Half Moon, Montego Bay
A four hundred acre resort with two miles of private Caribbean beach near Montego Bay, with sunset beaches, lawns and a grand function room for celebrations from intimate to five hundred.
Half Moon stretches along two miles of private beachfront at Rose Hall, a short drive east of Montego Bay on Jamaica's north coast. Set across four hundred acres of Georgian style buildings, gardens and a crescent bay, it is one of the island's grand resort names, with the scale to host anything from an intimate beach ceremony to a large reception.
It suits a couple who want a full service Caribbean resort wedding, where the team handles the legal marriage, the beach is private and guests stay on the estate. With many settings to choose from, the day can be tailored to the size and mood you want, guided by the resort's wedding team and a planner who knows Jamaica.
Half Moon is a four hundred acre luxury resort on two miles of private beachfront at Rose Hall, a short drive east of Montego Bay in Jamaica. It offers many wedding settings, from Sunset Beach for up to around 150 guests to lawns, terraces and the twelve thousand square foot Cornwall Room for large receptions of up to around 500. With more than two hundred rooms, suites and villas, guests can stay on the estate. Confirm the right venue and current packages directly with the resort.
Two miles of private beach.
Style and setting
Half Moon spreads over four hundred acres at Rose Hall, with Georgian style architecture, manicured gardens, a crescent bay and two miles of private sand. The scale and the polish are the point, a classic Caribbean resort wedding where everything from the ceremony to the guest rooms sits within the estate.
The venues
Settings range from Sunset Beach, for ceremonies of up to around one hundred and fifty, to lawns, terraces, a royal pavilion and the twelve thousand square foot Cornwall Room for large receptions. The conference centre can seat around two hundred and fifty for a banquet, so there is a space for almost any size of party.
Capacity
Across its many spaces the resort can carry celebrations of up to around five hundred guests, while smaller settings suit intimate beach weddings. Confirm which venue fits your numbers and the seated figures with the resort's wedding team.
What it costs
Half Moon offers both all inclusive and a la carte wedding packages, so the cost depends on the venue, the guest count and the inclusions you choose rather than a single hire fee. Request the current packages from the resort for your dates and numbers. Treat all figures as indicative for November 2025.
Ask about Half Moon.
We will check availability for your date, help you match the right beach or lawn to your numbers and introduce a planner who knows Jamaica. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
A resort wedding rewards a planner who knows Jamaica.
Even with a strong in house team, a large destination wedding benefits from a planner who knows Jamaica, the legalities and the local suppliers. We will pair you with a planner experienced on the north coast and at resorts like Half Moon.
Wedding planners in JamaicaHalf Moon, answered.
How many guests can Half Moon host?
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Across its many settings the resort can carry celebrations of up to around 500 guests, with Sunset Beach suited to ceremonies of up to around 150. Confirm which venue fits your numbers with the resort's wedding team.
Does Half Moon handle the legal marriage?
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Yes. Jamaica has only a short residency requirement, and the resort's wedding team arranges the licence and officiant, which is why many couples hold a legally binding wedding here. Confirm the current requirements with the resort.
How much does a wedding at Half Moon cost?
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The resort offers both all inclusive and a la carte packages, so the cost depends on the venue, guest count and inclusions rather than a single fee. Request current packages from the resort. Treat figures as indicative for November 2025.
How do guests reach the resort?
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Sangster International Airport at Montego Bay is only around fifteen to twenty minutes away, making Half Moon one of the most convenient Caribbean wedding resorts for arriving guests.
When is the best time to marry in Jamaica?
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The dry season from November to April brings the most settled weather. The summer and autumn months are warmer and fall within the Atlantic hurricane season, so many couples choose the winter window.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
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