We were invited to take a 5 day cruise on a luxury liner to attend a wedding. The bride had everything planned. The dress was beautiful, the grooms suit was immaculate. There were also 2 small page boys! The cruise administrators told her not to worry they would provide the flowers. The flowers were awful. She removed 1 stem with a pink bud on and chucked the rest overboard. The captain arrived to conduct the service and guess what, he didnt even put his jacket on. It was really dissapointing. What would you have done if it were you in this position?
[question posted by Kylalynn]
responses and comments:
Well, if that is what they wanted, then they had no options and couldn't complain in the middle of the sea! I think for those kinds of weddings, then just go with the flow and don't expect major things, specially when you can't just get out of the boat and go somewhere else. Or unless you are very rich and you can hire your private yatch and put everything the way you want. Otherwise, just go with the flow of things that will probably not be perfect! A boat is not required to be the perfect place for a wedding! [berlinlife]
could they not have asked the captain to put hs jacket on before he started? it is their wedding so they have the right to say how they want it to go, not just complain about it afterwards [juicemilk]
i would be upset because of the amount of money i paid for it..if the cost of the wedding included the flowers, then i would ask for some of my money back...but in all..i wouldn't care because as long as i was getting married to the man i love, nothing else really matters. [emarie]
Yes, they are a very happy couple, and apart from the wedding ceremony, we had great fun. Thanks for response! [Kylalynn]
try to enjoy the good parts and start my life with my new husband. [foxxeechocolate]
They are a happy couple. She was upset about the arrangements though! [Kylalynn]
Grin and Bear it !! You only make things worse if you create trouble. [rolcam]
No no, no one made trouble, I think a quiet complaint was probably made to the captain though. We all had great fun! [Kylalynn]
This is so sad, you have to laugh or go crazy. I don't think it should be taken lightly or swept under the rug. I hope you took lots of pictures to help to bride and groom document the disaster. It is unfortunate that people advertise what they do not deliver and especially something as important as this. You have a right to get what you paid for. You are right, it was downright rude for the captain to disrespect the bride and groom by not wearing his jacket when he saw that they were dressed for a wedding. I would go for a full refund. They may not get it, but by going for a full refund, they should get something back for their trouble. Documentation helps – everything they were promised versus what they actually received. Comments from invited guests should be included. Copies of this documentation should be sent to an attorney so the cruise company knows they mean business. You may even want to consult with an attorney first. Tell the newlyweds they should not despair. They will probably have a long and happy life together. Sometimes rocky beginnings make for happy endings. If they stop and think about it, I am sure they will see the comedy in it. Perhaps, the money they recover from this fiasco, they can use to renew their vows on one of their future anniversaries. [StarBright]
I probably would have laughed. But I would never have been married on a cruise ship. I might have went on a cruise later but the wedding would have been planned and held on my own turf. [Sunset50]
Well, I suppose it's the fact that they got married that would bring the joy out of them, even in less than desirable conditions. However, I'm not sure if I could take my "perfect day" being ruined by anything. I suppose I'd have to be in the situation to have a true honest response, but for the captain not to even put on his jacket seems wrong. [KyleCamelot]
Wow... This was after the Ship took off? I know I would have been quite disappointed, and make a Formal complaint and if you had not paid everything, try to get a Lower rate due to your disappointment. I would definately be telling others about my experience if it would have been me, and letting people know they are not a company to want to deal with. [KrauseHome]
Women can become so ungrateful, critical, and selfish on "their" wedding day. [jsteine2]
in the end, what is impt is that couple make their wedding memorable and lasting. Incidentals are not important. In time, you will not remember the boo-boos that happened during the wedding but the love that keeps the flame of romance lit. [win0120ph]
I think as a bride you have to arrive to your wedding expecting something to go wrong. If I was the bride I would have spoken to the cruise directors prior to the wedding to find out what kind of flowers I would be given, etc. After the wedding I would have gone back and let the cruise director know that the small details that had been over looked like the jacket and the style of flowers really put a damper on the wedding. Letting them know for the next wedding. I wouldn't expect money back. From the stories I have heard about refunds on a cruise they would probably only give her $5. [livingnchaos]
I would of definetly reported it to the travel agent,cruise line and asked for a some kind of refund. You know all that was priced in the package that she paid and for the captain not to even where his very best was rude! I would call and contact anyone associated with the cruise line for some kind of refund.The bride had no choice to go on with the wedding but i definatly would of asked for better or different flowers and told the captain to put his suit on! [GrammaFood]