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