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May I have Marcus information too? tbuissereth@gmail.com
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Does anyone know of a company that can help transport a very large group from the ship to one of the further beaches in Nassau? The only companies I've found have been ridiculously expensive. Or Does anyone have the contact for a local driver there? Maybe I could arrange something through them?
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I would also ask on the Bahamas forum:
Thank you!
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Does anyone know of a company that can help transport a very large group from the ship to one of the further beaches in Nassau? The only companies I've found have been ridiculously expensive. Or Does anyone have the contact for a local driver there? Maybe I could arrange something through them?
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This is great. I wish someone would do this for Royal Caribbean. So many success stories from Carnival, I'm wondering if I made the wrong Cruise Line Choice
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I think I'm going to start journaling my experience on here since I'm OBSESSED and struggle to find answers daily. So maybe in the future something I learned can help someone else. I will be getting married February 17, 2018 in Nassau. We are taking Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas for a 3 night cruise out of Port Canaveral (it was the most cost efficient ship at the time and we like the idea of getting married the 2nd day so we can just relax with everyone the last day. Plus it was cheaper then leaving from Miami)
Finding a TA- My process began with struggling to find a Travel Agent. Most were offering the same deals and prices. I was sad that I didn't see any who offered a discount on prices with my group being so large. (I invited all my family and a lot of friends thinking most couldn't make it because the cost and date. Ends up, a lot of people are really excited to be doing their first Destination Wedding Cruise. Right now, my rsvp is at 65! So I'm planning for 90-100. But who really knows how many will come until the payment it made)
I finally found a TA that specializes in Cruise Weddings. They offered a "free cocktail party" for over 16rooms booked so I figured I could use that as my reception! Sadly, I later found out the cruise had to be for 7 days or longer.:evilsmile: But I had had so many good correspondences with them, and the agent was so knowledgeable and answered questions so quickly, I decided to go with them anyways. She's been great.
Wedding Coordinator- I want to get married on the beach as opposed to on the ship. My TA had a recommended coordinator in Nassau who's website I had found before. I asked for prices and changing around some things in the package since I will be getting legally married in the states (I live abroad and it's WAY too much hassle for me to get it in Bahamas and try to make it valid overseas. Better to just do in the US and go to the embassy over seas to get notarized) and both sides of our families are full of ministers, so we won't need an efficient. The coordinator gave me a decent price list. I just needed to hammer out the reception details to know if I wanted it on land or on the ship. After making my wedding website, and getting so many RSVP, I decided to email her back asking for additional costs to change from 50 to 100 guests. She emailed me back a few days later saying she was NO LONGER AVAILABLE!!:eek: (I am still a little upset, but I hadn't put any money down yet (mainly because she hadn't asked me to) and I'm trying to understand she works with one of the location venues and they need her that day). So back to the drawing board. Now I'm frantically searching for another wedding coordinator. I know it's a while away, but a few places have already responded saying they are fully booked because it's Valentines Day Weekend. (oops, I forgot). So I'm nervous that if I ever find a planner, I won't have a good choice in location.
Reception- So I am torn. I was originally thinking to have an hour cocktail reception in which we would cut the cake, do 1st dances and speeches. With so many people the cost of this is going up fast as RCI costs $18/pp for their call reception. I'd have to pay for the DJ and lighting tech separately though. But my actual 2 biggest concerns are 1. they say the bar will be closed and there may only be 2 servers who have to go to another bar to get the drinks! Doesn't this mean everyone is only going to get like 1 drink which defeats having an open bar! and 2. Since I'm not looking to do the wedding through RCI, they won't do a cake for us (even if we pay). Only a sheet cake and my fiancé is insistent on having a nice and good tasting cake (we cruise a lot and know a lot of times cake on cruises are just sub par).
Starting Questions for anyone reading:
1. Do you recommend anyone for a large party island wedding in Nassau?
2. Do you know of a company I can try to hire to get my guests from the ship to the wedding? Or do you know a better way besides buses? (So far 1 agency quoted $250/extra bus and it only holds 25 people. So I'm looking at $500+ just for buses!:mad: )
3. Does anyone have experience with using Royal Romance? How much extra is it for doing the wedding on land, and do they provide buses? Also, how much time would they give me on ship if the wedding is on land. So if I pay for a cocktail hour, will I have extra time in a certain room for the reception?
4. Has anyone had their sheet cake? How was it. Would you have preferred to do cake on land? Or has anyone done the cake on land and recommend a good bakery?
~That's it for now. I'll keep you updated when I have more, and I hope someone can help with the answers. I'm going back to browse more of the 195 pages of this board to look for more answers.
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Good chance you dint come in here anymore...but u still want to say THANK YOU! I will be getting married Feb. 2018 in Nassau and am also using WITB. I stumbled upon this post and just read all 10 pages non stop. So insiteful, funny, and needed. Especially the reception. I've been trying to figure out how to do it. It's not offered for free in RCI, but I will make sure to be there in time and may go ahead and extend to 2 hours. Thank you so much again. And years later, I bet you're still a beautiful couple.
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Those are really good questions I'd like the answers for too. Only thing is I'm not using their planners. So in addition to what they will offer, does anyone know what kinds of things we can provide/bring ourselves?
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If anyone around has a copy of the template in the 1st page, can I get it too please?
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Here is a pic of ours...
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Hello all. I have finally put my deposits for 30 rooms for my Majesty of the Seas wedding cruise Feb, 2018! I'm so excited to be planning but there are so many decisions to make. I have a few questions if anyone can help with I'd love to know:
1. If getting married while on the island (I will be), what would a good itinerary be so that guests also get to enjoy the destination a little bit?
2. How will you order your events for the reception? I was thinking, private 1 hour cocktail party for traditional wedding things like 1st dances, throwing the bouquet, toasts, and cake cutting. Then have dinner in the MDR followed by dancing with one of the ships night parties.
3. Will you bring decorations on board for the reception, or dinner, and who will you have put them out?
4. RCI offers a shared cocktail party for groups. Any idea if we can use this to our advantage in place of paying for the reception?
....any other ideas or thoughts too.
Thanks all!
Group Bus in Nassau
in Royal Caribbean International
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That's actually great to hear it that way. I didn't think date mattered, figured it would be the same all days, but will be there Feb 17, 2018. The 1st quotes I was receiving were for just one way pick up drop off. But I just received 2 more quotes a little better. And if I think in terms of per hour it makes me feel a little better. I have read the ship does it for $25/pp. Ridiculous (but most things priced through the ship are)Before it was like $300 per way for 25. But I may have up to 100 traveling, and obviously we need both ways. So I was looking at $2,400 just for transportation. My more recent quote was $350 rt for 27 which if I do it your way (thinking by the hour and stuff) making it about $6.50 per way per person. That sounds a little more doable.
Still if anyone can think of better, I'd LOVE to hear the response.