Wed On The Water With Cruise Ship Weddings New York

By Ann Lewis


When planning a wedding, no matter how much extra time you have to plan it, things may slip through the cracks. There are so many tiny details to look at, so unless you hire a wedding planner, you may forget something. However, planning cruise ship weddings New York means you get the help you need while also planning a unique experience.

Imagine taking in the New York, NY Harbor sites as you take your vows. You and your guests can enjoy the sounds of waves and water splashing as they stay high and dry on a ship. These ships are quite large, yet not as overwhelming as a usual cruise ship, so nobody will get lost while onboard.

There are two main types of marriage events hosted on cruises. One is a shipboard ceremony, where you cruise the Harbor during the ceremony and reception. At an appointed time, the boat will dock and the event will be over. Guests will be helped off the ship, and you can go off to your honeymoon.

The other kind is onboard the traditional cruise where you travel to other countries for one or more weeks. Not all your guests have to book the full cruise, however. They can just board for the ceremony, and then leave before the passengers arrive. You get to stay on with your husband or wife, and the cruise becomes your honeymoon.

Doing a shipboard ceremony is not unlike holding it at a destination resort or hotel, but you get to be on the water. You get all the amenities of a hotel, such as a large bridal suite for putting on makeup and gowns. There is usually a VIP suite for others who are in the ceremony such as bridesmaids. For guests, there are plenty of bathrooms and places to sit. Many ships have more than one dining area as well.

Most companies that own ships that hold these ceremonies have tiers or levels of service available. You can choose from a served and seated dinner where each guest gets their plates brought to them from a preplanned menu. Then there is the buffet, where they get to choose from a large selection of foods to suit any appetite and dietary need. A band can be provided, or you can bring your own onboard with you.

Many bridges fret about something going wrong on the appointed day, but not if you let the experienced team onboard take care of things. They can walk you through all the steps to planning that perfect ceremony. All you need to do on the big day is show up and breathe easy knowing you are in good hands.

Of course, the actual ceremony is not the only thing you can hold onboard. Your engagement party and rehearsal dinners can be planned there as well. This is a great idea, because then your guests know exactly where to go on the big day, and won't get lost on the pier. Bridal luncheons, post-wedding brunches and even bachelor and bachelorette parties are all possible as well.




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