Many people are still concerned about travel: especially international travel and cruise ships. Carnival Corporation previously said in a statement that its brands will conduct thermal scans and temperature checks before passengers board and during the cruise, and an executive at Royal Caribbean Group had said the company was likely to require passengers to undergo COVID-19 tests before boarding ships. Although the cruise industry is committed to an aggressive industry-wide response plan, it is no surprise that many couples are re-thinking their cruise marriage ceremonies and looking for alternatives that still can make their tropical wedding dreams come true.
Couple married on Cocoa Beach, FL
Backup Plan for a Cancelled Cruise Ship Wedding
With the coronavirus news changing regularly, you and your fiancé may be worried about dreams or plans you have made to get married on a cruise ship. You may also be worried about older guests who wanted to attend your shipboard wedding, or concerned about port restrictions or a quarantine ruining the entire trip. At this time, cruise lines are unsure when they will be resuming service. It makes sense if you have already booked a cruise wedding to contact the cruise line directly for the most up-to-date information, but there is a back-up plan so that you don’t have to cancel wedding plans altogether: getting married on a Florida beach allows you and your guests to feel comfortable attending a beautiful outdoor destination wedding or elopement!
A Florida beach wedding can usually be planned on short notice…even within a couple of weeks, from the comfort of your home. No need to worry about a wedding during COVID! A ceremony on the beach with our professional beach wedding company has all the elements of a traditional ceremony including on-trend, elegant decor, vows, dedication ceremony, a wedding officiant, and music. You can choose the Atlantic east coast of Florida, or a Gulf beach wedding location. Complete Florida Beach Weddings packages for less than $2,500. Professional wedding photography time can be added for an affordable fee.
Rustic Romance package with bamboo chairs on Daytona Beach
Planning for A Cruise Ship Wedding Alternative
So you love the water and had your heart set on a cruise ship wedding but now, sadly, the coronavirus crisis has changed your mind. Is your wedding ruined? No! There is no need to struggle and to find a new wedding venue to accommodate your wedding plans. Florida Beach Weddings has the answer to save your destination wedding and make it beautiful and enjoyable for everyone in attendance, without leaving the USA! Our all-inclusive beach wedding packages can accommodate up to 100 guests with on-trend, premium designs. You can customize chair sash colors and bamboo canopy colors: the Destiny package alone has 21 different colors and 8 different toppers! At Florida Beach Weddings our wide variety of wedding packages can be used as stepping stones to the perfect ceremony: we give you the basics to build on. No need to stress about adding everything! Our beach wedding specialists can help you choose colors, chair bands, decor, wedding canopies, vows, music, aisle-way decorations and more…especially if you’re in a hurry!
Teal Distinctive Design on Clearwater Beach, FL
Destiny Wedding Package in Daytona Beach, FL
Don’t give up your destination wedding dreams for COVID-19. Contact us to plan an amazing Florida Beach Wedding you will never forget!
So you’ve already decided you want to get married by the water, be it by cruise boat or beach. Now it’s decision time. Cruises can be fun and relaxing and they sell you the idea that everything is all in one place. Sounds to me like a perfect….. honeymoon. Cruise boat weddings however can be stressful, expensive, and complicated…and it might be quite awhile before any of us can sail away. However, if you are planning to get married a couple of years down the road, get the best of both worlds with a complete beach wedding and then cruise: “All aboard the S.S. Honeymoon!” Here are some considerations to help you with your planning:
Why beach weddings are a better choice than cruise weddings
Expenses: It’s good to set a clear budget before any planning starts. A Cocoa Beach Wedding package has affordable and upfront prices with no hidden charges and fees. Set up/break down, wedding coordinating services, officiant, photographer, unity sand, and legal filing of your Florida marriage license is all included at a budget-friendly price. Cruise wedding packages can average around $4,000-$8,000. And that starting price comes with a whole list of fine print, exclusions, and additional charges. Oh, and it definitely doesn’t include the cost of the cruise/stateroom itself. If friends or family can’t afford to take the cruise but can be at the wedding, then having a wedding on the beach prior to sailing is the best choice!
Time constraints: Pre-departure cruise weddings can be stressful. If guests are not cruising, the ceremony and time may feel very rushed. Flights can be delayed. Guests are provided specific boarding and exciting times and special accommodations will not be provided for non-cruising or late guests. Vacation season can make even large ships feel crowded!
Don’t rock the boat: Considering getting married mid-cruise? You will be likely getting married inside in the lounge or theater. Those pre-wedding jitters don’t mix well with rough seas. A seasick bride, groom, or guests could make for a rocky wedding day. With a beach wedding, seas could be 10-15 feet all while you can enjoy them from the flat, silky sand of Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Make it official: Many cruise wedding packages are not actual legal ceremonies. Couples need to follow the laws of the country where the cruise ship is registered and there may be specific residency requirements. Don’t be tricked by the “keepsake wedding certificate.” That does NOT pass for a legal marriage. Furthermore, foreign ports can also be tricky when it comes to legalizing marriages. You may need extra documentation and if something goes wrong it can be a nightmare. Florida Beach Weddings provides all the information you need to get legally married. We can assist you on how to get your Florida marriage license by mail – just bring it to the beach to get married.
Plan ahead: Cruise ports, itineraries, and conditions can change, leaving you scrambling last minute. Cruises may skip ports of call due to weather. However, you can book your complete beach wedding way ahead of time without thinking twice. You will be ten minutes from the cruise port . You can even arrange a small reception on the ship!
