Weddings Near the Sea
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Not only are more brides and grooms going to sea but they are bringing their guests with them. According to Norwegian Cruise Line spokesman, a New York bride is planning a wedding in May with 100 guests. A Royal Caribbean survey indicates that "95 percent of vacationers rated cruises as 'extremely' or very romantic" when comparing it to single destination only vacations.
Weddings are popular near the sea because of convenience. Also, the romance of being near the water is another reason. Cruise lines have made it very easy with their wedding packages, access to wedding planners, amenities, and legal marriages performed by ships' captains.
Princess Cruises, "the Love Boat," series officially launched weddings at sea with marriages being performed by the ship's captain. Since 1998, there have been over 6,000 couples who have married at sea or in port. A side note is Princess' weddings are official since their vessels are registered in Bermuda in international waters.
As we all know cruising can be great for honeymoon destinations, vow renewal ceremonies, or engagement parties at sea. Just ask any cruise line and they will give you a reason to cruise. On Carnival Cruise line alone, it is anticipated that 2,400 couples will marry aboard the "Fun Ships" this year. Cruise lines leaving from U.S. ports include:
• FL: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Port Canaveral and NOW Jacksonville
• TX: Galveston
• SC: Charleston
• LA: New Orleans
• AL: Mobile
• MD: Baltimore
With all these options, it is easy to see why couples are getting married near the sea.
If you want to get married at a U.S. port, then Key West is an option. Guests can meet in Key West for the wedding on this 4 miles by 2 miles island for the beach ceremony. Happy cruising.
Published by Cheryl McCann
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30 Comments
Post a CommentCathy, yes tropical sun and nice breezes blowing would be good right now. Thanks.
I would love to be in the Bahamas right now instead of in my office with the phone ringing off the hook! It would be so fun to have a wedding near the sea!
Sandy, Roz and Carrie, thanks for your comments.
What a lovely article. Seaside weddings sound so romantic, until the sand, wind and heat kick in. The cruises sound fun, too.
Nice, even the picture is beautiful!
Cruises are romantic and we wanted to get married on a cruise. Instead we went to Hawaii. Nice article.
Tony, that's great. We are coming up on the 25th anniversary and we would like to do a vow renewal at sea. Cheers.
Makes me want to do it all again ;-) Great article!
Thanks Martie, Langley, Tony, Jolynne and Mimi.
I have a friend who was married on a boat under the Mackinac Bridge. Beautiful wedding, and gorgeous scenery.