# Alien Matrimony Space Weddings By Alex Covert | Published 2008-06-21 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-matrimony-space-weddings References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/06/getting_married.php) & [spacewedding.jp](http://spacewedding.jp/) Now, you can combine two once-in-a-lifetime events - getting married and going up into space. Space Wedding, a business partnership of Rocketplane Kistler Japan and [wedding planner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-planning-services) [First Advantage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-pancakes), has teamed up to offer couples a 1-hour trip, 62 miles up in space. Space! The black void above our atmosphere. Price for risking your life, I mean lives... $2.2 million! **Implications** - Weddings are a multi-billion dollar industry, and today's couples are eschewing tradition and looking for more innovative and unique ways to get hitched. Because of this, extremely [offbeat weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-launderette-of-love) are becoming a market of their own, providing consumers with the chance to really make their once-in-a-lifetime event one they will never, ever forget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Space Weddings:** The trend of space-themed weddings is gaining popularity as couples seek unique experiences for their once-in-a-lifetime event. - **Offbeat Weddings:** Couples are turning away from traditional weddings and opting for more unique experiences, leading to a rise in demand for unconventional wedding services. - **Novelty Market:** The market for unique and unusual experiences is expanding, paving the way for innovative and disruptive business models to cater to this demand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wedding Planning:** Wedding planners and event organizers can expand their offerings by providing unconventional and space-themed services to attract clients seeking unique experiences. - **Space Tourism:** Space tourism can benefit from the growing trend of space-themed weddings, by offering packages specifically tailored for couples looking to tie the knot in space. - **Luxury Industry:** The luxury market can leverage the demand for ultra-exclusive experiences by offering customized and unique services, such as space weddings, for the ultra-wealthy segments of society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Wedding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-ledge.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Space Tourism Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-perspective-1.md) - [Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-wedding.md) - [$290 Leap Year Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/290-leap-year-weddings.md) - [Low-Cost Distillery Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegasthemed-wedding-package.md)