Wedding marquees and honeymoon cruises for a great start to married life
Arranging a big wedding can be hard work especially when looking for a suitable venue that can cater to all your guests. One way around this particular problem is to contact a marquee hire company and hold the event outside. This is of course a much better idea for summer weddings as any children that are attending can play outside whilst the adults socialise. The honeymoon afterwards is just as important as the ceremony itself for many couples as it will be the start of married life together. A journey by sea visiting exotic islands in the Pacific or Caribbean is one possible idea for a romantic getaway that you are unlikely to forget and as ships can be joined pretty much anywhere, the length of the holiday is up to you. For couples that decide to hire a marquee it will be necessary to find somewhere to erect it. Many large hotels are situated in extensive grounds and also have the advantage of being able to deal with your catering requirements too. If not then a team of outside caterers will need to be engaged instead.
The catering on luxury liners is usually first class with a number of vessels boasting restaurants whose menus have been designed by top chefs from around the world. Many newlyweds may prefer to dine in privacy and this can be arranged with room service available on most trips. To get an idea of where you might like to go you can check out the cruises offered by the major operators. One good thing about having a marquee for your wedding celebrations is that whatever the weather, guests will be able to stay dry without having to rush inside. There is something unique about dining underneath a beautifully decorated canvas roof that cannot be replicated inside. If you have any special requirements as to the way the marquee should be decorated then these should be discussed before making a booking. Sometimes late bookings for ship-based holidays can result in big cost savings so it is could be worth checking out the last minute deals on offer nearer the time of your wedding. The only problem with this approach is that you might find yourself left with a choice of itineraries that are not really what you want.
A marquee should be booked well in advance, especially for summer events as it can be quite hard to find one at short notice when the weather is fine. Most companies will require a deposit of some kind to secure a booking so make sure that your dates are not likely to change before making a commitment. Once your journey by sea has been arranged it is a good idea to make a checklist of everything that you want to take with you. If, however, something is overlooked, most ships have a number of well stocked shops that can probably help out. Some operators will lay on a few special surprises for honeymoon couples so be prepared.
