jusilva

We keep getting warned by carnival wedding to buy the lido buffet for our guests. They warn ominously that they don't want us to be upset or have upset guests on "your special day." I calculated the time, though, and if we board at 1130am and the wedding starts at 1pm. Then guests will likely get to Lido at 1145am and have to start making their way to the venue at 1230pm. So we'd be paying $9 per person plus tax for guests basically to run up to Lido, wait in long lines for a burger or a sandwich, and have to run down to the venue before they're done chewing. What does everyone think is the risk if a wedding just doesnt bother with it?

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Nice! Enjoy the tour, have some lunch at the lido deck.

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We booked tine to celebrate big - 1.5 hour. 105 for a DJ

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We are paying almost 600 just for lido buffet. We are thinking it is a lit bit much once the food at the reception should be delicious.

I just can't believe they will "lock" the guests in an room ( in our case, main theater) because we are not paying for the buffet.

I have no problem in telling my guest not to eat before the reception.

I never heard a such a thing...about not been able to tour the ship! I am 25 days out and getting a little bit nervous about it.

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I spoke with Carnival yesterday about the buffet. What happen is if we don't pay for the buffet, the guests will be escorted to the venue, where the ceremony will take place and can be waiting for 1 hour and half. They don't even allowed the guest to explore the ship. I am not sure how true that is. I saw on this board guests having no problem walking around the ship. Any thoughts?

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Is it worth it to pay for the Lido Deck buffet for non sailing guests?

We are on the fence. We don't want to be "cheap" but at the same time we can't see there being much time for guests to eat between boarding and the ceremony.

What say you all?

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Arwerth,

I am 29 days from our wedding and I would say: put on your invite about homeland security rules and ID information.

I just finished my guest list, and was like pulling teeth to get people to give me their ID. I learned after, from this forum, that is better to let them know upfront that they will need ID to board the ship!

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I really would like to know when the photographer take the family and guests pictures with bride and groom...after the ceremony or from our precious 1 1/2 hour reception? It is a embarkation wedding and most of my guest won't sail (50 non sailing)

Any advice would be great! I am getting married on carnival legend in July.

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Any of you had guest that were able to dress up on the ship? I know Carnival always says: only bride and Groom! But any of you had mom or maid of honor? I don't mean all the wedding guest....maybe the wedding party, only.

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NL2134,

Best wishes to you! Can't wait to see pictures.

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You look beautiful! I will do that for sure! Plus, I am going to trash the dress in Cozumel.

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Wow! 2 weeks!

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We choose the map because we are planning to frame after.

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Just want to share my card box. Our theme is traveling....I couldn't find a card box with the world map. So I did myself, bought the box and wrapping paper.

Aslo our guest book will be the world map done by Etsy.

I believe is part of the package.

They don't advertise at all! If you call Carnival they will send you the list with pictures as well. I am having a hard time to upload with pics, so I just copy and paste. Hope will help. You will be able to choose one for your wedding, i really like the idea, because the waiters will walk around with your drink all the time!

SOMETHING BLUE

Malibu – 1 oz

Blue curacao – 0.25

Pineapple juice – 3 oz

Sweet & sour – 1 oz

CARIBBEAN ROMANCE

1.5 oz light rum

.5 oz amaretto

2 oz oj

2 oz pineapple juice

Dash of grenadine

¾ cup ice

Blushing Bride

1.5 oz Skyy Vodka

.75 oz Triple Sec

2 oz Lemonade

.25 oz Grenadine

.5 oz Sprite

Electric Kiss

This cocktail is named Wedding Glow

Onboard Carnival’s Conquest

That is a great topic!

- signature drinks

- 2nd tour around the ship

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NL2134!

Wow! Time flies. Good luck on everything. Mine is July 13th. I don't know about you...but sometimes I think it is all under control and other times I just panic! Lol.

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Hi!

Does anyone knows the real capacity of the chapel? Carnival says its 30 people. But we never know. Thank you!

Great! Do you know if the "photos" option apply also for the wedding album? Thank you very much for sharing all this good information!

Imaginationcruisebride,

Did you do honeymoon registry on Carnival Website? My wedding will be small too, I didn't register anywhere, but people being ask for it.

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How many guest did you have?

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Chapel???? They told me the chapel was closed. They already confirmed thay my wedding t will be on the Folies Lounge...ad I don't really like the layout.

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The guest is a "very good friend" believe or not! She will end up providing, but all the complain...drives me crazy

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Hi everyone!

I just have to vent! One of my guest don't want to provide a DL number. The person thinks it is horrible thing!

What should I do? I called Carnival, they say it is not their choice, it is a mandatory by homeland security....for our own safety of course!