What is the difference between legal (civil), renewal and symbolic ceremonies?
• Only a civil ceremony is legally recognized. A renewal of vows is a symbolic ceremony; and has no legal bearing and does not replace in any way the binding legal civil marriage. They are performed by a Non denominational minister (please note that Catholic ceremonies cannot be performed outside the church). The bride and groom will receive legal documentation for legal ceremonies. • After ceremony, the couple will receive a copy of the Marriage Register that the Officer will take to the Registrar General in Montego Bay in order to obtain your Official Certificate. This process takes between 2 to 3 months and we will mail the documents to you as soon as we receive it from the Registrar’s Office. Do we need to send any documentation prior to arrival? In order to get legally married by a marriage officer recognized by the Jamaican Government, the following documents and information are required to be sent via fax or private courier service (such as DHL, FedEx, or UPS) to the Wedding Coo
