Destination Weddings in
Jamaica
Jamaica is where you go
when you want your wedding
to feel like a party.
There’s a reason Jamaica is one of our go-to destinations when couples want a wedding that feels fun, effortless, and unforgettable. It’s easy to get to, resorts know exactly how to host, and the vibe is instantly more relaxed the second you land.
This is the kind of place where your guests actually let loose. Pool days turn into sunset cocktails, dinners turn into dance floors, and your wedding starts to feel like a full weekend experience, not just a few hours.
You still get the beauty. The beaches, the food, the scenery. But what really makes Jamaica stand out is the energy. Carefree, vibrant, and just structured enough that everything flows without feeling over planned. You’re not managing timelines. You’re in it, celebrating right alongside everyone you love!
Reasons we
love Jamaica
for destination weddings
01
WOrld-Class all-inclusive REsorts
Jamaica features some of the top resorts and definitely has one perfect for your friends and family. Or, if it's an adult only celebration, there are some great ones to choose from!
02
The Beaches
Jamaica has more than 700 white and gold-sand coastlines, including Seven Mile Beach in Negril and Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay.
03
Reggae Music
You can’t beat having your wedding at a destination that Bob Marley once called home!
04
Easy to get to
Just a quick flight from most major East Coast airports!
05
The drinks
Your guests won’t need to settle for mediocre local drinks when you have a wedding in Jamaica. It’s the home of Jamaican Rum, Red Stripe beer, and Blue Mountain coffee (LOVE!).
where is
Jamaica?
Jamaica is situated in the Caribbean Sean and spans 4,240 square miles. It lies about 90 miles south of Cuba and 134 miles from the Cayman Islands.
Jamaica’s
Climate at
a glance
Typical temps: Mid-70s to high 80s year-round
Best season: December to April
Why those months: This is Jamaica’s dry season, so you’ll get the most consistent sunshine, lower humidity, and ideal beach weather. It’s also when conditions are the most predictable for events and group travel.
Hotter months: May through August
Months to avoid: September to early November (peak hurricane season)
Top Excursions
Visit Dunn’s River Falls
You can’t go to Jamaica and not see the 180 feet high and 600 feet long Dunn’s River waterfalls in Ocho Rios. The waterfalls are terraced like giant natural stairs that you can climb.
Visit the Blue Hole
This beautiful swimming hole in Ocho Rios is surrounded by lush greenery.
Rafting on Martha Brae
A rafting trip on Martha Brae offers guests a 4-1/2 peaceful journey along a 20 mile waterway east of Montego Bay.
Take a catamaran cruise and go snorkeling
There are plenty of spots to go snorkeling in Jamaica, including Doctor’s Cave in Montego Bay, Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Runaway Bay, Devil’s Reef in Ocho Rios, and Port Royal in Kingston.
Marriage Requirements
Many couples choose to get legally married in the U.S. at their local courthouse or church and have a symbolic ceremony for their destination wedding. Typically, guests do not know that the ceremony they are witnessing at Destination Weddings are symbolic (shhh!). If you do choose to get legally married in Jamaica, you will need to have the following:
- Valid passports
- Original and certified copy of your birth certificates
- Proof of divorce if applicable (original certificate of divorce)
- Certified copy of a death certificate for widows or widowers
- No blood test is required
- Only a marriage officer licensed in Jamaica can legally marry a couple. An officiant of the couple’s choice may conduct the wedding ceremony, but a local marriage officer from Jamaica must be present to sign the marriage form and make the official marriage pronouncement. Marriage officers can also provide necessary witnesses for the ceremony.
- Processing fee JM$4000 (less than US$40)
Check with one of our travel advisors for more information on having your destination wedding in Jamaica.
