{"id":18448,"date":"2022-07-12T16:03:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T16:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=18448"},"modified":"2022-08-12T18:46:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T18:46:03","slug":"benefits-getting-married-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/lifestyle\/benefits-getting-married-sea","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Getting Married at Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why you should <\/b>tie the knot at sea!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Happily Ever After never looked so bright!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So you\u2019re engaged\u2014congratulations! This is an exciting time in everyone\u2019s life, and you\u2019re likely filled with happiness, joy, and some nervousness too! But not long after the initial rush comes something else: planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weddings are major events, and each couple wants theirs to be special. With that said, there are some big benefits to having a <\/a><\/span>wedding at sea<\/span><\/a>. So, before you plan, ask yourself if getting married at sea is right for you and your partner.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Weddings at sea are bound to get a good reception!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Easier, flexible planning<\/b><\/p>\n

There\u2019s so much to figure out when planning a wedding, it can be tough to know where to start! But if you\u2019re getting married at sea, there\u2019s an easy step one: Onboard the ship or at a destination?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re choosing blue waters of the open ocean as your wedding backdrop, the planning is flexible\u2014how many guests, what type of food, and which venue can all be selected from the options available onboard the ship. Where your departure port is also important to consider, and with options ranging from <\/span>New York <\/a>to Seattle<\/a>,<\/span> you can find one that\u2019s closest to home for you and your guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever you want for your wedding, having a narrowed down\u2013but still flexible\u2013list to choose from is incredibly helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n

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St. Kitts is widely considered as the Caribbean’s hidden gem.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And if you\u2019re going with a destination? Just choose which cruise takes you there and the planners can help with the rest! Options abound: If you\u2019re looking for pristine beaches, then The Bahamas<\/a> <\/span>or<\/span> Jamaica<\/span><\/a> are great options\u2014or even more remote destinations further east into the Caribbean like <\/span>St. Kitts<\/span><\/a> with its rolling green hills, or<\/span> St. Lucia<\/span><\/a> with the towering Pitons in the distance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For weddings, colorful blooms can cost a pretty penny!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More fun, Less money<\/b><\/p>\n

It’s a well-known fact: Weddings are expensive! There\u2019s a bunch of different costs to cover and everyone tries to \u201cupsell\u201d you on this special day. From catering, flower arrangements, DJs, decorations, photographers, wedding planners, and venue charges\u2014the average wedding cost in the U.S. is more than $20,000!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Considering this, there is a big benefit to having everything packaged together, and a cruise wedding package is the perfect way to do it! Not only can the bundle help save serious money, there are also some costs you simply won\u2019t need to worry about since they\u2019re a part of the cruise. No chartering shuttle buses between the venue and the hotel, and in fact no booking hotel rooms at all!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sunsets on the water: remote, relaxing, romantic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Instant honeymoon<\/b><\/p>\n

This may be the biggest perk of all. After your wedding, you\u2019ll surely be exhausted from all the excitement, partying, and dancing. The last thing you\u2019ll want to do is take a trip to an airport to set off on your honeymoon. But with a wedding at sea, your honeymoon begins the minute your reception is over!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If the first thing you and your partner want is relaxation, you can hit the spa for a couples\u2019 massage or head right to the pool for lounging. But if you\u2019re both <\/span>adrenaline junkies<\/span><\/a>, your next port will likely offer you the adventures you want! Whether that\u2019s zip-lining through the jungle in<\/span> Belize<\/span><\/a>, or<\/span> sailing into the sunset<\/span><\/a> in<\/span> Santorini<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus if you\u2019re looking for culture, there\u2019s no shortage of options\u2014from the impressive architecture in<\/span> Seville, Spain<\/span><\/a> to ancient history in<\/span> the Mayan pyramids of <\/span>Yucat\u00e1n, Mexico<\/span><\/a>, to experiencing unique, indigenous traditions in<\/span> Hawaii<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Why you should tie the knot at sea!   So you\u2019re engaged\u2014congratulations! 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