A Real Wedding at Hummingbird Hall, Jamaica

Hummingbird Hall, is a unique wedding location perfect for anyone looking to marry outside of a resort atmosphere. Located at the Rose Hall Estate in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Hummingbird Hall has sweeping ocean views and a lovely wedding gazebo. 

The number one reason brides choose independent locations such as Hummingbird Hall, is for privacy. Resort weddings are rarely private events as sometimes other resort guests are looking on.

Below are a few photo outtakes from a recent wedding at Hummingbird Hall... Enjoy! 

Congratulations to the bride and groom! 

Please contact our Caribbean Wedding Specialists for a quote on your Destination Wedding Travel and contact Hummingbird Hall directly for a quote on your ceremony & reception.

Cheers,

Stay only 5 Nights at ANY Sandals Resort for a FREE Wedding!

Effective Immediately, Sandals Resorts has dropped their FREE WEDDING requirement to a stay of only 5 nights in ANY room category! This applies to ALL Sandals Resorts with the exception of Sandals Emerald Bay during the months of FEB to AUG where a government fee of $350 will still apply. 

To start planning your own Destination Wedding, contact the Wedding Travel Consultants at Caribbean Journey ~ 866-236-1924 or via email.

{As with all promos, restrictions apply. Please inquire.}

Jamaica Bridal Guide

The Tourist Board of Jamaica has put together a helpful guide for any couples considering the island for their Destination Wedding. Check out the Jamaica Bridal Guide, use it as a resource and enjoy the eye-candy! 

{To start planning your own Destination Wedding, contact the Wedding Travel Consultants at Caribbean Journey ~ 866-236-1924 or via email.}

Airfare to Jamaica is often lower than most Caribbean Islands, another great reason it is a top choice for a Destination Wedding. Jamaica is serviced by all major airlines, including United Airlines & American Airlines. 

Cheers,

Friday Destination Wedding Inspiration

Wow! I didn't realize that its been two whole weeks since I posted on this little blog. It's peak wedding season in the Caribbean so I've been busy assisting clients with their travel to/from the region to attend some amazing weddings. I hope to have a few photos to share with you soon.

Check out this Destination Wedding at Round Hill in Jamaica by DC area Wedding Planner Lesley Cohen:

Considering Jamaica for your own Destination Wedding? The island's tourist board has a great website dedicated to all things weddings:

This ice cream social would make a perfect bridal shower theme:

 {We have to ask... are ice cream buffets the new candy buffets?}

Have a fun & safe weekend! 

TTFN,

A Riu Montego Bay Wedding - Jamaica

Get Married at Riu Montego Bay, Jamaica

The photography from this wedding is by Vijay Rakhra, a professional wedding photographer and videographer based in San Francisco. In the past 8 years, Mr. Rakhra has covered hundreds of weddings all over the world.

The Riu Montego Bay Resort & Spa is located only 20 minutes from the airport, making it a great choice for a Destination Wedding because guests typically only stay for the weekend and will appreciate being close to the airport.

Check out Mr. Rakhra's website and blog to see his full wedding portfolio. 

If you're interested in planning your Destination Wedding at Riu Montego Bay, contact us at info @ caribbeanjourney.com!

Enjoy,

Congratulations Jennifer & Russell!

Jennifer & Russell were married this summer at Sandals Negril Resort and Spa in Jamaica.

 I love the beach balls - printed with the couples names and wedding date - how cute and unique! Isn't it amazing how the bright blue of the sea and sky cast such a lovely glow on the tables?

Jennifer & Russell hired South Florida Destination Wedding Photographer, Tony Gajate to join them on their journey and capture the special moments:

Jamaica is such an easy choice for Destination Weddings - everyone has a great time! Negril is a good choice because of those famous sunsets.... 

{Congratulations & Best Wishes!}

If you are interested exploring the option of a Destination Wedding at a Sandals Resort, please drop us a line - info@caribbeanjourney.com

If you need a Destination Wedding Photographer for your event, check out Tony Gajate.

Cheers,

RIU Hotels offers FREE Weddings for 2011

ALL you have to do to earn a FREE Destination Wedding at select Riu Hotels is book at least 5 guestrooms for you and your wedding guests. 

The FREE Wedding Package Includes:

* M.I.C.E. Manager to help plan the special day

* Decoration set up for the ceremony location

* Bridal Bouquet

* Matching boutonniere for the groom

* CD or recorded music during the ceremony

* Semi private dinner for the couple and wedding guests at one of our specialty restaurants

* Wedding cake for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less

* Sparkling wine for the couple and 10 wedding guests or less (during the main toast only)

* Special decoration in the room

* Witnesses if required

(MINISTER OR JUDGE FEES & DOCUMENTATION ARE NOT INCLUDED)

This offer is only valid at the following RIU Hotels:

MEXICO:

Riu Palace Mexico

Riu Palace Pacifico

Riu Santa Fe

Riu Emerald Bay

JAMAICA:

Riu Negril Hotel

Riu Tropical Bay Hotel

Riu Ocho Rios

Riu Montego Bay

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:

Riu Bachata Hotel

Riu Palace Punta Cana

BAHAMAS AND COSTA RICA:

Riu Palace Paradise Island

Riu Guanacaste Hotel

Wedding Date must be between January 1 to December 31, 2011. 

Ready to start planning? I'd be happy to get started right away by checking availability of your desired ceremony date/time and shop around for the best group rates on a hotel block. Drop me a line!

All of the Riu Hotels above are in locations that are easy to reach from the US and Europe and there are many cheap flight options available! Check American Airlines - they offer lots of different flight schedules to the locations listed above!

(As with all promotions, restrictions apply!) 

Enjoy,

Free Weddings in Jamaica

{this is the wedding chapel at Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios.}

The Sunset Resort Collection is now offering FREE WEDDINGS for couples staying at least 7 nights in an Oceanfront Category at Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay or Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios. 

Email us and we will send you a full wedding kit for Sunset Resorts in Jamaica! info@caribbeanjourney.com

Cheers,

Luxury All-inclusive Honeymoon Package

Pssst! Guys, this ones for you! Need a great idea for the perfect honeymoon getaway after your Destination Wedding? Book the Royal Retreat at Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios Jamaica and if you stay at least 3 nights before December 22, 2011, your room will be booked at 65% off.

The Royal Retreat is a kicked up version of all of the luxurious packaged offerings at the Royal Plantation... it includes everything from spa credit to a fun night on the town. Read all about it right here....

A Ritz Carlton Rose Hall Reception

Amy & Lamar were married in Jamaica in March. Be sure and view a few of their ceremony photos at the Rose Hall Aqueduct... 

After saying "I Do", they enjoyed cocktails & passed hors d'oeuvres  on the Rose Hall Lawn before moving to the Ritz Carlton Rose Hall for dinner & dancing...

Amy is super talented and created these custom wrapped chocolate bars as escort cards for her reception: 

There was a table assigned to each year they dated and on the table were fun black & white photos of the couple from years past...

Brilliant hues to match the Caribbean sunsets...

And then they were off to enjoy a romantic honeymoon....

Amy & Lamar's wedding was photographed by local Jamaican wedding photographers, SunGold. 

Congratulations Amy & Lamar!

I am a few months behind in offering a huge outpouring of BEST WISHES for one of my favorite couples, Amy & Lamar....

They were married in Jamaica in late March. I've been waiting to get my hands on their photos so I could share them with you. Their wedding was photographed by local Jamaican wedding photographers, SunGold. 

Amy & Lamar were married at one of the most undeniably amazing locations on the island, the Rose Hall Aqueduct, adjacent to the Rose Hall Resort & Spa. The historic ruin provides the perfect backdrop for a customized wedding.

I love Amy's turquoise details and simple use of nature-inspired accents.

Keep your eyes to the sky... easily one of the most dramatic I've seen captured in a wedding photo and such a bonus to the backdrop...

Congratulations! 

I love this photo below of Amy and hope she takes my advice and has it recreated as an oil painting for her family to enjoy for generations to come... stunning!

Jump over here to see photos from Amy & Lamar's reception at Ritz Carlton Rose Hall!