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How to Plan Your Wedding Around Your Honeymoon Cruise

If you want to get married on a cruise but want to be alone for your honeymoon, consider this option.

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    Difficulty:
    Moderately Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Wedding Invitations
    • Champagne
    • Champagne Flutes
    • Airline Tickets
      • 1

        Select a honeymoon cruise.

      • 2

        Be sure it leaves from a port that is easily accessible for family and friends.

      • 3

        Arrange to use the ship for your wedding the day before it sails.

      • 4

        Give plenty of notice to your guests so they can book their reservations.

      • 5

        Arrange to have everyone fly in a day before the wedding so your plans aren't ruined by travel delays.

      • 6

        Check with major airlines to find out whether they will give you a discounted rate if all guests book with them.

      • 7

        Work with the ship's wedding coordinator to arrange all of the details.

      • 8

        Apply for your marriage license in the state in which you will be married.

      • 9

        Reserve a block of rooms at a nearby hotel for your guests.

      • 10

        Spend time with family and friends after the wedding and before you leave for your cruise.

      • 11

        Ask them to see you off on your trip.

      • 12

        Provide champagne for a toast before you go.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Shop around to compare your options. There are a number of cruise lines out there.

    • Consider chartering a local boat for a few hours to hold your wedding if you can't afford a cruise.

    • Remember that if your wedding is during prime travel season, guests may have trouble getting flights.

    • If there are any major ports near where you live, consider leaving from there to make it easier for guests.

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