Destination Weddings

Jamaica

11 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Jamaica

Jamaica brings reggae, jerk and a big, easy hospitality that makes a wedding feel like a proper party. Cliff-top Negril sunsets and Montego Bay resorts give couples real choice of mood.

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Best timeDec to Apr

The dry season before hurricane months

Flight time10 hours

Direct to Montego Bay from Heathrow

VisaNo visa

UK visitors, entry usually granted for up to 90 days

Legal weddingLegally binding

Be on the island 24 hours first, with passports and birth certificates, plus divorce papers if relevant

Top tipApply early

Apply for your licence at least two weeks ahead, hotel lodged applications can take up to three weeks

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Jamaica by area

Montego Bay4 venues · Beachfront, ResortExplore the area →Negril2 venues · Boutique, WaterExplore the area →Port Antonio2 venues · Boutique, Hidden GemExplore the area →

11 venues in Jamaica

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Jamaica wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner