Is A Destination Wedding Right For You?

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A couple’s wedding and honeymoon are two of the happiest times of their lives. Planning these special times can be fun and exciting, but hours of research are required in order to make the right decisions.


Destination Weddings have become very popular in the past few years. Couples are choosing to incorporate the beautiful and often exotic locations that are often seen on honeymoons into their weddings, inviting close family and friends for a romantic and exciting getaway. Destination weddings combine the location of the honeymoon with all aspects of the wedding – ceremony, reception, luncheons, etc. to create a unique and intimate atmosphere for the couple and their family and friends.

Many couples are becoming increasingly aware that the time, effort and expense of planning a wedding and a honeymoon can be too much so they decide to combine them to create the perfect destination wedding. A five day wedding weekend at a lovely beach resort can also be considerably cheaper than a reception and wedding for 200 guests at a luxury hotel. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for friends and family to take a vacation while celebrating the couple’s nuptials.

Because more brides and grooms are paying for their own weddings, they are finding it a huge expense. Then they must scale back on guest lists or cut corners in other areas of the wedding which may result in them not ending up with the dream wedding they previously imagined. The bride and groom can save a considerable amount of money by having a destination wedding.

The world is full of breathtaking views and historic places, but only a select few are really right for a destination wedding. Couples should seek a wedding location that will truly dazzle even their well-traveled guests, and make them feel like it was worth the trip.

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"Irie" Weddings or Honeymoons Jamaican Style

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Getting Married in Jamaica


Wedding professionals from all over, rate Jamaica as one of the top wedding locations in the world for your destination wedding. You can combine your Jamaica wedding with a fantastic honeymoon to make the wedding of a lifetime without spending a fortune. There are literally dozens of fantastic all-inclusive beach resorts & hotels that offer amazing packages for wedding couples. And, if you want to take advantage of the gorgeous beaches in Jamaica, opt for the very popular Jamaican Beach Wedding. You will find that many resorts offer beach weddings or garden weddings with beach views, often within the resort itself.

When you close your eyes and imagine your Jamaica Wedding, you should probably have a vision of a serene, calming atmosphere on beach somewhere. You should probably see waves kissing the ocean, white sand beaches and gorgeous foliage. The island is one of the most popular places in the Caribbean for weddings. Happy couples choose to get married in Jamaica because of the beautiful scenery and absolutely stunning views of the lofty mountains and beautiful fauna.

For the most part, almost every resort in Jamaica does dozens of weddings every month so they can handle all of the details. The first decision should be "at which resort do you want to be married?" You may opt to get married at one resort and honeymoon at the other – an experience that might add even more variety and excitement to the occasion. Keep in mind that some resorts cater to children while others don't allow kids. Some adult resorts may still allow you to have kids attend the wedding ceremony but they will not be permitted to occupy a room there.

Suggested hotels for your wedding

Round Hill Hotel
: You will not go wrong when you plan your wedding or honeymoon at the unique yet fabulous Round Hill Hotel and Villas which overlooks Montego Bay.
Round Hill hosts only 30 weddings a year in order to provide privacy and customized service. Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held inside the villas, on the beach, on the lawn, or on terraces, with up to 120 guests. An on-site referral service helps coordinate details including flowers, music, and photographs. The entire resort provides a gorgeous backdrop, especially at sunset.

All spacious rooms and villas overlook the Caribbean Sea and the addition of a delightful new spa in a shorefront estate home makes for serious pampering.

Couples Resorts: One of my very favorite hotel chain in Jamaica is Couples Resort. Couples Negril and Couples Swept Away are located in nearby Negril and is the quintessential for all-inclusive romantics. This plush hotel caters exclusively to traditional couples only and is situated on 1000 feet of white sand beach. Their slogan is quite accurately stated – “love is all you need”. Romance is everywhere at Couples-on the beach, in the dining. Couples Resort deserves its own red ribbon.
You're in for outrageously wonderful days when you get married in Jamaica.

Honeymoon

Couples Resorts - Jamaica is our number one recommendation for Honeymoon Romance and value. The all inclusive honeymoon combo packages with Couples Resorts is an awesome deal (stay at Couples Negril and Couples Swept Away on your honeymoon- 2 resorts, 2 ways to spend your Jamaica honeymoon!).

Of course there are many other fabulous resorts for your spectacular honeymoon - this is just my favorite.

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Island Styling - Jamaica

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As a native of Jamaica, I am sure I am somewhat partial to the island. But, I do believe that Jamaica is one of the most special places on earth: rich culture, vibrant art, picturesque beaches, and world famous all- inclusive resorts.

It is a land of lofty mountains, plateaus and plains all rich with flora and fauna. The climate varies from tropical on the coast to higher temperatures inland, creating a diverse mix of tropical and sub-tropical vegetation. With endless coastlines, the beaches range from reef-protected white sand in the north to black sand beaches in the south.

Jamaica is so rich in culture that visitors will be truly amazed by the beautiful landscape of turquoise beaches, glistening sand, swaying palm trees, statuesque mountains, flowing rivers, spectacular waterfalls, sweeping plains; the vibrant atmosphere with a reggae beat, jazz, calypso, dancing; all- inclusive resorts; and the romance of it all make the island of Jamaica a perfect vacation getaway. Reggae music everywhere and Jamaicans dancing to the beat of the rhythmic music is very contagious.

All- inclusive resorts are a very popular option with travelers looking for a hassle-free vacation. With an all- inclusive resort, you can literally step off the plane and once you clear immigration, customs and collect your luggage, you will be immediately swept away to their own private Jamaica where you can live the vacation of their dreams without ever leaving the resort. You will be catered to in a manner fit for royalty.

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