A Wedding At Sea – Pass The Hankies!

I recently had the pleasure of booking a cruise for some clients who had planned to get married on board.  As this was a first for me, as well as the happy couple, I thought I would give you an insight into what actually happens when you decide to marry on board a cruise ship. With permission from the Bride & Groom of course!

The marriage ceremony took  place on board P&O’s Arcadia, sailing from Southampton on 13th November,  visiting ports of call in Spain Italy & Morocco.  P&O offer a full wedding package, which takes care of all aspects of your special day, starting with your own personal onboard wedding co-ordinator who liaised with the happy couple to organise down to the smallest detail to ensure they had a day to remember and memories to last a lifetime!

The P&O Wedding Co-ordinators organise everything, down to the music to be played, including your own choice, or the reading of a piece of poetry, even free pressing of the bridal outfits! Taking the pressure and the stress away from the Bride & Groom, in order for them to prepare and enjoy the forthcoming nuptials.

When the happy couple stepped on board, a bottle of champagne and flowers were waiting for them in the cabin, together with a little gift from myself to begin the celebrations.   One just cannot have enough Champagne! The main event took place in a private venue, with fresh flowers, soft music and of course the Captain and his officers ready to conduct the service.  I would have loved to have been there myself to witness this beautiful event.  However Susan & Malcolm have kindly allowed me to show you some photos of their special day.

Here Comes The Bride!

The Captain conducting the Ceremony

Signing The Register

Its Official!

CONGRATULATIONS AND A LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS

SUE & MALCOLM

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If you have ever thought about getting married at sea, , commitment ceremony or renewing your vows, I do hope this has given you an insight as to what you can expect.  Here’s more details of the various cruise line  Ceremonies at Sea packages:

P&O Prices start from £1200

Princess Cruises from $1800

Disney Cruises (Now that’s different!) from $3000

Carnival Cruises from  $1800

Celebrity Cruises from £2500

Norwegian Cruise Line from $1995

Royal Caribbean from $3195

Typically, a Wedding package will include:

• A romantic ceremony at sea conducted by the Captain*
• Wedding ceremony venue with floral arrangements
• Traditional wedding music
• Services of the on board Wedding Coordinator
• The attendance of a professional photographer at the ceremony
• Commemorative wedding certificate
• An official copy of your Marriage Certificate (You can, of course, order additional copies.)
• The cost of the licence fees
• A bottle of Champagne in your cabin on arrival
• Champagne for a toast after the ceremony
• Invitations and thank you notes