I do………..At sea

Over the past couple of months I have had a few calls asking if it is possible to get married onboard a ship.  How romantic would this be?

Most cruise lines will help you plan a wedding, whether it’s a wedding at port where your guests can attend the ceremony and then you can wave them off when you set sail on your honeymoon , or a wedding at sea were you can be surrounded by the beautiful calm waters of the Ocean.

There will be an appointed member of staff onboard the ship who will become your own personal wedding co-ordinator.  A private reception lounge, a special dinner, wedding cake, photographer, music etc are all available.
I will list below the Cruise Lines that have wedding packages.  I have listed these alphabetically.
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Carnival has floral packages, photographers, video services, tuxedo rentals, food and beverage services for your reception, and live entertainment is available. All shipboard ceremonies are performed in port prior to sailing. In this way, your non-sailing guests can witness your exchange of vows, attend your reception, and then disembark before the ship sails. Carnival also has a Vow Renewal program. Civil ceremonies are performed in English by a notary public. Non-Denominational Ceremonies can be performed by your own minister, or are performed by a minister in the following ports:

Island weddings can be performed in the following locations:
Barbados, Cozumel , Grand Cayman, Key West, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, San Juan, St. Thomas.

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An unforgettable wedding is yours to create with a ceremony that reflects your own personal style. Weddings can be held on board, with limitations. The captain is not authorised to perform marriage ceremonies.

In true Celebrity style, our professional planners will work with you to attend to every detail of your wedding celebration. Wedding coordinators are available to answer any questions you may have regarding marriage licenses, wedding guidelines and other arrangements.

With Celebrity the destination will be as beautiful as the moment. Let the setting speak for itself. A meaningful part of the ceremony, Celebrity offers both onboard and shoreside packages for the wedding destination of your choice. Whether you envision a backdrop of swaying palm trees in Barbados or majestic glaciers in Alaska, you’ll find just what you’ve imagined aboard Celebrity. Weddings may not be performed at sea.

Enjoy the best of everything with enhancements that include blooming flower arrangements, precision photography and live music and entertainment.

Receptions  – Your first event as a married couple. Let Celebrity treat you famously with their elegant reception choices. The celebration begins with just the right selection of fabulous hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, sparkling champagne and award-winning cuisine. Envision a reception where every guest is welcomed and indulged in true Celebrity style. Select gourmet cuisine from a menu of options and ensure the wedding of your dreams with our devoted and attentive staff.

Salon & Spa Appointments – There’s no better way to ensure a relaxed and glowing wedding party than with manicures, pedicures, shampoos and hair up-dos in the AquaSpa® by Elemis Spa and Salon. A luxurious massage soothes your quiet excitement.

Tuxedo Rentals – Elegant eveningwear and classic formalwear.

Videography – Bring your wedding experience to life over and over again with Celebrities videography services. Editing selections include “in camera” and deluxe edited versions.
Celebrate the past, present and future with a romantic ceremony, complete with photography, floral arrangements and the reception of your choice. Whether celebrating your Paper Anniversary or your Golden Anniversary, commemorate this loving occasion by renewing your vows at sea. Accent this ceremony with your choice of flowers, photography and a reception as large or as intimate as you desire.

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You’re not just taking a cruise. You’re relaunching a marriage. So set your sails on a magical voyage with Disney Cruise Line® and experience the second honeymoon of your dreams with the magic of Disney.  Choose to have a Wedding at Sea or on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Walk down the aisle aboard the magnificent Disney Wonder® or Disney Magic® or make your vows on Disney’s own private island paradise, Castaway Cay.

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Imagine the two of you dancing under a canopy of stars. What could be more romantic? On your NCL cruise, you can enjoy intimate restaurants, secluded lounges and spacious Oceanview Staterooms.

Consider celebrating the most important day of your life on board one of NCL’s wonderful ships bound for paradise. Or have your event in beautiful New York, the Caribbean or Bermuda. Every detail — from the day you schedule your wedding to your ceremony and champagne toast — will be handled for you. We’ve thought of everything, so you can enjoy your big day.

New York offers a one-of-a-kind spark of excitement that makes everything magical. Or, if you prefer, have your ceremony blessed by the balmy breezes of a tropical locale like Bermuda or the Caribbean. Only NCL sails the paradise of Hawaii year-around with up to three American-flagged ships. Wherever you choose to say, “I do,” NCL will make sure you do it in style.

Whether you want to exchange vows or vow to do it all over again, your wedding plans are a piece of cake with NCL’s Wedding Planner. Choose to celebrate your special day with just the two of you, or together with family and friends, followed by a romantic reception package. With NCL the choice is yours.

All of our packages include: Wedding Coordinator to ensure everything is just the way you pictured it; personalised romantic Wedding Ceremony; Wedding Officiant to legally pronounce you husband and wife; romantic recorded Ceremony music; keepsake Marriage Certificate; wedding cake for the Bride and Groom; bottle of NCL Private Selection Sparkling Wine or Champagne; and Photography Service to capture all of your memories.

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Consider hosting your wedding at sea with Tie the KnotSM, a unique alternative that allows you to combine your ceremony and honeymoon vacation into one complete, special package. Your ceremony is conducted by the Captain of your ship, and your non-sailing guests can watch you take your vows by live webcam satellite. Princess Cruises offers a wide variety of special wedding options — from bouquets and wedding cake to souvenir champagne glasses and formal portraits, and even a wedding ashore in an exotic port of call.

Personal Choice Reception – Let Princess Cruises help you celebrate special occasions in style with a fabulous reception packages. Just let us know your voyage number and how many guests you will be expecting. We’ll help you select the perfect assortment of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, entertainment, and more. Note: This service is not available on all ships.

Princess also offers renewal of vow services, as well as anniversary packages for those celebrating important milestones.

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Choose a cruise to your dream destination, then select your ideal ceremony from our list of complete wedding packages. We’ll take care of the rest, from arranging your flowers to arranging your champagne toast. You can have a small, simple wedding, or an elaborate shipboard wedding package including a limo ride to the port to romantic turndown service.

Royal Romance Destination Weddings – Get Married Where Love Blooms

We offer weddings at many of our most romantic destinations. Choose the destination that suits your personalities most. Maybe you’re looking for a relaxed tropical wedding on the beach. Or a romantic, glacier-top Alaskan wedding. Or maybe you’d like to celebrate your special day in ancient Greece. We give you the opportunity to make your dreams come true. Our Wedding Coordinators arrange every detail of our beautiful shore side weddings. All you have to do is choose the port.

Sail Off Into the Sunset Together

Your wedding is one of the most important events in your life. But it shouldn’t be one of the most stressful. Don’t spend months stressing out about florists and caterers. Relax on one of our cruise ships. Take a yoga class, get a massage or climb our signature rock wall. Just bring your dress, and we’ll handle all the details of your wedding.

In celebration of your wedding anniversary or just for a romantic surprise, Royal Romance can arrange a Vow Renewal Ceremony for your special occasion. To add to your celebration, you may add any of our enhancements or even a reception if you wish.

After your Romantic Wedding Ceremony, continue the celebration with a reception. Choose from hors d’oeuvres and cocktails to a full lunch buffet with bar service. Complete your reception with a delicious cake prepared just for your special day. Entertain your guests with live music or dance the afternoon away to the music of a professional Disc Jockey.

Explorer Weddings – Royal Caribbean has unveiled a new wedding program that adds an adventure component by combining a cruise with an exotic destination or themed wedding. Couples can exchange vows while riding on a surf or boogie board suspended over gallons of rushing water. Other drier options include a wedding on the ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall or ship’s golf course — or on top of an Alaskan glacier, in a rainforest, floating over paradise in a hot-air balloon or in a medieval castle.

In addition to a customised ceremony on or off the ship, Explorer Weddings also include elegant flowers, traditional or customized music, champagne and a wedding cake, a keepsake Explorer Weddings marriage certificate, and the use of a photographer.

Explorer Weddings coordinators take care of all the planning, and also consult with the bride and groom beforehand to customize and personalize their wedding or vow renewal.

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Voted “Most Romantic Cruise line” by Porthole Magazine and acclaimed as one of the top honeymoon and anniversary destinations. Imagine setting sail for the ultimate fantasy wedding. Windstar Cruises features three luxurious sleek sailing ships that will provide the backdrop for your dream wedding. A Windstar bride and groom will see the world from the most romantic point of view. With luxury accommodations, in a casual yet elegant atmosphere, together you’ll be swept off your feet!

Imagine setting sail for the ultimate fantasy wedding. Windstar Cruises features three luxurious sleek sailing ships that will provide the backdrop for your dream wedding. Come aboard. Explore the ship that for a week or so will be yours.

The Windstar fleet of ships was practically built for weddings on deck. High atop the secluded flying bridge, couples can take their vows either surrounded by family and friends or in a private ceremony. Nothing is more romantic than a wedding under sails.
Shore-side weddings are also available in Windstar’s unique destinations. Whisk away to the hills of Tuscany to be married in a small countryside villa or perhaps to a private beach in the Caribbean. Couples can even say their vows within the magnificent walls of the Vatican.
Your fantasy wedding can become reality aboard a Windstar cruise. The luxurious tall- masted ships provide couples with a truly unique feeling for their wedding and honeymoon. For ultimate relaxation, discover the elegance of a Windstar cruise to Europe, the Greek Isles, the Caribbean and the Americas.

Shore weddings Whether you’ve dreamed of the sandy beaches in the Caribbean or the beauty of the Greek Isles for your destination wedding, a Windstar cruise will be filled with complete luxury and relaxation. The sleek tall-masted ships are in a class all their own.

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