| With the average traditional wedding now costing | | | | 3. Carnival Conquest |
| between $25,000 and $30,000 USD, many couples are | | | | Leaving New Orleans, the Conquest stops at Montego |
| opting for more intimate, more romantic, less stressful | | | | Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico. All of the |
| and less expensive cruise wedding packages that are | | | | Carnival ships offer four various types of wedding |
| increasingly popular as "weddingmoons" aboard many | | | | packages, ranging in price from $1,000 to $2,000 in |
| of the most popular cruise lines. Here are our top five | | | | addition to the cruise fare. All ceremonies include the |
| cruise wedding packages: | | | | following:): |
| 1. Caribbean Princess Cruise | | | | - Ceremony performed by a non-denominational |
| Sail for seven days in the Eastern Caribbean, | | | | officiant |
| combining a beautiful wedding and honeymoon | | | | - Bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere for the |
| package. The cruise, depending on which date you sail | | | | groom |
| and which cabin class you book, begins at $799 (not | | | | - Sparkling wine & keepsake champagne flutes |
| including taxes and fees). The wedding will be onboard, | | | | - Sailing on a catamaran |
| at sea in the ship's chapel where the captain will | | | | - Wedding cake with keepsake topper |
| officiate. The Caribbean Princess includes a live | | | | - Cake cutting service and champagne toast |
| webcam broadcast so your friends and family back | | | | - Wedding March music and photography service |
| home can watch your "I do's." The cost is $2250 and | | | | 4. Windstar Wedding Cruise |
| includes: | | | | Porthole Magazine voted this the "Most Romantic |
| - A Candle-lit Ceremony in the Ship's Chapel | | | | Cruise line" and Windstar is rated "World's #1 Cruise |
| - Two Beautiful Floral Arrangements | | | | Line" by Conde Nast Traveller, Windstar cruises should |
| - Captain to Perform Ceremony | | | | be a top consideration for your wedding, honeymoon |
| - Wedding Coordinator | | | | and anniversary celebrations. The Windstar fleet |
| - Live Piano Music | | | | includes three luxurious sailing ships which provide a |
| - Bride's Rose Bouquet | | | | romantic backdrop of seas and sails for your |
| - Boutonniere for the Groom | | | | destination cruise wedding. The bride and groom can |
| - Keepsake Wedding Album | | | | tie the knot high above the flying bridge, either in a |
| - Photographer with 2 8x10 and 5 5x7 Photographs | | | | private ceremony or celebrating with their friends and |
| - Wedding Cake for Two and Special Chandon | | | | family. Nothing is quite as romantic as getting married |
| Champagne Toast | | | | under sails; however, Windstar offers shore side |
| - Two Princess Champagne Flutes | | | | options as well. Choose the grape-covered hills of |
| - Keepsake Wedding Certificate | | | | Tuscany, saying your vows in a romantic country-side |
| 2. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines | | | | villa or choose a private beach somewhere in the |
| The two of you, along with your photographer and | | | | Caribbean. Windstar can even arrange a wedding in |
| wedding officiant take a helicopter flight to the top of | | | | the Vatican. Whichever venue you choose, you will |
| one of the glaciers for a fantastic view and the | | | | likely be swept off your feet. The average cost for |
| memory of a lifetime. Then sail for a seven-day | | | | Windstar weddings is $2,000 which includes up to 10 |
| honeymoon on the Radiance of the Sea. Say your "I | | | | guests. |
| do's" from May to September. The wedding package | | | | 5. Disney 7-Day Land & Cruise Package |
| starts at $4595 and includes: | | | | Choose a three or four-day land package coupled |
| - Ground transportation to the helicopter pad | | | | with a three or four-day Bahamas Cruise package for |
| - Helicopter ride for four people | | | | your wedding and honeymoon. How romantic! Choose |
| - A wild flower bouquet for the bride | | | | to say your vows either on board or on Castaway |
| - A boutonniere for the groom | | | | Cay, Disney's private island among sandy white |
| - Keepsake Wedding marriage certificate | | | | beaches, turquoise waters and under swaying palm |
| - Wedding cake for the bridal couple | | | | trees. As your guests help you celebrate this special |
| - Strawberries and sparkling wine served back | | | | event, you'll feel like royalty. This cruise wedding |
| onboard ship | | | | package includes unlimited admission to the entire |
| - Professional photography service | | | | Disney World complex as well as unlimited use of their |
| If you're not interested in the glacier package, then pick | | | | transportation system. Disney's wedding package is in |
| from one of several other options that are offered by | | | | addition to your regular land/see cruise fare. The |
| the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Prices start from | | | | onboard wedding costs $1900 and if you choose to be |
| $2595): | | | | married on Castaway Cay, you will pay $2900. |
| - In an exotic rainforest | | | | With all of the cruise wedding packages, you will be |
| - Helicopter ride for four people | | | | provided with the services of an onboard wedding |
| - Traditional or a themed wedding | | | | coordinator who has an incredible amount of |
| - Sailing on a catamaran | | | | experience and can help you enjoy a romantic, |
| - While riding in a hot-air balloon | | | | stress-free wedding - either just the two of you or |
| - In a European castle or vineyard | | | | together with your closest friends and family. |
| - Beach or horseback riding venues | | | | |