Organising a wedding on the River Thames

We got had our wedding reception on theas not only do you want to ensure you can get
Elizabethan boat. We also looked at the Erasmusthe date you want, but there will be a lot more
and Golden Salamander, but the Elizabethan wasto organise for a wedding compared to a normal
the prettiest boat on the river so won handsThames Boat Charter. Make sure you view at
down. I can understand why people like theleast three different boats and compare prices,
Erasmus though as she has a more modernservice and quality. If the boat looks scruffy and
contemporary feel and computer controlled lightingthe company seem disorganised it won't be a
system which makes for a good party after thesurprise if your special day is equally disorganised
wedding formalities are over. The Erasmus canand 'scruffy'! The River Thames is a place where
also hold nearly 350 people where as theyou get what you pay for, but go with your gut
Elizabethan can only take up to 235 so if we hadfeeling and don't get pushed into chartering a boat
had a larger party we wouldn't have had a choicethat doesn't feel right. Make sure you have spare
in the matter!capacity too - a boat that can carry 200 people
Our day was even better because it was thewill probably only ba able to seat 80 or so for a
Mayors Thames Festival and we saw the Greatdinner so you need to be aware you may need
River Race the day before the wedding. This isto go for a larger boat than you would if you
quite a site as simply hundreds of small craftwere having a disco cruise . . .
powered by rowers race down the river. TheIf you choose the right company you can't go
Mayors has fireworks similar to those at thewrong - they will make sure they cover all the
london Eye for New Year's Eve so we finisheddetails at the outset and ensure at least the
our evening disco cruise postioned near the Royalvenue is as low stress as possible!e drink of the
Festival Hall and London Eye watching an amazingregatta season Pimms! The key thing to
fireworks display in front of St Paul's Cathedral.remember is there is something for everyone,
The river Thames really is a very special place forevery budget and every occasion.
celebrating your marriage. o get friends and family together or wine and
I would highly recommend planning well in advancedine those important business clients.