Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of commonly asked questions. If you have a specific question not answered below, please feel free to contact us at inquiry@theweddingexperience.com or call us toll-free at 877-580-3556.

1.- Is music provided at the ceremony?

2.- Is there an additional fee for Sat, Sun, holidays?

3.- Is transportation included with package (private car, taxi, etc)?

4.- May I bring guests to my wedding? If so, is there a limit?

5.- What happens if it rains on my wedding day?

6.- What if I have special needs?

7.- What is the difference between a “wedding consultant” and a “wedding coordinator”?

8.- What should I wear? Are there any limitations?

9.- What types of ceremonies are performed, legal, symbolic, same sex?

10.- When getting married on the first day of the sailing, why do I have to be at the port early?

11.- Who performs the ceremony?

12.- Will a Captain perform my ceremony?

1.- Is music provided at the ceremony?
A portable CD player or sound system will be provided for your ceremony on board. Traditional wedding music is provided, or you may bring your own CDs. Music is not provided for weddings held on shore. Live entertainment may be available, please contact a wedding consultant for options available in specific ports.

2.- Is there an additional fee for Sat, Sun, holidays?
Additional fees will apply on some holidays and weekends. Please contact a wedding consultant for complete details and port specifics.

3.- Is transportation included with package (private car, taxi, etc)?
Transportation is provided for bride & groom only in certain packages on shore. Transportation is not included in package, but can usually be arranged for embarkation day weddings and / or other guests, for an additional fee.

4.- May I bring guests to my wedding? If so, is there a limit?
For ceremonies on board the ship, the maximum is 150 guests total. Within that maximum, you may have 50 non-sailing guests – no exceptions. Other restrictions may apply.  For ceremonies on shore you may add guests but limits are placed depending on the location. Additional transportation, entrance and site fees may apply. As always, contact a wedding consultant for specifics.

5.- What happens if it rains on my wedding day?
If the weather does not permit the ceremony to take place on a beach or in a garden, alternate arrangements may be made at the site or back on board the ship. For weddings on board the ship, no alternate arrangements need to be made.

6.- What if I have special needs?
Wheel chair, restroom and changing room accessibility vary by ship and by port, please contact a wedding consultant for each location specifications.

7.- What is the difference between a “wedding consultant” and a “wedding coordinator”?
A “wedding consultant” will help you with all of your pre-planning questions, your booking and any enhancement questions. Please note in the course of your planning you may speak to multiple knowledgeable consultants, however, you may request to speak with one person specifically. On your wedding day, you will be met by a “wedding coordinator” who will help guide you through the course of your wedding and answer any questions you may have at that time.

8.- What should I wear? Are there any limitations?
Preferred attire is traditional, elegant or dressy casual attire. Beachwear, beach sandals or shorts are not permitted in certain ports. Please contact a wedding consultant for more details on your port.

9.- What types of ceremonies are performed, legal, symbolic, same sex?
Our officiates can perform a variety of ceremonies that range from port to port; we will ensure that the ceremony you wish to hold is perfect for you. Our wedding consultants will work with you to decide which port is best to accommodate your request.

10.- When getting married on the first day of the sailing, why do I have to be at the port early?
For weddings held on embarkation day – the first day of the cruise, we allow wedding parties priority boarding. Because of this, we require wedding parties be at the designated time to avoid increased Pier congestion. Note that boarding times may vary from port to port.

11.- Who performs the ceremony?
Usually a Notary Public is provided for the United States and a Non-denominational Officiant for all other ports. Arrangements can be made in certain ports for ethnic, specific religions, and / or other ceremonies.

12.- Will a Captain perform my ceremony?
Only our “At Sea” packages offer a Captain performed ceremony while sailing. Please note that only Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises offer this service in an “At Sea” package.