I am planning a 4 night cruise wedding to Key West and Cozumel, getting married on shore of Cozumel in March2010 through carnival. I am in the early planning process and could use any tips or advice for somebody who has had or attended a cruise wedding. We are paying 75% for bridal party and immediate family totaling 18 people in order to ensure that our loved ones can attend. I am very aware that many people will not be able to go for financial reasons but the whole point is for this to be more personal/intimate. Oh, and this is NOT our honeymoon. Wondering if booking the ceremony and reception is a better deal through the cruiseline or a private planner on the island. Also talking to carnival their group specials are pretty poor, anybody know a good place to find a better deal for large groups? Any specials tips or advice to help make this process smooth would be great!Tips/advice for a cruise/destination wedding to Cozumel?
I just wanted to pass along some info about a recent destination wedding for a family that was on a recent cruise with us...
The young couple plus about 15 family and friends were on a Carnival cruise in Dec and were scheduled to be married in Cozumel on the port day.
The ship was delayed in departing and the cruise line changed the port of call to Progresso.
The young couple were devastated and of course, lost all of the monies they paid to the wedding location.
Push your cruise planner to detail a contigency plan if your port of call gets changed...you won't get your money back from the wedding location but at least get the cruise line to comp an on-board ceremony.
Ask the cruise planner for other comps for your large group...picture credits, VIP embarkation/de-barkation, soda cards, spa treatments, cabin upgrades instead of reduction in fares.
Also, be sure to plan for the costs and time for your guests to obtain passport or passport cards. They will be required for 2010 sailings.
Good luck.
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