| With its expansive coastline and marine culture, | | | | guests. Their prices are slightly higher than Admiral |
| California yacht weddings are the perfect way to | | | | Yacht and typically come in at an average of about |
| embrace your love of the water and one another. | | | | $155 per guest including drinks, appetizers, dinner, a DJ |
| Thanks to its incredible coastline, California yacht | | | | and your wedding ceremony. |
| weddings are a great way to express your love of | | | | Electra Cruises |
| the Pacific and your spouse-to-be. If you're planning a | | | | Electra Cruises services the entire Southern California |
| nautical wedding, continue reading for a rundown of | | | | area, utilizing either their own fleet or a network of |
| recommended yacht wedding charters in California, | | | | vessels in the surrounding area. Their services also go |
| along with a few hints and tips that will keep you clean | | | | beyond yacht charters. They also do complete |
| and dry on your wedding day. | | | | wedding consultations with the bride to arrange |
| Admiral Yacht Charters | | | | catering, decorations, invitations and other planning |
| Admiral Yacht Charters focuses the bulk of their | | | | tasks. Many brides enjoy the personalized and |
| business on California yacht weddings, all leaving from | | | | customized service, along with the included DJ and |
| the Newport Beach Harbor. A standard wedding | | | | photographer. |
| package with them will range in price from $7000 for | | | | Electra Cruises is popular for a reason - they offer |
| 50 guests during the low season to just under $17,000 | | | | stellar yacht weddings at incredibly low prices. Brides |
| for 150 guests during the peak season. All wedding | | | | can expect to pay $6000 and $16,000, depending on |
| packages include boat charter, crew, décor, | | | | the vessel, day and number of guests, but their |
| ceremony and a catered reception. | | | | average price is about $80 per person for a Saturday |
| The yacht company has a strong profile in the | | | | wedding. However, while the company provides a |
| Newport Beach area and books up quickly, so brides | | | | photographer and DJ, the cost doesn't include a host |
| should be prepared to commit well in advance. | | | | bar. Expect to pay an additional $12 to $14 per person |
| Hornblower Weddings | | | | for bar services. |
| Hornblower Weddings have a fleet with ports in San | | | | Tips for a Successful Yacht Wedding |
| Diego, Marina Del Rey, Berkeley, San Francisco and | | | | California yacht weddings bring both the beauty and |
| Newport Beach, meaning they can service almost the | | | | the dirt of a ceremony at sea. Rather than drag your |
| entire California coastline. That also means they're | | | | dress through the dredges of a local port, look for a |
| very popular with California brides. | | | | yacht company that offers on-board change rooms |
| The company has a fleet of 25 yachts, with boats | | | | and choose a dress with a reasonable hemline and no |
| that can accommodate anywhere from a private | | | | train. |
| dinner cruise of 20 to a massive reception for 600 | | | | |