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Weddings at Sea

Cruise weddings can take place onboard in a public room on the ship, or on a romantic shore such as a beach or a glacier. The Grand Princess has its own wedding chapel, and the captain is authorized to marry you at sea. RCCI’s Voyager of the Seas has a wedding chapel, but you will need to tie the knot while in port. Many couples get married while in a Caribbean port or before the cruise begins. That way the guests can come aboard, enjoy the service, and disembark before sailing. Alternatively, you could invite all your guests on the honeymoon!

Because of the increase in the popularity of “different” weddings, some independent wedding planners have begun to offer cruise weddings.

The price range of a shipboard wedding is just like one ashore – from a few hundred dollars to thousands. You will need to consult with a cruise travel agent, an independent wedding planner, or the cruise line’s wedding department to select the best package for you. Although the options may seem to be endless, many packages are similar. Just be sure that your dreams and your budget are in sync. Good luck!

Photo courtesy of Signature Travel Boutique

5 Comments on “Weddings at Sea”

• Leslie November 18th, 2009 9:28 pm

  I love the idea of getting married on a boat — then as soon as its over, you’re already well on your way to your honeymoon destination!

• SW Team November 9th, 2009 11:03 am

  Dad in Illinois:

  I would send a gift now, for I am sure they would be thrilled to have something from you, to acknowledge their marriage,and your presence will be enough for your son and his new wife at the ceremony. Our Best to Both.

• Dad in Illinois November 8th, 2009 4:39 pm

  I was hoping you can share your advice.

  My son announce last spring that he was going to get married next year. He called me yesterday and told me he got married by the justice of the peace a week ago, but they will still have a ceremony next year.

  Should we send a gift now or when the ceremony takes place?

  Thanks

• Bryan@Wedding invitations November 4th, 2009 10:23 pm

  Even I would like to go for such a romantic wedding!!

• Ali November 4th, 2009 7:32 pm

  This would be so romantic! Love at Sea-so different to be married on the open waters!

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