With its expansive coastline and marine culture, California yacht weddings are the perfect way to embrace your love of the water and one another. If you’re planning a wedding at sea, keep reading for a list of recommended companies along with tips and tricks that will keep your nautical wedding on course.

Admiral Yacht Charters

Admiral Yacht Charters focuses the bulk of their business on California yacht weddings, all leaving from the Newport Beach Harbor. A standard wedding package with them will range in price from $7000 for 50 guests during the low season to just under $17,000 for 150 guests during the peak season. All wedding packages include boat charter, crew, décor, ceremony and a catered reception.

The yacht company has a strong profile in the Newport Beach area and books up weddings quickly, so brides should be prepared to commit well in advance.

Hornblower Weddings in California

With locations in San Francisco, Berkeley, San Diego, Marina Del Rey and Newport Beach, Hornblower Weddings are able to offer a wide variety of yacht wedding packages to brides across California.

The company has a fleet of 25 yachts, with boats that can accommodate anywhere from a private dinner cruise of 20 to a massive reception for 600 guests. Their prices are slightly higher than Admiral Yacht and typically come in at an average of about $155 per guest including drinks, appetizers, dinner, a DJ and your wedding ceremony.

Electra Cruises in Southern California

Electra Cruises services the entire Southern California area, utilizing either their own fleet or a network of vessels in the surrounding area. Their services also go beyond yacht charters. They also do complete wedding consultations with the bride to arrange catering, decorations, invitations and other planning tasks. Many brides enjoy the personalized and customized service, along with the included DJ and photographer.

Prices for yacht weddings with Electra Cruises are remarkably reasonable - ranging from $65 per person to $85 per person depending on the vessel and the number of guests. However, their advertised prices do not include host bar services. Brides should be prepared to pay an additional $12 per person for a wine and beer bar or $14 per person for a liquor bar.

Tips for a Successful Yacht Wedding

California yacht weddings are all about the open sea and beautiful harbors. Unfortunately, they also come with salt water, dirty piers and multiple wedding dress hazards. Keep your dress pristine by looking for a yacht company that offers an on-board change room and opt for a dress without a train.

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