A wedding day is a very momentous occasion as family and friends gather to witness the nuptials between two people. Whether it is an extravagant large-scale occasion or an intimate private event, a wedding day is one to be remembered.

Couples have become incredibly creative at making their day unforgettable. Some choose to say “I do” from the sky parachuting, while others choose to exchange vows in scuba gear in the depths of clear sea waters. Saying “I do” at sea is also becoming increasingly popular as more cruise companies offer this as a service to their special guests.

Marry at Leisure

After more than 170 years of business, Cunard Cruises are now an option for those wishing to marry at sea. As one of the oldest names in passenger cruising, the company offers wedding packages on its luxurious Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria ships.

Cunard Line president Peter Shanks says, “Most of our competitors have been offering increasingly popular and lucrative 'Weddings at Sea' programmes and these are now very big business in the cruise industry. We receive a lot of enquiries about the possibility of being married on one of our ships - particularly during our regularly scheduled Transatlantic Crossings on our flagship Queen Mary 2, which no other company can offer.”

Cunard cruise ships are the only line to have a planetarium for its passengers. They also have the largest onboard library. The cruise line is well known for its white glove high afternoon tea, West End style entertainment productions, Cunard Insights enrichment programme and spectacular Canyon Ranch Spa.

Getting married at sea is the perfect way to marry without all the fuss of planning a formal event. By exchanging vows at sea, couples can be married and on their honeymoon within the same hour; no additional packing or planning that a traditional wedding demands.

Wedding Packages

Most ships that offer wedding packages allow guests to choose from a shore side ceremony or a shipboard ceremony. Regardless of which you choose, the ship can take care of the formalities such as the cake, music, flowers and ceremony arrangements. Some packages will also take care of the invitations, marriage license and thank you notes as well as the tuxedo rental for him and the spa appointment for her.

Choosing a Cunard cruise wedding package is an ideal solution for those who are just too busy to organize a formal sit-down gathering for hundreds of people. It is also a great way to go financially when you consider that is all you have to do is show up and relax knowing everything has been taken care of for you.

Cunard cruise lines also extend their wedding packages to those who are already married. The company has vow-renewal ceremonies for those lovebirds that simply wish to renew their wedding vows. It’s the perfect way to celebrate an anniversary. Whether you choose to get married for the first time or again, the ship’s captain will do the honours. This simple approach to a wedding can be an amazing way to begin your life together. With a few close friends, a beautiful tropical setting and an instant honeymoon, it’s no wonder getting married at sea remains so popular.