A destination wedding is a popular path when getting married these days. Whether it’s beside a stream, in a rustic horse stable or on top of a mountain – you can turn just about any place into a stunning and one-of-a-kind venue. But what if you took it one step further and got married in space? Well, you can do that too, thanks to a company called Space Perspective. The company is planning to offer couples the chance to tie the knot in a carbon-neutral balloon that will be launched into space. This will surely make for an unbelievable click for your Instagram and also provide a perfect escape from the mundane routine of everyday life.
However, this experience will not be cheap. The price tag for this out-of-this-world experience is around INR 1 crore per person. You’ll also need to be a registered couple with a valid marriage license to qualify for this space-age event. The company plans to launch the service by 2024. If you are interested in this one-of-a-kind wedding opportunity you can join the waitlist on their website.
During his professional career, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko went on five space missions and spent more than two years in orbit. He ranks second in the list of Russian cosmonauts with the longest time in space and is considered a hero by many. However, his most prominent achievement was not related to his work but to a wedding he had with an American woman in 2003.
The couple – or at least their digital avatars – held the ceremony on Labor Day weekend at an event staged by Virbela, a virtual world company. The couple’s friends and family were present via video conference, as was the groom’s friend. The bride’s avatar was walked down the aisle by her buddy’s avatar, and their 7-year-old twin avatars performed as the ring bearer and flower girl.
It was an unusual and romantic ceremony. But it also had repercussions. For one, it caused a lot of confusion for the authorities who were responsible for Yuri’s safety and security. As a cosmonaut, he had access to classified information and the state feared that he would reveal information to the wrong people.
Ultimately, the Russian government banned Malenchenko from holding any other events in space until his return from his mission. Despite this, the pair continued to marry each other from the ISS via video conferences and later received their wedding certificate on Earth.
Although the idea of a space wedding is intriguing, it’s important to hire a professional wedding planner for the event. They will be able to maximize the available space and help you navigate any challenges that may arise. Plus, they’ll be able to provide insight on how to save money by working with unconventional venues or even DIY elements that will bring your vision to life. Depending on your budget, you can even use Airbnb to find affordable private spaces that will be perfect for your big day.