I broke down the Princess Cruise Wedding Package prices

[Alifay]

And it’s not pretty.  The wedding with reception is actually a good deal. But the fact that $2,000 buys you TEN guests, hair and makeup, and a whole ass private cocktail reception with live music …. While $1,400 buys you two guests and a $100 in room breakfast anyone can book is honestly disgusting. 
 

I inquired, and at first contact at least there is no option to add on guests to anything below the “timeless ceremony” package. 
 

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.  For us, looks like we will book a specialty lunch on our special day and renew our vows as a toast. It’ll be lovely and won’t cost us $4,000 just to have a few friends and family present. 

Breakdown below. 
 

“Renew the Love”

Symbolic vow renewal

couple only

$1,595

Ceremony performed by the ship's captain, including a personal welcome and photo opportunity on the bridge

• Pre-recorded ceremony music
• Two fresh florals
• Single-tier celebration cake following the ceremony
• Sparkling wine toast following the ceremony
• Photography service for ceremony and walk around (up to three hours)
• Two 5x7 memorable prints
• Stateroom decor
• Pre-cruise and onboard wedding coordinator
• Keepsake vow renewal certificate

 

“Perfect Pair” Wedding

Couple plus two guests

$2,995 ($1,400 more, plus $500 for legal wedding)

that $1,400 buys you:

Two guests

Two more 5x7 prints

Assistance with dining reservations for the couple
Romantic breakfast for the couple in stateroom/balcony
One bottle of sparkling wine
Four chocolate-dipped strawberries

 

“Timeless Ceremony at Sea”

couple plus up to eight guests

$3,995 ($1,000 more plus $500 for legal wedding)

that $1,000 buys you:

6 more guests (add guests for $29 each)

 Solo live musician during the ceremony

Twenty digital high-res photo files
Wedding couple gift bag

 

“Timeless Wedding at Sea”

couple plus up to eighteen guests

$5,995 ($2,000 more plus $500 for legal wedding)

$2,000 buys you:

Ten more guests (add guests for $39 each)

Four fresh florals for the wedding party
Bridal hair styling & makeup

All digital high-res photo files
Six more photo prints 

Dedicated venue to celebrate after ceremony (up to one hour)
• Signature Good Spirits® welcome cocktails, curated by the couple, for all guests
• Two-tier wedding cake
• Sparkling wine toast for all guests
• Solo live musician
Premium dining experience for the couple

Princess cruise wedding packages.pdf

[Steelers36]

To each their own.  Wouldn't interest me either.  I'd rather book another cruise.

[Oxo]

The cost of a 7 day cruise!

 

[Coral]

It used to be reasonable. Sorry to see the prices skyrocket.

[Oxo]

1 minute ago, Coral said:

It used to be reasonable. Sorry to see the prices skyrocket.

Renewal was free. They use to have a mass renewal where those who wanted to participate meet and the Captain would take over.

 

Now everything is about $. Another example ship tours. 

[MissP22]

I showed those prices to my husband and he's still laughing as I type. 😆

[figmentdj]

When did this change? Just did a Vow renewal in January on the Regal for $249.

 

We've gotten a Vow renewal every 5 years and the last time we had wonderful time with Captain Paolo. A little rocky tracking down the coordinator but she finally came through.

 

Plus, I don't see anything on the Onboard services about weddings or Vow renewals, how does one inquire?

 

May have to come up with a new Vow renewal tradition at that price ($1595). 

[voljeep]

it's obvious Princess doesn't want to be in wedding vow renewal process by has these outrageous price points..  seems like they are working to eliminate them

[jwattle]

12 hours ago, Alifay said:

And it’s not pretty.  The wedding with reception is actually a good deal. But the fact that $2,000 buys you TEN guests, hair and makeup, and a whole ass private cocktail reception with live music …. While $1,400 buys you two guests and a $100 in room breakfast anyone can book is honestly disgusting. 
 

I inquired, and at first contact at least there is no option to add on guests to anything below the “timeless ceremony” package. 
 

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.  For us, looks like we will book a specialty lunch on our special day and renew our vows as a toast. It’ll be lovely and won’t cost us $4,000 just to have a few friends and family present. 

Breakdown below. 
 

“Renew the Love”

Symbolic vow renewal

couple only

$1,595

Ceremony performed by the ship's captain, including a personal welcome and photo opportunity on the bridge

• Pre-recorded ceremony music
• Two fresh florals
• Single-tier celebration cake following the ceremony
• Sparkling wine toast following the ceremony
• Photography service for ceremony and walk around (up to three hours)
• Two 5x7 memorable prints
• Stateroom decor
• Pre-cruise and onboard wedding coordinator
• Keepsake vow renewal certificate

 

“Perfect Pair” Wedding

Couple plus two guests

$2,995 ($1,400 more, plus $500 for legal wedding)

that $1,400 buys you:

Two guests

Two more 5x7 prints

Assistance with dining reservations for the couple
Romantic breakfast for the couple in stateroom/balcony
One bottle of sparkling wine
Four chocolate-dipped strawberries

 

“Timeless Ceremony at Sea”

couple plus up to eight guests

$3,995 ($1,000 more plus $500 for legal wedding)

that $1,000 buys you:

6 more guests (add guests for $29 each)

 Solo live musician during the ceremony

Twenty digital high-res photo files
Wedding couple gift bag

 

“Timeless Wedding at Sea”

couple plus up to eighteen guests

$5,995 ($2,000 more plus $500 for legal wedding)

$2,000 buys you:

Ten more guests (add guests for $39 each)

Four fresh florals for the wedding party
Bridal hair styling & makeup

All digital high-res photo files
Six more photo prints 

Dedicated venue to celebrate after ceremony (up to one hour)
• Signature Good Spirits® welcome cocktails, curated by the couple, for all guests
• Two-tier wedding cake
• Sparkling wine toast for all guests
• Solo live musician
Premium dining experience for the couple

Princess cruise wedding packages.pdf 4.51 MB · 11 downloads

Celebrity is priced accordingly, just so we're all on the same page...

[jwattle]

Edited October 13, 2023 by jwattle

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[jwattle]

Memories? Priceless!

[KillerSnake]

Wow!!  Married by a three star Admiral. That is cool.

[donswife]

Disappointing.  I was hoping to do a vow renewal for our 30th this year, but not at that price!

[Nidwaldner]

We were looking forward to 25th-anniversary vow renewal during our Antarctica cruise in December. I booked the cruise when the vow renewal price was reasonable and was shocked it went up so much. I wonder if they would've honored the old price had I booked it under the old scheme. Needless to say, we are not renewing our vows. 

[MissP22]

7 hours ago, donswife said:

Disappointing.  I was hoping to do a vow renewal for our 30th this year, but not at that price!

It use to be reasonable at one time.

I guess there are some folks who will pay any price they ask.

[Oxo]

We will be on the Enchanted Princess next month 21 day Med cruise celebrating our 61st Wedding Anniversary. Would have done the renewal, but used that $1,600 to buy some tours. 

Happy Cruising! 

[Lady Arwen]

17 hours ago, jwattle said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow!  You didn’t tell us you were a model!  Simply gorgeous and elegant and classy….lovely wedding.  Thank you for sharing your pics of your very special day.

[jwattle]

2 hours ago, Lady Arwen said:

Wow!  You didn’t tell us you were a model!  Simply gorgeous and elegant and classy….lovely wedding.  Thank you for sharing your pics of your very special day.

Thank you so much! We had the best time with that! The funniest part was the next year, different ship, same line: we got on and were walking around, and found a few pictures of ourselves. The shipboard photo company was using them. (Needless to say, we were laughing our ...donkeys...off!)

[jwattle]

Celebrity also offers this for the "mere" sum of $575. It's a chance to see what you'll get, in advance

 

Package Includes:

• Pre-inspection arrangements

• Site inspection with wedding coordinator – Total time: 90 minutes onboard

• 30-minute tour of the wedding and reception locations

• 30 minute consultation regarding wedding props, site photography, set-up, and any additional questions

• 30-minute open buffet lunch

 

Additional Guests: $65 per person
Additional Consultation Hours: $150 per hour

Test the Waters Guidelines

• Please note the Test the Waters Package is non refundable. You may reschedule a minimum of three weeks prior to the original tour date for a rescheduling fee of $250.

• The inspection must be pre-booked and fees paid in full a minimum of three weeks prior to the tour date.

• The package fee covers the wedding couple (2 people). If additional guests/family would like to attend the inspection (maximum of 10), additional fees will apply.

• Guest’s boarding information and fees must be submitted to Celebrity Weddings no later than three weeks prior to inspection.

• "Test The Waters" packages are subject to availability.

• Prices, packages, and services are subject to applicable sales tax, change without notice, and are non-negotiable.

• Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for a complete list of fees and conditions. 

[Lady Arwen]

25 minutes ago, jwattle said:

Thank you so much! We had the best time with that! The funniest part was the next year, different ship, same line: we got on and were walking around, and found a few pictures of ourselves. The shipboard photo company was using them. (Needless to say, we were laughing our ...donkeys...off!)

I can certainly see why they would want to use your photos!  They’re awesome!

[Alifay]

On 10/13/2023 at 8:55 AM, figmentdj said:

When did this change? Just did a Vow renewal in January on the Regal for $249.

Do you recall what all this included?

[rocklinmom]

On 10/13/2023 at 11:52 AM, jwattle said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

OMG thank you for sharing these! I have been trying to convince my daughter that it would be awesome to get married on a Princess ship. Which ship was this and where was the ceremony held (wedding chapel, bar area, etc.)? Did you have a coordinator onboard to help things run smoothly? 

[jwattle]

It was on the Solstice . They held it in Michael's Club and provided a wedding coordinator from day one to assist. This was a vow renewal but they made it feel like a wedding day, including cake.

Edited October 15, 2023 by jwattle

[Lady Arwen]

1 hour ago, jwattle said:

It was on the Solstice . They held it in Michael's Club and provided a wedding coordinator from day one to assist. This was a vow renewal but they made it feel like a wedding day, including cake.

Celebrity does this so well!  My niece had an engagement party arranged for her on Edge a few years ago.  She was thrilled with the results and her photos were beautiful.