Cruise Weddings

7 reasons why it's an excellent option!

Have you thought about cruise weddings as an option for your special day?

More couples are having their weddings on a cruise today than ever before.

There are many reasons for this, here are 7 great reasons to consider a cruise ship wedding:

1. Cruise weddings can cut your budget in half.

Cruise Weddings Wedding cruises can usually save you $15,000, or more, off a traditional wedding. Even with guests included for 7 days, the cost of a wedding cruise is half of the old-fashioned weddings. It is much more affordable than people realize. (see number 7 below for examples and names of some cruises who offer wedding packages).

2. Luxury wedding cruises are unique, and the fun lasts longer.

It combines a fabulous location for your ceremony and reception while saving on your honeymoon costs and travel time too! It lasts much longer than the traditional 6 hour wedding. Cruise Weddings can last 168 Hours (7 Days), with all accommodations, food, flowers, music and entertainment included. Some, like Princess, even televised live world-wide free of charge for those who couldn't make it

3. Family and friends will be more likely to join you than other destination weddings

Cruise-Weddings If the cruise departure location is within driving distance, it is much cheaper for your guests than having to book an airline, hotel, transportation and food. Even if they need to fly to the departure city, cruise weddings have the benefit of all of your needs in one location so they will save more.

Plus they get the added benefit of a cruise vacation for them!

4. You have many options for a cruise ship wedding.

Many couples choose to have their weddings on a cruise chapel, or at the land destination. Depending on the cruise and location, you could make your grand entrance to your wedding on a helicopter, have your ceremony by a waterfall in Hawaii or a Caribbean beach while the ship is docked for a few days.

5. Cruise Ship Weddings minimize wedding planning stress.

Cruise-Weddings Traditional weddings are known to be stressful, but if you choose a wedding cruise, you'll have professionals available to accommodate your every need...which means less stress for you.

It also minimizes stressful traveling to and from the wedding and honeymoon, and no extra transportation (limo) costs needed. Booking everything online at once takes the stress off you, the bride and groom.

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You won't have to go off-board, if you don't want to. From the accommodations to the flowers, wedding cake and wedding attire, even a beautiful reception hall is right there on your ship. (Unless you choose to have your reception on shore. Then, the amenities can come to you).

6. Another option is to invite your family and friends to join you on a 'board for the day only' non-sailing option.

If a formal cruise is not for you, but you’d love a wedding on a boat, consider day or sunset cruises. There are many smaller boat companies that will rent out their ship for anything from cocktails, appetizers and cake to a full dinner and dancing option.

Some luxury cruise ships are getting in on that action too. For example, Princess Cruises allows you to throw a wedding reception for up to 80 people for around $65-70 a head.

7. An example of Cost Comparisons:

The Average State-Side traditional wedding costs: $ 26,000.00-$30,000+

Cruise weddings range from $900 to over $3,000 for the wedding couple. Some also offer group discounts if booking together.

Many ships provide wedding coordinators and cruise wedding packages to assure your day runs smoothly and is catered to your desires.

Click on the logo of the cruise lines below that offer wedding packages for deals and more information:

These all provide wedding packages for couples sailing on their ships. Generally this includes transportation to and from the port, wedding planner, photographer, officiant, facilities, ceremony music, flowers, cake, champagne, , wedding album, and a dinner. Many also arrange spa and hair appointments, plus tuxedo rentals.

Check with each cruise line as they all have their own packages and special.

Did you have a Cruise Wedding or are you thinking about Cruise Weddings but need some guidance? Share your comments or questions with other brides by visiting our page on Best Wedding Destinations here.

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