If you’re in love with astronomy, aviation or all things outer space a space wedding is the perfect way to express your celestial passion. A few tips for a successful space wedding include choosing a nontraditional venue to enhance its uniqueness, creating a cosmic-inspired color palette and adding otherworldly decor items. For an extra special touch, have your officiant or guests wear NASA astronaut flight suits to add a little science-fiction romance to your big day. These small details will make you and your loved ones feel like true space explorers, ready to blast off into marriage.
One of the most famous space weddings took place 16 years ago when Ekaterina Dmitriev married her new husband, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, while he was orbiting in the International Space Station. They tied the knot via video link, and she walked down the aisle to a David Bowie song as the station reemerged into sunlight. The couple had a long-distance relationship as Dmitriev lived in Texas and Malenchenko trained for space flights in Russia. Their space wedding was not only a love story but also a historic feat.
A company called Space Perspective is now offering a similar experience for couples. They don’t actually launch you into space as much as they take you to the edge of space in a special capsule, the Spaceship Neptune. The trip takes about six hours, so you’ll have plenty of time to say your vows, sip a cocktail or two and enjoy the view. The experience is not for the faint of heart, however, as the trip is not only nerve-wracking but can be a bit nauseating.
Another way to go for a space-themed wedding is to choose a venue that has a unique vibe or architectural design. Some parks, town-buildings, art centers and museums offer nontraditional event spaces that come with a lower rental fee than a traditional hotel or banquet hall. Raw Space venues typically do not have many amenities so it’s important to budget for additional costs, such as renting tables, chairs, flatware, china and decor.
Lastly, if you can’t afford the complete space wedding experience, consider a destination wedding at an astronomical site. There are a number of beautiful and breathtaking observatories, planetariums and even telescopes that can be used for wedding ceremonies and receptions. These sites are ideal for a more affordable space-themed wedding because they already have the essentials such as a backdrop, lights and sound system.
As a bonus, some of these destinations offer stunning views and natural landscapes that are sure to impress your space-loving guests. Mars is an especially popular option for a destination space wedding because of its otherworldly beauty, from red rocky terrain to the glimmering lights of NASA’s Perseverance rover. If you’re ready to get your rocket ship on, check out some of our favorite photos from space weddings. And if you’re dreaming of the ultimate destination wedding, don’t forget about Voyager Station, an orbiting space hotel designed to look like a cruise ship that’s set to open in 2027.