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Destination wedding in Jamaica: a guide for your guests

Jamaica brings reggae, jerk and waterfalls to a wedding weekend, with big resorts in Montego Bay and laid-back clifftop hotels in Negril.

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Where to get married in Jamaica, from your guests' point of view

Jamaica

Montego Bay & Negril · best December to April

Reggae, jerk chicken, waterfalls and some of the best sunsets in the Caribbean. Montego Bay has the big resorts and the airport, while Negril has a seven-mile beach and clifftop bars.

  • Getting there: Sangster International (MBJ) in Montego Bay is 10 to 30 minutes from most Montego Bay resorts and about 1h30 from Negril.
  • Car needed: Not usually
  • Activity prices: Mid-range
  • Group favorites: dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios day trip; martha Brae bamboo rafting; sunset at Rick's Café with cliff jumping

Things to do · Weekend itinerary · Where to stay · Welcome dinner

Good to know for guests in Jamaica

  • Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD). US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas.
  • Tipping: Around 10 to 15% if no service charge is on the bill. Some all-inclusive resorts have a no-tipping policy.
  • Dinner time: Dinner usually from 7 to 10 pm.
  • Group dinners: Clifftop restaurants and resorts host group dinners well. A villa chef is a great option for a smaller group.
  • Power plugs: Type A and B plugs (same as the US), 110 V.
  • Entry rules: Passport and visa rules depend on nationality. Ask guests to check their own government's travel advice early.

Comparisons

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Questions couples ask

When is the best time for a wedding in Jamaica?

Jamaica: December to April.

Do wedding guests need to tip in Jamaica?

Around 10 to 15% if no service charge is on the bill. Some all-inclusive resorts have a no-tipping policy.

What time is dinner in Jamaica?

Dinner usually from 7 to 10 pm.

What currency and plugs do guests need in Jamaica?

Jamaican dollar (JMD). US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas. Type A and B plugs (same as the US), 110 V.

What should guests budget for a wedding in Jamaica?

Flights and accommodation are usually the biggest costs, followed by meals and activities. Our free destination wedding guest budget calculator adds it all up per person and per day.

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