Cruise Wedding...need Ideas

Okay normally I`m miss creativity but my creativity is running a little low these days (I blame work :) ). Anyway I could use some input/ideas.

FH and I will be having our wedding on a cruise. I`m excited `cause it definitely minimizes my planning...and it`s a cruise :). However I do still want to have some personal touches here and there where appropriate.

I can`t really byof (bring your own flowers) because of customs regulations...I don`t really feel like doing silk flowers either...

Could anyone suggest small decorating touches for ceremony and reception (something packable and easy to set up.)

We are having a cocktail reception (open bar, hot & cold hor devours & cake of course).

Suggestions on ivitations would be great as well...I`ve been trying to come up with something beachy and tropical rather than nautical...but most stuff seems to be kinda cheesy.
Posted by Linda; updated 06/17/04

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Have your bridemaids carry candles instead of flowers and for invites order (free) rexcraft.com book of invites. Believe me I have search tons of books and noone even came close to there cheap prices tons of stuff in that book I carry it everywhere heheh. Good luck and congrats!!
Posted by sabrina; updated 06/17/04

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Thanks Sabrina!...I checked out the website. I was thinking of making my own invites but they have some very good deals and cute invites!
Posted by Linda; updated 06/18/04

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Congratulations Linda!
A cruise wedding sounds like a lot of fun :0)
There must be an on-board florist..could she perhaps just do your bouquet (so you have something pretty in the pictures)? Perhaps your BM`s could carry fans..check out Pier One or Cost Plus. They might have some pretty bamboo types to which you could attach a really good quality silk orchid..you can`t tell the good ones from the real thing!!
Posted by DSH; updated 06/18/04

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Maybe make your own boquets for a personal touch.
Posted by Christi; updated 06/18/04

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Thanks! I love the bamboo/orchid fan idea.

My bouquet is included in our wedding package which is just my choice of roses (i choose the color). But maybe good silk flowers wouldn`t be such a bad idea afterall....

I don`t really want to use there florist because i think they`re prices are ridiculous :)...
Posted by Linda; updated 06/22/04