On the morning of January 16, 2016 aboard the Carnival Freedom cruise ship.

The Carnival Freedom will be docked at the Galveston Cruise Terminal in Galveston Texas.

TEXAS CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL ON GALVESTON ISLAND
Pier #25
2502 Harborside Drive
Galveston, Texas 77550 

Travel Time: 42 miles from the Houston Hobby International Airport; travel time is approximately 60 minutes. 70 miles from the Houston Intercontinental Airport; travel time is approximately 90 minutes.

Directions to the port:

• I-45 South


• Take Exit 1C - Harborside Drive (Highway 275)


• Turn left (East) onto Harborside Drive


• Continue approximately 4.7 miles to Kempner/22nd Street


• Turn left onto Kempner/22nd Street


• Proceed to Cruise Terminal - Pier #25

Important Guidelines and Reminders for Boarding in Galveston

All guests, sailing and non-sailing, must be at the cruise terminal by 9:30am. Please note you will NOT board the ship at this time. (Arriving late may result in loss of priority boarding.)

Sailing and non sailing guests must arrive to the Pier dressed for the wedding.

Guests will meet with the Carnival Wedding Coordinator on the second floor of the terminal before going through security. From this point on, they will assist guests with the check-in process. (If you have not sailed before, the check-in process is similar to the one at the airport.) While waiting to board the ship, your guests will be given instructions by the Officiant or Coordinator regarding what time they need to be at the ceremony location and where it is located on the ship. It is important they pay attention so that they are not later confused as to where they need to be and what time they need to be there. If they have trouble finding it, staff members onboard the ship will be more than happy to direct them. Maps are also available at the Pursers/ Information Desk onboard the ship. There is no food available in the terminal, so please be sure that you and your guests have a hearty breakfast or bring a light snack.

*If any guest needs wheelchair assistance, they must provide their own as Carnival wheelchairs will be used to debark passengers and will be very difficult to secure.*

Guests will be able to board the ship once the ship has been cleared by U.S. Customs. Those who arrive on time will receive priority boarding (before all other passengers). The usual time for boarding the ship is anywhere between 10:00a -10:45a.

Once the ship is cleared, guests will be escorted aboard the ship.

We ask that everyone be at the ceremony location 20-30 minutes prior to the ceremony time to ensure the ceremony is not delayed. It is the guest’s responsibility to be on time for the ceremony. Delays on the part of the guests will result in limited ceremony and reception time.

Immediately after the wedding ceremony, a reception luncheon will be served to all wedding guests. This will be a four-course meal; and will include wedding cake and a champagne toast. 

Reminders:

·Non-sailing guests must bring a form of picture ID, such as a drivers license, passport, birth certificate or school ID (for children) in order to board the ship. Anyone who does not have ID will be denied boarding.

·Due to U.S. Customs regulations, guests are asked NOT to bring wedding gifts onboard the ship.

Beth and Scott attended Johnson Elementary and Bridgeport High School together; though never dated in these early years.

Beth attended college, married Robert and had a daughter Robin. Beth and Robert settled in Florida.  After a 30-year marriage, Beth and Robert decided to divorce.

Scott attended college, married Phyllis and had a son Brian. Scott and Phyllis settled in Texas. After a 27-year marriage, Phyllis was taken by cancer.

Beth and Scott reacquainted themselves at a 35-year high school reunion. They spent the afternoon discussing their life experiences while driving through the beautiful West Virginia countryside. 

A few weeks following the reunion, Scott invited Beth out on a date to see the Blue Man Group performing in Orlando. This date was followed by several more. They quickly realized that their love was blossoming into something wonderful.

On May 6, 2015 Scott proposed marriage to Beth aboard a cruise ship bound for Scotland. Beth's reply of "posaidh" was the answer that Scott wanted to hear.

Pre-wedding accomodations:

We have arranged a discounted room rate for the evening of January 15, 2016 at the Comfort Inn and Suites located at 6302 Seawall Blvd in Galveston. This hotel also can provide a shuttle to/from the cruise terminal and parking for guests who are also planning to cruise with us after the wedding.  Note that you will need to enter the January 15, 2016 check-in and January 16, 2016 check-out dates to bring up the discounted room rate.    

Link to hotel site:

http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=TX743&srp=LGROUP&pu=no

Post-wedding cruise:

After the wedding ceremony and luncheon, the Carnival Freedom will be departing on a 5-day cruise which visits the Mexican ports of Progreso and Cozumel.

 You are invited to join us on this fun adventure. A majority of our wedding guests who plan on joining us on the cruise have booked staterooms on the Verandah (8th) deck towards the back of the ship. This cruise will depart at approximately 4pm on January 16, 2016; and will return to Galveston at approximately 8:30am on January 21, 2016.  

Cruise Parking: Rates are subject to change. 

• 4-day cruise: $45.00


• 5-day cruise: $50.00


• 7-day cruise: $70.00  

Port of Galveston Parking Lots A and B 

• Guarded and lighted; 24 hour surveillance and police patrol.


• Accepted forms of payment: U.S dollars; VISA and MasterCard.


• Pre-payments may be made by visiting http://www.portofgalveston.com/.


• No advance reservations required.


• Vehicles occupying two or more spaces will be charged double the rate.


• Handicap Parking available with proof of valid permit.


• For Parking Information: 409 766-6100. 

Embarkation: 

• Luggage must be unloaded at the cruise terminal curbside prior to parking; the shuttles do not handle luggage during embarkation. 

Debarkation:  

• Return directly to Parking Lots A and B to retrieve car without luggage and then pick up the guests and luggage at the terminal curbside.


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  Depart the terminal on luggage-capable shuttles; there will be a short to moderate wait time. Note: This is only provided in parking lots where luggage drop-off is indicated on the parking lot sign.   
  
  

Along with the Carnival Cruise wedding registry, we have also set up a gift registry at Bed, Bath and Beyond.  Please note that due to Security and US Customs procedures, guests will not be allowed to bring wedding gifts aboard the ship. 

Link to Bed Bath & Beyond gift registry:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/giftregistry/view_registry_guest.jsp?registryId=542487759&eventType=Wedding&pwsurl=?mcid=EM_triggeredem_emailregistryplural__allpromos