Cruise Ship Vs. Independent Planner In St. Thomas

[islandbride14]

I am a less than 2 months away from my wedding in St. Thomas.  I booked through the cruise ship and am having second thoughts now that I'm finally doing some research on getting married in St. Thomas!

 

I spoke with an independent wedding planner and she priced out the same items I get through the cruise ship and its far less expensive.  What are the downside to hiring an independent planner?  

 

 

[SuchALady777]

Well for starters, if your ship doesn't port for some reason you'd be out of luck. I'm getting married in the Bahamas and am using a WC there. The ship Is way too pricey

[LADYJUSTICE]

@@islandbride14, what did you decide? If you used an independent planner who did you pick? I am planning for a cruise wedding in June 2015. I'm thinking about using Island Bliss Weddings in the Virgin Islands