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Know anyone who got married on the Gateway Clipper Fleet??
Hi everyone,
I am new to this local board. I am planning a wedding for next year 2011. My dream was to have a destination wedding in Oahu, Hawaii with about 30 people. As we got further into the planning process the groom has a large family and the guest list just kept growing out of control. The groom is not willing to cut the guest list down further and we are paying for the entire wedding. So long story short now we are thinking about doing it at home in Pittsburgh. Right now with just family and very close friends we are around 100 people. I'm considering doing the ceremony and reception aboard the Princess Ship private events cruise from the Gateway Clipper Fleet. I have checked the local vendors list and see that this is recommended. Can anyone give more insight on a wedding aboard the ship? Not sure if anyone has been to such a wedding or done it themselves. Anything you really liked? Anything you didn't like? Any surprises you weren't expecting?
I am new to this local board. I am planning a wedding for next year 2011. My dream was to have a destination wedding in Oahu, Hawaii with about 30 people. As we got further into the planning process the groom has a large family and the guest list just kept growing out of control. The groom is not willing to cut the guest list down further and we are paying for the entire wedding. So long story short now we are thinking about doing it at home in Pittsburgh. Right now with just family and very close friends we are around 100 people. I'm considering doing the ceremony and reception aboard the Princess Ship private events cruise from the Gateway Clipper Fleet. I have checked the local vendors list and see that this is recommended. Can anyone give more insight on a wedding aboard the ship? Not sure if anyone has been to such a wedding or done it themselves. Anything you really liked? Anything you didn't like? Any surprises you weren't expecting?
Any input would be greatly appreciated. .. THANKS, Mel
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Re: Know anyone who got married on the Gateway Clipper Fleet??
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Congratulations on your engagement, we can't wait to hear more details of your planning! Karen had her wedding on the gateway clipper and loved it. I had a high school prom on the Gateway Clipper and it was beautiful. Good luck planning!
Karen had her wedding at Heinz Chapel in October -- but she had the reception on the Gateway Clipper and had nothing but good things to say about it!
If Karen doesn't come into this post, you should "page" her on the board- title a new post with her screen name like this: **kbielak** She raved about her Gateway Clipper reception!
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I actually did explore it when I got engaged, but it was out of my price range. Additionally, I worried about the weather and wanted a totally inside wedding.
Although, if you want a wedding on Oahu, I would do it. It is your wedding, ultimately. And Oahu is beautiful.
You say that you are paying for it all yourselves and the guest list is growing out of control. I think most of us have been there (I had a panic attack when it hit 200 people and just laid the law down about it to my then FI). The best way to limit costs would be to have a destination wedding. You can invite as many as you want and know that many will not come. I doubt it would be more money than having it in Pittsburgh, as a larger percentage will be declines.
For a DW, you only pay for the RD and reception costs, not hotel and flight for all those people. So I think you could have it in Hawaii and your DH could still invite as many as he wants.
Mel, I just answered your PM!