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Venue guides, planning wisdom, and a look behind the lens · everything we've learned filming destination weddings across Jamaica.

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The most cinematic wedding venues in Jamaica
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Venue Guide

The 10 most cinematic wedding venues in Jamaica, ranked by light.

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Index · 06 entries
01 Why we shoot weddings on a RED Komodo

Why we shoot weddings on a RED Komodo

What cinema cameras actually change about the way your film feels, and why it matters in ten years.

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02 A timeline that gives you golden hour

A timeline that gives you golden hour

How to schedule your day so the light is on your side for portraits and the ceremony exit.

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03 Negril vs. Montego Bay

Negril vs. Montego Bay: choosing your backdrop

Cliffs and sunsets or great houses and gardens? A side by side for destination couples.

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04 What a destination wedding really costs in Jamaica

What a destination wedding really costs in Jamaica

A clear, honest breakdown, and where couples consistently overspend (and underspend).

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05 Editing for emotion, not trends

Editing for emotion, not trends

The case against the trending song recap, and how we approach the cut instead.

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06 Sarah and Joe, a cliffside vow in Negril

Sarah & Joe · a cliffside vow in Negril

A full look at one of our favorite days, from first look to the last dance under the stars.

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