"I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar....this much was true!!"
...And that's how it began. We progressed as friends dancing into each other at clubs and hanging out with mutual friends. Over the years our friendship grew into something more...a love that many know as "sickening." Our family and friends were not surprised when we announced our engagement and knew it had been a long time coming. Seven years later, our day has finally arrived, December 11th, 2008. We wish all can witness this seven year culmination of friendship and love with us. We look forward to sharing our day with everyone we love and cherish. We thank you for your support over the years and we want everyone to be a part of our special day.
Our wedding ceremony will be held on the Carnival Inspiration on Thursday, December 11th 2008. Please review the attendance details for smooth boarding:
Priority boarding is provided for bridal couples, as well as their guests, being married on the day of sailing. The time to board the ships is controlled by the US Customs and Immigration. No one is allowed to board the ship until US Customs and Immigration clear the ship. Due to terrorist attacks on our country, US Customs and Immigration have increased the security measures. In the event the delay in boarding affects the time of the wedding the wedding will be delayed accordingly.
Guests:
We ask for all guests to be at the Pier at 10:30am to begin the check-in process so once the ship is cleared by US Customs and Immigration, we will be able to priority board before all other cruising passengers. Guests who do not arrive at the time we board will have to make their own way on the ship.
Non-Sailing Guests:
All non-sailing guests are to be completely dressed and ready for the wedding when arriving at the cruise terminal. The bride and groom will submit a guest list for all the non-sailing guests including your names and date of birth. You will need to provide your state issued photo ID at the time of check in. You will leave your ID with Security in the terminal and be given a guest pass to board the ship. Non-sailing guests are welcome to tour the ship until the ceremony time. All non-sailing guests must debark the ship immediately after the reception. When leaving the ship, you will need to redeem your ID in the ship’s terminal.
Sailing Guests:
All sailing guests (except the bride and groom) should be completely dresses and ready for the wedding when arriving at the cruise terminal. Time permitting, sailing guests may have an opportunity to go to their stateroom, however, the cabin may not be ready. Only one hand-carry-on bag will be permitted for sailing guests and must fit through the security machine. All other bags must be checked with the Porters. Please ensure that you have everything you need for the wedding and reception, as you will not see your checked bags until after the reception. Sailing guests will be able to drop their bags off in the stateroom prior to attending the wedding. Please ensure that all ticket documents have been completed prior to arrival at the pier to expedite check-in and have proper boarding documents available. Once onboard, you may go to your stateroom. If you lose your way, any Carnival Cruise Lines staff member can direct you.
Please ensure that you are aware of the time that you need to be at the ceremony and that you know the location. Maps of the ship are available at the Information Desk. Please be on time. Delays on the part of the wedding couple and/or the wedding guests may result in limited ceremony or reception time. All ceremonies are performed before the ship sails and all ceremony times are approximate and can be delayed due to unforeseen events.
The Seaport Street Terminal is located at:
651 Channelside Drive
Terminal #2
Tampa, Fl 33602
Garage Parking is $12/day
For those of you wanting to celebrate with us on our 4-Day Western Caribbean cruise, you can book your travel arrangement with Thomas Burke at 1-800-819-3902 Ext. 86225. Thom will make sure that all of our party will have consecutive rooms, if needed. He will also be able to arrange dinner seating so we can all dine together. If travel arrangements are made through another agent, please contact Thom so dinner seating can be arranged. Thom will also make you aware of any promotional pricing or discounts you are eligible for i.e. military and past guest.
We are so excited to finally be getting married. We hope everyone can cruise with us as neither one of us have ever been on a cruise before. This will be our very first time and we'd love to spend it with our friends and family. This is a dream come true for us and we are grateful for all of your warm wishes and look forward to this day.
