| to know where one of the hottest wedding | | | | have a small number of guests (under 15 people), you |
| destinations is? On water. That's right, it seems the | | | | can opt for the inexpensive Intimate Wedding |
| idea of getting married on a boat is gaining in popularity | | | | Ceremony package. For more information on a Queen |
| each year. | | | | Mary wedding you can email |
| And, why not? There's just something about water | | | | Sailboat Wedding off St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: |
| that just screams romance. In addition, most boat | | | | Say "I do" while sailing the magnificent waters around |
| charter companies or cruise lines will take care of all | | | | St. Thomas. Then, after you exchange vows, jump into |
| the details for you in one convenient wedding package, | | | | the tranquil waters, wedding dress and all, and go |
| leaving you to just enjoy your wedding. | | | | snorkeling. You can find numerous charter companies |
| But, what about the cost? How much is all that | | | | on St. Thomas, including Weddings By Sea, that offers |
| romance on a boat going to set you back? As with all | | | | couples weddings on a sailboat for 2 to 6 people |
| weddings, there can certainly be a wide range of cost. | | | | starting at just $550. You can reach them at St. |
| But, given that the average cost for a U.S. wedding is | | | | Thomas offers newly-wedded couples a honeymoon |
| creeping up towards $30,000, you'd be surprised to | | | | filled with adventure and relaxation. Be sure to take the |
| learn that you can have a boat wedding for a fraction | | | | St. Thomas Skyride to Paradise Point, 700 feet above |
| of the typical wedding cost. | | | | sea level, for a panoramic view of Charlotte Amalie |
| Where can you have a boat wedding? Anywhere | | | | Harbor. |
| that floats your boat...literally. You can have a boat | | | | The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen - New Orleans, LA: |
| wedding in an exotic location like the Bahamas or | | | | Take a step back in time and get married on the |
| Virgin Islands, or popular U.S. destinations like Florida, | | | | Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole |
| California, Hawaii and Alaska. You can even be | | | | Queen. Though built in 1983, the Paddlewheeler Creole |
| married on a boat in Dubuque, Iowa! If there's a body | | | | Queen is richly appointed in Victorian detail, from the |
| of water, you can be married on it, whether it's a | | | | promenade deck where you'll say your vows, to one |
| cruise ship, sailboat, powerboat or gondola. | | | | of the elegant dining rooms where you'll hold your |
| Considering that there are hundreds of boat wedding | | | | reception. Afterward you'll honeymoon in one of the |
| locations and options, it may be difficult to choose | | | | most popular cities in America, New Orleans. And, |
| which one is right for you. But, here are just a few | | | | since it's your honeymoon, you'll definitely want to take |
| boat weddings to consider; some obvious, some not | | | | the French Quarter Love Stories Walking Tour. For |
| so obvious: | | | | more information on getting married on the |
| Cruise Ship Weddings: | | | | Paddlewheeler Creole Queen email |
| When most people think of a boat wedding, they | | | | Gondola Wedding - Venice, Italy: |
| usually think of a wedding on a major cruise ship. A | | | | What's one of the most romantic cities in the world? |
| cruise ship wedding allows couples to have their | | | | Why, Venice, of course. A gondola wedding in Venice |
| wedding and honeymoon at the same time. Some | | | | may be one of the most romantic boat weddings you |
| couples choose to get married on the ship before the | | | | can imagine, as you say your vows while gliding |
| ship leaves port, which allows for friends and family to | | | | through the canals under bridges, and past ancient |
| attend without having to join the cruise. The cruise then | | | | palaces and lovely villas. The hard part will be in |
| becomes your honeymoon. Some cruise lines, such as | | | | deciding which incredible wedding photo to put on your |
| Princess, Azamara and Celebrity, offer weddings at | | | | mantle. |
| sea on selected ships. Princess even offers a live | | | | Gondola Wedding - San Diego, CA: |
| webcam of the wedding, so family and friends back | | | | Can't make it to Venice, Italy? Then how about a |
| home can be a part of the wedding. | | | | gondola wedding while cruising the Coronado Cay off |
| Wedding Aboard the Queen Mary - Long Beach, | | | | San Diego? The Gondola Company, which operates |
| California: | | | | out of Coronado Island, provides several different |
| Want a cruise ship wedding without having to leave | | | | wedding packages for you to choose from. You can |
| port? Consider the Queen Mary, an Art Deco wonder, | | | | opt to arrive to your waterfront wedding on a gondola |
| now operating as a floating hotel and popular tourist | | | | to the delight of your wedding guests, or you can |
| attraction in Long Beach, California. | | | | choose to get married on the gondola, with wedding |
| You can choose to have your wedding in the Queen | | | | guests either watching from shore or joining you in |
| Mary's Chapel or on deck, with a Gazebo Ceremony | | | | their own gondolas. Of course, this is also a perfect |
| for up to 100 guests, or the Queen Mary Verandah | | | | wedding for just the two of you. And, for a small |
| Deck wedding ceremony for up to 350 guests. If you | | | | charge, you can add a violinist or mandolin player. You |
| choose to elope with the just two of you, or if you | | | | can contact the Gondola Company at 619-429-6317. |