HONEYMOON & WEDDING TIPS
Cruise Planners can make the planning process stress-free. Our professionals have extensive experience in helping you find the perfect destination, the perfect resort, and best values. Planning your honeymoon should be exciting and fun. Sit back and dream of the perfect island, cruise, or resort for your most special vacation ever. Your honeymoon should give your marriage a perfect start. Your memories will last a lifetime. Picture yourselves lying in a hammock for two, swaying to a soft Caribbean breeze, the sound of the ocean waves relaxing your souls, while you sip a pina colada out of a coconut shell.
To help you get started here are some basic tips:
- Plan Ahead. Make your reservations at least 6 months ahead if possible. This allows you to get early booking discounts, and get the type of room that you want and the best flight times.
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Budget. Splurge but don't overburden yourself. This is a trip you'll remember the rest of your life. You'll always remember the honeymoon, but you'll forget how much you spent. All-inclusive resorts and cruises make your budgeting much easier, because these packages include practically everything.
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Consider activities your interested in, beach bumming, golf, snorkeling, nightlife, breakfast in bed, bicycling, scuba, exploring ancient ruins, gambling, etc
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Check your Calendar. How long do you want to be gone? If you can only be gone for a few nights, look for something close. If you're planning for one week, try to limit your transportation time. If you have a few weeks, the whole world opens up.
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Food. Dining is always near the top of the list for vacationers, especially honeymooners. Make sure you'll be able to have pleasurable dining experiences.
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Surprise or not to Surprise. Planning a surprise honeymoon is very risky. Use extreme caution. Make sure you know it will be a pleasant suprise, or the surprise might be on you.
- Friends and Family are great resources for honeymoon ideas.
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Photographs. Force yourself to take as many pictures as you can stand. You'll be happy you did.
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Plan to relax. Especially on the first day. Unwind. Smell the roses. Enjoy each other. Weddings tend to be stressful. The honeymoon should be stress free.
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Accommodations. Book the best room that you can afford! We do prefer to put you at the best resort possible within your budget even if we have to put you in a room without an ocean view. The resorts, however, are always telling us about how many clients try to upgrade once they arrive and see the beachfront rooms.
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Packing. Always put some of her clothes in his bag, and put some of his clothes in her bag, just as a precaution. Never pack valuables such as jewlery and cameras. Pack a carry on bag with valuables, prescriptions, suntan lotion,, swimwear, travel documents, and sunglasses, just in case you have to wait for your room.
Call or email CRUISE PLANNERS today and
experience the honeymoon of a lifetime
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
Budget. Splurge but don't overburden yourself. This is a trip you'll remember the rest of your life. You'll always remember the honeymoon, but you'll forget how much you spent. All-inclusive resorts and cruises make your budgeting much easier, because these packages include practically everything.
Consider activities your interested in, beach bumming, golf, snorkeling, nightlife, breakfast in bed, bicycling, scuba, exploring ancient ruins, gambling, etc
Check your Calendar. How long do you want to be gone? If you can only be gone for a few nights, look for something close. If you're planning for one week, try to limit your transportation time. If you have a few weeks, the whole world opens up.
Food. Dining is always near the top of the list for vacationers, especially honeymooners. Make sure you'll be able to have pleasurable dining experiences.
Surprise or not to Surprise. Planning a surprise honeymoon is very risky. Use extreme caution. Make sure you know it will be a pleasant suprise, or the surprise might be on you.
Photographs. Force yourself to take as many pictures as you can stand. You'll be happy you did.
Plan to relax. Especially on the first day. Unwind. Smell the roses. Enjoy each other. Weddings tend to be stressful. The honeymoon should be stress free.
Accommodations. Book the best room that you can afford! We do prefer to put you at the best resort possible within your budget even if we have to put you in a room without an ocean view. The resorts, however, are always telling us about how many clients try to upgrade once they arrive and see the beachfront rooms.
Packing. Always put some of her clothes in his bag, and put some of his clothes in her bag, just as a precaution. Never pack valuables such as jewlery and cameras. Pack a carry on bag with valuables, prescriptions, suntan lotion,, swimwear, travel documents, and sunglasses, just in case you have to wait for your room.
experience the honeymoon of a lifetime
ROMANCE: TAHITI, ITALY, AND HAWAII
AFFORDABILITY: MEXICO, LAS VEGAS AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
SNORKELING/DIVING: BELIZE, CAYMAN ISLANDS AND AUSTRALIA
NIGHTLIFE: LAS VEGAS, NEW YORK AND BRAZIL
FOOD: ITALY, FRANCE, AND NEW YORK
CULTURE: ITALY, FRANCE AND GREECE
WINTER SPORTS: SWITZERLAND, COLORADO AND CANADA
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WEDDING/HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS
The Bahamas is made up of 700 island. You'll need to stick around for 24 hours if you plan on getting hitched in this country.
The Cayman islands allow you to marry the same day.
Jamaica has beautiful "lovers leap," 1700 foot cliff overlooking Cutless beach on the southern coast. You'll need to stay 24 hours on this island to exchange vows if your application was made before your arrival. Resorts include BREEZES COUPLES, SUPERCLUBS AND HEDONISM.
Tahiti aka French Polynesis consist of five islands in the South Pacific. Expect overwater bunaglows with glass tables to view the sea life beneath the hut.
Thailand will offer elephant treks and waterfalls galore.
Hawaii- 19,000 people married in this beautiful paradise last year. The people, scenary, weather all make this a great destination for a honeymoon or a wedding destination.
Australia is a "wish" destination. Big & diverse offering every kind of experience. Bondi near Snydey and the Gold Coast (great barrier reef) are sure to delight.
Asia is truly exotic and culturely exciting.
VOW RENEWAL
Why renew?
To celebrate. Perhaps you've made it to 10, 25, or 50 years together and you want the world to know that
you'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. There's no wrong reason to renew.
How to celebrate?
Let your Cruise Planners Specialist coordinate all the details. Whether its onboard your favorite ship, at a
waterfall in Jamaica or on a glacier in Alaska. Tell us your hopes and dreams and we’ll show you a cruise
experience filled with love.
It's a marriage trend that's sweeping the country.
Recommitting to your partner with vow renewal ceremonies, both large and small, is gaining popularity.
Looking for the best way to commemorate your years together? We've got the answers.
What to Wear?
The Bride:
• Your original wedding
gown (skip the veil)
• Your original wedding
gown cut short or
dyed a bold hue
• A wedding dress in a
style you always
dreamed of
• A cocktail dress
• A formal evening gown
• A smart white suit
The Groom:
• Your original tuxedo
• Your original tuxedo,
no tie
• Your favorite suit with
a fun tie
• Your military uniform,
if applicable
• Any gift or jewelry
your wife has given
you like cuff links or a
watch
Cruise weddings are a perfect start to a perfect wedding.
Many cruise lines offer full-service wedding programs. The packages are designed with plenty of
alternatives to fit your needs and budget.
Some of the many choices:
• Priority check-in for bride and groom
and up to 10 guests
• Wedding coordinator
• Wedding officiate
• Marriage certificate – official and
keepsake available
• Romantic ceremony music - either
recorded or live pianists or string trio
• Flower bouquets/boutonnières
Your wedding experience doesn’t stop at the ceremony. There are so many great advantages and
amenities of sailing on a cruise ship.
Including:
• Delicious, gourmet cuisine
• Room service, day or night
• Spacious, beautiful accommodations
• Exhilarating spa and fitness facilities
Weddings at Sea Made Easy
• Special wedding cake
• Professional shipboard photographer
for the ceremony
• Video recording of ceremony
• Champagne or wine
• Ship stylists and manicurists to attend
to the bride and groom
• Tuxedo pressing for the groom and
his groomsmen
• Fabulous entertainment
• Casino action
• The fun and excitement of visiting different
ports and cities – just pack and unpack once!
Call or email CRUISE PLANNERS today 910-617-8138
OR 1-800-201-0097 and experience the honeymoon, wedding or vow renewal of a lifetime
Many cruise lines offer full-service wedding programs. The packages are designed with plenty of
alternatives to fit your needs and budget.
and up to 10 guests
• Wedding coordinator
• Wedding officiate
• Marriage certificate – official and
keepsake available
• Romantic ceremony music - either
recorded or live pianists or string trio
• Flower bouquets/boutonnières
amenities of sailing on a cruise ship.
• Delicious, gourmet cuisine
• Room service, day or night
• Spacious, beautiful accommodations
• Exhilarating spa and fitness facilities
• Professional shipboard photographer
for the ceremony
• Video recording of ceremony
• Champagne or wine
• Ship stylists and manicurists to attend
to the bride and groom
• Tuxedo pressing for the groom and
his groomsmen
• Fabulous entertainment
• Casino action
• The fun and excitement of visiting different
ports and cities – just pack and unpack once!
