Saturday, 2 April 2016

Cruise Ship Weddings New York Are A Great Alternative Choice

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 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.

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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