Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship

Wedding Day

Fall

Our Wedding

We met at Disneys Yacht and Beach Club while working in Recreation, John doing the firework cruises while Chloe worked in childrens activities. Our first date was on July 31, 2023, to see the Magic Kingdom firework show: Happily Ever After. John proposed to Chloe on June 4, 2024, at the California Grill on top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort - during the Happily Ever After firework show. Chloe said yes! Our first trip together was on a cruise to the Bahamas and Mexico, so we decided that our wedding should reflect one of our favorite memories together!

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Emma is Chloe's sister. She loves nature, outdoorsy activities, and her German Shorthaired Pointer, Hank.

Emma Hansen

Ethan is Chloe's brother. He likes outdoor activities like hunting and fishing, as well as hanging out with his dog, Buck. 

Ethan Hansen

John's mom went home to be with her Lord and Savior in September of 2022. We know that she will be with us in spirit on our happy day. We want to honor her as much as possible, since she is the one who shaped John into who he is today.

Sonia Irwin - In Memory

Wedding Party

Q + A

-subject to change- Arrive at Tender Location - 10:50 OR 11:05 AM (depending on group departure time)   First Wedding Party Departure From Ship - 11:00 AM   Second Wedding Party Departure From Ship- 11:15 AM   Ceremony Time - 12:00 PM   Photos on the Beach - 12:30 - 1:30 PM   Reception - 2:00 - 3:00 PM   Formal Dinner - 6:00 PM (every night)

Day Of Itinerary

This is where we recommend you fly into! It is the biggest airport in the area, about 45 minutes from Cape Canaveral, where the cruise ship will be!

Orlando International Airport

If you are wanting to come a few days before the wedding (or stay a few days after), Disney is a great option for fun! Message John or Chloe and we can let you know about our favorite things to do, spots to eat, and more!

Walt Disney World® Resort

Things to Do

Registry

Bride &amp; Groom Recommendations!We have compiled a list of our recommendations for cruising, whether you are seasoned cruisers or have never done one before! - A casual and a nicer outfit PER DAY - you will want a casual outfit to wear around the ship/the port, but dinner is normally a more formal affair. You do not need to dress formally for dinner, but we find that it is fun to get dressed up!- At least two swimsuits - no one likes wearing a wet swimsuit. We always bring at least two to ensure that we are always putting a dry swimsuit on if we decide to go swimming multiple times a day!- Flip-flops/sandals - if you only bring tennis shoes, you will regret it! Flip-flops and sandals are great to throw on super fast to go to the buffet or the pool, and easy to slip on after getting out of the water or leaving the beach.- Nice pair of shoes - on the flip side of the last bullet point, bring a nicer pair of shoes! These will be nice for the wedding and for the formal dinners, if you choose to partake in them.- Sunglasses/Hats - yes, they sell these on board, but bringing them yourself will save money and ensure that you have everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation!- Toiletries - this includes sunscreen, lotions, facial washes, makeup remover, toothpaste, contact solution, etc. Anything besides your basic shampoo/conditioner/body wash. We always pack our own of everything, but the ship does have travel sized soaps for your convenience.- Watch - preferably waterproof! Amazon has some nice ones that are pretty inexpensive. Shore time goes by so fast, you want to make sure you get back on board in time! In addition, if you are not attached to your phone on board, it will help with food and activity schedules!- Waterproof bag - whether a big bag or just a waterproof bag for your phone - if you are planning on doing excursions or bringing your phone in the pool/ocean, this is a great precaution to take!

Extras to Remember!- Phone, watch, computer, headphone, camera CHARGERS! You will be so sad if you get two days into a six day cruise and realize that you've forgotten these. Carnival will sell SOME charging devices in the gift shop, but they may not have your specific devices, so try to remember your own!- Medication!!! Any kind of medication, whether its daily medication, motion sickness medication, or allergy medication. DO NOT FORGET! - Sunscreen! This was already mentioned, but DO NOT FORGET THIS! You will regret it, I really really promise.- Insulated water bottle - John and Chloe always bring their 40 oz Stanleys. Cruise ships just have plastic cups for drinks, so bringing insulated bottles is a great way to keep your drinks cold for longer! This is our top recommendation!

Please review this list if you have never cruised in general, or have never cruised with Carnival. Every ship has different restrictions and we want embarkation day to go as smoothly as possible for everyone! Restricted Items:*if you pack these items, they will be confiscated!- Alcohol of any variety- Firearms of any kind- Knives or scissors of any kind- Electrical devices with heating elements, such as clothing steamers, irons, coffee makers, hot plates, humidifiers, heating pads, etc.- Candles- Balloons- Footwear with wheels- Flowers/plants Allowed, but -- Food - must be in sealed packages, unopened. No homemade things can be brought onto ship- Soda - no more than 12 cans/person- Hair tools, such as straighteners, hair dryers, etc. are allowed in your luggage Please copy and paste the attached link in your preferred browser to see a complete list of restricted items. https://www.carnival.com/help?topicid=1202 As always, feel free to message the bride or groom if you have any questions!

*special reminder* Do not forget about the formal dinners for the cruise! Sticking this in here twice so no one forgets!  Although they are not ballgown-type dinners, we do recommend that you pack nicer clothing than athletic shorts and T-shirts!  As always, message the bride or groom if you have any questions!

Chloe & John

Chloe & John

Things to Do

Orlando International Airport

Walt Disney World® Resort