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So you\u2019re getting married, but instead of basking in the happiness and excitement of your big day, you’re stressing out over the what, where and when of how it will all come together. This might be a good time to ponder a sun-soaked beach ceremony, to think about exchanging vows in an exotic destination or even on a ship. Tying the knot on a cruise gives you a lot of options, including limitless venue choices, and if that\u2019s not compelling enough, here are more reasons to help your decision along:<\/p>\n

\"RCI_cruise_wedding\"<\/center>1. It\u2019s cheaper than you\u2019d think.<\/strong>
\nCruise weddings start somewhere around $795. And, while the sky\u2019s the limit, you\u2019ll be able to create a pretty extravagant event for far less than the national average \u2013 a whopping $30,000 per wedding.<\/p>\n

2. It\u2019s a 2-in-1 deal.<\/strong>
\nBon voya\u2013 oh right, you\u2019re already<\/em> on a vacation. If you\u2019re worried about affording a wedding, getting hitched on a cruise<\/a> is a super cost-effective solution. You don\u2019t have to worry about hotel rooms or get anxious about transportation \u2013 your nuptials and honeymoon have been rolled into one.<\/p>\n

3. You don\u2019t have to plan as much.<\/strong>
\nPlanning a wedding in a faraway location canbe pretty gosh darn stressful. Where do people stay? Is the florist going to pull through? Will the food be edible? But, when you\u2019re planning your wedding at a ship\u2019s destination, a lot of those questions are already answered.<\/p>\n

4. Professionals will help you plan it.<\/strong>
\nA lot goes into planning a wedding: the cake, the photographer, the hors d\u2019oeuvres, and let\u2019s not forget the location. So why not let an expert help you out (for no extra charge)? Most cruise lines, especially the larger ones, offer dedicated wedding planners to make your wedding perfect. What\u2019s more \u2013 many cruise lines also include really helpful bonuses, like Carnival<\/a>\u2019s free online gift registry and wedding website to keep everyone on the same page.<\/p>\n

5. There are hundreds of packages to choose from<\/strong>.
\nDepending on which cruise line you go with, you can get a lot of bang for your buck. On Royal Caribbean<\/a>, for example, the least expensive ceremony package offers priority check-in for you and your guests, a wedding coordinator, an onboard ceremony with officiant, a photographer and 20 prints, music, a bridal bouquet\u2026and the list goes on.<\/p>\n

6. You can customize it.<\/strong>
\nBut just because there are packages doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t add your own special touches. There are hundreds of different things you can add on (generally for a fee) to make your big day a little more unique. From ice carvings to Norwegian<\/a>\u2019s conch shell aisles,there are plenty of ways to customize.<\/p>\n

7. You can get married on board.<\/strong>
\nNautical nuptials aboard the ship can be pretty romantic. On some lines, like Princess<\/a>, your ceremony can be conducted by the captain and, if your family can\u2019t be with you, you can have the whole thing broadcasted live using state-of-the-art technology.<\/p>\n

8. Or, get hitched in really cool places around the world.<\/strong>
\nExchange vows atop an Alaskan glacier. Say \u201cI do\u201d at a winery in Santorini, Greece. Walk down the aisle in a Jamaican garden. Any backdrop is possible for your dream wedding and cruises make getting there a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n

9. You can bring as few (or as many) guests as you want.<\/strong>
\nJust because you\u2019re on a cruise doesn\u2019t mean your guest list can\u2019t be perfect. Whether it\u2019s just the two of you or the whole fam, there are packages to accommodate everyone.<\/p>\n

10. Your guests can have a vacation\u2026or not.<\/strong>
\nYour guests have options too. Choosing to sail with you means they get a vacation (and you might get a discount on your room). But if that doesn\u2019t work, they can always meet you at the ceremony\u2019s location.<\/p>\n

Ready to set sail? Check out more options at Orbitz Cruises<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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