Celebrate Intimate Weddings

with Relationship Speaker/Author/Coach...
Larry James

How About a Mile High Wedding?

What could be more romantic than flying among the clouds and Celebrating Love in hot air balloon? Come on... life should be an adventure!

Your Arizona balloon adventure begins upon arrival at Hot Air Expeditions' Sonoran desert launch site. You will receive a "pre-flight briefing" where you'll learn more about the hot air balloon and how it flies, plus other facts you should know to make your Arizona flight as enjoyable as possible.

Once the balloon is inflated, we will climb slowly for the first several minutes of the flight to give you time to "soak up" the views and get accustomed to the flight. Once we've reached our "cruising altitude", I'll perform my "romantic," non-denominational wedding ceremony which usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes. You are encouraged to write some of your own "Personal Promises" to read to each other.

You can safely float along at about 5,500 feet without getting into commercial airline air space. You have an unobstructed 360-degree view and can see for miles. The sensation of ballooning is very gentle and it's calming effect seems to put the world below into perspective. And... since we are in the Valley of the Sun (the Greater Phoenix area) it's nice to escape to a temperature that can be as much as 20 to 30 degrees cooler than the sunny desert floor below.

I've had some people tell me that they would never go up in a hot air balloon because they are afraid of heights. I can't get within 10 feet of the short little rock wall that is suppose to protect you from falling into the Grand Canyon, but had no fear exploring the heavens in a hot air balloon. It is truly an exhilarating, fearless, safe, inspiring and "romantic" adventure - to say nothing of it being one of the most FUN things I've done!

Sometimes wedding guests will follow the balloon's chase crew in their own vehicle, so they can be there when the balloon lands and greet the newly married couple.

Often the bride and groom will have two close friends tag along to be witnesses to their ceremony and to sign the marriage license when they land. To save a little on flight fees, sometimes the pilot and one of the ground crew will sub as witnesses.

As a safety precaution, it is wise to add string to the ring to prevent the ring from being deep sixed.

You should plan to set aside approximately 3 hours for your entire ballooning experience including meeting, pre-launch set-up and inflation of the balloon, flight, landing, pack-up and the ride back home. ground crew of Hot Air Expeditions, Phoenix always prepares champagne/sparkling cider for a post-wedding toast and a brief snack is also available upon landing.

After landing, some couples will have a Wedding Reception Brunch at another location with family and friends.

Larry's intimate hot air balloon weddings are tailored towards couples wishing to have a simple, unique and memorable wedding ceremony. He can arrange for a photographer to capture this romantic moment for you to enjoy with your friends after the wedding.

Renewal of Vows Ceremonies are fun too!

Be a true romantic!! Come fly with me! Up, up, and away!

Hot Air Expeditions Loves Larry James too! - "I don't 'partner' with many people. In twenty years, you and Vincents Restaurant are about the only two people I actively promote. I do so with no hesitations knowing the quality of your service. Larry, I look forward to you coming out with us again soon! And, thank you for making booking weddings in the air easy!" - Margie Long, Hot Air Expeditions, Phoenix - Visit their Website for contact information and more details - then call Larry James to check availability before you book the date.

To read the story and view a few photos of one couple who celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary in a hot air balloon, click here and a wedding here.

Bonus Article: Come Fly With Me - Hot Air Balloon Wedding Inspiration

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