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Why a Charter Yacht is the Ideal NYC Wedding Venue

While there is no shortage of wedding venues in New York City to choose from, when it comes to truly interesting, and uniquely special NYC venues, everyone’s pretty much “been there, done that” with all the area churches, synagogues, temples, hotels, ballrooms, and “traditional” wedding venues in New York City. Change things up with a dream like Yacht Wedding overlooking the beauty of NYC! If you’re looking for something extraordinary and truly different — a private luxury yacht or boat wedding in the New York City Harbor is the ticket! It’s a supreme way to ensure your special wedding night will be filled with everlasting memories of unprecedented luxury and the breathtaking beauty of NYC. Our resident NYC Yacht wedding planners will professionally plan the ultimate yacht wedding. We include everything from your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, reception and wedding; – all from aboard the NYC yacht charter of your dreams. Having a luxurious yacht wedding in NYC also allows you to provide a custom designed atmosphere, complimented by panoramic views, selective cuisine, world class entertainment and service. As soon as you and your yacht wedding guests feel the surrounding luxury, elegant decor and royalty like treatment from your very own professional event staff; you’re going to feel captivated beyond your wildest imagination.

New York Harbor is ideal for charter yacht weddings — providing spectacular views of NYC at any time of year and every time of day. From New York’s early morning in the springtime to the late evenings of fall, you can set your wedding to a backdrop of iconic bridges, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the instantly-recognizable skyline of Manhattan and more. Yachts For All Seasons is a Comprehensive Wedding Investment. Not only does a yacht wedding in NYC give you the ultimate unique wedding venue, it also comes with many of the products and services you’ll need, greatly simplifying your wedding planning. No, weddings hosted on yachts aren’t cheap. But when comparing NYC wedding venues, be sure you’re comparing apples to apples. For example, most of the churches and hotels that offer wedding services do not include any of the other wedding vendors — like catering, florists, wedding themes and decorations, and entertainment. When you price those wedding venues, you’ll have to add all those costs on top of that. But when you opt for a NYC wedding charter yacht with Yachts For All Seasons, you’re getting an all-inclusive price for themes, decorations, a venue for both the wedding and the reception (not to mention the ultimate photo venue!), the catering, and the entertainment you wish to use. We provide a variety of services from live bands to casino games so that you can match your entertainment perfectly to your wedding style and guest list.

Pick the Perfect NYC Yacht Wedding for Your Wedding Size & Style

Yachts For All Seasons offers nearly 60 NYC charter yachts to choose from, meaning you can perfectly match the yacht to the type of wedding you want (traditional or modern, formal or informal), and match the size of the vessel to your guest list. If you desire to have a grander sized NYC yacht wedding, you don’t have to crowd your 1200 guests into a boat designed for only a few hundred people, and you don’t have to rent a gigantic yacht designed for hundreds when you only want to invite 50 of your closest loved ones; that is of course unless that is what your heart so dreams for. The wedding planners at Yachts For All Seasons can help you match the right vessel to your wedding ideals and guest list. Having a yacht wedding in NYC also gives you amazing flexibility in choosing your officiant and how religious (or non-religious) you want your ceremony and vows to be. For example, some couples just don’t feel “married” if a minister or rabbi didn’t officiate. Others want to steer clear of the religious altogether, opting for a family friend or other officiant to oversee their vow exchange. On a boat, you aren’t restricted the way you might be in some of the religious NYC wedding venues. Hey, your cousin can get her license to marry on the Internet and perform the ceremony, if you like!

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Yachts For All Seasons offers nearly 60 NYC charter yachts to choose from, meaning you can perfectly match the yacht to the type of wedding you want (traditional or modern, formal or informal), and match the size of the vessel to your guest list.

If you desire to have a grander sized NYC yacht wedding, you don’t have to crowd your 1200 guests into a boat designed for only a few hundred people, and you don’t have to rent a gigantic yacht designed for hundreds when you only want to invite 50 of your closest loved ones; that is of course unless that is what your heart so dreams for. The wedding planners at Yachts For All Seasons can help you match the right vessel to your wedding ideals and guest list. Having a yacht wedding in NYC also gives you amazing flexibility in choosing your officiant and how religious (or non-religious) you want your ceremony and vows to be. For example, some couples just don’t feel “married” if a minister or rabbi didn’t officiate. Others want to steer clear of the religious altogether, opting for a family friend or other officiant to oversee their vow exchange. On a boat, you aren’t restricted the way you might be in some of the religious NYC wedding venues. Hey, your cousin can get her license to marry on the Internet and perform the ceremony, if you like!

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Maybe a charter yacht isn’t ideal for your wedding. That doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dreams! Yachts For All Seasons also hosts bachelor and bachelorette parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and reception dinners.

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Imagine exchanging vows along the Hudson and East Rivers as your something blue. Share sunset views with loved ones or dance under the moonlit sky surrounded by iconic New York City landmarks and cityscapes aboard our unique floating venue as you embark on your dream wedding experience. City Cruises provides all-inclusive options tailored to your budget and style with chef-prepared menus, full-bar packages, and customizable entertainment. Create unforgettable moments that you and your guests will treasure.

CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS

Begin your happily ever after with the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey cityscapes as your backdrop. Picture your romantic rooftop ceremony, offering panoramic views of famed city landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, followed by a lively reception indoors where dining and dancing await in our stunning interior space. Our all-inclusive packages cater to every budget and style, ensuring we transform your vision into reality. Come aboard and tie the knot with City Cruises.

REHEARSAL DINNERS & WEDDING RELATED EVENTS

Turn your dream wedding into an unforgettable celebration as you marvel at Manhattan with breathtaking on-the-water views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, the historic Brooklyn Bridge, and more from the Hudson and East Rivers! Our vessels offer an all-inclusive experience, perfect for a rehearsal dinner, engagement party, bridal shower, brunch, and vow renewal. Delight in exceptional hospitality, ensuring your wedding-related event is unforgettable. Let our dedicated team expertly handle the planning, leaving you free to come aboard, raise a toast to your love, and revel in the joy of your union.

A Space for Every Occasion  

The magic is in the details, and each of our venues offers an abundance of choices. Take a visual tour of our New York fleet, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces, which boast unparalleled panoramic views from every direction. Our climate-controlled interiors and open-air exterior decks rank among the largest and most luxurious in their class. Consider our spaces as a blank canvas to bring your wedding dreams to life. Whether you’re planning an intimate event or a grand affair, there’s something tailored for every couple.

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Our venues provide all the amenities and furniture necessary for your event. City Cruises all-inclusive wedding packages include the below among other offerings.

• Two-hour lunch cruise
• Champagne toast
• Cash cocktail bar
• Two or three-hour dinner cruise
• Plated, food station, or buffet menu
• Dessert or wedding cake
• Background music
• China, linens, glassware
• Service staff & bartenders
• Complimentary cake cutting
• In-office coordinator
• One-year anniversary dinner

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• Ceremony officiant
• Live ceremony music
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• Bar & menu upgrades
• Dance floor
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• Customized florals
• Photographer
• Specialty linens
• Photo booths & more!

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A New York wedding on a yacht promises a magical and romantic experience, with breathtaking views that add a unique touch to your special day. Picture the scene as you and your beloved exchange vows on the deck of an elegant yacht, surrounded by the vast expanse of water and the ever-changing panorama of the iconic Manhattan city skyline.

You and your guests are treated to unobstructed views that evolve with each passing moment. The ceremony unfolds against a backdrop of the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and Ellis Island, reflecting off the water, creating a mesmerizing ambiance. Whether you choose to tie the knot during a breezy afternoon day, golden sunset, under a canopy of stars, or amidst the vibrant city lights, our yacht venues provide a dynamic and enchanting setting.

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Elevate your celebration with a meticulously crafted food and drink menu that reflects your taste and style. Our commitment to exceptional dining experiences and service ensures that every bite is a celebration of flavors, every sip is a toast to your love, and an experience that leaves a lasting impression on you and your guests.

As your guests mingle and enjoy the breathtaking views of the New York skyline, tantalize their taste buds with your choice of passed hors d’oeuvres, culinary stations, a chef-prepared buffet, or a sit-down multi-course meal served with table service. Complete the dining experience with a full bar selection that includes a variety of wines, beers, and handcrafted specialty cocktails. Allow our skilled bartenders to create signature drinks that reflect your personality as a couple, adding a personal touch to your wedding celebration.

Our yachts’ luxurious interior spaces offer a seamless transition from an open-air wedding ceremony to indoor reception celebrations. Stylish lounges and dining areas provide an elegant setting for your guests to celebrate, surrounded by panoramic windows that frame NYC. As the night progresses, the city lights become a dazzling display, casting a romantic glow on the festivities. Whether it’s a live band or a DJ, music allows your guests to mix and mingle, dance, and relax in an open-air setting or comfortable indoor space.

Your entire experience is heightened by our attentive crew, ensuring that every detail is meticulously executed. It’s not just a celebration; it’s an immersion into a world of beauty, romance, and unparalleled views that make your wedding on a yacht an extraordinary and unforgettable event.

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Manhattan steamboat company is proud to offer couples and wedding event planners the premiere nyc private luxury wedding yacht, with top-notch sophistication, impeccable service, and breathtaking backdrops - aboard the aqua azul., yacht weddings in nyc.

The Manhattan Steamboat Company offers a private evening or day wedding cruise through romantic NY Harbor. We will work with you to create the ideal NYC yacht wedding setting for your ceremony and reception.

The AQUA AZUL has been NY Harbor's best kept secret for many years but no longer. Hosting a wedding celebration on board a private yacht is now hip and trendy! If celebrities can do it, why not ordinary New Yorkers?

All-Inclusive NYC Yacht Wedding Packages

We offer complete wedding packages that include everything from music services to photographers, hair stylists, make up artist, floral designers and more.

Our wedding vendors are top-notch professionals. They are trust-worthy, reliable and value-oriented. Many of them worked with celebrities and VIPs. Their work is recognized in magazines, TV shows and other media.

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30 minutes boarding time and 30 minutes disembarkation time

30 minutes complimentary dockside ceremony

Bridal suite for your personal use

Ceremony on board

Superb cuisine catered to your taste by the yacht’s chef

Cocktail hour immediately after the ceremony

Dessert hour after celebratory meal

Complimentary wedding cake

Complimentary champagne toast

Complimentary greeting of guests with wine and sparkling water upon boarding

Open premium bar for the duration of the cruise until dockage

On board audio system

On board flat screen TVs to play a slideshow

Dancing hour

Professional servers in formal attire

Maitre D' to facilitate the celebration

House silk orchid arrangements at no additional charge

House silk linen at no additional charge

House china, stemware and flatware at no additional charge

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Massive dance floor in the lounge deck

Elegant florals from top NY Florists- optional

Excellent MCs, DJ and Musicians- optional

Award-winning NY wedding photographers- optional

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We are known as the boutique of New York Harbor yachts, and boasts a small fleet of turn-of-the-century style boats. Each yacht is known for their craftsmanship, and intimate, elegant and comfortable environments.

Whether you are looking to propose and have it just be the two of you, to doing micro weddings or the full family and friends, we have the perfect venue for you.

The Schooners’ beautiful sails and construction offer a nautical wedding on the open air decks as you pass by the Statue of Liberty and say your vows! The yachts Manhattan and Manhattan II offer old-world nods and full sit-down dinners as you pass under the Brooklyn Bridge. The Yachts Full Moon and Kingston are cozy and elegant. We have a classic yacht for every taste and style.

We love NY! Each yacht was handcrafted here in the State of New York, along the Hudson River. Made with great detail and pride, each vessel features teak decks, mahogany trim and a number of brass fittings and well-appointed fixtures. These beautiful boats are ideal for wedding ceremonies, entertaining before or after your ceremony, rehearsal dinners, proposals, elopements, micro weddings, to your close entourage, or the whole list of friends and family! Whichever it is you are looking to do, it will be a beautiful and memorable occasion!

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Say, “I DO!” while taking in the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building. Let New York City’s iconic skyline act as a perfect backdrop on your perfect day! We also have Captains that are available to be your Officiant!

Tie the knot as the sun sets, casting its golden glow over the world’s most famous city! Share this moment on a quiet sail aboard either our 80-foot or 105-foot schooner with the sails raised and the sound of only gentle breezes and lapping waters around you. Say your vows as you cruise aboard either our 1920’s style, Great Gatsby-esque yacht, the  Manhattan and the yacht Manhattan II  or set sail aboard the Adirondack or America 2.0 ! Our yachts are perfect for “smaller ceremonies” with large amount of charm and uniqueness: Kingston up to 36, Adirondack up to 49, America 2.0 up to 76, Manhattan up to 65, Manhattan II up to 130

If you are planning a Fall Wedding, you may want to take advantage of our west side location and take a north bound route on the Hudson to experience the famous Fall Foliage of the Palisades along the Hudson River.

NYC Proposal Idea

YES YES YES! CHL offers proposal packages for anyone looking to pop the question on a boat in New York Harbor with the perfect New York City skyline view in the background. Cheers to a bright future with just you and your fiancé or bring your entourage or the whole family to join in the celebration. Food and beverage packages available on all departures. Optional add-ons for extra special romantic gestures such as floral backdrops, archways and table arrangements along with bouquets and candles are also available.

Wedding Receptions

Complete your wedding with an elegant, comfortable and classic reception on our 1920s style motor yacht, Yachts Manhattan and Manhattan II . Treat your friends and family to the classiest yachts in town as you cruise around Manhattan! Our yachts are the only New York City Yacht of their caliber that can smoothly circumnavigate the entire island of Manhattan — passing underneath all 18 bridges! Full Dinners can serve up to 80 guests, and passed hors d’ oeuvres receptions can accommodate 110.

Day-after Brunches or Afternoon Teas

Treat your day-after friends and family to our famous Around Manhattan Brunch or Around Manhattan Afternoon Tea. If they haven’t had time to see the sights, this relaxing, intimate, private brunch or afternoon of tea covers all the bases while you get to say ‘Thank You’ and ‘Good Bye’.

Guests sit back and relax with an open buffet and bar service. Both our brunch and tea menus are chocked full of local items from New York City and New York state food purveyors. Your guests will truly experience a “Taste of New York” featuring New York State cheeses, teas from the Chelsea T Salon, and renowned local bakeries. You can fully circumnavigate the Island of Manhattan during Brunch or ‘Tea’ from the elegant glassed-in observatory of the Manhattan. This climate-controlled space makes this venue a perfect environment to host your brunch reception during the Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter.

Bridal Showers

The Manhattan is an ideal venue to host the traditional bridal shower! She is great for smaller, elegant, and memorable gatherings. Its spectacular glass observatory has plenty of cushioned seating and hand-crafted wooden mahogany tables to display your gifts and flower arrangements.

Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

What better place to host your friend’s bachelor or bachelorette party than with Classic Harbor Line! These vessels offer an elegant way to go down memory lane and celebrate the future on the horizon! You will be away from the sounds of New York City and have a peaceful time to reflect on the past and take in the thoughts of the future. Circumnavigate the Island, or add a wine tasting to your night out! Dance the night away or sit back and relax while chatting with you your closest friends and family! Sail or Cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Financial District. Pass under the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and the George Washington Bridge! Whether you decide to sail the day away or cruise into the sunset, this is a great, elegant, and original idea for a Bachelor or Bachelorette party.

Rehearsal Dinners

Only in New York! Hop aboard our 1920’s-style yacht, the Manhattan , and host your Rehearsal Dinner in style! Take to the New York Harbor and let your guests experience the thrill of seeing the iconic New York City waterfront sights, while reveling in the excitement of this pre-wedding tradition! Let our famously-friendly crew take care of you and pamper your closest friends and family while sipping on champagne and enjoying a ‘local’-inspired menu for dinner or a passed hors d’oeuvres sampling by our in-house chef. The Manhattan can accommodate up to 75 guests for passed hors d’oeuvres, up to 50 for a dinner (buffet service), and for smaller party’s of 25 or less, plated dinners are available.

Themed Cruises

To make this gathering ‘pop’, you should know that we are experienced at hosting a number of Themed Cruises: Our in-house food and wine expert can design and host a  wine tasting  dedicated to the guest of honor; inquire about our Morimoto Sushi and Sake Sail; or make use of one of our many local brewery partners for a NY State Beer and Cheese Pairing Sail.

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Our dedicated staff of experienced hospitality professionals can provide you with committed wedding cruise event planning services every step of the way. Taking notes, providing feedback as well as sharing past successful wedding celebration experiences, The Atlantis’ cruise event planning services team comes second to none. You have enough to worry about such as coordinating bridal party attire and organizing out-of-town guest’s schedules. We understand that it can get overwhelming. Let us take care of all the details with our sophisticated and industry experienced wedding cruise event planning services.

An Elegant Setting for a Wedding Dinner Cruise: NYC, Classic & Iconic

Equipped with state of the art LED stage backlighting, Peavey Mx32 digital sound system and three 42” plasma flat screen television screens/projection systems, we represent the premier wedding dinner cruise NYC has to offer. The main deck, sky deck and lounge deck will serve to wine and dine your discerning guests aboard our luxurious NYC wedding yacht. Our resourceful team of wedding coordinator and special event planners will leave no stone unturned during your wedding planning process. The tone and feel of your wedding dinner cruise in NYC will be completely customizable as you will be able to craft your unique look throughout The Atlantis.

Dinner Cruise: NYC Wedding Yacht For Your Upcoming Celebration

The most elegant dinner cruise NYC has to offer can also host your upcoming nuptials. Our luxurious and unique NYC wedding yacht, The Atlantis, is sure to delight your senses. Picture yourself and your future partner aboard our chic yacht surrounded by the iconic New York City skyline and your closest friends and families as you join in marriage. Fully staffed with experienced professionals in the charter and hospitality business, your wedding guests will delight in the scenic backdrop aboard the striking NYC wedding yacht, The Atlantis.

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Wedding Cruises in New York City

NYC yacht wedding cruises offer a unique and imaginative alternative to catering hall, restaurant, and banquet style weddings.

Once aboard your own private wedding yacht , guests enter a world that is usually reserved for the rich and famous. Luxury surrounds you as you embark on an romantic voyage of wedding bliss.

Imagine dancing and dining as you gently cruise New York 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.

With a yacht wedding, you can treat your guests to changing panoramic views combined with imaginative cuisine, first class accommodations, great entertainment, and attentive professional service.

NYC Wedding Cruises offer Variety

With a variety of wedding yachts to select from there are many options available to you in terms of the type of wedding event you imagine.

The possibilities on NYC and Hudson River Wedding cruises 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 are 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.

Points of Departure for NYC Wedding Cruises

Another option to consider is your point of departure. All the yachts have a home port but can relocate throughout the metropolitan area. There are marina facilities throughout the boroughs of New York, as well as New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester and Long Island.

Wedding Cruises and the Weather

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.

Hudson River and NYC wedding yachts cruise the calm waters of the river where the water is gentle and you don't get rough or uncomfortable conditions.

Wedding Cruise Photo Opportunities in NYC

Photo opportunities are incredible on a NYC or Hudson River Wedding cruise. 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.

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First-rate nyc wedding cruises from cornucopia.

Do you want to make your wedding day truly unforgettable? Then the NYC wedding cruises offered at Cornucopia Cruise Lines are sure to do just that! Our goal is to provide our clients with an affordable yet extraordinary wedding celebration that will leave lasting memories for you and your loved ones. Imagine exchanging your vows surrounded by breathtaking views of the New York Harbor, Newark Bay, and beyond. With our wedding yachts, you’ll enjoy not only stunning NYC and New Jersey waterways but also delicious food and ample space for all your guests. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand affair, our dedicated team will ensure that every detail of your wedding cruise package is taken care of, so you can relax and enjoy your special day. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to secure your dream waterfront wedding venue in NYC! Contact us today!

Unique Benefits Exclusive To Cornucopia’s Wedding Yachts

You may be wondering, what sets the wedding yachts at Cornucopia Cruise Line apart from others in NYC? We are all too happy to help answer that question! Well, start by imagining having a private event cruise ship at your disposal for the entire day of your wedding. That means that you and your loved ones can celebrate and create unforgettable memories without any interruptions. And let’s not forget about the food-our qualified catering staff is ready to delight your taste buds with a delicious selection of dishes. Whether you have specific dietary requirements or a particular theme in mind, our team will work closely with you to create a custom cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert menu for your NYC wedding cruise.

And what’s a celebration without a fully stocked bar and attentive bartenders? You and your guests can enjoy a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as our bartenders craft your favorite drinks throughout the night. But it’s not just about the food and drinks; we take pride in providing cutting-edge amenities aboard our wedding yachts. From beautiful décor to state-of-the-art technology, every detail has been carefully designed to ensure a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your loved ones.

Are you wondering if our waterfront wedding venues are also available for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and rehearsal dinners? We are happy to announce that they are! Call today for separate pricing on any of your wedding-related events!

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At Cornucopia Cruise Lines, we believe that the success of your wedding cruise lies in the hands of our world-class team. From our dedicated deck crew to our talented chef and attentive servers, we are committed to providing your guests with top-notch service and hospitality you won’t get anywhere else. Our Princess, Destiny, Majesty, St. Charles, and Horizons Edge ships were specifically designed with weddings in mind, offering an elegant and picturesque backdrop for your special day.

We understand that planning your wedding can be a stressful experience, which is why we offer affordable and flexible wedding package options to help accommodate your budget and preferences. Your dream waterfront wedding venue is within reach, and we’re here to help make it a reality.

So what do you say? Are you ready to embark on your wedding yacht adventure? Contact us today to learn more about our NYC wedding cruises and book your unforgettable celebration with Cornucopia Cruise Lines.

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• 5-hour event featuring a 4-hour cruise on a private yacht exclusively reserved for your wedding
• Climate-controlled decks with LED lighting; the option to bring your own entertainment or have us provide a DJ
• Personalized boarding and sailing times to suit your preferences
• Experience the architectural beauty of NYC skyline during the day or at night during your ceremony and reception
• Ceremony Time: Enhance your event with our Ceremony package, offering the opportunity to get marred right on board the yacht!
• Signature Cocktail Drink: Welcome your guests with a special drink crafted just for the occasion.
• Champagne Toast: Raise a toast to honor the couple and celebrate their special day
• Premium Open Bar: Enjoy our fully stocked bar offering domestic and imported beers, select wines, soda, and refreshing cocktails
• Cocktail Hour: Kick off the evening with elegant stationary displays and butler-passed hors d’oveures
• Choice of Buffet or Sit-Down Dinner: Savor delectable dishes prepared fresh on board by our talented culinary team, exclusively for your event
• Wedding Cake: Choose from a variety of flavors and styles of cakes prepared by our preferred bakery
• Menu Enhancements: Elevate your menu with additional hors d’oeuvres, stationary displays, carving stations, entrees, and more.
• Views of New York City Skyline and Statue of Liberty: Take in the stunning sights of the New York skyline through our large panoramic windows or explore the open-air areas for unparalleled views.

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Yacht Weddings In New York: What To Know

There is something so special about waterfront views as the backdrop for the most anticipated day of your life. But that unique feeling is only stronger when surrounded by waters, immersed in the serene setting of stretching water and unmatched city views.

Yacht weddings in New York combine the charm of nautical scenery with the style of cosmopolitan luxury. If you ask us as wedding photographers in New Jersey and New York, there truly is nothing else like it. So let us walk you through everything you need to know about getting married on a boat. 

Luxury yacht weddings: The best parts about getting married on a boat

We have captured several yacht weddings in New York and the surrounding areas, and we have to say it’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Luxury boat weddings have become some of our favorites to document for their beauty, yes, but for many practical reasons too!

Yacht wedding venues: the all-in-one venue

With a yacht wedding venue, from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception, your entire wedding can be hosted on board the ship. This makes planning the logistics and timelines for your wedding all smooth sailing. You’ll seamlessly transition throughout every stage of the day, without having to worry about transportation or transitioning from venue to venue.

Luxury yacht weddings have endless views

Just imagine a ceremony surrounded by the open air of the surrounding water, complete with a gentle breeze adding subtle movement to everything around you on the top deck. Then, seamlessly transitioning to a refreshing cocktail hour backdropped by the setting sun. But the views won’t stop with your wedding reception on the yacht in the spaces below deck with endless natural light pouring in from the windows. 

All-inclusive options

Many yacht and boat wedding venues also offer all-inclusive options. Not only offering a one-of-a-kind setting, but also providing catering, transportation, decor, and bar service. And some even come with a built-in officiant, where the captain can marry you on the very vessel they command.

Why we love yacht weddings in New York

Floating through the Hudson River and backdropped by one of the most iconic cities in the world, yacht weddings in New York create an immersive atmosphere for you and your guests that can’t be found anywhere else. The nearby cities of Hoboken and Jersey City not only offer superb waterfront views, but serve as the ideal docking location for yacht weddings in New York, away from the tourist-packed ports in the city. 

Boat wedding venues in New York for every wedding

But before you book your wedding on a yacht, line up your guest list with the boat’s capacity. While most weddings won’t need to occupy an entire cruise ship, you don’t want to be stuck on a dinghy either. Luckily we have yacht wedding venue recommendations for guest lists of every size. 

Sundancer 

Setting off from Hoboken, this boat is ideal for small yacht weddings in New York. Coming in at 90’ in length, the Sundancer can host 60 guests for a seated reception, but up to 100 for a cocktail-style affair. With a full-service bar, a formal dining room setting, an on-board chef, and a private suite, getting married on this boat would feel both cozy, and luxurious. 

This mid-sized boat wedding venue departs from Jersey City and boasts two indoor decks with panoramic views. Additionally, you’ll love the views from both the observation deck on the third level and the open-air deck at the top. Seating up to 225 guests for a formal dining reception and three bars, the Destiny yacht is a grand space for medium to large-sized weddings. 

Deserving of its namesake, the Majesty is the largest yacht wedding venue in New York coming in at 210’ for a total of 30,000 square feet. Featuring five dining rooms, five full-service bars, and a glass-enclosed elevator, this luxury yacht for weddings is a spectacular sight for an event of up to 1200 people. Departing from Hoboken, your wedding on a yacht as extravagant as the Majesty will be unforgettable.

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I love this guide! Thank you for discussing the yacht wedding. A yacht wedding is one of many women’s dreams and a great experience!

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After Living Much of Life at Sea, Captain Sandy Finds Love on Land

Sandy Yawn of “Below Deck Mediterranean” married Leah Shafer on — what else? — a superyacht in Florida.

By Tammy LaGorce

Sandra Dolores Yawn has been locked up, left for dead on a Florida highway and chased through the Red Sea by pirates.

In the summer of 2018, Leah Rae Shafer reached out on Facebook to send Ms. Yawn her blessings. Not because she thought Ms. Yawn, who goes by Captain Sandy, needed her well wishes, but because she had started watching “Below Deck Mediterranean” on Bravo.

The show follows a crew tasked with catering to a revolving cadre of guests who have chartered a superyacht. Ms. Yawn, a star of the series, is at the helm. Ms. Shafer had written to congratulate her on the show’s success. There was another reason, too. “I thought she was hot,” she said.

Ms. Yawn, 59, has been a yacht captain for more than 30 years. Her foray into television, which started in 2017, was not exactly foreordained. Until her mid-20s, “I was a mess,” Ms. Yawn said. “I was always in trouble. I got kicked out of 11th grade. I didn’t go to college.” At 13, at the start of an adolescence spent between Dundee, Fla., where her father lived, and Bradenton, Fla., where her mother lived, she started drinking. By 17, “I was getting arrested so many times I couldn’t even count how many,” she said. Usually a parent bailed her out. Her father’s refusal to do so after one drunken incident landed her a night in jail.

In 1989, when she was 25, the revolving door of South Florida treatment centers she had been pushing through quit spinning when a counselor told her she couldn’t return. “She said, ‘Sandy, as soon as you get some money in your pocket you’re going to start drinking again,’” Ms. Yawn said.

Fearing real jail time, she joined Alcoholics Anonymous. To start paying off the thousands of dollars she owed in legal fees and addiction treatment center bills, she got a job washing boats in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. By 30, she had earned her captain’s license from Maritime Professional Training, a school in Fort Lauderdale for mariners and yachting professionals.

Rehab — she still has an A.A. sponsor and attends meetings whenever possible — helped her pin down the roots of her teenage rebellion. “I think a big part of my drinking was that I couldn’t accept my sexuality,” she said. “When I got sober is when I accepted that, oh my gosh, I actually prefer women.”

For Ms. Shafer, that level of acceptance took much longer. It also cost her a career as a gospel singer.

Ms. Shafer, 50, is the entrepreneur behind a skin care line, Skin by Leah, and a jewelry business started with a friend, Cuff Me. When she messaged Ms. Yawn to congratulate her on the success of “Below Deck Mediterranean” in 2018, she and her husband of 20 years, then living with their teenage daughter in Denver, were going through a divorce. The relationship had gone stale years earlier, Ms. Shafer said, but fear and uncertainty prevented her from leaving.

“I had the security of not worrying financially, because he took care of everything,” she said. Her gospel career at a nondenominational church had taken off when she was still in high school in Hesperia, Calif. But that was mostly a labor of love.

“I toured and went to college at the same time,” said Ms. Shafer, who graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts.

By her 30s, she was recording albums, touring megachurches and singing at major Christian conferences. A flirtation with secular performance in the 2000s landed her on the 2003-04 revival of “Star Search” and later a recurring role on NBC’s “The Singing Bee.”

But “I loved God and I loved inspiring people, and the platform I was given was on the stage of churches,” she said. The only problem: “There was really no money in that.”

Before their divorce was final in 2019, she and her husband tried therapy and prayed together. Finally, in 2018, “I just jumped,” she said. “I took a leap of faith. I wanted freedom.”

She found it financially first. Skin by Leah Studio, her Lone Tree, Colo. facial salon that she founded in 2017, was successful right away, she said. When she first saw Ms. Yawn on TV, she was settling into life as an entrepreneur. She didn’t expect to get a response to her Facebook message. But when she got one three months later, in October 2018, it came with an invitation.

In addition to her job as a TV star, Ms. Yawn had started touring with “I Believe,” a series of motivational talks she created to inspire women in leadership positions. When she finally read Ms. Shafer’s message — thousands had been piling up, she said, but something drew her to Ms. Shafer’s — she was in the market for an entertainer for the talks.

In her message, Ms. Shafer had included a video of herself singing the national anthem at a 2014 Denver Broncos game. Once Ms. Yawn clicked the link, she replied right away. “She gave me her phone number and said, ‘I heard you sing,’” Ms. Shafer said. “‘Let’s meet up and talk about how we can do something together.’”

The two continued to talk on the phone and over email. Ms. Yawn was then living in Los Angeles. Ms. Shafer had been planning a Disneyland vacation with her daughter, Lauren, in November, a trip that gave her an excuse to meet Ms. Yawn in person.

Both say they fell in love seconds after Ms. Shafer pulled into Ms. Yawn’s driveway in mid-November 2018. “I offered to park her car for her, and that’s when we hugged,” Ms. Yawn said. “I felt this energy I had never felt. I knew I had to pay attention to that.”

It was a life-changing hug for Ms. Shafer, too. “It was not a normal feeling when I met Sandy,” she said. “She wasn’t the stern captain you see on TV. She was just so fun and so beautiful. That hug melted me.”

Over dinner at Catch, a Los Angeles seafood restaurant, they acknowledged their attraction. “I was really honest with her,” Ms. Yawn said. But Ms. Shafer wasn’t ready to date a woman. “I knew I wanted to be with her,” she said. “I was just freaked out.”

By the end of the evening, Ms. Yawn told her she should take her time. It had been two years since Ms. Yawn’s last relationship. “So at that point I was like, ‘Why rush it?’” she said. “I was older and I’ve learned a lot of lessons. One was, let things happen naturally. Slow and steady wins the race.”

Six months later, the race was over. The women were in a committed relationship, and Ms. Yawn had moved to a place near Ms. Shafer’s in Denver. It was smooth sailing until the end of 2019, when news of the couple’s relationship started circulating in entertainment media.

The public outing ended Ms. Shafer’s gospel career. “I knew the minute I came out as being in love with a woman it would be over, and it was,” she said. Her six CDs, sold in dozens of church bookstores, were pulled from shelves and shipped to her doorstep. Christian radio stations stopped playing her music.

“I had worked for 35 years,” she said. “And it was over.”

Most painful of all were comments after her father’s death from Covid in 2020. “People in the church told me he died because of my sins,” she said. “But he had met and come to accept Sandy before he passed, and I thank God that happened.” Now, “my family adores Sandy.”

Ms. Yawn lost both her parents to heart attacks before she became a TV star — her father in 2006, and her mother in 2009. In 2015, she was en route to the Miami Boat Show on her motorcycle when she was hit by a car. The driver left the scene. “I felt my mother’s presence while I was flipping through the air, and I felt peaceful,” she said.

When she hit the pavement, she had a fractured pelvis and her foot “was on sideways,” she said. By then, though, she was used to navigating life and death scenarios, including fires at sea and run-ins with pirates. She credits her fortitude and empathy, qualities highlighted on “Below Deck Mediterranean,” which she joined in 2017, to her sobriety. “I’ve got nothing to hide and everything to share,” she said.

In 2022, Ms. Yawn and Ms. Shafer bought a house together in Parker, Colo. In September 2023, while Ms. Yawn was filming in Greece, Ms. Shafer flew overseas to visit. Ms. Yawn proposed with a diamond engagement ring on the beach , with violin players in the background.

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On May 11, Ms. Shafer and Ms. Yawn were married in Fort Lauderdale aboard She’s a 10 Too, a superyacht lent to the couple by their friend Carolyn Aronson. Fifty-five guests, the maximum allowed aboard the vessel, were in attendance. Among them were “Below Deck Mediterranean” castmates Aesha Scott, Kate Chastain and Dave White, known to viewers as Chef Dave. (And yes, there were cameras filming.)

Ms. Shafer, in a long white wedding gown by Leah Da Gloria, walked down the aisle with her two brothers, Matthew Dale and Justin Dale, to an altar decorated with white roses and hydrangeas; her daughter, now 18, was her maid of honor.

Ms. Yawn, in a white Veronica Beard suit, was escorted down the aisle by Mark Dunham, her brother-in-law. Michelle Dunham, Ms. Yawn’s sister, was her maid of honor. Most guests were barefoot, as is common on yachts. The brides and their wedding party were granted an exception.

Nadine Rajabi, the showrunner of “Below Deck Mediterranean,” who is ordained by the Universal Life Church, married them on the yacht’s bridge aft deck, a job made more difficult by the weather: wind caused her microphone to cut out and blew the pages of her speech around. But nothing could disturb the focus of the brides as they read handwritten vows.

Ms. Shafer told Ms. Yawn that she had taught her to be more optimistic, more playful and “to jump.” Ms. Yawn told Ms. Shafer that she had given her patience and grace.

The captain had been hoping to make it through the ceremony free of tears. But that, she said shortly after they were pronounced married, was impossible. “The minute I looked at Leah and started reading her all the reasons I fell in love with her I started to cry,” she said. “It’s so amazing to find this kind of love in your lifetime.”

On This Day

When May 11, 2024

Where Aboard the superyacht She’s a 10 Too, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Rescue Mission The couple chose “She’s a Lady” for their first dance during an onboard reception. Chef Dave prepared short ribs and a three-tiered, gluten-free vanilla, chocolate and strawberry cake that threatened to topple in the wind and heat (temperatures were in the 90s).

Cruising After the wedding, the brides took off for a five-day honeymoon to Little Palm Island on a yacht lent by Mr. Flynn. Ms. Yawn was at the helm, of course.

Onward In June, Ms. Yawn and Ms. Shafer will move from Denver to Ponte Vedra, Fla., to be closer to Ms. Dunham, who runs a private school for children with autism, Jacksonville School for Autism, in Jacksonville. On June 3, season nine of “Below Deck Mediterranean” premieres on Bravo. And on July 1, Ms. Shafer will open a skin care studio in Ponte Vedra.

An earlier version of this article misidentified   the man who escorted Sandy Yawn down the aisle. It was Mark Dunham, her brother-in-law, not her friend John Flynn. An earlier version of a picture caption also misidentified Mr. Dunham as Mr. Flynn. Additionally, the article misstated   the shoe rule aboard   the superyacht on which the wedding was held. The brides and their wedding party were allowed to wear shoes; other guests were not.

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