Weddings at Sea — It’s the first moment of your new life together or possibly a renewal of your cherished vows, your celebration of togetherness. With Celebrity, create a wonderfully memorable wedding in the destination of your choice. Whether it’s a stunning cliff-top wedding in Greece or an elegant affair onboard the luxurious Celebrity fleet, love is best served with a perfect experience.
It is one magical day you’ll love and remember forever. In true celebrity style, they will tend to every detail so you can concentrate on the only thing that matters each other. Saying “I do” on a cruise can make it surprisingly easy to stay within a strict budget while customizing the ceremony and reception to the stylish wedding that you have envisioned. A minimalized effort is required on your part, because you’ll have the services of a wedding coordinator to handle the details. Celebrity’s event planners will work with you to create a day that reflects your taste and style. Celebrity offers both onboard and shore side wedding packages to celebrate the love you share. Whichever package you choose, rest assured Celebrity Cruises will help you take care of every last, wonderful detail.
Ceremony Destinations — Whether you envision a backdrop of swaying palm trees in Barbados or majestic glaciers in Alaska, you’ll find just what you’ve imagined aboard Celebrity. There are a few different ways to combine a wedding with a cruise, including the following:
Get Married then Sail — Some couples assemble family and friends for a ceremony at the port from which the cruise ship will depart. The wide variety of departure ports along the East, West and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. can make traveling to such a wedding quite convenient for guests. Your event coordinator can arrange for you and your guests to come on board a few hours early to enjoy the ceremony and a leisurely reception. Then, guests who aren’t coming along on the cruise can depart, while those who have arranged to cruise with the newlyweds can prepare for their adventure.
Sail First Then Get Married — Some couples choose to embark on the cruise first then get married in a port of call along the way. These couples can be married against an exotic backdrop: perhaps a tropical beach, an Alaskan glacier or a Venetian canal. Celebrity can also arrange for the perfect land-based chapel, church, beach, resort or restaurant for the nuptials. This approach lets wedding couples relax and enjoy the ship for a day or two before exchanging vows: then, the official honeymoon can begin!
After the “I do’s” envision a reception where every guest is welcomed and indulged in true Celebrity style. Select gourmet cuisine from a menu of options and ensure the wedding of your dreams with the devoted and attentive staff. The couple can request special flowers, live music, video recording and formal wear (if they don’t bring their own). While a small cake and some champagne are enough for some couples, the galley staff can provide anything from inventive hors d’oeuvres to a full buffet or an elegant multi-course dinner with special wines for the reception. Celebrity Weddings has the special touches that will ensure your guests have a timeless memory of your wedding day.
Renew Your Vows — Whether celebrating your first anniversary or your Golden Anniversary, commemorate this loving occasion by renewing your vows at sea. Accent this ceremony with your choice of flowers, photography and a reception as large or as intimate as you desire.'
For more information, please contact Judy Butts of SeaMaster Cruises at 661-251-7248, email jbutts@seamastercruises.com or visit www.judybutts.com .