No. Since we are getting married at port, guests have the option to be considered "non-sailing" and get off before the ship sets sail.
Absolutely. The cruise itself is open to anyone! Feel free to invite other friends and extended family to join us on the cruise. They will board the ship with the regular public and you'll be able to meet up after the wedding.
Whatever you want! Carnival is great about providing activities and entertainment throughout the week, but we want this cruise to be just as much a vacation for you as it is for us. We don't want to bog anyone down with a strict itinerary. However, will have a dry erase board on our cabin door to update everyone on our whereabouts just in case! **Steven and I will be attending formal dinner at 8:00 each night and will link all accounts to our reservation to dine together. If this does not work for you, totally fine, but feel free to join us!**
The average temperature in Charleston in February is 55 degrees. In the Bahamas, it will be around 75. Pack whatever you will be comfortable in but don't forget a nice outfit in case you want to do formal dinner and a bathing suit!
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