Will you marry “moi” ?

This amazing concept that was introduced in Europe last year by the company Events in the Sky consists of a real wedding ceremony celebrated on a platform 50 metres up in the air! Not for the faint hearted, this heavenly experience is ideal for adventurous couples who want to bring their chapel a little closer to angels and transform an ordinary marriage into an unforgettable experience that will leave them, their witnesses, families and friends speechless.

The marriage ceremony can be held anywhere (beach, public place, private property, castle, historical site…) as long as there is a surface of approximately 500 m² that can be secured. There is no limit to your imagination! Imagine a wedding over the Grand Canyon or in the Venice sky. Or a marriage in the middle of the Jaipur stars. All these dreams are now possible with this unique concept.

The decoration and colours can be customised by every couple according to their wishes. Couples can even choose to perform a bungee jump from the platform after getting married!

Marriage in the Sky is hosted on a platform, where 20 guests are strapped into aircraft seats and suspended at a height of 50 metres by a team of professionals. You can order a second crane with a platform (or more if required) at the same height as the marriage platform, for entertainment such as music or dinner. For more information or a price quote contact Events in the Sky directly.

Exclusivity and Safety are guaranteed with this original concept. Events in the Sky is now operated in more than 15 countries and received the official authorizations from the most stringent countries such as Germany, USA, Canada, Australia, South-Africa…

The sky is no limit for this heavenly experience!

For those brides2be who are dreaming of creating an authentic, winter destination wedding in Italy, this impressive Renaissance style castle provides the ideal setting for a cozy winter wonderland destination wedding.

Situated on a hilltop, surrounded by the Italian Alps, in the heart of South Tyrol, in northern Italy, this magnificent venue, built in the 13^th century, will wow you by its authenticity and by its breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The regional capital of Bozen and the renowned spa town of Merano are only 10 miles away.

This venue has everything you need to create a cozy, winter haven of love for your destination wedding. Starting at the entrance, your guests will be welcomed by an alleyway of flame torches, lighting the way over the stone bridge to the castle entrance. Once inside, the wide halls and salons are warmed by majestic wood-burning stoves. Period chandeliers and drapes, original curtains and carpets, antique furniture and paintings, all embellish the ambiance and maintain that unequalled touch of elegance, transporting your guests from the present to the past. Exclusively lit by candlelight, wedding banquets take on a delicate intimacy and romance.

The majestic park and surrounding vineyard are ideal settings for amazing wedding pictures, thus blending the rural touch of the countryside with the peculiar and age-old elegance of the castle.

Wedding parties of up to 200 can be catered in the castle. It is not really suitable for weddings with less than 50 guests. You will be spoilt for choice among the 14 reception rooms, some of which boast wood paneling and are exquisitely equipped with period furniture and weapons on the walls. The impressive vaulted dungeons can provide a dramatic backdrop for a wedding ceremony or full wedding banquet. The original period wine cellar stores the castle vineyard’s prized treasures: 600 to 700 bottles of limited number, certified white wine.

Church weddings can be celebrated in the beautiful church located within walking distance of the castle, on the other side of the bridge. No overnight accommodation is available at the castle. Accommodation for you and your guests can be found within the town at walking distance or if some of your guests would rather stay in a larger town, Bozen or Merano are only 10 miles away.

Click here to view more photos of this ideal, Italian, winter wonderland destination wedding venue or contact us for more information.

If you are debating whether to have an engagement photo shoot or arguing with your H2B about why you need engagement pictures, here are some arguments to help you make your decision or plead your case…

1. It’s the best way to get a feel for your photographer. Don’t forget that one of the only physical memories of your wedding day will be your photos. It is therefore paramount to get a feel for your photographer’s work and style before the big day.
   
2. A great way to get comfortable with being in front of the camera. Most couples are not used to being photographed constantly, this is a great way to get comfortable and prepare for the big day.
   
3. Some brides use the engagement pics for their Save the dates (STDs) or wedding invitations. This is a cool way to announce the wedding destination, especially if you have the engagement photos taken in your destination country.
   
4. Provides you with a nice picture to send with your engagement announcement to your local newspaper.
   
5. Test your make-up. Take advantage of the photo shoot to try out your wedding day make-up, this is especially useful if you plan to do your own make-up. The photos may also highlight other things you wish to change about your appearance before the big day.
   
6. Use the best engagement pictures as table numbers or display them on a table at the reception. Always a good conversation sparker.
   

Some photographers include engagement photos in their package. For those who don’t, it can be expensive, but just think of all the advantages listed above!

Here is a selection of engagement photos from some of our couples who got married this summer in the French Loire Valley. If these romantic photo reportages are not enough to convince you or your H2B to have engagement photos done then we don’t know what will!

Photo credits: Studio Cabrelli and Champar