Wedding Day 4:30-6:00

I've gotten a couple questions about what our plans are for 4:30-6:00 time period, since you may have noticed we have a gap between the hors d'oeuvres reception and our dinner reservations.

Here's my thoughts:

As I mentioned in my email to the folks on the cruise today, I found where someone posted the daily activity schedules from a previous cruise. Based on the "normal" timing of things from those schedules, I think the lounge we are in for the reception (Wheelhouse lounge) usually has live music starting around 5:15, so we can probably hang out there prior to dinner. (However, I'm not sure if it will "close" between our reception and opening to the public).

Second thought: Gary and I will probably try to take some photos around the ship. We're crossing our fingers that this will be one of the evenings the cruise photographers are doing portraits and we can take advantage of that. Since we didn't hire a photographer for the reception, being able to take a portrait would be a nice addition to our photos. However, I'm not sure of the timeframe that they take these photos.

In regards to photos: From previous experience, the cruise photographers usually come around and take photos during dinner. Again, we are hoping this is the case on this evening, so that we can get a group photo at dinner. With that said, we (Gary and Rachelle) are definitely planning on staying in our wedding attire through dinner. Since I was hoping to get a group photo, I'd really appreciate if you all stayed "dressed up", but it's certainly up to you. The dining rooms don't allow jeans or shorts anyway, so it's not like you can get very casual. :-)

You are certainly welcome to do whatever you'd like during this time period, these were just my thoughts. Thanks!