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Windstar
Cruises unveils custom onboard and
shore-side weddings on all three of the luxury line’s sailing ships. Voted “Most Romantic Cruise line” by Porthole Magazine and acclaimed as one of the top honeymoon and anniversary destinations, Windstar now offers the ultimate romantic escape. Couples can elope to unique destinations around the world to say “I do” beneath the sleek self-furling sails of a cruising yacht. “The remote beauty of Windstar’s ports of call and the intimate onboard atmosphere, provide the perfect rendezvous for couples to unite,” stated Tom Russell, vice president of marketing and sales for Windstar Cruises. Well-known for its unregimented atmosphere and highly personalized, pampering service, Windstar welcomes couples to make their dreams a reality with weddings that are made-to-order. Differentiating itself from the pre-packaged wedding programs on the larger lines, Windstar offers an innovative, custom wedding program as only a small-ship can. Continuing to be innovators in the niche cruising market, Windstar launched the first cruise line weddings in Europe and New Zealand. Europe and New Zealand offer some of the most romantic backdrops for a Windstar wedding, with secluded Mediterranean ports along the French and Italian Rivera’s and natural wonders of the South Pacific. Couples can have a truly extraordinary wedding with personal touches such as a firework display sailing out of Venice or a Maori tribal wedding dance following the ceremony.  Shore-side weddings are also available in Windstar’s unique destinations.
Whisk away to the hills of Tuscany to be married in a small countryside
villa or perhaps to a private beach in the Caribbean. Couples can even say
their vows within the magnificent walls of the Vatican.Unlike many cruise lines that cringe at the thought of the logistics involved with weddings on deck, the Windstar fleet was practically built for them. High atop the secluded flying bridge, couples can take their vows either surrounded by family and friends or in a private ceremony just for them. Nothing is more romantic than a wedding under sails. Windstar’s onboard atmosphere provides the perfect intimate setting. The ceremony can be as elaborate or simple as desired. Decorative tropical bouquets can adorn the aisles, and the sails will set the stage as couples are wed surrounded by the natural beauty of the sea and their port of choice. For a more elegant ceremony, the crew can roll out the white carpet for brides to walk down the aisle accompanied by their musical selection of choice, and vows can be read in the native language for a local flavor. Anything is possible. And of course a photographer or videographer is available to preserve these memories of a lifetime. You’ll be greeted from the moment you arrive at the pier by your personal wedding coordinator. You and your fiancé will receive priority check-in and be the first passengers to board the vessel. If you have guests sailing with you, they will also get to board early. While your family and friends enjoy all the ship’s amenities, you’ll be taken directly to your cabin in order to get ready for the ceremony. When the moment has come, and the ceremony is about to begin, you will be personally escorted by your coordinator to the ceremony site. Depending on the size of your wedding party will determine what room your ceremony and reception will take place in. Once you’ve said, "I do" and you’re ready to celebrate the moment, the option of a private reception will follow. You’ll have the choice of hot and cold hor d’oeuvres, a lunch buffet or even a seated luncheon. From the tuxedo rentals, to the flowers and pampering appointments, your coordinator will take care of every detail from the moment you book your wedding package through the entire big day. Whether your guests are sailing with you or just coming on board to help celebrate your special day, you have just embarked on one of the most luxurious, relaxing and pampered experiences of a lifetime
Windstar offers blessing ceremonies on all itineraries, as well as legal
ceremonies in Santorini, Greece, the Caribbean and all Italian and New
Zealand ports (due to local restrictions in some international ports.)
Blessing ceremonies enable couples to leave all of the legal
paperwork at home and instead focus on their vows to each other. The union
is lead by a minister or public official and each couple receives a
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