Wedding on a Yacht

Re: Wedding on a Yacht

• BrandNewJ member

  

  September 2014

  We personally discounted yachts immediately. We have elderly family members that get neausous if the are constantly swaying, and I feel like if (when) people get drunk, they will have a higher chance of hurting themselves somehow if on a boat. But again, that's my opinion and thought process. If you want décor, maybe use seashells or boating rope or life savers around the room. Maybe some fishnets on the ceiling holding blue and white balloons.

  

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• Maggie0829 member

  

  September 2014

  Well not everyone will be up on the dance floor all night.  I know that depending on the wedding I may spend a lot of time at my table rather then on the dance floor.  And if I were on a yacht and it was a gorgeous night I would most likely be spending my time out on the deck enjoying the night air. So you need to realize that your guests will not all be on the dance floor but rather scattered about.

  
  

  What does the yacht look like?  If it is super fancy then it probably doesn't need much in the way of decor to start with.

  
  

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• atlastmrsg member

  

  September 2014

  I think the whole nets/starfish/seashells, etc. is way overplayed.  How about a nice, clean, simple, and tight small centerpiece for each table at reception.  Nothing ridiculously huge, no pillar candles, no glitter, etc.  Just something small and tasteful like this:

  
  

  
  

  
  

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   (minus the candles)
  

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• koriemo member

  

  September 2014

  I went to a wedding on a yacht that was lovely.

  I don't think that there was much décor besides centerpieces. Something simple should be fine.

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• jacques27 member

  

  September 2014

  I can't speak to a yacht specifically, but I used to work on a paddleboat that did weddings/receptions.  Don't assume that everyone will be upstairs on the dance floor.  The thing about wedding receptions on boats is you have a completely captive audience that has no choice but to be there for the entire reception, unlike at a hall where chances are older guests who aren't into dancing all night might ordinarily skip out early or maybe families or just parents of small children may have also left early.  So you're going to want both decks to be a great space for people to hang out.  Especially if the upper deck is open air and it's night, people may want to go on the lower deck to warm up for a bit or even just converse and hang out if they aren't big into dancing.  Also, if you have any older guests with orthopedic issues, they may not want to negotiate the stairs to the second deck.
  
  That said, I really don't think decor is all that important in this type of setting, in my experience.  For the most part, the water, the changing scenery, and the skyline is going to be your decor and captivate people far more than any decor you may bring in.  So I would keep it simple from a decor standpoint - just make sure that amenity-wise, both decks are set up and equaling inviting to hang out in.
  

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