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MORE WEDDING WISHES NOW GRANTED
AT ANTIGUA'S JOLLY BEACH RESORT
-- New Wedding Package Offers More Than Ever For Same Price --
 
St. John’s, Antigua; April 2003 -- Whether lovers are tying the knot for the first time or renewing their vows, individual attention, spectacular settings and excellent value all combine to make Jolly Beach Resort the perfect choice for a dream wedding. This all-inclusive resort’s Wedding Package now offers couples more than ever for the same great price, $595.00. There’s more: should family and friends come along, and (apart from the bridal couple) occupy five rooms for seven nights apiece, the wedding package is on the house.

The Jolly Beach Wedding Package covers all the legal requirements, including a short trip into town to have the license issued, the fee for the license, the services of a marriage officer, witnesses if needed, and a Wedding Certificate valid in the U.S., Canada and the U.K among many others. There's a bouquet for the bride and a buttonhole for the groom, a Caribbean wedding cake, a tray of hors d’oeuvres and a bottle of champagne to toast the future. And effective March 2003 there’s a new feature: the hotel will e-mail a wedding photo provided by the happy couple and they’ll also get an announcement to their choice of 10 people and a hometown newspaper, plus two bottles of massage oils, a bottle of wine and an intimate, personally served dinner for two. Just for fun, Jolly Beach has thrown in a $50 voucher per couple for any Wadadli Cats cruise, two Jolly Beach logo mugs and “Just Married” shirts. Special features from still photography or a video, to a steel band, or a horse and carriage for the bride and groom can be arranged at additional cost.

It's not hard to see why Jolly Beach is a popular choice for lovers from several continents. The property sits in 40 acres of gardens, boasting a one-mile stretch of pristine white sand beach, and offering a choice of two romantic gazebos for the perfect ceremony – one high above the huge fantasy pool looking out to sea, the other just steps away from the sand and surf. While these are the most-chosen sites, any desired location on the 40-acre property is easily accommodated. Wedding parties staying at Jolly Beach enjoy a wedding dinner, or a tropical reception at one of the resort’s five restaurants. 

The staff at Jolly Beach adore brides, grooms, ceremonies and all the trimmings, and want to take arrangements in hand so every couple can relax and enjoy their wedding in paradise. A call to wedding coordinator Beverly King at the resort (1-268-462-0061, fax: 1-268-562-2302) or a visit to the “Wedding Information Request Form” on the Jolly Beach website (www.jollybeachresort.com) is all it takes to signal your interest. 

There is no residency requirement to be married in Antigua, but the resort requires one working day prior to the ceremony to process necessary documents. Here’s what couples need to have: passports and birth certificates; if necessary, originals of a Decree Absolute for parties who are divorced, Death and Marriage Certificates in the case of a widow or widower, or Deed Poll in the case of a name change. A notarized affidavit of consent signed by both parents is required for anyone under the age of 18. 

Best of all, even if you choose to get married at home, Jolly Beach's all-inclusive format delivers all the resort offers for rates that make it the perfect honeymoon getaway. Rates for a Standard Room start at $140 per person April 16, 2003 through December 20, 2003 based on double occupancy and include tax and service. 

For more information about planning a wedding and honeymoon at Jolly Beach call the resort toll free at 866-905-6559, 800-652-2962 for reservations in the US and Canada or visit www.jollybeachresort.com. 

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