Jamaica Bridal Expo unfolds in Montego Bay; Canadian agents on hand to help say "I do"

The Jamaica Tourist Board recently hosted its Jamaica Bridal Expo, and Canadian travel agents were on hand to help say “I do.”

The national bridal expo was held from September 21-22 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, and showcased Jamaica as one of the Caribbean’s top wedding and honeymoon destinations.

The two-day event brought together wedding industry professionals, travel advisors and destination newlyweds the opportunity to meet with top hotels, venues and service providers offered in Jamaica, with a focus on niche markets including South Asian weddings.

More than 100 travel advisors from Canada and the U.S. were in attendance and showed strong interest in the island’s wedding and romance offerings, with some agents booking honeymoon trips on the spot.

“Our island is a destination synonymous with romance, with couples from around the world travelling for weddings, honeymoons, elopements, proposals and romantic getaways. It’s a place where visitors can reignite their passion while making memories together, from young lovers to old flames,” said Angella Bennet, regional director, Jamaica Tourist Board Canada, in a statement.           

Bennett credits Jamaica’s wide array of world-class hotels, exciting excursions, luxury spas and beautiful landscapes for its longstanding reputation as a luxury romance destination.

In addition to all-inclusive resort properties, Jamaica is home to private villas and unique event venues for bespoke personalized wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Couples can take advantage of a network of experienced wedding planners and industry suppliers, from tailors and chefs, to florists and musicians. Jamaica’s impressive infrastructure of resources makes getting married a smooth and seamless process, even if tying the know at the last minute.

“Couples can be married within 24 hours of arrival on the island, and applying for a marriage licence is a simple process that requires minimal cost and documentation.” said Bennett.

Last year, Destination Jamaica saw a 25.5 per cent year-over-year increase in total visitation and welcomed a record-breaking 4.1 million visitors.

So far this year, the island has hosted a record-breaking 2.4 million visitors with $4.38 billion USD in gross earnings to-date – almost a 10 per cent increase compared to the previous fiscal year.

The destinations says it is on track to bring almost $5 billion USD to Jamaica’s economy by 2025.

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