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