All White Welcome Cocktail Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Farewell Catamaran Cruise

Our Wedding

Kathy Ausburn

Mark Ausburn

Stephanie Weber

Jim Weber

Jordan Hill

Dean

Amonii Lovejoy

Lauren Renfroe

MaKenzie Smith

Brett

Jared

Wedding Party

TRAVEL GUIDE

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Welcome to a slice of paradise! It is located on a 100 acres of beautiful Ochoa Rios, Jamaica. This hotel is an ALL inclusive hotel, meaning that all food, beverages and tips are 100% free for your stay. With 16 fine dining restaurants, 11 different bars, including 2 swim up bars in two of the pool, and a stocked bar in every single room! The property includes 9 pools, water sports, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center and daily entertainment shows throughout the day and night! This truly is an AMAZING resort we hope you love it as much as we do! Let the wedding festivities begin! ~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE KINDLY NOTE The room rate shown when booking is based off the 3 night minimum stay and 2 people per room booked. We highly recommend booking your room in advance if you already know youre 100% committed to joining us. Please note you do not have to put down the entire deposit, you can put the required amount to hold the room and then pay the remaining amount off at anytime before February 28th, 2026. If youre having trouble or need assistance with booking your stay including adding the wedding code to your reservation, please reach out to Annecia at annecia.bowen@uvltd.com.

Sandals Ochi

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

ALL INCLUDED WITH SANDALS Once you book your stay at Sandals South Coast, the hotel will provide free transportation to and from the airport once you arrive at MBJ or OCJ Airport. TRAVELING BACK TO THE US: Based on your flight information, the hotel concierge will ensure a proper pick up time from the hotel so that you arrive early enough to make your flight back home.

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Please fly into Sangster International Airport (MBJ) or Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) for the best experience. MBJ is about a 90 minute ride from the resort, while OCJ is a 20 minute ride which will be taken care of by the resort once you land and make it through customs. Customs in Jamaica can take anywhere between 15 minutes and 60 minutes so please be patient! Please do not forget your passport as you will need it to travel to Jamaica.For further information please check our the FAQ'S tab at the top of our website.

Travel

THINGS TO DO IN JAMAICA

In the water or on dry land, there's always something for everyone at <a href="https://www.sandals.com/ochi/activities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sandals Ochi</a>. Check them out!

WATER SPORTS • Kayaks • Waterskiing • Windsurfing • Snorkeling • Sailboats • Tubing • Paddle Boarding • Glass Bottom Boats • Wakeboarding • Kneeboarding PADI Certified Scuba Diving is also available! LAND ACTIVITIES • Day &amp; Night Tennis • Table Tennis • Shuffleboard • Lawn Chess • Croquet • Basketball • Beach Volleyball • Board Games • Pool Tables • Squash • Bocce Ball • Pickleball ENTERTAINMENT, DAY &amp; NIGHT No one throws a party like Sandals because here every day is a celebration. From the slightly wild and exotic to the modern and lively, you’ll find parties around the beach, around the pool and around the clock.

JAMAICA EXCURSIONS (optional for an extra cost)

Deep Sea Sport Fishing Reading Road Trip SouthcoastDolphin Swim and Dunn's River Falls ExperienceBamboo River Rafting on the Great RiverDune Buggy Adventure Sandy BayDunn's River Fall Experience Lover's Rock Catamaran Cruise South CoastHorseback Beach Ride South Coast....and so many more! Check out the link below for more information and pricing on each excursion! <a href="https://www.sandals.com/tours/?resort=SWH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sandals.com/tours/?resort=SWH</a>

Things to Do

PASSPORTS

Don't forget your passport! Please double check to make sure your passport does not expire before October 2026 as you will not be permitted to travel within 6 months remaining of the expiration date. Passports can take up to 3 months to arrive so please be sure to update or apply for a passport ASAP!

IMMIGRATION FORM (ELECTRONIC C5)

Jamaica requires every passenger to electronically fill out their Immigration Form (C5). PLEASE NOTE: you will not be allowed through customs without this form. We suggest you fill it out prior to your departure date as service in the Jamaica airport is limited so accessing this form will take twice as long. You can find the C5 form by visiting <a href="https://u9873850.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.m2neOfEzqwmb1Fy-2B30VahQK4zMRLUcPtiwEq2CBDtZz5n8aZRQDLmUUnsg14zvUHsu7K_SNFfNoE51q902-2FwxAwe2MoNZ8Nnk5w9rBmKRUL7ydT0GkFrRTXYIYEhUQy1Ou8ZABEOD3lJuY7z4DHtmmuThW0Uo2gY3o6yEimii0BvAe9RRyyceIGbhlbPeXeTUIeuktRhHZieQxYJEkhdxby2T8kXJ06V98km4JKSKL1-2FRiI1FY2F8JAlQ4su5xsv9-2Brv2L9khhqZZSVuhE6AMzLo8mg-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://enterjamaica.gov.jm</a>&nbsp;

HOTEL REQUIREMENTS

The Sandals Ochi resort requires a minimum 3 night stay for each guest. You cannot stay less than 3 nights at the resort, however, if you choose to extend your stay and/or arrive earlier than the start of our wedding weekend dates, you are more than welcome to do so! PLEASE NOTE: You are able to put down a $400 deposit to reserve your room and pay the remaining amount 60 days prior to arrival or pay small increments over time before 60 days prior to arrival.

HOTEL CHECK IN & OUT

Check In: 3:00pmCheck Out: 11:00am Please note that these times are only referring to your room. You are able to check in prior to 3:00pm, you just will not be able to officially get into your room until then. If you are taking an early flight and checking in prior to 3:00pm, the hotel will secure your bag until the room is ready. You will be allowed to utilize all of the amenities at the resort. We highly recommend packing swimsuits, sunscreen and a change of clothes in a carry on bag so that once you arrive at the resort you can check in and head straight to the pools, bars and beaches! If you have a later flight, you are more than welcome to opt into a later check out time for an additional cost. Please visit the concierge to adjust your check out time.

TIPS & TAXES

By staying at the Sandals Ochi, ALL tips, taxes and gratuities are included in your stay. Sandals South Coast has a strict no tip policy when staying at the resort! PLEASE NOTE: The people who carry your bags from the Sandals lounge to the bus once you land as well as your drivers to the resort do accept tips if you choose as they work through a third party. NO NEED for currency exchange, they actually prefer to receive the US dollar if you choose to tip.

WHAT TO EXCEPT WHEN YOU GET TO JAMAICA

Upon arrival into Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, you will proceed to go through customs and pick up your luggage from the baggage carousel. From there you will proceed to the Sandals Check In Desk which is located to the right once you exit the baggage claim. You will check in with the concierge and be told to enter the lounge. Everything in the lounge for Sandals is free. You can grab water bottles, a variety of snacks and pour yourself a nice draft of Red Stripe while you wait to be called for your car. Once in the car, please remember that Sandals Ochi is a 90-120 minute drive through the outskirts of the island. The car driver describes it as a "road massage" meaning some areas are very rural and bumpy due to pot holes in the road. Do not be alarmed these drivers are professional and very good at what they do. There are NO BATHROOMS on board the bus, so please be sure to use the restroom prior to getting on the bus. There is an option to stop, but please do not be the THAT person, as everyone wants to get to the resort in a timely manner. Once arrived to the resort they will escort you inside where you will check in with the concierge.Welcome to Jamaica!

Club MOBAY (OPTIONAL) 

Club MOBAY is a VIP experience in Sangster International Airport. It allows you to bypass the regular security and customs line, as well as gives you lounge access in the airport where all food and beverages are free. You NEED to register prior to the day of your flight, as once they hit a capacity on number of tickets purchased, they will shut down access and you will not be able to register for this experience. We personally recommend paying for a departure pass, which is $35 per person, as it has saved us up to 4 hours in time as security and customs can be very backed up. You can visit the site https://www.vipattractions.com/ or more information and register for your VIP experience.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

We would love to see our friends and family get dressed up with us in your best beach cocktail attire for each of our events! Ladies: Mid-Length or Full length dresses Gentlemen: Dress Pants with Short or Long Sleeve Button Down Shirts(suit jackets and ties optional)

WIFI IN JAMAICA

Wifi is included in all rooms and common areas of your stay with Sandals South Coast.

ARE KIDS INVITED?

We love your little ones! However, due to limited space and the resort being adults only, we have decided to keep our wedding weekend an adults only event.

GIFTS

We are so grateful for the effort you will be making to join us for our destination wedding. So please, do not bring any gifts with you to Jamaica, however, if you feel the need to contribute to our big day, please see the Registry tab for our honeymoon fund.

FAQ'S

We are so excited for you to join us in celebrating our wedding weekend in Jamaica. Please see the detailed description, along with inspiration pictures, for each wedding event below. If you have any questions or need more guidance, please contact Janai at 727-643-4955. We can't wait to celebrate with you all very soon!

Farewell Catamaran Cruise 

Everyone: Day time beach attire, such as sundresses, shorts, rompers, etc. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Please no white and keep it classy and modest. You're more than welcome to wear a bathing suit, however, if you choose to wear one, please ensure you have a cover up.

ALL white cocktail party

Everyone: ALL white attire, NO color please! Ladies: any length dress, pants, shorts, tops. Please NO excessive cut out designs. We are on a deck so wear appropriate shoes. Men: Khaki shorts or pants are okay! Please NO flip flops.

REHEARSAL DINNER (BRIDAL PARTY ONLY)

Ladies: Beach Cocktail Attire. Midi to Maxi length dresses. Please no white. Comfortable shoes as we are in the sand. Men: Beach Cocktail Attire. Shorts or long pants are okay. Polo or button down shirt, NO t-shirts and please NO flip flops. Closed toed shoes only.

WEDDING DAY

Ladies: Semi-Formal Beach Cocktail Attire. Midi or Maxi length dresses. No excessive cut outs. Comfortable shoes as the reception is in the sand. Men: Semi-Formal Beach Cocktail Attire. Long pants, NO shorts please. Short or long sleeve shirts are okay, but NO t-shirts. Closed toe shoes, NO flip flops please.

Janai & Trevor

Janai & Trevor

J&T

All White Welcome Cocktail Party

Wedding Day

Farewell Catamaran Cruise