The Joy Of 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.

There is nothing quite like a wedding out on the water. Guests get the experience of fresh sea air while still staying close to land in New York, NY. The sound of waves lapping on the side of the boat provides a calming feeling. The boat is large, but not so large that people get lost or can't find the dining room or other facilities.

On ships in the Harbor, there are two main kinds of weddings that can be conducted. The first is the shipboard kind, which holds the ceremony and often a reception after. The boat never leaves the general area, so after the reception is over, it makes its way back to the pier, where you and your guests disembark, after which you can get the honeymoon started.

The other main type is a full cruise, as in a major cruise ship that departs for five or more days. Even if your guests are not going on the full cruise, they can board the ship for the ceremony and a short reception. They disembark before the actual passengers board, and you and your new spouse stay on board and enjoy cruising for 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.

You can usually choose from several different plans when booking a boat for the big day. Many refer to these as levels, or tiers of service. You can choose a buffet style food service, where guests get to choose from a nice assortment of delicious foods laid out for them. Then there is full service, where waiters bring out plates of food based on your choices to seated guests who sent in an RSVP along with their food choice.

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.

If you need to hold a rehearsal dinner or even an engagement party, it can all be done on the same ship with the same planners guiding you through it. This also helps guests know where to go on the wedding day, since they have been there before. Even bachelorette and bachelor parties can be held there, allowing you to let loose a bit before the actual ceremony.




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