Wedding Services

Our professional team of wedding planners and organizers have been doing weddings in Jamaica for many years. We are committed to arrange your wedding when you want it, where you want it and how you want it, leaving you to concentrate on what is important to you – each other. We will not leave you in the air about the details. We will inform you each step at a time.
We are an established company with many years’ experience organizing weddings in Jamaica. We have built up an extensive network of professional wedding service suppliers which means we can provide almost everything you desire. We will work discretely alongside you before and throughout the day to make sure everything goes as planned.
We will help to make the day one of the most memorable days of your life. You will not be disappointed!
Count down to the time you walk down the aisle...

Prior to booking

Decide on the ceremony type, wedding, venue and chosen date. If it is available, we will reserve it for you. You can then consider the whole day and how you would like to spend your reception, who you would like to be there and of course your budget.

Booking

Then you can reserve your booking; we can communicate this via Internet, telephone or by post, whichever you prefer.

Weeks after booking

Your venue, exact dates and times will be confirmed under your names. That is guaranteed!
You can now start focusing on wedding extras. Would you like to choose from our wide range of packages or would you prefer something tailor-made for you? Don’t forget, all our packages are flexible, so you can mix and match to suit your needs.

Two months before your departure

Concentrate on all the paperwork required. Wedding dresses, suits, invitations etc, in your home country. Your arrangements in Jamaica will already be well in hand!

One month before departure

Your dress is almost ready, all your guests have replied, and we have the paperwork we need from you. The day is getting closer and you are beginning to panic. Don’t worry, just call us. We will set your mind at ease.

One week before departure

Time for your stag and hen parties!

The day before you depart

Checklist: all necessary documentation, passports, wedding rings, currency or traveller’s cheques, sun cream and lotions. Make sure you have packed everything you need, then double check.
We look forward to seeing you when you arrive!

Arrival – Welcome to Ocho Rios

Congratulations, you’ve made it to your Caribbean Dream Wedding!
The day after you arrive, our wedding coordinator will visit you and will guide you through all the necessary pre-wedding appointments and formalities.
Enjoy the next couple of days before the wedding. Relax by the pool and top up your tan, enjoy a massage or the jacuzzi. There is no need to worry about a thing as we are on hand 24/7 to help.
 

Wedding Entertainment

We can provide several alternative wedding entertainment options that will add that extra touch to your wedding day, such as a Caribbean themed party. This party can take several forms and it can be as low key or as upbeat as you require, from Steel Pan Bands to Limbo Dancers, Reggae Bands, Ska Bands or a Reggae Cabaret Singer & Band who can organise dancing competitions between your guests and even Limbo Dance.
Bands/Entertainment Available

• Reggae Band
• Jazz Band
• Soca Band
• One Man Band
• Solo/Piano/Violinist
• Steel Band
• Disco
• MC
• Cabaret Singer

Wedding Locations

The Big White Villa Dream Wedding team are delighted to guide you through all the options available for your wedding or civil partnership in Jamaica.
In choosing Jamaica as the location for your special day, you are alreadyahead of the game as Jamaica has always been known for being romantic, with its long sandy beaches and beautiful sunsets, many couples choose this island to exchange their vows.
Whether your wedding in Jamaica is religious or civil, The Big White Villa Dream Wedding team will make it special, ensuring you have a reliable and professional service from the first contact right through to your wedding day.
Whether you hold your wedding in an atmospheric church/chapel or on the grounds of the Big White Villa in the glorious Jamaican weather, the Big White Villa Dream Wedding team will ensure the magic of the day will be remembered forever.

Religious Weddings Venue

Arrangements can be made with any church or chapel for a religious ceremony within Ocho Rios. A small service charge would be requested in the form of a donation, plus the compulsory marriage license fee.
To have a church wedding, the couples are required to have some counselling with the church officer. However, this could be done a day or so prior to the wedding.
The service lasts about 30 minutes and is performed in English.
Before, during and after the wedding ceremony a CD of classical music will be played along with the chosen hymns to be sung by the couple and guests. Couples are welcomed to bring their own music, but it must be in keeping with classical or easy listening music. This detail would be discussed and arranged during the couple’s pre-marriage meeting with the church official and The Big White Villa Dream wedding planner.

Civil Weddings

These can be held anywhere, the most popular being Beach, Poolside and Garden ceremonies.
The Big White Villa house and gardens is an ideal location for any civil wedding. A dynamic alternative to typical wedding locations, the villa provides a host of exiting activities.
From the moment you arrive at our tropical oasis your special wedding will be an affair to remember.
Exchange vows on the beach as a brilliant sunset melt into the horizon or under a garland of flowers in our romantically decorated gazebo. Walk down our wood staircase, stand above your guests on one of our balconies or have a garden paradise setting in our private gardens. Our property is at your disposal.
Committed to flawless service and gracious hospitality, The Big White Villa offers a full range of services for memorable once-in-a-lifetime events. Allow our professional staff to handle all the paperwork and arrangements, including a minister.
Wedding Receptions As well as the wedding ceremony, The Big White Villa is the ideal host location for your wedding reception. You may choose to use any of the two main indoor lounges; both can accommodate small parties of up to 30 guests in total for dining followed by continued celebrations. Alternatively, you may choose to use the pool decking area or the roof gardens, depending on the size of your party. The villa also has its own bar and our chef has a reputation for excellence. He can tailor make any menu options you desire. The Big White Villa is the ideal venue for those looking for a private and personal celebration.
 

Legal Aspects

A marriage license is necessary before any wedding can take place in Jamaica, whether your ceremony is religious or civil.
Documents required where applicable:

• Notarized copy of birth certificates
• Proof of divorce (if applicable) – Notarized copy of divorce
• Notarized copy of driver’s license
• Letter stating occupation, father’s name, age and date of birth
• Notarized copy of death certificate in the case of widow/widower
• Notarized copy of adoption papers also reflecting name changes
• Notarized change of name deed if other than that stated on the birth certificate which is not associated with a marriage or adoption
• Legal translation of documents to English where originals are in another language
• If you have had a change of name, a change of name deed is requested

All documents must be notarized and sent to The Big White Villa Weddings at least six weeks prior to the wedding date and the originals given to the wedding coordinator upon arrival on the island.
Please note if documents do not arrive six weeks prior to the wedding, a late fee of US$150 will be required to process license.
Please note that a non-refundable 50% deposit is required to confirm all wedding dates and time. For deposits toward receptions, a contract will be done which will display a payment schedule. We ask that clients adhere to the payment schedule to avoid cancellation or relocation of weddings.
 

Terms & Conditions for Wedding Bookings

As soon as we receive your confirmed acceptance of our services by either fax, e-mail or post, we will immediately register your ceremony date and time.

A deposit of 50% must then be paid within 14 days of your agreed acceptance. If we do not receive payment within this time frame, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and make it available to other clients. Details of payment will be issued to you via e-mail, fax or post.

Once we have received your deposit, confirmation of your booking and further details will be forwarded to you. The remaining balance can then be paid before or after your arrival in Jamaica. If you choose to pay the remaining balance on arrival this must be paid during your first meeting with your personal wedding planner. No further arrangements can be made with regards to your wedding until full payment for services and wedding package has been made.

If, due to circumstances beyond your control, you must cancel the date of your wedding we will do our very best to reschedule your date for you although being able to process another requested date and time can be limited with short notice. However, if you cancel your booking completely within one month of your arrival date and full payment has been made no refund will be given. In the case of a cancellation where more than one month’s notice of the date booked has been given a 50% refund will be returned on all full payments.

The deposit paid to secure the booking is non-refundable regardless of when a cancellation may be given. Refunds are given on full payments only when the above notice is given.

Any refunds made by The Big White Villa Dream Weddings other than what is stated here are at the discretion of the company and the decision is final.

Please check thoroughly that you have all the correct documents and original copies that are required before you leave for Jamaica as we cannot be held responsible for any incorrect documentation.

As we wish your wedding arrangements to be as stress-free as possible, we request that you fax the documents you intend to bring with you at least 6 weeks before your arrival date to ensure your peace of mind.

Photographs and information used on this website are for guidance only. The Big White Villa Dream Weddings cannot be held responsible for not providing the exact representation shown. All photos are taken in Jamaica and belong to The Big White Villa Dream Weddings company.