Wedding Cruises: Pros and Cons
Weddings are among the most important celebratory events in many peoples lives. In recent years, wedding cruises have become a popular choice for couples looking for a romantic and memorable way of celebrating their love. For most couples, deciding how they are going to get married involves weighing the pros and cons of each option. This is true for wedding cruises. Because there are advantages and disadvantages with having a wedding cruise, it is important to weigh both the pros and cons before booking your wedding.
Pros – Most wedding cruise lines offer a variety of wedding packages containing such services as wedding coordinator services, flowers, live or recorded music, non-denominational officiator, refreshments, dinner, wedding cake, wine and champagne, photography services, and much more. You also don’t have to clean up the mess after the party.
- You can purchase a wedding package that meets your financial needs. The cost of a cruise wedding can vary, but generally packages can range from $500.00 to over $2000.00. It will depend on how many guests you want attending and the number of features you want included. Couples are responsible for acquiring the marriage license.
- Using the services of a wedding coordinator can make planning much easier and reduces stress so that you can concentrate on the real purpose of the day.
- When you have a wedding cruise, you get the honeymoon too. Booking both together at the same place will save you a lot of money
- You may have the option of having the wedding ceremony on land, and the reception on the boat.
- You may have the option of having a several day celebration, or have guests board the boat for the ceremony, and leave after the reception so that you can spend the honeymoon alone as a newly married couple.
Cons: – If you are planning a large wedding with several hundred or more guests, you will have to check to see if the cruise can accommodate such a high number. Most cruises cater to a smaller number of people
- There may be some restrictions such as prohibiting live flowers.
- Guests and the couple may have to leave for the wedding early so they can make airline connections.
- It may be problem for someone who suffers from sea sickness.
- If your guests have children, childcare may be an issue leaving them unable to attend the wedding. As well, some guests may not be able to arrange for time off work.
- It will be up to you to make sure your marriage is legal in your home country.
- If much of your celebration is outside, it can be a problem if the weather turns bad. There may be difficulties moving everything inside to continue the celebration.
Because of the magnificent and spell binding open water, the delicious mouth watering food prepared by top chefs, and exciting boat cruise activities, having a wedding cruise can be a wonderful, fun, and romantic experience. It is important to remember that cruises vary according to the services that they provide, so when considering your wedding options, you should ask a lot of questions and weigh the pros and cons of having a wedding on a boat. It will ensure that the most special and memorable day in your life will be one that you and your guests never forget.
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