The idea of tying the knot while floating in outer space is enough to make even the most hardened skeptic swoon. If you’ve got a willing partner and deep pockets, Space Perspective is offering to fly couples aboard its flagship, the Neptune. The company’s website currently features a waitlist for couples who want to experience the unique wedding destination in late 2024.
As a bonus, you and your guests can also take advantage of the venue’s high-altitude views of the Earth below. A private gondola will transport your guests from the ground to the launch pad, where they’ll climb aboard. Once the ship has reached a height of approximately 16 kilometers above the surface, the passengers will begin to feel the weightlessness of the trip as the gondola decompresses. The Neptune will then float back to the landing strip, where it’ll be gently guided into a hangar for decompression and reentry.
During the Neptune’s return journey to the ground, the couple will have ample opportunities for stunning photos. The spaceship is fitted with cameras and will be guided by a team of professional pilots. Unlike other commercial spacecraft, the Neptune will remain secured to its SpaceBalloon throughout the entire trip, which Poynter says will make for a “smooth and gentle flight.”
The Neptune can accommodate up to 30 people, but to ensure all of your closest friends and family can join you for the event, it’s essential that you have a solid budget before booking. You’ll need to pay for seats, the flight itself, and all the extras a Raw Space venue typically requires–like a sound system and lighting–which will likely run far more than a standard ballroom wedding.
If you’re not ready to break the bank, it’s possible to create a space-themed wedding that’s just as beautiful on a much smaller scale. Decorate a spacious room with intergalactic elements by selecting the right accents for your table settings, like this crescent moon-shaped sign and a constellation map to place on each guest’s chair back. For a more personal touch, ask your maid of honor to wear a gown that echoes the color palette of your cosmic theme.
How the Metaverse Will Change Your Wedding
While it remains uncertain exactly how the immersive virtual world known as the metaverse will alter traditional weddings, technology is already being incorporated into ceremonies more than ever before. During the Covid-19 pandemic, some in-person weddings have been combined with videoconference celebrations for those who couldn’t attend. Others have even been conducted within the popular video game Animal Crossing.
In the future, the metaverse could open up almost boundless possibilities for couples looking to tie the knot in a uniquely personal way. Whether that’s by staging a ceremony inside a favorite game or, more ambitiously, by flying guests to an exotic location in a remote part of the universe. Either way, it’s sure to be a truly unforgettable day for the happy couple.