Traditional Jamaican wedding food includes two staple ingredients; goat curry and rum. While the rum is in the cake, a goat is usually chosen by the bride and groom prior to the wedding. It is then killed and used to make the curry which will be served at the reception.

What are some Jamaican wedding traditions?

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Do Jamaicans have traditional weddings?

A traditional wedding in Jamaica typically involved the whole village or community where the couple lived. If the ceremony was held in a church, it usually followed the form of an English wedding. The groom wore a new suit, and the bride wore a white dress and veil.