HELP!!!!!!!!! YACHT WEDDINGS

I think it is an awesome idea! I say go for it if thats what you want!

There are several ladies on here that are getting married on yahcts. Hopefully they can help you out!

Thanks I sure will.

The only real drawbacks I can think of are, 1. if you're out on the water, folks who need to leave early can't - unless they swim for it. 2. Some people get really bad motion sickness on the water - I'd stock some Dramamine in the restrooms.

Thanks Analy I look forward to their feed back.

I looked into it and was really considering it, but then decided not to. I looked in Newport Beach CA and if we were to go with that we would only have it for 4 hours... that means 4 hours for ceremony, reception, cake, pictures, dancing, walking around to say our thank you's, and whatever else. on the up side it was all inclusive aside from table flowers. i would check out what all in includes, how long you have the yacht for and if you want it longer what the additional charge would be. good luck !!! : )

Shannon according to the wedding coord. she insured me that we are not going into the ocean so ppl won't be see sick. As far as someone leaving early that would be something they need to have figured out during their RSVP time lol... unless they have a life vest lol...

I've officiated several weddings on a local yacht. Check out www.MarinaJacks.com here in Sarasota, FL.

Marie, I looked into that option and they are REALLY quick.. like 4 hours long, ceremony reception and then give you the boot.. It's a nice option, but if you're looking for a long event, that's not the route

Thanks Ashley I have looked into the all inclusive yachts & all I would be responsible for would be for my centerpieces. I would have to choose the five hour package just to have enough time to do everything.

@Lauren I decide on the yacht because I wanted to do something really different instead of the same old banquet hall or country club. Do you have any suggestions for a venue that would have my guests WOW'd & talking about my venue for a long time.

It depends! actually yes I can help you out lol I'm getting married in Pembroke Pines, FL. There's Crystal Dreams Banquet Hall in Sunrise, There's the Sunrise Civic Center (no rental, FREE TO SUNRISE RESIDENTS!!!! just pay for the catering!!!) There's Broward County parks around the area, We're getting married in The Floridian Ballrooms.. There's the Leiser Center Opera House (i really wanted to get married there!!! gorgeous venue)

You could also do a REAL cruise wedding.. Most cruise lines will take 10-20 guests on with you for the cost of the wedding (2k-5k) and then everyone else can pay separately.. it sounds tacky, but it's a vacation for everyone!, so it almost works out the wedding is a bonus

Thanks Lauren I have seen most of these venues especially the Sunrise Civic Center I actually have the date reserve there & I have put down a deposit already but I just wasn't in love with it. I live in Sunrise so I have a lot of banquet hall with-in reach but I want one that will pop out to me. Oh God help me LOL...

Some of my best friends got married on a yacht a couple years ago in S Cal, unfortunately my FH and I met them about 4 months AFTER their wedding!!! Ugh, so bummed we missed out but our friends were thrilled with how everything turned out. It was super $$$$ but everything was included, full bar, catering, rentals etc.

I had a yacht wedding! and it was awesome. no one got motion/sea sick because we just cruised around Newport harbor. It was all inclusive, all I had to do was the centerpieces. It was 4 hours, and I think it was the perfect amount of time. All the guests loved it, and the food was amazing, I am still getting complements.

Thanks Sydney you are right it is expensive but in the end everything is included especially the bar LOL...

Marie, how did you put a deposit down? They said they wouldnt take my deposit until they got a new caterer.. oooooh those dirty liars!!!!

We are renting a houseboat on the St Johns river. We are having the wedding on a Saturday, but have the boat from friday to thursday. so it our all in one venue and honeymoon location. they have shorter times also.

Thanks Joanna this is just the feedback I was looking for. Did you & your guest have enough time to party? Also if you don't mind me asking were your thank-you gifts along the lines of the yacht theme or was it completely different?

Lauren- They still haven't found a new owner yet however I went into the City of Sunrise office & did it through them. I had to prove I lived in Sunrise so they took my DL plus my water or FPL bill.