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