Negril Wedding

My daughter wants to get married on The Beach. Pros and Cons? Suggestions?

Pros: stunningly beautiful setting and memories for a lifetime. Cons: sand gets everywhere :-)
I can't recommend strongly enough the Charela Inn. I have attended 3 weddings there and they do a first rate job.
It is also one of the finest boutique hotels on the beach.

We looked into Coco la Palm for a wedding for our daughter but didn't like the way they presented the package to us. We opted for Blue Cave Castle on the cliffs and don't regret it one bit.

With a beach weddding you may end up with some unwanted guests in your photo albums.

Here is how we planned the wedding on the cliffs, and you could do something similar on theh beach at the right hotel. The thread is nearly 2 years old, but will give you some ideas.
http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...ding-in-Negril


Regards,
Bob

We did BCC in the Cliffs as well. Though we LOVE the beach, there was no way to not have people walking past during the ceremony. Was not interested in being a circus attraction.
BCC was stunningly private - even the few guests there asked if we minded if they watched (we welcomed them!!!).
All depends on your desire for intimacy.

Since Bob mentioned it my wife and I were also married at the Blue Cave Castle. It was beautiful and magical but you asked about a beach wedding.

Has anyone had 40-50 people attend, this include the bridal party?

Between visitors and locals we had about 70 people. Two of the weddings at Charela had at least 40 people the other was 15.

Hello, I'm the ''bride-to-be''. Thanks for the posts and insight so far. It's been very helpful! Did anyone use a travel agent? Group rates? We are looking to minimize costs for the guests. Did you have to make a trip down beforehand?

I made all the arrangements myself by phone and email. I have been going to Negril for 14 years, 9 before we got married so some of the plans were made on previous trips but that would not be necessary. Any hotel you choose will help you with the planning.

Our daughter just was married at Riu Palace. It was pricier than we normally do, but the upside for her dad and I? We didn't have to worry about getting 25 newbies off to dinner etc. each day. The wedding was simply gorgeous. Loved every bit of it!

I would think you could make most of the arrangements with 3 or 4 days notice. One hangup might be the flowers as Floral Fantasies wanted significant lead time to get the flowers we requested. I'm sure they always have something "on hand" but it may not be exactly what you want.
We did not use a travel agency. Only about half the people who said they would come actually made the trip. Cost can be minimized by staying in less costly hotels and eating at local restaurants, but it takes a different kind of traveller to do that. We provided a real "Jamaican atmosphere" for those that were so inclined. A few couples wanted the AI hotels, paid a higher price and missed the real Jamaica. Even my parents (both in their 80's) stayed at the eclectic Blue Cave Castle and we took them to the local restaurants and a day trip to Black River and YS Falls.

Regards,
Bob

PROS:
Beautiful setting and photos
Sense of calm when coming down the aisle
Amazing weather
Shoes are optional
More relaxed...you can customize ceremony how you want it without guests thinking you've lost it (lol)
Often less expensive than traditional weddings

CONS:
Sand in your eyes and hair if you get a breezy day
You may need to bring in your own rentals such as chairs, tables, tent for bad weather, chuppa if required or other wedding arch,
The bride's dress is guaranteed to be black at the bottom if it's a long dress
Female guests can't wear sexy heels if they wanted to