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Planning a Wedding Dinner That Your Guests Will Be Thankful For

Planning a Wedding Dinner That Your Guests Will Be Thankful For

by Dave Lawrance | Personal Events, Private Charter Cruises, Wedding Events, Weddings

Planning the perfect wedding takes time, patience, and plenty of research. An engaged couple wants their wedding to be a dream come true for themselves and a memorable evening for their guests.  After the guests enjoy witnessing the nuptials, they hope to further...
6 Wedding Trends For 2019 You Need to Know

6 Wedding Trends For 2019 You Need to Know

by Dave Lawrance | Personal Events, Private Charter Cruises, Wedding Events, Weddings

Already in the process of planning your wedding in 2019? Don’t miss out on these wedding trends that will be sure to make your wedding a day to remember! 1. Purple Reigns Supreme Purple is a versatile color that comes in a wide range of hues, but it is becoming...
5 Reasons to Have Your Retirement Party On a Private Charter

5 Reasons to Have Your Retirement Party On a Private Charter

by Dave Lawrance | Celebrations, Personal Events

Choosing the right setting for your retirement party can be a time consuming and stressful process. Thankfully, there’s an option that’s sure to please you and your guests as you celebrate moving on to the next chapter of your life: A private charter boat!...
How To Celebrate This 4th of July With A Bang

How To Celebrate This 4th of July With A Bang

by Dave Lawrance | Celebrations, Personal Events, Private Charter Cruises

Fourth of July is the perfect holiday to enjoy some time with family, some amazing food, and the fun and excitement of a fireworks display. While you may find plenty of places to go to celebrate the holiday, why not throw your own fantastic fourth party that your...
You’ve Been Asked to be a Bridesmaid. Now what?

You’ve Been Asked to be a Bridesmaid. Now what?

by Dave Lawrance | Celebrations, Personal Events, Private Charter Cruises, Wedding Events, Weddings

Your friend is getting married and has bestowed the honor of being one of her bridesmaids upon you. It’s now officially part of your job to ensure your gal-pal has the best and most stress-free wedding events ever! From assisting the maid of honor with throwing her a...
How To Find Your Own Wedding Style

How To Find Your Own Wedding Style

by Dave Lawrance | blog, Personal Events, Wedding Events, Weddings

You’re getting married! There are so many choices to make—the dress, the cake, the band. The big decisions of where to have your wedding and what kind of wedding to have can be overwhelming! The best advice we have is to be true to yourselves. What’s your style? What...
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