makethegrade Posted January 2, 2011 #601 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Not the Bates... I see you got married on the FOS ... how was that.. we have friends considering this (on the FOS or otherwise). did you like it? did all the guests come on the cruise also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandytoes03 Posted January 2, 2011 #602 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Too many to count.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisatary Posted January 2, 2011 #603 Share Posted January 2, 2011 20 days! Radiance of the Seas on 22 Jan 11. My birthday cruise. My birthday is the 23rd. I cannot wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTheBatesMotel Posted January 2, 2011 #604 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Not the Bates... I see you got married on the FOS ... how was that.. we have friends considering this (on the FOS or otherwise). did you like it? did all the guests come on the cruise also? It was the best decision I could have made while planning our wedding. We were originally planning a traditional October wedding with about 125 guests. We switched it to May to avoid hurricane season. I was so stress-free the day of the wedding that I kept realizing what a good decision we made. We went through RC's "Royal Romance" department and were married the first day of the cruise. That way, my grandparents (who lived in FL) were able to attend without having to cruise. In total, we had 14 guests. 12 sailed with us. I had communication difficulties with Royal Romance in the beginning. After a couple problems, I called and asked to be transferred to a supervisor. After chatting with the supervisor, I had zero difficulties with them. We are a really laid-back couple, so we weren't nit-picking the details. We provided our own music to walk down the aisle to, and aside from that, pretty much let them plan the details. If your friends are more particular, RR will allow them to bring in things (aisle runners, etc.) to personalize the experience. We went with the most basic service. We boarded the boat first, got ready in separate staterooms, my H did a brief "rehearsal" in the chapel, then we were married around 1:30PM in the Skylight chapel. We had a champagne toast and chocolate covered strawberries after. It was a really simple celebration, but the best decision we have made. After the ceremony we just switched into comfortable bride and groom shirts, and enjoyed the cruise! Everyone had an absolute blast on the cruise, and we had enough privacy where we could enjoy our honeymoon but still get to visit family and experience a great vacation all together. One thing that your friends should keep in mind is that there are some sacrifices made when you decide on a destination wedding. I didn't have a bridal shower since we didn't have a traditional reception. (We had a very casual tropical-themed picnic to celebrate when we came home, so everyone could see our pictures and celebrate with us) I was fine with no bridal shower because I hate being the center of attention, but a lot of women wouldn't be okay with it. Also, there may be people who mean a lot to you that can't attend due to financial reasons, etc. I was sad that my closest Aunt wasn't able to attend, but she was able to come to our picnic reception and see all the pictures. All in all, it was sooo worth the sacrifice. I absolutely loved our wedding on FOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg O Malley Posted January 2, 2011 #605 Share Posted January 2, 2011 84 longggggggggggg days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makethegrade Posted January 2, 2011 #606 Share Posted January 2, 2011 It was the best decision I could have made while planning our wedding. We were originally planning a traditional October wedding with about 125 guests. We switched it to May to avoid hurricane season. I was so stress-free the day of the wedding that I kept realizing what a good decision we made. We went through RC's "Royal Romance" department and were married the first day of the cruise. That way, my grandparents (who lived in FL) were able to attend without having to cruise. In total, we had 14 guests. 12 sailed with us. I had communication difficulties with Royal Romance in the beginning. After a couple problems, I called and asked to be transferred to a supervisor. After chatting with the supervisor, I had zero difficulties with them. We are a really laid-back couple, so we weren't nit-picking the details. We provided our own music to walk down the aisle to, and aside from that, pretty much let them plan the details. If your friends are more particular, RR will allow them to bring in things (aisle runners, etc.) to personalize the experience. We went with the most basic service. We boarded the boat first, got ready in separate staterooms, my H did a brief "rehearsal" in the chapel, then we were married around 1:30PM in the Skylight chapel. We had a champagne toast and chocolate covered strawberries after. It was a really simple celebration, but the best decision we have made. After the ceremony we just switched into comfortable bride and groom shirts, and enjoyed the cruise! Everyone had an absolute blast on the cruise, and we had enough privacy where we could enjoy our honeymoon but still get to visit family and experience a great vacation all together. One thing that your friends should keep in mind is that there are some sacrifices made when you decide on a destination wedding. I didn't have a bridal shower since we didn't have a traditional reception. (We had a very casual tropical-themed picnic to celebrate when we came home, so everyone could see our pictures and celebrate with us) I was fine with no bridal shower because I hate being the center of attention, but a lot of women wouldn't be okay with it. Also, there may be people who mean a lot to you that can't attend due to financial reasons, etc. I was sad that my closest Aunt wasn't able to attend, but she was able to come to our picnic reception and see all the pictures. All in all, it was sooo worth the sacrifice. I absolutely loved our wedding on FOS. thanks for the info. I will pass this along to our friends. They are both 2nd marriages (old! :)) and not looking to do anything to extreme. At the same time, they want to have a good time and a good time for the guests. I didn't realize that people could attend the wedding ceremony and not have to cruise. that's great if you are local. Either way, congrats and you have some great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niecyd Posted January 2, 2011 #607 Share Posted January 2, 2011 26 days until we fly to Puerto Rico for 2-day pre cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makethegrade Posted January 2, 2011 #608 Share Posted January 2, 2011 we are 104... need to get a countdown timer :) you know it's getting close when you a) have to pay the final bill b) get all your docs in the mail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted January 3, 2011 #609 Share Posted January 3, 2011 315 until the one I have currently booked, but we will be taking one in either April or August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 3, 2011 #610 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Seven!!!:D:D:D;) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewje Posted January 3, 2011 #611 Share Posted January 3, 2011 23 days....im so excited :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted January 3, 2011 #612 Share Posted January 3, 2011 21:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Tango Posted January 3, 2011 #613 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Seven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted January 3, 2011 #614 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) 5 days til we fly out, and 6 til we sail!!!!!!!!!! Woooooohooooo Edited January 3, 2011 by sjcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz4evr Posted January 3, 2011 #615 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Only 25 more days until we cruise or 4 more weeks!! I'd rather count weeks since that way the wait seems shorter.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrush Posted January 3, 2011 #616 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Too many to be counting, but I am anyway haha 258 long days! Just got off the FOS less than a month ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted January 3, 2011 #617 Share Posted January 3, 2011 27 days until we cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MethodKS Posted January 3, 2011 #618 Share Posted January 3, 2011 SEVEN and I am going nuts!!! Its both of our first cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloha43 Posted January 3, 2011 #619 Share Posted January 3, 2011 6 :d:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vineyard2 Posted January 3, 2011 #621 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I am cruising this summer! One of my stops will be my land of my birth which I have not seen in 30 years!!! So I am a little nervous and excited at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makethegrade Posted January 3, 2011 #622 Share Posted January 3, 2011 104 days!! final payment is due Feb 1... excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaret91326 Posted January 3, 2011 #623 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Leaving this Sunday, Jan. 9. Bringing in the new year right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgersmom Posted January 3, 2011 #624 Share Posted January 3, 2011 38 days until Oasis of the Seas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaiamother Posted January 3, 2011 #625 Share Posted January 3, 2011 12:)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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