Our wedding will take place on October 3rd of 2009 on the cruise ship Fascination before the ship sails for five days in the Bahamas. We're looking forward to a fun and exciting day!
If you are coming to the wedding please be sure to see the section on travel arrangements for important information.
For our guests on the cruise there will be a short reception after the ceremony before we sail but we would like to celebrate with all of our family and friends so we are planning a reception when we return. Save the date!; October 10th 2009 we will have a traditional reception at Wildcat Lanes in Verona. We will be sending everyone invitations in the next few months.
Because Carnival wants us at the pier by 10:30 a.m. to board we recommend staying in Jacksonville the night before the ceremony. We've blocked off several rooms at the La Quinta Inn in Jacksonville FL. The rooms are $52 a night and are available to book beginning 9-30 if you elect to go down early. This group rate is for rooms with two full sized beds up to four adults per room, includes breakfast, an outdoor pool, a shuttle to/from the airport, and to/from the pier*.
To book a room call La Quinta before 9-9-2009 at 800-642-4239 and give them confirmation number 0637GRKZZY as members of the Kubly/Thompson Wedding party.
*Shuttle to the pier is first come first serve basis and you will need to reserve a spot on it when you check in. The hotel is just ten minutes from the pier so if you are unable to get on the shuttle a cab should be relatively inexpensive.
We received a letter for our guests from Carnival regarding some important info for our guests...
Dear Wedding Party:
We are celebrating a very special day that our bridal couple has chosen to share with you, their family and friends. It is very important that we all do everything in our power to make the day special and memorable for them. A shipboard wedding may be a new experience for you, so we ask that you review the information below to ensure a stress free and safe day for everyone.
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 ship is controlled by US customs and Immigration. No one is allowed to board the ship until they clear 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 submitted a guest list for all 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, please have it available. 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 you ID in the ship's terminal.
SAILING GUESTS: All sailing guests should be completely dressed 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 the bride and groom's cabin is guaranteed to be ready. The bride and groom may carry on a garment bag in addition to a carry on bag. only one hand carry on bag will be permitted for sailing guests and must fit through the security machine(24"w x 16"h) 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 on board, you may go to your stateroom. If you lose your way, any staff member can direct you.
