SAY YOUR VOWS IN LAID-BACK LUXURY AT GOOD HOPE
Delight in the Scenery and Romance of This Mountaintop Plantation

CABIN JOHN, MD, October 14, 2005

Are you looking for a location for your wedding that is so unique, your pictures will look like they fell right out of a fairytale? Have you been searching for privacy, luxury, charm and scenery so beautiful and peaceful, your stress will be non-existent?

Good Hope provides a romantic setting for a bride and groom complete with breathtaking views of lush mountains in the gorgeous Cockpit Country of Jamaica. Sunrises are glorious. Sunsets are better. Nighttime bonfires add even more magic.

Good Hope is a former sugarcane plantation that is rich in history. Located in Jamaica six miles above the historic town of Falmouth, Good Hope has been hosting weddings, honeymoons and romantic getaways for nearly as long as the plantation has existed - since 1755. When planning an event or a wedding, the staff at Good Hope leaves no detail to chance – everything is handled to perfection.

And getting married in Jamaica is simple. A marriage license may be applied for with a valid birth certificate at least six weeks before the wedding date. Good Hope’s own wedding coordinator
(she was married there herself) will address every detail and plan closely with the bride and groom to make sure the special day is nothing short of spectacular – from the flowers to the music, minister, private drivers and photographer. And the food at your reception will be out of this world. Good Hope’s chefs are among the best on the island, renowned for its wonderful food. Your guests will be talking about your wedding for years.

Many religious ceremonies can be accommodated at Good Hope and the reception can be your choice of a buffet preceded by hors d'oeuvres served by butlers, a casual meal, or a seated gourmet dinner followed by a custom-designed wedding cake adorned with fresh flowers. The married couple can enjoy their first dance under a sky so full of stars, you can almost reach out and touch them. Later, an after-wedding brunch can create another indelible memory with family and friends so your special night can be enjoyed till the last minute. A midnight bonfire and star-gazing on the lawn can top off this night and any evening with great family bonding time - a memory that will last a lifetime.

Before and after your wedding, your guests will entertain themselves with hiking, horseback riding, swimming in the private pool, picnics by the river, rafting, tennis on Good Hope’s private court, massages, yoga, playing pool in the bar, table tennis by the pool, watching vintage movies in the Family Room, dancing in the Music Room, drinking rum punch at sunset in the hot tub, and taking a dip in the Martha Brae River that runs through Good Hope. Also, visit Time ‘n’ Place beach and get lost in the turquoise waves of the Caribbean Sea (ask for a bonfire on the beach).

This 18th Century 2,000-acre plantation is legend for its dreamlike weddings. Good Hope features 15
air-conditioned bedrooms (fewer may be utilized) with en-suite bathrooms. Built in 1755 in classic Georgian style, Good Hope has been updated while retaining many original features. Gracious service distinguishes this unique wedding destination.

Good Hope Plantation can be reserved by contacting Villas by Linda Smith. Linda represents more than 50 private villas on Jamaica's lush north coast, dubbed "the Jamaican Riviera." Linda is known for her private villas featuring dedicated staff and gourmet meals.

Established in 1985, Villas by Linda Smith represents 50 private villas on Jamaica's lush north coast, dubbed "the Jamaican Riviera." Linda is known for her private staffed villas featuring gourmet meals.
For further information, contact Villas by Linda Smith at (301) 229-4300.

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