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Wedding in Jamaica

Reggae, rum and romance

LANGUAGEEnglish
CURRENCYUSD
FLIGHT TIME12-14 hours
BEST SEASONDec-Apr
PRICE RANGE€6,500 - €19,500+
LEGAL MARRIAGEYes, easy

Jamaica is Caribbean charm in concentrated form – white beaches, turquoise waters, reggae music and friendly people. A relaxed destination with loads of personality.

Important Information

What you need to know before planning your wedding in Jamaica

Legal Wedding

Jamaica is popular for legal weddings. 24 hours residency required before ceremony.

Best Time

December-April is dry season. June-November has hurricane risk.

English

English is the official language – easy communication.

All-Inclusive

Many resorts have wedding packages including legal ceremony.

Popular regions in Jamaica

Each region has its own character and charm

Montego Bay

Montego Bay

Popular tourist town with luxury resorts and beautiful beach. Good flights and infrastructure.

Good flightsResortsDoctor's Cave BeachLively
PRICE RANGE€7,000 - €19,500
BEST FORCouples who want accessibility
Tips: Doctor's Cave Beach most famous. Rose Hall Great House for historical atmosphere. Direct flights from Europe.
Negril

Negril

7 Mile Beach and spectacular sunsets. More relaxed and genuinely Jamaican.

Fantastic beachCliff jumpingSunsetsRelaxed
PRICE RANGE€6,500 - €18,000
BEST FORCouples who want relaxed Caribbean feel
Tips: 7 Mile Beach is one of the Caribbean's best. Rick's Café for cliff jumping and sunsets. More relaxed than Montego Bay.

Timeline & Checklist

An overview of important milestones

12-18 months before
Choose resort
Start guest list
Budget
9-12 months before
Book resort and flights
Wedding package
Choose vendors
6-9 months before
Arrange documents
Confirm details
Save-the-dates
3-6 months before
Confirm everything
Invitations
Activities
1-3 months before
Final confirmations
Packing list
Travel planning

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