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Planning a Boat Wedding
You can choose to hold your Wedding Ceremony or Reception or any
other Wedding Event like engagements, pre and post wedding parties
etc. on a Boat. Boats offer the perfect setting for a themed Wedding
and can offer services ranging from a simple cruise to a very formal
sit-down dinner. If you choose to host your Wedding at a Boat, here
are tips you will be glad you read through:
Coast Guard Certification:
If you decided to hold your function on a boat, make sure that it is
Coast Guard certified. This will ensures your guests'
safety and also make sure that you avoid all kinds of legal, tax, and
liability problems.
Capacity of the Boat: There is certain number
of people that a boat can legally accommodate and unlike other
reception sites, there is no scope of 'accommodating just a few more
people. Coast Guard certified boats have a maximum Capacity of
passengers allowed on board. Make sure you have an accurate estimate
of how many people will be attending. You certainly do not want to
leave someone behind due to problems with the Coast Guard.
Catering:
Many boats provide a variety of choices
for catering and dining for formal and informal and even theme parties.
Hourly Charges: Most boats have hourly
charges set.
When reserving a boat, make sure you have a detailed estimate of the
time you will be out, and do not forget to enquire about the charges for any additional hours.
Be very clear with your guests about the exact boarding time. It’s
best to allow at least one-half hour between the boarding and
sailing times. Remember, if you are holding the boat because someone
is late, the clock is ticking, and your budget will suffer.
Footwear: When selecting footwear for your
yourself and your bridesmaids, keep in mind that you and your wedding party will be walking
across a dock to get to the boat. Stiletto or high heels can easily
get wedged into the cracks in the dock. Also, the rocking of the
boat might make balancing difficult with high heels.
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