A ship on the ocean spells romance.

What could be more romantic than getting married on a cruise ship, or by a waterfall in Jamaica, on a magnificent tropical beach in Aruba or even on a glacier in Alaska? How about celebrating that special anniversary, renewing your vows or treating yourself to that long-awaited romantic getaway? Every year, thousands of couples are discovering the romance of cruising.

Many also choose to have their wedding at the port of embarkation. The bride and groom can have the ceremony, invite non-sailing guests to attend the wedding and reception, then say goodbye to their guests at the gangway and sail off on their honeymoon! Couples that decide to marry at an exotic port or onboard a ship choose to invite a select group of family and friends to join in on the festivities. This can be done for basically the same cost as a 4-hour “traditional” land-based wedding.

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Weddings at sea are now so easy to arrange…the cruise lines have full-service wedding and vow renewal programs offering packages designed with a variety of alternatives to fit your needs and budget. You may choose from several packages which may include such items and services as:

• Priority check-in for bride and groom and up to 10 guests
• Wedding officiate
• Marriage Certificate – Official and Keepsake available
• Romantic ceremony music - either recorded or live, i.e. pianists, string trio
• Flower bouquets/boutonniиres
• Special wedding cake
• Professional shipboard photographer for the ceremony
• Video recording of ceremony
• Champagne/wine
• And so much more!

Your wedding experience doesn’t stop there…there are so many great advantages and amenities of sailing on a cruise ship. Some include:

• Delicious, gourmet cuisine
• Room service, day or night
• Spacious, beautiful accommodations
• Exhilarating spa and fitness facilities
• Fabulous entertainment
• Casino action
• The fun and excitement of visiting different ports and cities – just pack and unpack once!
• And so much more! 

There are even a few ships on which you can be married onboard that adhere to maritime laws. Onboard festivities may begin as your wedding party arrives at the ship and will then be directed to the venue you have chosen for your ceremony. That might be up on the sun deck overlooking the ocean, or in the library or chapel which offers a more intimate setting. Meanwhile, the bride will prepare in her own private stateroom. Ship stylists and manicurists can all be on hand to attend to the bride and groom, including pressing the tuxedos for the groom and his groomsmen.

With many cruise lines, most marriages and vow renewal ceremonies are performed by local officiates at exotic locations. Marriage licenses must be issued in the venue of where the wedding will be taking place rather than from the couple’s home state or country. You can choose to marry or renew your vows on a romantic beach setting on exotic island under the warm, Caribbean sky. We’ll help you plan a unique oceanfront event in Mother Nature’s paradise!

Don’t forget that special milestone anniversary – 10 years, 25 years or even 50 years! Renew your vows with the whole family as you enjoy a 7 or 10 day cruise through the Caribbean! Why not celebrate your special occasion in a way that is so extraordinary that the memories will last a lifetime!

Cruising equals romance, unique celebrations, 5-star service, pampering and relaxation. What could be easier for a bride and groom than to let Cruise Planners handle their cruise arrangements and coordinate their wedding details too! This gives the bride and groom what most couples do not have a stress-free wedding! After you say I do, say Bon Voyage and sail away to the most romantic honeymoon imaginable. Whether it's a wedding and honeymoon, a special anniversary or just time for a romantic getaway, celebrate at sea and let the romance sweep you away!