We request a response of “yes” or “no” to invitations by the RSVP date. If you are unable to answer “yes” to the following questions, respond “no” to the ceremony and potentially “yes” to the virtual wedding. 1. Is your party staying at the Excellence Oyster Bay resort? 2. Is everyone in your party over 18 years old? If you responded no to any of those questions, you will not be able to attend the ceremony in Jamaica and you should respond “no” to the invitation. If you do not provide a response by the RSVP date, we will assume your response is no and you will not be able to attend the ceremony in Jamaica. Do not attempt to attend the ceremony as you will not be admitted.
Yes! We are requesting that guests wear bright, tropical semi-formal attire to the wedding. Think spring/summer in Jamaica. You don't have to wear prints, but feel free to. Here's a Pinterest board with examples of the attire (men and women) requested for the wedding: https://pin.it/3YxH9xZ
The ceremony will be on the beach, so along with your semi-formal attire, we suggest you either wear shoes you can comfortably walk with on the beach or carry your shoes in your hands and walk barefoot. The reception will be on a rooftop, so you will need to wear shoes that pair well with your semi-formal attire.
No. Excellence Oyster Bay requires that wedding guests stay at the hotel.
A valid passport is required for travel. Please renew your passport if your passport will expire when you plan to travel to Jamaica. Visit this website to renew your passport: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html
While this is not required, we do suggest booking with our licensed travel agent to get the best price possible. Shaiy Howard of Travel by Shaiy is our licensed and bonded travel agent. Contact her at shaiy@travelbyshaiy.com or 305.409.2133 (Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm).
You have two options: 1. hotel, ground transportation (between airport and hotel), and airfare or 2. hotel and ground transportation only (purchase airfare on your own).
Yes. Please contact our travel agent Shaiy Howard to learn more. shaiy@travelbyshaiy.com or 305.409.2133 (Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm). An extra $25 fee is required for payment plans.
We recommend that you be vaccinated prior to attending our wedding to reduce the likelihood of transmission and illness from COVID-19.
A negative COVID-19 test is required to travel to Jamaica. The Excellence Oyster Bay resort has free, onsite COVID-19 testing available for guests prior to their departure (3-night minimum stay required to be eligible). If you happen to test positive for COVID-19 while in Jamaica, the Excellence Oyster Bay resort allows you and your travel mates lodging with you to stay for 14 days for free while you recover (3- night minimum stay required to be eligible).
No. Excellence Oyster Bay is an adults-only resort.
Please contact Shana for more information.
If you are allowed a plus one to attend the wedding, it will be in your invitation (for mailed invitations) or identified when you RSVP online.
Yes, but they will not be able to attend the wedding or reception.
Food, alcohol, soft drinks are included in your stay with unlimited access to restaurants and bars. Guests staying in Excellence Club rooms/suites will have access to additional restaurants and bars. Complimentary Wi-Fi Unlimited spirits, popular beers, and wines Room service 5 total swimming pools, including 2 for Excellence Club, 2 beachfront, and a rooftop pool at the sky bar 4 total independent hot water jacuzzis Fitness center • Yoga classes • Variety of training classes • Weight training area • State-of-the-art cardio equipment like treadmills, crossover, movement and step machines • Personal trainer Activities • Snorkeling gear • Stand-up paddleboarding • Deep sea fishing ($) • Scuba diving with instruction ($) • Fat bikes • Aerobics and water aerobics • Yoga classes • Jogging • Dance lessons • Cooking lessons • Beach sports Miilie Spa with wellness programs ($) Beach & Pool Cabanas ($) Off-site excursions ($)
No, this is also a vacation for you, and we value your time so please don’t feel obligated to participate if you don’t feel the need to.
The Excellence Club is an upgraded amenity available at the Excellence Oyster Bay resort. The amenities include: • Private check-in & check-out / Late check-out & early check-in (subject to availability) • Access to two private Excellence Club lounges (7:00 am to 11:00 am) with concierge service and smart buffets plus bar service • Access to two exclusive Excellence Club restaurants and three bars • Access to two private pool areas • Exclusive outdoor whirlpool • Access to private beach areas • Bvlgari toiletries • Upgraded minibar • Upgraded room service menu • Upgraded in-suite premium liquor selection • French press with Jamaican Blue Mountain Caribbean Select coffee and a kettle for tea • Shoeshine service • Daily fruit and petit fours in-suite • Fresh flowers and sparkling wine in suite upon arrival • One Aqua hydrotherapy treatment per person per stay