Laughing Waters Villa

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fall

*Please note the wedding and all additional events will be held outdoors*

Our Wedding

We started our love story April 13th, 2016. As of March 19th, 2024 we are officially married. We welcome all of our close family and friends to join us on this journey to celebrate our union in Ocho Rios, Jamaica on October 16th, 2025. This site will serve as the central point for all info and will be updated continuously leading up to the big day. Please refer to this site first before reaching out with any questions. Thank you and we look forward to seeing all of our loved ones on our big day!!

Welcome

Registry

The Bennetts Welcome Party

Location: Moon Palace Resort on the Starlight Terrace 

Date: October 14th ,2025

Event Time: 6 p.m.

Dress Policy: All White semi formal. 

ALL WHITE semi formal- this is a non-negotiable.  *please do not wear any loud color accessories or denim*

When booking flights please try your best to arrive earlier in the day to allow yourself time to unwind before the festivities.

A Jamaican buffet and open bar will be provided.

For any guest not staying at Moon Palace resort there is a $230 resort fee per person to attend. If you have further questions please contact Karlescia or Kadeem.

From 6 to 8:30 p.m during the welcome party, we will have all guest choose their shuttle times for the wedding. Please bring $25 cash per person or you can Venmo or Zelle. This will be round trip transportation to and from the wedding location.   The wedding location is on secured private property. All outside transportation will not be allowed.

Welcome Party :10-14-2025

Wedding Location

Laughing Waters Villa, Ocho Rios 

Address: Laughing Waters Ocho Rios St.Ann

Dress Code is Mandatory

Dress code is as follows

Colors: Black and/or White attire ONLY. You can do all white, all black or both colors together.      Black Tie: Meaning NO jeans, sneakers,slides, hats, khakis, resort/vacation attire or casual wear of any sorts.      *please note that if you are not in proper attire you will be turned away.* *limit accessories to neutral colors ONLY, no pop of color(s) allowed*

No phone Policy

While we understand everyone is excited to celebrate us and capture the moment, we ask that you respect our wishes and refrain from taking pictures, videos, phone calls, texting etc until the cocktail hour begins. To put it simply once you arrive at the venue and get off shuttle there should be no use of phones. Thank you in advance.

Ceremony,Cocktail Hour and Reception

Ceremony venue open time: 4:00 p.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:45 p.m. Any guest who arrives once the ceremony has started will have to meet the rest of the wedding guest during the cocktail hour and will unfortunately miss the exchanging of the vows.    During the ceremony we kindly ask that all guest refrain from using their phones. Please mute all devices. We ask that you do not take pictures, videos, text or accept phone calls. We would like for everyone to be fully present in the moment during the ceremony. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Cocktail hour

Cocktail hour will follow immediately after the ceremony. During this time please take lots of pictures and enjoy the refreshments.

Once the reception doors open we ask that you find your name on the seating chart and get seated as quickly as possible so the real party can begin. If you have any issues locating your seat there is staff onsite that will assist you.

Wedding transportation 

Please arrive in the lobby by 3:50 pm. Drivers will be out front with my name on a sign showing which shuttles are for the wedding guest.

Guest can start loading onto shuttles starting at 4 p.m. The last shuttle will leave promptly at 4:30 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS. The ride to Laughing Waters from Moon Palace resort is less than 10 minutes. After 4:45 security will not allow any guest on property until the ceremony ends.

Wedding Day Details

Booking dates are October 14th-17th. Minimum booking 3 nights required. Room rates are based on double occupancy rate. If you book as a single or double occupancy the rate per night is the same. Anything above 2 persons to a room the rate will increase per night. October is wedding season and rooms have already started to sell out. Please book at your earliest convenience. To receive current rates and info on how to properly book please see contact info below.

FYI: The welcome party is October 14th. If you are choosing to book at a different resort Moon Palace will charge you a $230 resort day pass fee to attend the welcome party.

How to book: All bookings must be made directly to Alexeis Baez. DO NOT BOOK ANYWHERE ELSE. Please give Karlescia Bryan(or Karlescia Bennett) as the room block you would like to book under.

Contact info: Email: albaez@thepalacecompany.com  Phone number: 1-800-986-5632 extension:8132.

When calling, concierge will answer . Give them the extension to be transferred.

Deposit and Payment Policy: 1. The initial deposit of one night per room must be received at the time of confirmation of the room group. 2. Final payment must be received 31 days prior to the group's arrival date. Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 31 days prior to arrival with no penalty. For cancellations, modification of travel dates made within 30 days of arrival, or no-shows, guests will be charged a one-night penalty.

Moon Palace Room Block(PLEASE READ IN FULL)

Wedding Travel dates

October 14th-17th, 2025

Moon Palace Jamaica

Moon Palace Resort room block 

The couple will be staying at Moon Palace. This is where we are advising all of our guest to stay. But it is not required. The welcome party will also be here . Date for welcome party is October 14th . Any guest staying off property will have to pay a resort day pass fee to attend the fee is $230.   Please contact Moon Palace customer service to inquire about a resort day pass if you are not staying at the resort but would like to attend the Welcome Party.

Airport

Please fly into Montego Bay. Ocho Rios does not have an airport. Airport transportation is cheaper to book with Moon Palace.

Travel

If you have additional questions that have not been answered here please send them to, Kadeem.karlesciawedding@gmail.com.

Q + A

MUAs

Please reach out to each MUA to be provided a quote and book services.

IG: MakeupbymzfirstclassEmail: Makeupbymzfirstclass@gmail.comRecently quoted price was $80. Price may vary based on look.

IG: Facetime_with_zeeEmail: Zeinpearce@gmail.com

IG: SlayedbychrissyEmail: slayedbychrissy.jm.beauty@gmail.com

IG: Makeupbypet Email: makeupbypet@yahoo.com

IG: Dolce_beaute Email: dolcebeautebar@gmail.com

Karlescia & Kadeem

Karlescia & Kadeem

K&K

Wedding Day

4:45 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:30 PM

Reception