Where to have our wedding?

jmbecker03 · February 17, 2009

Hello All,

My FI and are in the process of deciding on where to have our wedding. Originally we were looking at Mexico or our home town of Houston but recently wamed up to the idea of Jamaica. My FI's family if from out of state and would need to travel anyways so a DW seems more and more like the right choice. Mexico would be nice but so many people we know have been there before and I am very fearful of giving blood in Mexico (let alone the US).

So we were hoping to get some feedback from people on the forum about their Jamaica experience. We would be expecting between 50-70 people so a larger resort would most likely be the best. Also my FI's family likes to drink a lot so an all inclusive is a must. If possible a private reception would work the best for us as well.

We are open to any and all ideas and thank you all in advance for sharing your ideas.

Flasong · February 17, 2009

There is a TON of info about Jamaica resorts on here. A very popular hotel is Riu Ocho Rios...they are big and could definitely handle a large wedding....just do a search and your brain will be overloaded:) Good luck!

2bebridejamaica · February 17, 2009

Congrats and welcome to the forum from a Jamaican Bride!!! Def check out the Jamaica threads... you will find a ton of reviews and peoples expierence with all things Jamaica. DW's are so popular now that everything you can wish and dream of can become a reality at these resorts.

Keep us updated and we are always here to help out!

sunstarsmoon · February 18, 2009

I chose Jamaica for a few reasons. I had looked into Dominican Republic, but the thought of having to translate all documents into English was to overwhelming for me. I then checked Mexico and like you there is no way they are taking my blood. So to me Jamaica was the easiest for paperwork and I fell in love with ROR after reading reviews and seeing pictures.

Good luck with your search

Scott-Pierre · February 18, 2009

We chose Jamaica because it is usually more affordable and we didn't want our guests to have to spend a whole lot to come to our wedding. Our family and friends are spread out across the US, so just like your's, they would have to travel for a wedding anywere. We chose the ROR based on the reviews and pics we saw here.

jmbecker03 · February 18, 2009

We are more and more liking the idea of Jamaica especially after reading this forum. There are just so many resorts to choose from and I don't know where to start. We are meeting this weekend with my parents to make a final decision on a Houston wedding (my hometown) or a DW wedding. Thank you all for the info. Also any positive resort info you have is greatly appreciated.