Wedding transport services are diverse - from retro to luxury cars, from horse-drawn carriages to hot air balloons. Wedding transport is not only a means of transportation, it can be turned into great entertainment. Enjoy the Latvian summer, take advantage of the presence of water in Riga and go on a yacht or boat trip on your wedding day.

Here are wedding transport suggestions if you plan to spend part of your wedding day on the water.

How to include a trip with a yacht or a boat in the wedding day scenario

There are countless wedding transport ideas, but choosing a yacht or a boat will be the right one if you want to give yourself and your guests a special experience on your wedding day by organizing an exciting activity in the fresh air. In addition, if you choose to travel by water transport during one of the parts of the wedding day, you can supplement the wedding concept with a sea theme.

A trip with a yacht or a boat can be planned for different parts of the day. A trip can be arranged immediately after the ceremony. You can consider whether you will go on a trip with guests. Maybe the guests will have one, but you will have a separate water transport if you want to enjoy a moment for two during the trip or combine it with an unforgettable photo session.

If it is possible to implement it, you can assign a boat that will take the guests from one celebration location to the next. Here you have to think about the logistics and warn the guests in time, maybe they will want to take some things with them, for example, extra clothes. Another scenario - arrange a surprise trip on a yacht or boat at sunset.

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What to consider when planning a trip by water transport

It is desirable to announce the time and duration of the trip so that guests can count on it and arrive on time. It may even be necessary to include a water transport departure time earlier than the actual time on the wedding day plan to prevent anyone from being late. Gather your guests at the pier in time and welcome them with light snacks.

Safety is important on the water, so introduce in advance what can and cannot be done on a yacht or boat. Inform guests that appropriate clothing and non-slip shoes are required, and that they should be kept warm. Tip - on the day of the holiday, everyone will be overwhelmed with other thoughts, so of course the guests should be reminded of the safety instructions, but the most important thing can be included in the information accompanying the wedding invitation so that the guests are familiar with it in time.

When planning a trip with a yacht or a boat, you must strictly adhere to the capacity of the vehicle and the time schedule. Don't forget to include a photographer, wedding coordinator or other staff if you plan to bring them along for the ride. Also, find out whether snacks and drinks will be allowed and possible on the chosen water transport.

As with other wedding day activities, when planning a yacht or boat trip, it is especially important to think about a backup plan in case of bad weather on the day of the wedding. If other activities can be improvised, the boat or yacht may not be allowed to leave the pier in bad weather, so be prepared for a backup option.

Yacht for a wedding

If you are interested in luxury transport solutions and want to experience something truly exclusive at your wedding, yacht rental will be the right choice. The comfort enjoyed on the motor yacht Paradise and a trip in a small group of closest guests will provide true relaxation and pleasant impressions. When choosing a yacht, there is no need to worry about the weather being colder than desired. The rear part of the yacht has a leeward side and the yacht also has a comfortable and spacious room where you can shelter from the wind and enjoy the trip in comfort. Captain Oskars will be a great companion on your journey.

Also motor yacht Voltaire will take you on an unforgettable trip along the Daugava and will allow you to see the Riga panorama from a different point of view. Also on Voltaire you can enjoy all the comforts and your traveling companion will be the experienced captain Roman.

A surprise for the guests - a boat trip

An excellent surprise for the guests will be a trip with one of the historical Riga canal boats - Amber Rīga, Arabella, Annabella or Aurora , which will take you on a panoramic cruise of the Old Town. these boats dock in the very center of Riga, therefore it is convenient to plan such a wedding stop - a trip on a historical boat - in the scenario and itinerary of the wedding day.

If you want not only to go on a trip and enjoy the views of the city, but also to organize a celebration with a slightly wider group of guests, the pleasure boat Elizabete offers entertainment trips, private parties, banquets, night trips and even discos on the water. The pleasure boat Old Riga is also perfect for banquets, it has two decks and a bar.

Author of the article: Renate Berga

Photo: Anna Kotova