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While weddings might not appeal to everyone, there are compelling reasons to attend one. You never know what surprises await, and love often inspires extraordinary actions.
10. Bungee Jump
For those who take things literally, this couple chose to leap into matrimony from a height of 164 feet. They held their ceremony on a platform, accompanied by 22 guests who were also suspended mid-air.
The attendees were safely fastened to their seats, dressed in tuxedos and gowns. As the ceremony progressed, the platform gradually ascended, lifting everyone to a height of 164 feet. It was there that Sandra Eens and Jeroen Kippers exchanged vows and leaped into their new life together. The event was organized by Marriage in the Sky, the same company behind the famous Dinner in the Sky experiences.
9. Happy Meal or Bean Burrito
This category features two unique stories, and it’s up to you to decide which one is more heartfelt.
The first story takes us to Fairborn, Ohio, where coworkers Tyree Henderson and Trisha Lynn Esteppe tied the knot at the McDonald’s where they first met three years earlier. The restaurant continued its usual operations during the ceremony, with customers ordering Big Macs and fries as the couple exchanged vows. The bride described the setting as the most romantic she could imagine. Whether her idea of romance or their three-year tenure at the restaurant is more surprising is up for debate.
The second couple chose to exchange vows at their beloved fast-food spot, Taco Bell. Paul and Caragh Brooks sat in a booth as customers watched the ceremony. Instead of traditional wedding favors, they handed out hot sauce packets with the message, “Will you marry me?” The bride donned a $15 hot pink dress, while a friend, ordained online, officiated in a casual t-shirt. The couple, who met online, shared the same last name even before marrying, making Taco Bell a fitting choice for their nuptials.
Stay classy guys!
8. Clowning Around
While this might seem unsettling at first, it’s not so bad once you look past the clown makeup—unless, of course, you have a fear of clowns.
Roadkill Raccoon and Reddish Raddish, also known as Carol Banner and Morgan Nilsen, celebrated their union at the Alberta Street Clown House. The couple, who adore all things clown-related, wanted to share their passion with their guests. Attendees dressed as clowns and enjoyed unconventional wedding activities like mud wrestling, mini bike stunts, and jousting. The festivities concluded with a bike parade to the reception. While unusual, it sounds like a blast—unless you’re terrified of clowns.
7. Mid Air Wedding
Love can make you feel like you’re on cloud nine, but this couple took it literally by marrying mid-air atop multiple biplanes!
The daring act of “wing walking” reached new heights when British couple Darren McWalters, 24, and Katie Hodgson exchanged vows in the sky. A minister stood backward on a separate plane to officiate the ceremony. Three biplanes were used, one for each participant, flying in close formation. All three were securely harnessed, dressed in full wedding attire. The entire event was transmitted wirelessly and broadcast to guests on the ground through a speaker system.
6. Wedding on Wheels
If you’re in a rush to tie the knot, consider hitting the road with Reverend Darrell Best’s unique hot rod wedding experience.
Reverend Best transformed a 1942 American La France fire engine into a mobile chapel, complete with stained glass windows, a pipe organ, and an altar. The vehicle accommodates the bride, groom, best man, and maid of honor. For $200 plus $2 per mile, Reverend Best, based in Shelbyville, Illinois, offers this one-of-a-kind ceremony. However, honeymooning on the fire engine is strictly off-limits.
5. Marriage in Hell
Who says weddings need to be bright and elegant? This couple embraced their love for the dark and eerie by marrying at the haunted house where they both worked.
Tina Milhoane, 22, and Robert Seifer, 24, exchanged vows at 7 Floors of Hell, specifically in the haunted house’s cemetery. The groom arrived in a hearse and emerged from a coffin to meet his bride, who wore a white dress with red accents inspired by the character Carrie. The officiant, dressed as the Grim Reaper, added to the atmosphere by reciting the Lord’s Prayer to the guests.
4. Underwater Wedding
Sometimes marriage feels like sink or swim—but for some, it’s sink, swim, and scuba. Why settle for a simple underwater ceremony when you can stay in an underwater hotel?
At Jules Undersea Lodge, you can turn your underwater dreams into reality. For $1,750 plus tax, the lodge is yours exclusively, perfect for both the ceremony and honeymoon. Guests scuba dive to reach the lodge, which features two bedrooms, a dining area, kitchen, and living space. Located 21 feet underwater in Key Largo, Florida, it’s a truly unique experience.
3. On top of Mount Everest
This wedding marked a historic first.
A Nepalese couple, Pem Dorjee and Moni Mulepati, made history by becoming the first to marry on the summit of Mount Everest. As part of the Rotary Centennial Everest Expedition, they kept their plans secret until the last moment, unsure if they’d reach the peak. At the summit, they spent just 10 minutes, briefly removing their oxygen masks to exchange vows while friends captured the moment. Previous couples had attempted this feat, but none succeeded until now.
2. Garbage Dump
For Rockie Graham and Dave Hart, marriage began at the Bethel Transfer Station, where they first met. Rockie was recycling when Dave caught her eye, and three years later, they wed at the same dump, surrounded by 250 guests. The bride wore a $7,000 white dress, with the dump serving as an unconventional yet memorable backdrop.
Dave proposed the idea of marrying where they first met, and though Rockie was initially hesitant, she eventually agreed. If starting a lifelong journey in a dump, the only direction left is up.
1. Nudist Wedding
If you’re looking to celebrate your vows in the most liberating way, a nudist wedding might be perfect. Forget about tuxedos or wedding dresses—your wedding photos will undoubtedly stand out.
Nudist weddings are held annually in places like Dallas, Texas, and Australia, but one of the most famous venues is the Hedonism III Resort in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. On Valentine’s Day in 2003, 29 couples tied the knot in the nude, marking one of the largest nude weddings in history. The resort offers the entire package for free, provided guests stay for at least four nights. Whether Viagra is offered as a party favor remains a mystery.
