Author Archives: Ashley

Wedding planning from the inside-out

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Ashley

We’ve blogged about weddings we’ve hosted here at IOYC. You’ve heard it straight from the brides, and sometimes even their mother-in-laws! This week? We’re going to show you how a wedding is pulled together from the inside out… Cassandra Wilson, … Continue reading →

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Wine and dine IOYC style: Try our Mushroom Cream Sauce!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Ashley

Word around the block is that one of the many highlights on our cruises is the food! We’ve certainly been thrilled to hear it, too! Over the last few months, during our Summer Cruise Series, we’ve had requests left and … Continue reading →

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Wine and dine IOYC style: Try our Idaho potato torta!

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Ashley

We’ve gotten a few requests for our recipes we’ve been serving on board the Ovation and Infinity. One woman wanted to recreate her the dinner she had on her wedding day in celebration of her anniversary, others just can’t get … Continue reading →

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Cruising with Captain Spike

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Ashley

Spike has literally sailed the world over. Semi-professionally, he’s taken boats from Duluth to Buffalo, down the east coast, to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Jamaica, Mexico, up the Pacific coast, and all the way past Hawaii and Alaska. He’s even sailed … Continue reading →

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Meet the team! IOYC introduces Jackie Carden

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Ashley

Jackie Carden is our Jack (or Jill, rather) of all trades. After all, there’s quite a bit that fits under directing cruise and events operations. She’s done everything from designing menus and décor for the yachts to training new employees … Continue reading →

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Detroit Jazz Festival Cruise keeps the tradition alive

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Ashley

Here at IOYC, we’ve helped support various fundraising efforts related to the arts. This month, we’re proud to say that the Detroit Jazz Festival board of trustees has chosen to host their annual fundraiser on our Ovation Yacht. The festival … Continue reading →

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Cruise to kick cancer!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Ashley

“We’ve never done anything with sponsorships on the Summer Cruise Series outside of wine companies before,” Jackie Carden, director of cruise and event operations, explains. This year, we’re planning something different. In honor of National Best Friends Day, we’ve organized … Continue reading →

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Cruising with Captain Mel

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Ashley

If you haven’t heard already, we’d like to welcome you to the summer cruise season! We kicked off on May 5th with our Cinco de Mayo event and have five more cruises available in the Summer Cruise Series for you to come … Continue reading →

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Meet the team! IOYC introduces Ryan Angott

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Ashley

We know that one of the best things about this new social media trend is that you get to see the people behind a company, instead of just the exterior. As we’ve started meeting new readers and friends on Facebook … Continue reading →

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Meet the Team! IOYC introduces Karen Servatius

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Ashley

So far we’ve blogged about our upcoming events, brides who we’ve gotten close to, and event trends, but this week we thought we’d bring you something new. Businesses never stand by themselves. They’re built out of the people who run … Continue reading →

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