Replica seventeenth-century tall-ship weddings and rigged indoor deck receptions
Hold a micro-wedding aboard a full-scale 1638-era ship replica.
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
The foundation offers private ceremonies and rehearsal celebrations aboard its full-scale replica of the seventeenth-century Swedish ship, plus receptions at the Copeland Maritime Center. The indoor attraction includes a three-quarter-scale ship deck with masts and rigging, distinguishing this from an ordinary charter boat or waterfront room.
Current location note / listed area: Wilmington, DE; Christina River sails subject to ship schedule
Sailing is seasonal and the ship also visits other ports. The 49-person sailing limit includes catering and entertainment staff; dockside and shore spaces have different capacities. Confirm weather, access, catering setup and actual port/date. The promotional open-house date on the source is past; do not treat it as an upcoming event.
Public-source research · 2026-10-29 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
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- Delaware · based
Private wedding sailing on the Christina River and Copeland Maritime Center in Wilmington, Delaware.