CruiseloverfromGA Posted September 28, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 28, 2022 My fiancée and I are getting married on Celebrity Apex at the start of our Thanksgiving cruise. Has anyone had had their wedding on Celebrity recently? We are very curious about your experience, especially in the planning process. Thanks so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineoclock Posted September 28, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I haven’t but want to wish you all the best & hope it’s amazing for you both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 28, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2022 How do you get married on a cruise ship? How many people usually attend this? I have a picture of 100 people following you around wherever you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted September 28, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, zitsky said: How do you get married on a cruise ship? How many people usually attend this? I have a picture of 100 people following you around wherever you go? My wife and I got married in St Thomas while on a Caribbean cruise. Just the two of us. It was all planned in advance by the cruise line with a minister on the beach doing the ceremony after a stop at “City Hall” in St Thomas to sign the license. They provided a videographer and a ships photographer. Our honeymoon was the rest of the cruise. When we returned home we had a big party with friends and family and showed the video and pics. it was just what we wanted. Edited September 28, 2022 by mfs2k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 28, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, mfs2k said: My wife and I got married in St Thomas while on a Caribbean cruise. Just the two of us. It was all planned in advance by the cruise line with a minister on the beach doing the ceremony after a stop at “City Hall” in St Thomas to sign the license. They provided a videographer and a ships photographer. Our honeymoon was the rest of the cruise. When we returned home we had a big party with friends and family and showed the video and pics. it was just what we wanted. Thanks. Never been married on a ship but was married at city hall once. Then neighbors had a party for us later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJQ Posted September 28, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 28, 2022 My Wife and myself were on the Edge just prior to Covid! We watched a beautiful wedding being held in BLU! The venue is beautiful enough already normally but had it fixed up for this wedding! in 2024 we are having our 50th anniversary and thinking of having renewal ceremony onboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 28, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, LJJQ said: My Wife and myself were on the Edge just prior to Covid! We watched a beautiful wedding being held in BLU! The venue is beautiful enough already normally but had it fixed up for this wedding! in 2024 we are having our 50th anniversary and thinking of having renewal ceremony onboard! I would guess they had a lot of friends and family there if they went to the trouble of renting out Blu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJQ Posted September 28, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 28, 2022 The wedding was not huge! There were about 30 people besides the bride & groom! About seven years ago we were on a cruise where over 500 people were attending a wedding onboard! It was an American Guy and an American-Indian Woman! They had a fantastic time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 28, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, LJJQ said: The wedding was not huge! There were about 30 people besides the bride & groom! About seven years ago we were on a cruise where over 500 people were attending a wedding onboard! It was an American Guy and an American-Indian Woman! They had a fantastic time! Did you get to talk to any of those 500 people? Did it feel any different on board with a group that big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJJQ Posted September 28, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Yes, we actually had diner with the travel agent who did the arrangements for the family! It was a very festive cruise and often they had activities everyone onboard joined in to! Family loved what Celebrity did for this wedding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted September 29, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 29, 2022 3 hours ago, CruiseloverfromGA said: My fiancée and I are getting married on Celebrity Apex at the start of our Thanksgiving cruise. Has anyone had had their wedding on Celebrity recently? We are very curious about your experience, especially in the planning process. Thanks so much. There is a forum here for wedding and honeymoon cruises. Under Special Interest Cruising. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted September 29, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2022 2 hours ago, zitsky said: Thanks. Never been married on a ship but was married at city hall once. Then neighbors had a party for us later. That’s basically the same thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 29, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, mfs2k said: That’s basically the same thing. Uhh. Except there was no big cruise ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseloverfromGA Posted September 29, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted September 29, 2022 22 hours ago, zitsky said: How do you get married on a cruise ship? How many people usually attend this? I have a picture of 100 people following you around wherever you go? They have companies that coordinate it all for you. It will be my bride and i and four non-sailing guests. They get to board with us but have to depart before the ship sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseloverfromGA Posted September 29, 2022 Author #15 Share Posted September 29, 2022 19 hours ago, Essiesmom said: There is a forum here for wedding and honeymoon cruises. Under Special Interest Cruising. EM EM, I looked there but it was not very helpful so I tried the main Celebrity board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted September 30, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I have heard that you need a special marriage license to get married on board and at that time it was around $700. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailmama Posted September 30, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Son and daughter in law married onboard RCI ship. We boarded early, cruise line arranged minister, flowers and small reception. It was just the 2 immediate families who cruised with newlyweds all week. We all had a great time and the bride/groom said they didn't regret this way to marry. The whole process was easy and convenient. The photographer took the couple all over the ship for photos , all before anyone else boarded!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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