“ Book your private event cruise early [ for a wedding or honeymoon ] as prime dates fill up .”
— Susan Jamison , marketing director of Conanicut Marine Services Inc ., cruiseri . com
DESIGNATED DRIVERS
“ Rely on professionals . Obviously , friends and family won ’ t
let you down , but anything is possible and relying on a professional company ensures professional vehicles and chauffeurs . Still on the fence ? Go and visit the company , check the fleet and ask the difficult questions .”
— Meagan Peter , director of sales and marketing at Rockstar Limo , rockstarlimo . net
SIZE MATTERS
“ Pick the right size vessel for the occasion — there are large and small boats to suit your needs .”
— Susan Jamison , marketing director of Conanicut Marine Services Inc ., cruiseri . com
AWAY AT SEA
“ Keep it simple . Your guests really don ’ t need a lot of extras to enjoy a boat ride or scenic cruise in the beautiful Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay area . It is a magnificent experience and the boats are pristine and comfortable !”
— Susan Jamison , marketing director of Conanicut Marine Services Inc ., cruiseri . com
THE TOTAL PACKAGE
“ Our charter planner can help with all the details : food , music and flowers , etc . We have a list of approved caterers to make ordering food easy and professional .”
— Susan Jamison , marketing director of Conanicut Marine Services Inc ., cruiseri . com
VANGUARD
“ Trolleys and antique cars have always been popular because of their classic look , but don ’ t count out luxury vans . They have forward-facing seats and are tall enough to stand up in , with steps to walk on board . I always tell people that if you are transporting garment bags or lots of items , avoid a limo at all costs — a limo ’ s trunk space is the same as a regular car . Luxury vans have enough room to hang them in the back and store luggage .”
— Meagan Peter , director of sales and marketing at Rockstar Limo , rockstarlimo . net
COMMUTE SCHEDULE
“ Don ’ t print guest shuttle schedules too early . Shuttle times can change so much based on
the smallest changes with final hotel room block numbers , the weather , local construction or festivals / events . Work with your transportation company to get a suggested schedule that allows for plenty of time and publish it after confirming with them . Give guests their shuttle times on a welcome note , post them on a wedding website or ask the hotel to list the shuttle times .”
— Meagan Peter , director of sales and marketing at Rockstar Limo , rockstarlimo . net
TRUST YOUR TRAVEL AGENT
“ Always use a travel consultant [ for your destination weddings and honeymoons ]. Travel consultants will be your best advocate to protect your hard-earned money . We have direct connections to hoteliers , cruise lines and tour operators . Schedule changes , flight delays , flight cancellations , etc ., are still part of our daily routine . It is our job to find a way to get our clients to their destination .”
— Jamie Perrotti , owner of Detailed Destinations , detaileddestinations . com
GET AWAY AGAIN
“ Clients are traveling again ! They are no longer waiting — they are making it happen . Honeymooners are planning more exotic vacations . Clients want to travel further and stay longer , making up for lost time .”
— Jamie Perrotti , owner of Detailed Destinations , detaileddestinations . com
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