| A cruise ship wedding is an experience you will hold | | | | Carnival Cruises has shore side packages that are all |
| dear forever. Wedding on a cruise ship is unique and | | | | inclusive. There will be a toast with keepsake flutes, a |
| fun. Many cruise ships even have wedding chapels | | | | photograph, the wedding cake topper and an |
| designated for cruise ship weddings or vow renewals. | | | | engraved announcement. You can also customize any |
| A cruise ship wedding can be more fun than a | | | | extras for a fee. Talk to your travel agent, or, if you |
| traditional wedding. All cruise lines have different | | | | want to do some research on your own, go to the |
| packages and rules for receptions and number of | | | | Carnival website. |
| guests. The internet and your travel agent should have | | | | After your cruise ship wedding take tons of pictures. |
| all the information about a wedding on a cruise ship for | | | | Especially today with digital cameras, this helps to keep |
| any particular cruise line. Not all the captains are | | | | the cost of film and the film development down. Be |
| licensed to marry you, but many lines will have a priest | | | | sure to bring a lot of memory cards. Save stubs from |
| or rabbi or some other officiate that may provide | | | | tours you have taken, the invitation to the Captains |
| these ceremonies. If you considering a cruise ship | | | | Table for dinner, any notes you receive from the |
| wedding, plan early so you won’t be | | | | officers, the brochure that lists the itinerary, the dates |
| disappointed. Lots of cruise ships limit the number of | | | | of each port of call. You can make many beautiful well |
| ceremonies per cruise. Some of the Cruise Lines that | | | | documented photo albums that will bring lots of smiles |
| offer cruise ship weddings are discussed below. | | | | and many fond memories. It is highly recommend |
| Princess Cruises has a wedding chapel where they | | | | building a scrapbook from your trip; you will love it later |
| perform the cruise ship weddings. The Grand Princess | | | | when you pull it out and relive the experiences. It takes |
| and her sister ships all have wedding chapels. Here the | | | | some time but is so worth it to have these pictures |
| Captain is able to perform the ceremony. Wedding | | | | after your cruise ship wedding. On our honeymoon |
| options start at $1400.00 per couple with receptions | | | | aboard the Volendam at the end of the cruise they |
| around $70-$80.00 per head. There will be hot and | | | | supplied us with a beautiful menu from each dinner. On |
| cold hors d’oeuvres, drinks and an official | | | | one side was the menu and on the other a beautiful |
| marriage certificate, a cake and music. The ships | | | | scene from Holland. |
| photographer is available and the ships florist can | | | | All ships have a Newlyweds game. Go to it. It’s |
| design any arrangements that you have in mind. You | | | | fun and hopefully, you’ll only be a newlywed |
| can check out their packages on line. Click on the On | | | | once. Participate in all the activities, they are a little bit |
| Board link and then the wedding/special occasions link | | | | corny but they do make you laugh. Let everyone |
| to get information on weddings on a cruise ship. They | | | | know you’ve just had your cruise ship wedding, |
| even supply you with a phone number for a wedding | | | | people love that. You might even get a few free |
| consultant. The Hearts and Minds Chapel is quite quaint | | | | drinks. |
| and perfect for a wedding on a cruise ship. | | | | Honeymooning on a ship is a great way to kick back |
| A more upscale option is Crystal Cruise who will | | | | and relax after that year of stressful planning for the |
| perform ceremonies for weddings, vow renewals or | | | | cruise ship wedding. It is now time to enjoy you and |
| anniversaries. Your cruise ship wedding will be | | | | your spouse and the journey of a lifetime. Take |
| performed by the captain or a member of the clergy | | | | advantage of your time together in a luxurious |
| and includes Champagne, a Portrait, and a cake. They | | | | atmosphere. Have fun, meet new people, make new |
| also have a Honeymoon Package with a cake, | | | | friends and be yourself, most of these people you will |
| champagne, a picture and a certificate signed by the | | | | never see again. |
| captain. I would discuss this one with your agent but of | | | | Here’s to a Bon Voyage, a wonderful cruise |
| course you could check out their website. | | | | ship wedding and great honeymoon. |
| Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas has a | | | | Copyright © Mary Hanna, All Rights Reserved. |
| wedding chapel and performs cruise ship weddings on | | | | This article may be distributed freely on your website |
| the day of embarkation. Their wedding packages start | | | | and in your ezines, as long as this entire article, |
| at $800.00. They include flowers for bride and groom, | | | | copyright notice, links and the resource box are |
| a photo session, champagne and a cake. Go to their | | | | unchanged. |
| website to check out their options. | | | | |