Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Love stories where Alaska Airlines plays a key role, including a unique wedding aboard a flight from Portland to Las Vegas. A celebration of love in the skies!
This Valentine’s Day, we asked our visitors an intriguing question: “Has Alaska played a significant part in your romantic journey?” The response was overwhelming with a resounding YES! Below, discover a selection of the heartfelt stories shared with us.
Exchanging vows above the clouds
Witnessing a marriage ceremony aboard an airplane is an exceptional event. However, for those aboard Cydne & Grant’s flight from Portland to Las Vegas last October, it was a reality.
“After shocking all the Customer Care employees at Alaska with our idea, we finally got an answer, ‘yes we can do it—but we have to choose a flight long enough to have time to stand and get the pilots okay when we arrive.’ We held our breath for the day in hopes of good weather and the pilots’ final okay.”
In their quest to find a middle ground for their wedding location that would suit both their friends and family from Portland and Salt Lake City, Cydne and Grant chose to hold their reception in Vegas, along with a unique ceremony in the sky. Cydne humorously suggested the idea of an airplane wedding, which Grant enthusiastically embraced.
As nervous as we were for the unknown, the flight and ceremony were perfect. It could not have gone better! We are so thankful for Alaska and all they did for us that day. We continue to fly Alaska everywhere—they will forever be special to us. I already have 3 trips planned this year on Alaska! said Cydne”
Though not a common event, our flight crew pulled out all the stops to ensure Cydne, Grant, and their guests had a memorable experience on their big day.
Their wedding party comprised around 30 guests. Grant and Cydne were treated to their first experience in First Class, while Cydne’s children were comfortably seated in Premium just behind them, allowing them to be part of the ceremony and remain close to their family.
“We had one of our best friends, who is ordained, marry us. I walked down the aisle of First Class, and we said our vows where First Class meets Premium,” she said. “When we landed in Vegas, we were escorted by an Alaska employee who took our group through the airport down to baggage claim where Alaska had a sign and gifts waiting for us. We posed for pics with the flight crew and station employees.”
Tags: Alaska Airlines, las vegas, Portland
Saturday, April 27, 2024
