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Richard Branson officiates, kicking off Virgin Voyages weddings

Richard Branson helped three couples tie the knot during Virgin Voyages’ 'Celebration Sailings' last week.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

September 10, 2024

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Emma and Ben marrying in Puerto Plata, at left, Brittany and Danny sealed with a kiss off Ibiza, and crew members Alejandra and Matias tie the knot in Amsterdam, center bottom and at rightPHOTOS: BOLD MAN MEDIA

At a Glance

  • Ceremonies in Puerto Plata, Amsterdam and Ibiza
  • Celebratory, not legally binding
  • Wedding packages coming in April 2025

The seven-day events headlined by Sir Richard and Boy George included poolside DJ sets, stargazing with Virgin Galactic astronauts and trivia with Virgin Atlantic visionarie. Plus, flying from the Caribbean to Europe, Branson 'officiated' a series of nuptials, kicking off wedding celebrations for Virgin Voyages.

Bookings open this fall

Starting this fall, sailors can book wedding packages that will first be available in April 2025. From the blue roofs of Santorini to the azure waters of Bimini, there are dozens of backdrops for couples to choose as their 'something blue.'

Celebratory, not official

Three wedding packages will be offered. These are celebratory, not legally binding.

Dominican wedding daze

Brits Ben and Emma met on a dating app and got engaged in Las Vegas last year. They were married Sunday at The Perch aboard Valiant Lady, overlooking the jungle-covered hills of Puerto Plata.

At the altar in Amsterdam

Virgin Voyages crew members Alejandra and Matias were married at sunset Wednesday aboard Resilient Lady. After they met in 2018, Alejandra started working for Virgin in 2022 on Valentine’s Day, when the brand took delivery of Scarlet Lady. Following in Alejandra’s footsteps, Matias joined Virgin Voyages and the two were engaged on Resilient Lady in Santorini last May.

Sunset ceremony in Spain

As Scarlet Lady arrived at Ibiza Saturday, lovebirds Danny and Brittany shared tales of their seven-year romance before tying the knot against a backdrop of the island’s whitewashed villas, rocky cliffs and golden sunset.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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