Sandielle Posted February 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2012 This was on the Queen Mary this morning! She couldn't refuse, could she? :confused::D From The Telegraph this morning. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/queen-mary-2-sports-banner-asking-marry-me-jess/story-e6freuzi-1226270347297 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm66 Posted February 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I prefer your romantic view Sandi to the report on the SMH site. "With red hearts plastered on its funnel and top deck to mark Valentine's Day, Queen Mary 2 was a majestic sight as it passed through the harbour towards Garden Island naval base where it will be berthed until midnight. In the spirit of Feburary 14, there was a sign saying "Marry me Jess?" plastered on the ship. It has since been reported to be a marketing stunt." http://m.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/queen-mary-2-makes-it-trip-3-to-sydney-20120214-1t2n8.html Colleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannandjohn Posted February 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2012 This was on the Queen Mary this morning! She couldn't refuse, could she? :confused::D looks like B**S** TO ME !! have a close look at the words, they are superimposed over something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted February 13, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted February 13, 2012 She accepted! :) They were taken on board and interviewed.............And, what if was a stunt? It still made a good story and got attention, didn't it? Above all, I don't believe the Queen Mary II NEEDS to sell herself. What true cruise addict wouldn't want to cruise on this beautiful ocean liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannandjohn Posted February 13, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2012 She accepted! :) what did she accept??...the fact it is obviously a fake?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted February 13, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted February 13, 2012 what did she accept??...the fact it is obviously a fake?? Kindly let me finish. :) I hit the "Submit" button by mistake. I'm not in the mood for an argument today. I'm cruising on Thursday. Oh ye of little faith. LOLOLOLOL:D Happy Valentine's Day! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm66 Posted February 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2012 A stunt with a grain of truth at its heart. I reckon I would do it for a honeymoon on the QM2 - I would even settle for lunch. •Proposal banner on Queen Mary II •Jess says yes to Stefan •Revealed to be a PR stunt, but proposal is real Happy packing Sandy! http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/romantic-proposal-on-queen-mary-ii/story-e6frfq80-1226270324437 Colleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2012 It wasn't a stunt...:D Simply a well organised Cunard promotion , in association with a local TV station , to let everyone know that you can now get married on a Cunard ship. Looks like its been a very successful promotion with all the attention we are giving it. Well done Cunard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted February 13, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted February 13, 2012 It wasn't a stunt...:DSimply a well organised Cunard promotion , in association with a local TV station , to let everyone know that you can now get married on a Cunard ship. Looks like its been a very successful promotion with all the attention we are giving it. Well done Cunard. Yes, after 171 years they are now allowing weddings on board. Siiiggghhhhh! I wondered what was going to eventuate when I first saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strathnaver Posted February 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Why can't it be "carefully orchestrated" but still real daily telegraph source In a carefully orchestrated PR campaign, done in conjunction with a morning television show, the venerable Cunard line allowed their flagship to become a "Love Boat" billboard with a 4m wedding proposal banner strapped on the starboard side near her funnel as a publicity stunt. The professionally printed banner covering her own Queen Mary 2 name reading " Marry Me Jess? " was done for a couple not on the ship, Stefan Libon and Jess McGarrity. Company officials were keeping details of the couple for the show but a spokeswoman for the Queen Mary 2 said Jess accepted the proposal. She said the couple had not been travelling on the boat but went down to Mrs Macquarie's chair to view the banner. "My understanding is that she was blindfolded," she said. The couple has now boarded the boat for breakfast. I'll just warmly fall for Jess being real (and having accepted) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted February 13, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted February 13, 2012 A stunt with a grain of truth at its heart. I reckon I would do it for a honeymoon on the QM2 - I would even settle for lunch. •Proposal banner on Queen Mary II •Jess says yes to Stefan •Revealed to be a PR stunt, but proposal is real Happy packing Sandy! http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/romantic-proposal-on-queen-mary-ii/story-e6frfq80-1226270324437 Colleen Thanks Colleen! :) Hmmmmmmmm, I wonder if they'd like DH and me to renew our vows on board? We'd do it for free! :cool::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 14, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Just to show how well organised and professional Cunard are , my copy of the autumn edition of the Cunarder magazine arrived today. Needless to say the big feature was... Weddings at Sea.:D they start in April according to the article..... oh and by the way... HAVE A GREAT VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irukandjisting Posted February 14, 2012 #13 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Kind of thought it looked tacky myself Outstanding ship in and outstanding place - and a sign that looked like it was on a ships bedsheet...:rolleyes: And the couple... oh well... ~~Iru~~:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted February 14, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Kindly let me finish. :) I hit the "Submit" button by mistake. I'm not in the mood for an argument today. I'm cruising on Thursday. Oh ye of little faith. LOLOLOLOL:D Happy Valentine's Day! :) Have a fabulous cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted February 14, 2012 Author #15 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Have a fabulous cruise. Thank you, Erewhon! :):) Once I've finished struggling with my packing, it will be all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnsey1802 Posted February 14, 2012 #16 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Have a fantastic cruise Sandy, And don't forget the golden rule when packing Half the clothes and double the money.:D:D Deidre.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted February 14, 2012 #17 Share Posted February 14, 2012 looks like B**S** TO ME !!have a close look at the words, they are superimposed over something else Uhhh, yeah...that'd be the sign that says "Queen Mary 2". It's a sheet with "Marry Me Jess?" written on it covering the QM2 sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted February 14, 2012 Author #18 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Have a fantastic cruise Sandy, And don't forget the golden rule when packing Half the clothes and double the money.:D:D Deidre.:) Yes, Deidre.........well, I did take some clothes out, but I can't find any more money! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 14, 2012 #19 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Uhhh, yeah...that'd be the sign that says "Queen Mary 2". It's a sheet with "Marry Me Jess?" written on it covering the QM2 sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm66 Posted February 14, 2012 #20 Share Posted February 14, 2012 The hearts are more low key - better not to zoom in on the sign. Colleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzy77 Posted February 14, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I dont care if its tacky- I loved it!! Goes to show that even the grandest of them all still has some romance:D Have a wonderful Cruise Sandy:p:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest012 Posted February 14, 2012 #22 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'm with you Lizzy ... seeing the Queen has whetted Johns appetite for a very very long cruise cheers Shiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted February 14, 2012 Author #23 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks Lizzy, and isn't it nice to have something pleasant shown on TV and in the papers instead of the usual doom and gloom! Viva Romance! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 14, 2012 #24 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I thought it was clever but tacky ESP for those who got up early to get a good photo of her. Hope she doesn't do something similar when I embark in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsta Posted February 14, 2012 #25 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Me thinks someone stepped in their cornflakes this morning :eek: :D :p Romance is not dead! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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