Gizmo

Hi, I am wondering if anyone had their wedding ceremony in Miami or Ft Lauderdale prior to boarding the cruise? I am leaving from Ft Lauderdale. I've looked at getting married on one of the Carribean islands however they are very pricey. This may be a better alternative cost wise. Would love to hear from you. Thanks

Hi Nonnie, Thanks for your message. I was looking at Sonesta Resort as well. They have provided me their wedding planners. I have been in touch with Marry Me and Ultimate weddings. Marry Me wants a 25% fee and Ultimate weddings want 35%. Which is very pricey and ridiculous. I am now considering having the ceremony in Ft Lauderdale (before boarding the cruise ship) as it is much more cost efficient. Good luck with your wedding and I will let you know what we decide.

Hi, I am planning a wedding in St Maarten. Has anyone planned a wedding there? I would love to hear from you. Thanks

Hi, I have booked with Celebrity cruise and would like to plan a wedding in St Maarten. Does anyone have any reputable wedding planners out there? Please drop me a note. Thanks

Thank you very much for the suggestions! I will definetly check it out. I went on the Marche Bacchus website and the restaurant looks lovely! The prices seem very reasonable in comparison to the cost per person at a hotel. Do you know much a cab ride might be to this restaurant from the strip? Thanks again!

Has anyone used a cruise photographer for your wedding photos? If so, were you happy with the results? I would like some artistic/editorial photos for my wedding however most cruise line's policy does not allow you to bring your own photographer. I would love to hear you feedback. Tks

Hi, I am considering getting married in Vegas however I don't really want to do it at a chapel or on the strip. Ideally, I would like to have the ceremony and then lunch/brunch or maybe dinner at a restaurant instead. Something pretty informal. I definetely don't want a dinner reception because I don't want the production of a wedding (i.e. speeches, dance, etc). Does anyone have any suggestions? I'd like to do something unique and yet casual. Thanks for your help!

Hi JCruz. What a coincidence. I am looking at booking a cruise with Celebrity also. Which cruise on you going on? Do you know if the bride and groom is having the cermony and reception on the boat? Thanks!

Congratulations!!!! And thanks for your response!! I see that you got married with Royal Carribean. How many guests did you have? Did you do a reception on the boat? Were you happy with your choice? What would you have changed? Thanks again! And congrats!

Thanks for all your replies! Much appreciated! I am still trying to figure out what is the best place for us. There are way too many choices!

Name: Gizmo Wedding Date: Dec 2009 Location: Carribean Has anyone been married on a cruise ship wedding before? What are your experiences (good or bad)? Did you get married on board or on land? Also, I have been inquirying about bringining my own photographer and apparently I am not allowed. I must used their photographer. That's weird. Thanks!