Beautiful ocean breezes, stunning sunsets, dancing under the stars and romantic ports of call, what a better place to renew your vows than on a cruise ship! In the past vow renewal ceremonies were only considered for big anniversaries, 10th, 20th or 50th. Nowadays it has become an exciting way to celebrate your love every year! Young couples, mature couples, even newlyweds are playing this romantic game! Why not pledge your love to each other as often as possible?
There are so many ways to renew your vows, secret getaways; Vegas vow renewals. You can even be married by Elvis or Elvira! For cruising fanatics it is always the dream to be married by the captain of the ship. Well the truth of the matter is, nowadays that is not possible. With 2,500 to 5,000 passengers on a ship at a time, the captains have been taken out of the loop. Except for one very rare opportunity that Royal Caribbean is offering. On March 5 they plan on setting the world record for the largest vow renewal at sea, performed by the captain of the ship! This is truly a rare opportunity.
On March 5, 2010, sailing from San Diego to Mexico, The Royal Caribbean Love Affair will attempt to set the world record for the largest vow renewal at sea! They will have couple’s competitions; “first dance” dance classes, casino tournaments, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and sunset gatherings on deck. Not to mention one of the most beautiful nautical ceremonies ever. Everything you could ever dream for your vow renewal cruise but couldn’t get by planning it on your own. There will even be three wild, fun Relationship Seminars given by Santa Clarita based marriage family therapist, Shauna Hoffman. “If the boats a rockin’…how to keep the romance alive!” “He’s port, I’m starboard. How do we communicate?” and “Who’s the Purser around here…money and marriage!” For more information please visit www.vowrenewalcruise.com.
When you choose your opportunity to re-pledge your love, find something that represents both of you. A vow renewal ceremony should be something you and your mate will remember forever. Even if you do it every year! It is a symbol of your dedication to each other. Make sure your vow renewal ceremony is all that you dream it could be.
Shauna Hoffman, MFT is a Relationship Specialist, Family Therapist, writer and speaker in Santa Clarita. She will be speaking aboard Royal Caribbean in 2010. Her website on self awareness is www.workingonme.com. She is a part of the Santa Clarita based www.compassionatesolutionsscv.com .