| One of the hottest trends today in the world of | | | | your |
| nuptials is the destination wedding. More and more | | | | guests. Outside of the organized wedding events, |
| couples about to tie the knot have therefore come | | | | guests can occupy |
| as no surprise that this island ranks as the #1 choice | | | | themselves with all the activities and attractions |
| in the Caribbean for destination weddings and | | | | Jamaica offers; |
| honeymoons. Some locations: an elegant Great House | | | | including river rafting, dolphin encounters, |
| in Montego Bay, a hidden garden in Ocho Rios or the | | | | watersports and heritage |
| dramatic cliffs of Negril at sunset. Incorporate some | | | | tours. For a list of local wedding contacts, visit the |
| Jamaican "flavor" into the proceedings with local | | | | Jam-boree website at that wedding budget!Getting |
| culinary delights such as jerk chicken or grilled lobster | | | | married in Jamaica is surprisingly affordable and |
| and tap into the island's rich musical heritage with a | | | | compares favorably with the expense of a wedding |
| steel drum band or live reggae performance.Your | | | | back home. The costs for wonderful food, gorgeous |
| Jamaica wedding can be as casual or formal as you | | | | flowers, white-glove service, lively entertainment and |
| wish, as under-stated or extravagant- if you can | | | | breath-taking locations represent exceptional value |
| imagine it, then it's "no problem". Accommodation | | | | that can offset the principal additional expenses: |
| options abound with all-inclusive resorts, hotels with | | | | travel and accommodations. Taking advantage of the |
| old-world charm, cozy inns and sumptuous private | | | | dramatic drop in prices outside of the "peak", late |
| villas available to suit the individual | | | | December through mid-April, season and the wedding |
| requirements of the wedding party and guests. | | | | packages offered by many hotels and resorts will |
| Experienced wedding | | | | allow you to achieve further savings. With Jamaica's |
| planners, either independent or affiliated with the | | | | nearly year-round reliable weather a memorable |
| hotels and | | | | Jamaica wedding, that will not break the bank, awaits |
| resorts, take the headache out of the organizational | | | | you.Practical MattersWith a valid license, couples need |
| details allowing | | | | only be on the island for 24 hours |
| bride and groom to enjoy the moment. Best of all, | | | | before they can be married and officials to preside |
| when you get | | | | over the ceremony |
| married in Jamaica, your honeymoon is literally at | | | | are available for most religious affiliations. No blood |
| your doorstep. | | | | tests are required but officials will ask for a certified |
| A destination wedding in Jamaica combines the thrill | | | | copy of a birth certificate, proof of divorce or death |
| of | | | | of spouse where applicable, and written parental |
| vacationing in the tropics with the joys of a | | | | consent for minors.**for more articles about Jamaica |
| marriage celebration. The "wedding" becomes a | | | | travel and tourism go to Jamaica's Visitor Newspaper |
| multi-day event creating the perfect backdrop | | | | Jam-boree. |
| for a truly unforgettable experience for you and | | | | |