Caribbean cruise weddings are popular because you are able to kill two birds with one stone, well really three birds with one stone. You’re able to have your wedding, reception and honeymoon all in one location. This, within itself, can prove more economical than having a land wedding. Although you may want to get married on a cruise for the ease of planning, there are still some things you will need to consider before saying, I do. While a cruise wedding can certainly be a lot less fuss, it does take some measure of planning. Some of the things you may want to consider are highlighted below.
Things to Consider When Planning a Caribbean Cruise Wedding
When planning your wedding you’ll have to decide when you want to get married. This is always the first step in your planning process. Many of the cruise lines offering wedding packages also offer a wedding consultant to help walk you through the process. They will be able to tell you the best times to set sail for your cruise and the least popular times. You’ll be able to decide what will work best for your schedules based on the information they provide. Some couples decide when to marry based on their budget and travel when it is least expensive to sail. One of the biggest expenses you will incur will be the actual cruise and cabin. The rest of your budget can be used for other expenses. You will also have to decide if you want to disembark after your wedding or if you want your guests to disembark at some point. You will need to clearly state your intentions when inviting wedding guests to your cruise wedding so that they are able to plan accordingly. Another part of your planning process will be selecting exactly where you would like to sail. Caribbean cruise weddings are popular because it is easy for many guests to arrange travel to the various ports throughout the U.S. When planning a wedding of this type, you will have to work with a cruise wedding planner who is able to make the necessary arrangements. These planners work directly with the cruise lines so they know exactly what needs to be considered prior to your boarding the ship for your special day. A cruise wedding is a fun alternative to a traditional wedding on land. Impress your family and friends with an exciting cruise wedding that they will sure to be talking about for years to come.
Dreamy Weddings can help you make all the appropriate arrangements when you want a non-traditional, Caribbean cruise wedding. An all-in-one wedding option.