Cruise Weddings According to Cruise Lines International Association, cruise weddings have grown at a phenomenal rate the last few years. Five years ago, there were practically none, but this year there will be thousands. Carnival Cruise Lines alone estimates it will plan over 2000 weddings this year, and those weddings will also have a built-in honeymoon. This growth rate should not be surprising. You can have a wedding and then sail off on your honeymoon! No travel time wasted between the "I dos" and the fun. Most cruise weddings are on the major cruise lines. Wedding packages are available from Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, Princess, and Royal Caribbean.
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.
Some ships have their own wedding chapel, and the captain is authorized to marry you at sea. 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 destinaiton weddings, some independent wedding planners have begun to offer cruise weddings. Dreamy Weddings and Tours can assist you in planning your wedding cruise or most cruise lines have packages.
The price range of a shipboard wedding is just like one ashore--from a few hundred dollars to thousands. You can consult with a StarShip Travel agent,one o four 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 and include FREE GIFTS. Just be sure that your dreams and your budget are in sync. | |
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