About Us

Established in 1999, The Wedding Experience specializes in providing wedding services at various ports for cruise lines as well as direct destination weddings alongside its sister company, Imagine Weddings & Events.  

A luxury cruise ship offers a thrilling and unique setting for your unforgettable wedding ceremony. Celebrating your wedding aboard a cruise ship lets you combine your ceremony and reception with a honeymoon cruise, and you can even invite your family and friends to join the adventure—if you wish!  

With packages available at over 100 stunning ports of call, you have the freedom to select the perfect destination for you and your guests. More couples today are choosing cruise ship weddings over traditional hometown ceremonies. These weddings offer a beautiful celebration at a fraction of the cost of a conventional land wedding. Plus, The Wedding Experience and the ship’s staff handle all the planning for you.  

Simply share your wedding vision with us, and when you arrive for your cruise, all the details will be taken care of! Each year, thousands of couples tie the knot aboard cruise ships, and this number continues to grow as the cruise vacation experience gains popularity.  

Cruise weddings happen while the ship is docked, and couples can choose to marry onboard or at a land location. Whether it’s a in the Port of Miami, a famous beach in St. Thomas, a rooftop garden in Italy, or even a helicopter ride to an Alaskan glacier, your options are endless. You can invite your guests to sail with you or have them join as day guests to celebrate your special day.  

From the very beginning, Managing Director Barbara Whitehill, a seasoned cruise industry professional, and Executive Director Skip Alligood have built a reputable and trusted company within both the wedding and cruise industries.  

Allow the experts at The Wedding Experience to tailor your wedding day to your unique desires, making it the most memorable day of your life. With years of combined experience and thousands of weddings performed worldwide, our team is ready to serve you.  

Contact us today for a free consultation and speak with one of our knowledgeable professionals. They will guide you with expert advice to create your perfect cruise wedding experience.