THANK YOU FOR USING GOARTICLES.COM
The Articles Search Engine
Take A Moment To Visit Our Other Top Web Sites:
http://www.dropjack.com http://www.seo-news.com
http://www.sitepronews.com http://www.exactseek.com
http://www.blog-search.com http://www.smartwebgadgets.com
Use and distribution of this article is subject to our Publisher
Guidelines at http://www.goarticles.com/publisher.html
================================================================
Title: Yacht Weddings
Author: David Hackert
Article:
Yacht weddings offer a unique and imaginative alternative to
catering hall, restaurant, and banquet style weddings. Once
aboard your own private yacht guests enter a world that is
usually reserved for the rich and famous. Luxury surrounds you
as you embark on a romantic voyage of wedding bliss. Imagine
dancing and dining as you gently cruise NY Harbor in Lady
Liberty's Shadow. Pass under the landmark bridges whose lights
sparkle like diamonds against the backdrop of the New York
Skyline. Your guests will marvel at the famous buildings as they
trade stories and reminisce. A truly memorable experience is
inevitable.</p>
As an event planner I have had the opportunity to attend many
affairs. There is little that can compare to treating your
guests to changing panoramic views combined with imaginative
cuisine, first class accommodations, great entertainment, and
attentive professional service. Many couples and guests have
grown tired and bored of traditional wedding affairs, in
traditional rooms, with traditional menu options.</p>
With a variety of yachts to select from there are many options
available to you in terms of the type of wedding event you
imagine. I had a couple who told me they wanted to do a
sophisticated wedding and reception that would be memorable and
unique. She wanted the ceremony and the reception at the same
place with first class cuisine and lots of outdoor activity,
with very little sitting at a table. I immediately suggested a
yacht. We held a simple ceremony outside followed by a champagne
reception. Cocktail hour consisted of a vast selection of high
end passed hors d'oeuvres and a simple seafood raw bar. We
followed cocktail hour with a gourmet pasta station, an
imaginative salad station, and carving board with various
accompaniments. Dessert was a fabulous wedding cake, passed
petit fours, assorted chocolates, and fresh fruit. The band was
set up outside and the dancing took place outdoors under the
stars. Of course the food and service was impeccable, but the
guests were most enthralled with the views and the absolute
splendor of a unique and different affair. As we pass the Statue
of Liberty the band played "God Bless America" followed by "New
York, New York" while the Famous NY Skyline lit up Manhattan and
the summer wind gently blew.</p>
Another couple wanted a traditional style ballroom wedding but
also wanted to be different. They selected a yacht that could
seat all there guests for dinner on one deck with a dance floor.
The cocktail hour was on a separate deck from the dining. After
cocktail hour ended guests were invited to the dining deck where
they had their band and dance floor set up. All the traditional
events (such as the introductions, first dance, parent dances,
champagne toast, wedding cake ceremony, and garter & bouquet
toss) were done while all the guests were together in one room.
They had a formal sit-down dinner service with dancing between
courses, and sit-down coffee & dessert service. Another elegant
affair, however more traditional. Again the guests were
delighted to do something different and unique.</p>
From these two examples you can imagine the possibilities are
endless. You can choose to hold just the reception, or you may
opt to do the ceremony on board as well. A vast selection of
vessels is available to accommodate various personal tastes and
budgets. Accommodations vary from formal, elegant yachts to
casual party boats, and everything in between. Some vessels are
arranged like private yachts, while others are more ballroom
style. You may prefer a sleek modern vessel or a classic yacht,
the choice is yours. </p>
Another option to consider is your point of departure. All the
yachts have a home port but can relocate throughout the
metropolitan area. I have focused on New York Harbor, but you
may prefer a more natural setting, such as Long Island Sound or
the upper Hudson Valley. There are docking facilities throughout
the boroughs of New York, as well as New Jersey, Connecticut,
Westchester and Long Island.</p>
Of course, the question often arises, "What about weather?" The
answer is simple, it really doesn't matter. The important thing
is to select a vessel that is the right size and style for you
affair. You want a yacht that is climate controlled and weather
enclosed, that is, air conditioned & heated. If your guests can
be comfortably accommodated weather will not be a big factor.
Most yachts are large and stable, so no matter what the weather
your guests will be comfortable. All the yachts cruise protected
waters; you will not be in the ocean where there are swells and
waves. They cruise the river where the water is gentle and you
don't get rough or uncomfortable conditions. It is an extremely
rare instance where a guest succumbs to motion sickness; however
some guests may choose to take preventatives if they feel they
are susceptible.</p>
When couples select a yacht for their wedding they often take
advantage of the inherent nautical theme. Favors, decor, and
color selections are based, many times, on the fact that they
are entertaining on a yacht. I have seen everything from fish
and seashells to Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge themes.
Music can also reflect the atmosphere with everything from "Love
Boat" to "Gilligan's Island" and "In the Navy". Obviously this
is not for everyone, but it can be a fun twist.
Of course the photo opportunities are incredible. Sunset,
Statue of Liberty, bridge, and NY Skyline shots are abundant.
Some couples also have photos of the guests taken with the
yacht's life ring (depicting the vessel name). This makes a
wonderful keepsake.</p>
Deciding where to have your wedding is an important decision.
Think back to the weddings you have attended and try to remember
what you liked and didn't like. Chances are most of them will be
indistinguishable from one another. You arrived, had cocktails,
and maybe hors d'oeuvres. You ate, danced, and went home. What
was the most memorable thing? If you attended a wedding aboard a
yacht I guarantee that would be the first to pop in your head.
Of course it would be, it was different and unique. </p>
I recently received a phone call from a bride upon returning
from her honeymoon. She told me the phone calls and messages are
pouring in... "What a great success, Bravo!"
</p>
About the author:
David Hackert, of <a
href="http://www.prestigeyachtcharters.com">Prestige Yacht
Charters</a> and <a
href="http://www.lexingtonclassiccruises.com">Lexington Classic
Cruises</a>, is a wedding planner specializing in Hudson River
Wedding Cruises, NYC Wedding Cruises, and Jersey Shore yacht
weddings. For information call 212.717.0300 or visit <a
href="http://www.prestigeyachtcharters.com">www.prestigeyachtchar
ters</a>.
================================================================
FORGET EXPENSIVE PPC ADVERTISING
Give your Website Top 10 Exposure across 100's of Search
Engines and Web Directories delivering 150 Million+ Searches/Mo.
$3 - $4/Month - Quick Inclusion - World Wide Placement!
Your Keywords - No Bidding - No Click Fraud - Stats Tracking
< http://www.exactseek.com/featured_listings.html >
================================================================
No comments:
Post a Comment