I Do Jamaica Magazine Media Kit 2019 by Pelican Publishers

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Media Kit2019

Editorial Obligation

A Parish For Every Taste & Budget Under The Sun!

or six years I Do Jamaica magazine has been providing couples worldwide with the information they need to conclude that Jamaica is the place to say I Do! Our beautiful island can accommodate any theme and any budget. Our wedding industry professionals live to pull out the stops to make dreams come true. They stand ready to welcome and wow every couple that decides to extend the honour of having a Jamaican wedding. I Do Jamaica magazine’s diverse editorial focuses on Jamaica as the ultimate

wedding destination paradise. But what is a wedding destination without the businesses and people who make weddings happen? That is why we at I Do Jamaica magazine know that our readers – especially our brides to be - need to hear about you – preferably from you… We are much obliged to help you connect with them today. Your story… your offering is what they are waiting on to book that flight to the shores of allright! — Meleisa Witter Editorial & Creative Director

Round Hill

We continue to search for that venue, for that wedding coordinator for that photographer whose story will make a couple decide Jamaica is the place to say ‘I Do!’

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14 Parishes… 14 Chances to get it right! Our country is a beautiful, diverse place. An eclectic mix of sophistication, glamour and ghetto. Feel the vibration of our music while you gaze in delight at our mountains. Our seas beckon you and our food transports you as though on an evening breeze. We the people await you with open arms. Welcome to Jamaica!

vintage & vivid - st james

14 Round Hill Hotel & Villas cosmopolitan meets cultural - kingston

22 Top Picks with Merrick Cousley - Jhenelle & Dane 26 Hope Botanical Gardens 30 Destination Ready Tips 34 Getting Married in Jamaica west-end whimsy - westmoreland

40 Real Weddings: Christina & Tony Sorji 44 Skylark Beach Resort

luxe, lush and lavish - st. ann

50 Borghinvilla, A Jamaican Paradise

54 Top Picks with Merrick Cousley - Kristina & Trevor eco elegant - portland

West End Whimsy

Exotic Escape

Westmoreland

St. Mary

Seaside Soiree

Luxe, Lush & Lavish

Hanover

St. Ann

58 Top Picks with Merrick Cousley - Jolene & Delvin 60 Hotel Mockingbird - Portland

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L u x e, Lush and Lavish

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COVER CREDITS

location: Rockhouse Hotel, Negril, Jamaica cover couple: Christina & Toni Sorji photographer: Merrick Cousley

st.st.ann ann

Parish Starter Page The Wedding day

cover cover story story

hristina met hristina met

Tony and Christina had personal cards delivered to each other before

Tony during Tony during

the ceremony. The bride kept her dress simple, opting for a Bacall

her last year her last year

dress from Houghten NYC. Her ‘something old and blue’ were her

in college in and college and

grandmother’s sapphire and diamond ring. She wore ‘new’ shoes

they quickly they fellquickly in love.fell After in love. a After a

by Alexander Wang and ‘borrowed’ her sister’s diamond bracelets.

decade of dating decadelong-distance of dating long-distance Christina finally Christina moved finally to New moved to New York City to York be closer City toto beTony. closer to Tony. A year later, A year he proposed... later, he proposed...

Vintage & Vivid

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She said YES! She said YES!

The Wedding The Wedding Christina Christina fell in love fell with in love with Jamaica ever Jamaica sinceever her since first her first trip at the age trip at of the 8. Something age of 8. Something about the about vibe, the the food, vibe, the food, the people feltpeople like home felt like to her. home to her. On Tony’s On firstTony’s trip to first Jamaica, trip to Jamaica,

Location: Rockhouse Location: Rockhouse Hotel Hotel Photographer: Photographer: Merrick Cousley Merrick Cousley

Cosmopolitan Meets Cultural

Historic Hideaway

Kingston & St. Andrew

St. Catherine

Gallimaufry Get-Away

Traditional Yet Trendy

Trelawny

Manchester

Eco Elegant

South Coast Simplicity

Portland

St. Elizabeth

he sharedhe similar shared sentiments similar sentiments so they decided so they todecided create their to create their fairytale wedding fairytaleon wedding the island. on the island. The ceremony The ceremony took placetook at place at

christina christina tony's tony's island island

the Rockhouse the Rockhouse Hotel in Negril. Hotel in Negril.

band welcoming family and friends- 70 in total who flew in from Taiwan, Italy and the United States.

The couple Thekept couple the decor kept the decor simple andsimple elegant, and with elegant, whitewith white flowers, a flowers, touch ofa greenery touch of greenery and lots ofand candles. lots of candles.

wedding wedding

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Real Wedding Feature

Off The Beaten Track

getting

St. Thomas

Jamaica Married in

AAcrescent-shaped crescent-shapedwhite whitesand sandbeach, beach,an anexpansive expansivegreen greenlawn lawnaside asidethe theCaribbean CaribbeanSea, Sea,and andaaterrace terrace with withpanoramic panoramicocean oceanviews viewsare arejust justaasampling samplingofofthe theexquisite exquisitewedding weddingvenues venuesatatRound RoundHill HillHotel Hoteland and Villas. Villas.Whether Whetheryou youdesire desireaaquiet, quiet,intimate intimateceremony ceremonyororaavibrant vibrantand andlively livelyreception, reception,the thevariety varietyofof stunning stunningsettings settingscan cancomfortably comfortablyhost hosteveryone everyonefrom fromaacouple coupletotoasasmany manyasas200 200guests. guests. onlyone onewedding weddingper perweekend, weekend,Round RoundHill Hillpromises promisesyou youand andyour yourguests guestspersonalized personalizedservice, service, Hosting Hostingonly undivided undividedattention attentionand andultimate ultimateexclusivity. exclusivity.“We “Weunderstand understandititisisthe thedetails detailsthat thatmake makean anevent event spectacular, spectacular,and andwe weare arecommitted committedtotoensuring ensuringthat thatevery everyclient’s client’sunique uniquevision visionisisrealized realizedand and exceeded.” exceeded.”says saysRound RoundHill’s Hill’sCatering CateringSales SalesManager, Manager,Racquel RacquelBernard. Bernard.As Asthe theonly onlybride brideand andgroom groomon on property, property,not notonly onlywill willyou yoube beable abletotoselect selectthe theideal idealvenue venuefor foryour yourwedding, wedding,our ourdedicated dedicatedwedding wedding staff staffwill willensure ensurethat thatevery everylittle littledetail detailisiseverything everythingthat thatyou youimagined. imagined. Their Theiraward-winning award-winningculinary culinaryteam teamwill willcraft craftan anidyllic idyllicmenu menutotofitfityour yourtastes tastesand andwill willbe besure suretotodraw draw adoration adorationfrom fromyour yourguests. guests.Showcasing Showcasing their theirexpertise expertiseininCaribbean Caribbeancuisine, cuisine,the theculinary culinaryteam teamsources sources the thefinest finestlocal localingredients ingredientstotouse useininour ourdishes, dishes,including includingingredients ingredientsfrom fromright righton onsite siteininour ourOrganic Organic Garden. Garden.From Fromaalaid-back laid-backbarefoot barefootbeach beachbarbeque barbequetotoan anelegant elegantcoursed courseddinner dinneramidst amidstcandlelight, candlelight,the the Round RoundHill Hillcatering cateringstaff staffwill willbring bringyour yourvision visiontotolife. life.

Other Features Getting Married In Jamaica Destination Ready Real Wedding Features Weddings Wither You Go...

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in English must b far to have their fairytale wedding in paradise. The island, with its stunning beaches, historic sites and picturesque flora and fauna provides the perfect backdrop for these momentous occasions. But weddings are both sentimental and serious occasions. I Do Jamaica magazine brings you this serious moment, so you can be prepared to make the sentimental ones truly spectacular.

Choose Choosefrom fromaaselection selectionofofthoughtfully-crafted thoughtfully-craftedpackages packagesororcreate createsomething somethingcompletely completelyunique. unique.Each Each package packageincludes includesspecial specialtouches touchesfrom frombeginning beginningtotoend end––the theuse useofoffresh freshvegetables vegetablesand andherbs herbsfrom from the theOrganic OrganicGarden Gardenininyour yourdinner dinnermenu, menu,custom customdécor décoroptions optionsutilizing utilizingthe thebeautiful beautifultropical tropicalflora flora around aroundproperty, property,professional professionalphotographer photographerand andvideographer videographerservices servicestotocapture captureevery everymoment, moment,and andaa seasoned seasonedwedding weddingcoordinator coordinatortotoensure ensureevery everydetail detailisisflawless. flawless.

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country, all docum Tourists flock our beautiful shores from countries near and

Guests Guestswill willbe beininawe aweofoftheir theirbeautiful beautifulaccommodations, accommodations,from fromoceanfront oceanfrontrooms roomstotovilla villasuites suitesand and private, private,complete completevillas. villas.Located Locatedininthe thePineapple PineappleHouse, House,the theguest guestrooms roomsoverlook overlookRound RoundHill HillBay Bayand and snorkeling snorkelingreef, reef,are aresteps stepsfrom fromthe theinfinity infinitypool pooland andboast boastfront frontrow rowaccess accesstotobreathtaking breathtakingsunsets. sunsets.For For guests guestswho whodesire desiremore moreprivacy, privacy,there thereare are27 27complete completeluxury luxuryvillas villaswhich whichevoke evokeaapersonality personalityofoftheir their own, own,yet yetall allshare shareaacommon commonthread threadofofmodern modernrefinement, refinement,classic classicstyle styleand andexceptional exceptionalservice. service.Four Four classes classesofofvillas villasrange rangefrom fromtwotwo-totosix-bedrooms six-bedroomsand andinclude includeaaselection selectionofoffine fineamenities amenitiessuch suchasas private privatepools, pools,guest guesthouses, houses,event eventlawns lawnsand andthe theepitome epitomeofofindoor/outdoor indoor/outdoorliving. living.

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Have a great business you want people to know about? How about immortalizing your wedding day? Once you want to showcase a special occasion or need a unique way to market your business, I Do Jamaica is the medium for you. Let us tell your story. Our team of writers, photographers, and designers will work with you to create a professional, well-told story. The venue attracts

Borghinvilla Borghinvilla a jamaican

many lovers from The venue attracts jamaica, the caribmany lovers from bean, and all over the

Paradise Paradise

jamaica, the caribbean, and all over the

a jamaican

world. recently married at the venue were amazon operations manager Scott Taylor and Port authority of

PhotogrAPhy By: tAMArA BriggS, MerriCk CouSLey & MAnueLA StefAn

new York & new jersey marketing man-

PhotogrAPhy By: tAMArA BriggS, MerriCk CouSLey & MAnueLA StefAn

5 6

world. recently mar-

The reasons to get married at this one-of-a-kind

Borghinvilla allows couples

ried at the venue were

venue are numerous.

1 2

to bring in their own ven-

amazon operations

dors at no additional cost!

Privacy is a premium at Borghinvilla, so the venue

manager Scott Taylor

only does one wedding per day, ensuring that

The venue is surrounded

and Port authority of

couples can enjoy their day to the fullest without

by beautiful locations such

new York & new jer-

encountering any other wedding parties.

as the electrifying glisten-

sey marketing man-

ing Waters, The Blue hole,

The venue offers an authentic jamaican seaside

ager melisia Doug-

and the Blue mountains.

setting, with white sand beaches and naturally

las– who both reside

occurring rock cliffs, suited for the perfect sunrise

Experience a wide array of

las– who both reside in the United States.

or sunset weddings.

unique beaches, go surfing,

in the United States. The couple, like the The couple, like the many others who got

hiking or have a few rounds

many others who got married at this beauti-

most unique golf courses.

married at this beautiful jamaican gem, left

The team at Borghinvilla

ful jamaican gem, left great reviews.

will help to arrange a fun

great reviews.

and breath-taking offsite

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of golf at one of jamaica’s

experience.

“Borghinvilla “Borghinvilla is gorgeous!is gorgeous! That is undeniable! If you have ever wanted a cliff-

That is undeniable! If you have ever wanted a cliffside, garden, or beach wedding, you can have it all side, garden, or beach wedding, you can have it all at Borghinvilla! There is the cliff area where you at Borghinvilla! There is the cliff area where you can see the most gorgeous sunsets on a clear day, can see the most gorgeous sunsets on a clear day, a garden area lush flowers and a beach-style a garden area with lush flowers andwith a beach-style

Located in Discovery Bay, St. Ann,isBorghinvilla is the place are where dreams are turned Located in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, Borghinvilla the place where dreams turned into reality. With breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, itspot is the into reality. With breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, it is the perfect forperfect spot for couples a unique, private, and venue. personalized venue.have Many couples have couples looking for alooking unique,for private, and personalized Many couples thebeautiful knot at the beautiful wedding venue while spectacular flora, tied the knottied at the wedding venue while surrounded bysurrounded spectacular by flora, andofthe they hit thecliffs. magnificent cliffs. and the sound thesound waves of as the theywaves hit theasmagnificent I Do JamaIca 52

area with Borghinvilla is a true gem in Jamaica area with sand. Borghinvilla is asand. true gem in Jamaica youofconsider ease of planning, service, when you consider when the ease planning,the service, value and the unlimited options! value and the unlimited options! We had a blast and We had a blast and PhotoS By: tAMArA BriggS PhotoS By: tAMArA BriggS

couldwedding not ask for a better wedding day.” we could not ask forwe a better day.”

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PhotoS By: MerriCk CouSLey

couples can enjoy direct and real time access to meticulous wedding planners with international experience, who have a solid and reliable repertoire of experienced wedding vendors right in jamaica. The venue provides a carefully selected pool of local vendors, ready to assist clients in bringing their every detail to life. These vendors includes creative and committed photographers, stylists, stagers, Deejays, bands, cake decorators, and

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much more.

PhotoS By: MAnueLA StefAn

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