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To make the marriage ceremony Typically, ceremonies are performed aboard ship on the afternoonof departure. most oftenina private room. But on someships, you can marry on the bridge, in of their own guidelines and applicationsto fill out, leave time for planning. Different state and international laws also mayapply Some governments even require (some ves- sailing guests attending your cer- clergy must perform ficiant), they must disembark beforethe shipsails this criterion. Most wedding/honeymoon combinations depart from ports in Florida. one of the few states that permitsnotaries to a Oa ; vith June Gon the horizon, betrothed couples may want to consider a cruise-ship wedding. You Tiages. 2 facon aa number sr of face Depending tors — including the ship. where jt departs and whereit calls — nothing more than a phone call. as rectly with the cruise lines. several of which do a booming business Alaska: Bermuda: Vancouver British Columbia; St. Croix can start the ball rolling with Arrangements can be made di- you alsecan marryin place: GENESIS Compared with what you might San Pedro, Calif; Juneau TRA HOB: spend on typically lavish land- based wedding, costs for cruise ship weddings5 seem rather“ modest. Smaller. older ships usually offer the lowestprices. Costsals arrange weddings aboard fe cin Lit Rock © August 2-10 Nauvoo (City of Joseph Pageant) and ee nee, Sept. 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