The Happy Island of Aruba Beckons

As brilliant and timeless as a diamond, the happy island of Aruba beckons couples with her warm gentle breeze.  A powdery white sand aisle awaits your last walk before “I Do” at the Occidental Grand Aruba.

Here, the Caribbean eases to a relaxed pace, allowing you to savor and enjoy each moment to its fullest.  All the while, a gracious staff readies every magical detail.  You joyous event will be filled with smiles and memories as friends and family share in this one in a a lifetime event.

After the hustle and bustle of planning a wedding, what could be better than some private time just for the two of you?  Quite, romantic moments are the specialty at the Occidental Grand Aruba.  Lounging together beside the free form pool, walking hand in hand along a perfect white sand beach, or sailing in the always present trade winds are excellent ways to connect with each other.  And when you’re ready for a bit more excitement, the on site casino and live nightly entertainment never disappoints.

Getting Married Onboard A Cruise Ship

A dream wedding at sea in some exotic location - if this sounds like your dream, it is within your grasp when you take a cruise and get married at the same time. Choosing to have your wedding while on a cruise ship takes care of the hardest parts of planning the event.

You only have to make sure you have the clothing you both want to wear, the rings and your bouquet. The cruise ship agency will take care of the rest of the details for you. You will have everything you need from the cuisine, the decorations, the music, drinks and of course the romantic setting of your dreams.

A wedding aboard a cruise ship is a very romantic and memorable event, and most cruise lines will help you plan every detail. You could have the beautiful waters of the Caribbean as the backdrop for your special day.  On some cruise lines, the Captain may even marry you. What could be more romantic than getting married by a waterfall in Jamaica, on a magnificent tropical beach in Aruba, or even on a glacier in Alaska! And beautiful Tahiti has been repeatedly voted the most romantic wedding honeymoon destination.  But there are many romantic destinations that will create a lifetime of wonderful memories.

If you prefer to get married on shore, you have to make sure you have the proper documents in place to get married in that country. On board the cruise ship, the captain can perform the ceremony but you have to be in port or no more than three miles from land for the marriage certificate to be legal.

Making your reservations through a cruise line will cut down on some of the red tape that you have to go through when getting married in another country. Most cruise agents are very experienced in planning such events and know exactly what needs to be done. Some of the cruise ships, such as those from the Carnival and Princess lines, have a chapel on board for the wedding ceremony.

You can save money by having your wedding on board a cruise ship. There are many wedding packages available for you to choose from,  All you have to do is choose the features you want to have included on your wedding day. The wedding coordinators of the cruise lines will make all the arrangements, even including the cake and photographer. You’ll receive an album of photos of your special day to take home with you.

You may want to have your family and friends with you for the wedding ceremony.  But quite often it is not possible for most of them to take the cruise with you. Well you don’t have to worry about this part of the wedding either.

You can arrange to have the wedding on the cruise ship a few hours before the scheduled departure time. You and your guests will be on the ship for the ceremony and the reception. Then when it is time for the other passengers to board, your guests will leave and you can set sail on the honeymoon of your dreams.

Selecting a Honeymoon Destination

You will need to plan for your honeymoon after you have planned your wedding. In fact, the honeymoon is very important because it if the first time you travel with your spouse after you get married. As a result, you will try to select a perfect destination for your honeymoon.

A lot of couples will find it difficult to select the honeymoon destination. As a matter of fact, you will need to consider a lot of factors. For example, you will need to think about your budget. It is very true that you will need to consider how much you are willing to pay and the cost of your trip.

Besides your budget, you will need to think about what kind of experience you would like to have. For example, if you would like to be more relaxed, you may consider going to places such as Bali. You will be able to enjoy the sunshine on the beach if you go to Bali for your honeymoon. On the other hand, if you would like to explore the culture of other countries. You may consider going to countries such as China.

Of course the choice will certainly be different if you would like to enjoy the nature. You may consider going to Brazil if you want to enjoy the nature. You can visit the Amazon if you would like to enjoy the nature.

From the above you will certainly know that you will need to choose your destination based on your preference. Of course you will not be making the decision on your own. You will need to discuss with your spouse when you are considering your honeymoon destination.

However, you should also know that your preference is not your only consideration. As discussed, you will need to consider your budget when you are making your decision. You will also need to consider the season in the destination. For example, if you do not want to go to somewhere cold. You may not want to go to places such as Australia in June or July. Of course it can also be cold in South America during these months.

As mentioned, you may want to go to places such as Bali if you would like to enjoy sunshine. And the time of the year may not affect your plan if you are going to visit such places since they are very close to the equator!