Dear Prospective Bride and Groom,

Thank you for selecting Hedonism III as a prospective wedding spot and as the premier place to begin your life together.  We are proud to offer the most picturesque and exciting locations for this event of a lifetime.

You may Exchange or Renew your vows beneath our Sunset Gazebo overlooking the magnificent Caribbean Sea.  Or, you can choose to be married by our Country Walk Gazebo surrounded by lush gardens.  And, if these don't meet with your desires, you can pick from any location of your choice on the Hedonism III property.  Wherever you choose, it will be perfect.  An experience once touched only by a dream will now be your very reality.  It is our delight to stage it and, with the information provided by you, and some minor requirements on your side, we will make this occasion all you have dreamed it will be.

Weddings are available Mondays - Saturdays from 10:00 AM -5:00 PM and must be booked in advance.  Please contact our Wedding Coordinator by telephone at 876-973-4100 or by e-mail.  Your wedding date and time is confirmed when you receive written confirmation from our wedding Coordinator. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED (if you stay three nights or more):

Non Denominational Marriage Officer 
Marriage Officer's Fee & Marriage License Fee 
A Wedding Cake & One bottle of Champagne
Bride's Bouquet (any array of local flowers) & Groom's Boutonniere 
Witness upon request
An intimate wedding reception

24 pictures with negatives & Album (5x7) - US$150.00
36 pictures with negative & Album (5x7) - US$200.00
Video - US$175.00

A blood test is NOT required,

Weddings are only performed on the premises of Hedonism III.  You are required to be on the Hotel grounds 48 hours prior to the ceremony, for it to be performed. 

We need the following documents:

Notarized copies of birth certificates for both the Bride and Groom.
If divorced, we need notarized copies of final divorce decree papers in English.
If widowed, we need notarized copies of death certificates of deceased spouse in English. 

WE SUGGEST THAT YOU DO NOT FORWARD YOUR DOCUMENTS VIA REGULAR MAIL.  PLEASE USE AN ESTABLISHED EXPRESS MAIL COURIER SERVICE, IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROMPT DELIVERY.  DHL OR FEDERAL EXPRESS ARE THE RECOMMENDED SERVICES

Documents should be copied and then notarized.  Do NOT copy documents after they are notarized, ONLY notarized copies of documents should be sent.  Faxed documents are not accepted, they should be sent via an express courier service such as DHL or Federal Express.

Please bring your original documents with you when you come to Jamaica, since they may be needed upon request. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Your marriage will be honored as legal worldwide.

You will receive a copy of your marriage certificate approximately 12 - 16 weeks after your wedding.

Guests attending the wedding (or vows renewal) who are not staying at Hedonism III must purchase a wedding pass. 

Additional charges may apply depending upon the size of the party, type of reception, etc.  These arrangements must be made in advance with the wedding coordinator at Hedonism III.  If you book ten (10) paying double occupancy rooms or more, you are entitled to a group rate.  Please contact our Sales Department for more information at telephone 876-973-4100 or by e-mail.

The ceremony lasts 10-15 minutes, followed by the signing of the marriage certificate.  You will then proceed to a complete reception, with cake and house champagne.  Total time is approximately one hour.  Time may vary according to your requirements.

Rental of Gowns and Tuxedos are NOT available at Hedonism III.

Weddings are conducted between the hours of 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mondays - Saturdays only. 

Any correspondence regarding weddings and renewals of vows must include names of both Bride and Groom, and state the date and time of the ceremony. 

Wedding location will be finalized upon arrival.  Please contact wedding coordinator upon arrival at Hedonism III. 

Payment for the photographer and videographer is payable upon arrival by either cash, visa card or master card, American Express and Travelers check.

Certified copies of the marriage certificates will be mailed to the clients approximately 12 -16 weeks counting from the ENDING of the month in which they were married.  Clients will be presented with a TEMPORARY COPY of their certificate after their wedding ceremony.  An express service for marriage certificates is now offered to the clients as an option.  The cost is US$50, paid the day before the wedding and, counting from the wedding date,  the certified copy will be mailed three weeks later

Failure to comply with any of the above will delay the processing of the wedding papers, which may force us to cancel or reschedule the wedding.

If you have not already done so, please click on this Wedding Reservation Form link, print out the form, complete the form -- all blank spaces must be filled out.  Information MUST be typed or printed -- and return to this page.

If the date or time which you had requested is unavailable, we will inform you via return e-mail, telephone.  In addition, we will inform you of the dates and times which we have available.  In these instances, it is very important that you respond within 24 hours.  We will reserve the date or time which most closely corresponds with the date or time which you had requested, while we await your response -- but we must have a response within 24 hours.

Any correspondence regarding weddings and renewal of vows must state the date of the ceremony.  We look forward to working with you on this very special occasion.

Sincerely,
 
 

Karen Major Wedding Coordinator

Karen Major