Yes, you can get legally married in Jamaica. It’s actually pretty easy to meet the requirements. But should you? Eh... let’s talk about it.
I know you’re probably thinking, “But it’s a destination wedding, I want it to be real!” But let’s be really honest, a destination wedding is already a lot to juggle, so before you add legal paperwork to the mix here are a few things to consider.
Things to consider for legal destination weddings
The Extra Costs
Your wedding package will not include the legal fees, which means you’ll be paying extra to have an officiant, process your marriage licence and have your certificate mailed to you.
The Waiting Game
Need to add your spouse to your insurance? Update your legal documents? You’ll have to wait for your certificate to arrive, sometimes longer than expected.
Extended Stay Requirements
Most resorts require you to be in Jamaica for at least three days before your wedding to meet one of the requirements. That’s extra vacation time you have to take.
What If Your Certificate Gets Lost?
Things get lost in the mail, we all know that. If that happens, you could be stuck dealing with reapplying and waiting all over again.
So, What’s the Alternative?
Handle the paperwork at home, then have your dream wedding in Jamaica without the stress.
You’re not losing the romance of a Jamaica wedding and no, you’re not “lying” to your guests.
Plus, if it’s a symbolic wedding, you can have a close friend or family member officiate, making the moment even more personal and special.
Let’s be really real for a sec. You probably won’t even fully unpack until days after you get home.
The last thing you want is to be on edge, waiting for your marriage certificate to show up.
After finally getting off the rollercoaster of wedding planning, why not just fly off into the sunset and enjoy wedded bliss like in the movies?
Still unsure? Read our blog post on Legal Weddings vs. Symbolic Weddings in Jamaica for more details.
P.S. Whatever you choose, we're here to make planning your destination wedding in Jamaica as smooth as a fresh jar of Jif peanut butter.
Snag a spot on our calendar to talk through how to make your destination wedding a reality. Book a complimentary call here.
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