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2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<span class=\"eb\">Weddings &amp; events<\/span>\n<h1>Say &ldquo;I do&rdquo; in Jamaica, the island made for <em>celebrations<\/em>.<\/h1>\n<p class=\"sub\">Simple paperwork, golden evening light and a hilltop villa that is yours for the day. Here is why a Jamaican wedding or event is worth it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"meta\"><span>6 min read<\/span><span>By the Driven &amp; Divine family<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/header>\n<article class=\"art-body\">\n<p class=\"lede rv\">A wedding in Jamaica is more than a ceremony. Your guests fly in, the weekend turns into a holiday, and everyone goes home with memories of the island as well as the vows. It is luxury that feels relaxed, warm and personal.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"rv\"><small>Easier than you think<\/small>The paperwork is simple<\/h2>\n<p class=\"rv\">Visitors can marry in Jamaica just <b>24 hours after arriving<\/b>, as long as the paperwork is ready before you travel. The marriage licence comes from the Ministry of Justice, is processed the same day, and is valid for <b>three months<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"stops\"><li class=\"rv\"><div class=\"si\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"5\" y=\"3\" width=\"14\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M9 8h6M9 12h6M9 16h4\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Bring your documents<\/b><span>Proof of citizenship, such as a certified birth certificate showing your father&rsquo;s name. If it applies, bring your divorce certificate or a death certificate for a late spouse.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rv\"><div class=\"si\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 11l9-7 9 7\"\/><path d=\"M5 10v10h14V10\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Use a recognised marriage officer<\/b><span>A marriage officer completes the forms, arranges the documents and can hold the ceremony at the location of your choice.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rv\"><div class=\"si\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M12 2v2M12 20v2M2 12h2M20 12h2M4.9 4.9l1.4 1.4M17.7 17.7l1.4 1.4M4.9 19.1l1.4-1.4M17.7 6.3l1.4-1.4\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Pick your moment<\/b><span>Ceremonies can take place any day of the week, so you can plan around the best light for your photos.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"note rv\">Requirements can change. Always check the latest rules with Jamaica&rsquo;s Ministry of Justice or your nearest Jamaican consulate before you travel.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"rv\"><small>More than a beach<\/small>Why the hills are the secret<\/h2>\n<p class=\"rv\">Beach weddings are beautiful, but the coast can be hot in the middle of the day. In the hills of Mandeville, at about 2,000 feet, the air is cooler and the evenings are soft and golden. Your guests are comfortable, your photos glow, and the celebration can carry on long after sunset.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pq rv\">Your guests fly in for a wedding and leave having had a holiday.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"rv\"><small>Make it yours<\/small>Your day at Driven &amp; Divine<\/h2>\n<div class=\"facts rv\">\n<div class=\"fc\"><div class=\"v\" data-n=\"100\">0<\/div><div class=\"l\">guests on the whole estate<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fc\"><div class=\"v\" data-n=\"5\">0<\/div><div class=\"l\">ways to book, from one space to all<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fc\"><div class=\"v\" data-n=\"10\">0<\/div><div class=\"l\">hours in a full-day event<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fc\"><div class=\"v\">Free<\/div><div class=\"l\">for your rehearsal<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"rv\">Hold the ceremony on the lawn, dinner in the Grand Hall and the party by the pool, or book a single space. Every package includes set-up time before your guests arrive. You can bring your own caterer or choose one from our list, and rehearsals are free and can be booked up to two months ahead.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"rv\"><small>Step by step<\/small>Your Jamaica celebration, from yes to &ldquo;I do&rdquo;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tl rv\">\n<div><b>Pick your date<\/b><span>Choose your space and length on our booking form and see your estimate. 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