was so incredibly *SIMPLE*! You were informative, organized and relaxed which made all the planning and anticipation very easy to deal with.

The location (PrettyKlip Point) was just beautiful, and although it sprinkled and was overcast for our wedding, we all decided to embrace it, and the pictures came out fabulous! We were so happy that Rudy was willing to use our ideas for photos and catch some of "our" essence.

This was a second wedding for both of us and we really did not want all the bells and whistles of a traditional wedding. You gave us exactly the wedding *we* wanted and that is the greatest testimonial we can give to anyone!

Please feel free to use us as a reference to anyone who has questions, we would gladly recommend you.

Anette and Kevin G.

Dear Colleen,

Ken and I would like to thank you for everything you did to make our wedding so special and wonderful. You met us there at Sapphire Beach, and made us feel like family. You were always there to answer our questions and concerns.

We wanted a ceremony that was intimate, and filled with the love that we have for each other. You gave us that and much more. We will never forget that special day out on the point, and you were a huge part of that.

We appreciate everything you did to make our day memorable. We also want to thank Rudy for taking such beautiful pictures, and telling us about the barge. Thanks to both of you. We will certainly give friends and family your number if they plan on getting married in St.Thomas.

We sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a beautiful wedding.

Joyce and Ken B.

Dear Colleen,

We just want you to know how much we appreciated your help with arranging our beautiful wedding ceremony on Magens Beach in St. Thomas V.I. You took care of all the details, from meeting us at the ship, taking us to the court house, and signing the necessary paperwork, which was all filled out.

The cab driver even walked us thru the court house. The driver then took us to the beach where you performed the wedding ceremony. The whole morning was exactly what we wanted, and went like clockwork. The photographer was wonderful - we both liked him very much.

I will be happy to recommend you to anyone. We're sure you could perform the kind of ceremony anyone could possibly want.

Dell and Vicki R.

Colleen,

You were incredibly warm and helpful throughout our entire wedding process, and we are very appreciative. From guiding us through all the necessary steps, to overseeing a lovely beach ceremony, we could not have asked for more!

Malena and Jeff B.

Colleen,

Thank you for performing such a wonderful and personal ceremony. We both had fun choosing our vows, and you really delivered them in a meaningful and heartfelt way.

We appreciate the efforts you went through, holding the stunning location on Magens Bay Beach for us. The photos turned out beautifully.

Although most of the planning was done from the other side of the world, you made it simple and easy for us. Overall the day was a huge success. It was the highlight of the trip for the crew onboard the Grand Princess - one we will all remember.

Warm regards,

Arran and Tynae B.

Good Evening Colleen,

From the moment I spoke with you, I knew you were the person that would marry Bruce and I. Planning a wedding from hundreds of miles away isn't the easiest thing to do, unless one has the help of Colleen Mader!!! Your warmth, enthusiasm, and expertise were the source of my confidence.

Everything was perfect for our wedding at Sapphire Beach. The "tropical" flowers were more beautiful than I could have imagined or picked myself. Our steel pan player was awesome, and he set the perfect mood. The isle and palms added the perfect touch. Rudy is a talented photographer who has posted our pictures promptly. Last but most certainly not least, your presence and ceremony were excellent.

I truly appreciated that you allowed my sister to read First Corinthians (with late notice!). The most amazing thing of all was that I had no worries or stress on this most special day of my life. Our friends and family all commented that it was the most fun and relaxed wedding they had attended. I could not have asked for a better day.

We sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a beautiful wedding.

With love,

Bruce and Liz W.

Colleen,

Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for everything you did. Our wedding was amazing. The beach at Magens Bay was one of the nicest I have ever been to and the whole day was perfect.

You made it so hassle free and a really special day.

Chrissy and Tony W.

Colleen,

Thank you for organizing and officiating such a fabulous ceremony for us! This was the second wedding for both of us and we wanted it to be much more about our marriage and much less about all of the stressful planning...it was exactly that! You took care of all of the details and we just showed up! It was exactly what we had hoped for...we are so grateful!!

Hope all is well with you....and maybe we will see you on the beach in the near future! :)

Karen & Pete S.

Thank you Colleen,

Our wedding was simply perfect! It was an amazing no stress island wedding. Rick and I are so grateful to you for making our special day exactly that.

You are a wonderfuly lady and we are truly thankful for everything extra that you did, from the flowers, to pictures and video, to the steel drum. You allowed us to just show up. Simply amazing! We would have had it no other way.

Thank you again!!

Richard and Melissa C.

Patty and I just wanted to say thanks for a beautiful wedding. Loved how easy everything was. It is so easy nowadays to get caught up in the wedding itself, instead of the real reason for being there. We both felt so comfortable and at ease with you and the surroundings that it was actually fun instead of nerve racking.

I feel so blessed to be in love.

Thanks again and have a wonderful day (and life).

Patty and Ron

Thank you so much, Colleen

We know you were worried about the sunset wedding but it turned out beautifully. The flowers and the arch you picked out were gorgeous. And thank you for the CD player so we could play our music.

You made the day just right, and our memories will be forever on tape. You will be the first one we mention if ever our friends want a fantastic wedding.

Many thanks again for making our day so memorable and worry-free.

Mark & Janet K.