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The Valley Gem Sternwheeler offers a unique wedding experience you will treasure for a lifetime. Plan your rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception on the boat and we will help with every detail to make your special day what you always dreamed it would be.
 

Premium Captain’s Package
Our Premium Captain’s Wedding Package provides you a unique and inclusive experience to begin your lives together. Our captain will officiate as you exchange vows while cruising on the Ohio or Muskingum Rivers. The ceremony will be followed by a gourmet dinner buffet, a delicious cake, and a champagne toast. The Valley Gem also has a bar onboard. Open and cash bar pricing are available upon request. The cost for the entire package is $43.00 per person with a 100 guest minimum.

Your package will include:
3 Hour Cruise
Captain’s Dinner Buffet
Our Captain officiating
Wedding Cake
Champagne Toast
Linens & China
Bar Options

 

First Mate’s Package
Our First Mate’s Package provides you a beautiful start to your life together and will make your planning less stressful. Our captain will officiate as you exchange vows while cruising on the Ohio or Muskingum Rivers. The ceremony will be followed by a gourmet dinner buffet chosen from our First Mate’s menu, a delicious cake, and a champagne toast. The Valley Gem also has a bar onboard. Open and cash bar pricing are available upon request. The cost for the entire package is $39.00 per person with a 100 guest minimum.

Your package will include:
3 Hour Cruise
First Mate’s Dinner Buffet
Our Captain officiating
Wedding Cake
Champagne Toast
Linens & China
Bar Options

 

Rehearsal Dinner Package
Our Rehearsal Dinner Package will treat you and your guests to a wonderful evening of celebration. Enjoy a relaxing dinner from the Captain’s menu while cruising along the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your pending nuptials with friends and family. The Valley Gem also has a bar onboard. Open and cash bar pricing are available upon request. The cost for the entire package is $32.50 per person with a 100 guest minimum.

Your package will include:
2 Hour Cruise
Captain’s Dinner Buffet
Linens & China
Bar Options

 

Reception Package
Our Reception Package is beautiful and unique way to celebrate the beginning of your lives together. Board the Valley Gem after your ceremony and enjoy a relaxing dinner from the Captain’s menu while cruising along the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers. Relax and enjoy time with family and friends as you eat from our gourmet menu, taste your beautiful wedding cake and toast your new adventure together. The Valley Gem also has a bar onboard. Open and cash bar pricing are available upon request. The cost for the entire package is $41.00 per person with a 100 guest minimum.

Your package will include:
3 Hour Cruise
Captain’s Dinner Buffet
Wedding Cake
Champagne Toast
Linens & China
Bar Options

 
Custom Wedding Packages
While we do offer the convenience of package pricing, we can customize any wedding to meet your needs. We wish to help you create the wedding you’ve always dreamed of having. Contact our office at 740.373.7862.

 

General Information:
You may decorate the boat, but lit candles and confetti are not permitted. Retainers of $100.00 per hour are required to hold your reservation. The balance is due two weeks prior to the day of the cruise.

 

Amenities:
Tables and chairs, sound system for announcements, CDs & MP3 players,
climate-controlled lower deck, handicap accessible lower deck, live commentary, microphones, potable water, ice machine, cooler, coffee makers, and restrooms.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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