# Rock Climbing Weddings This Adventurous Wedding is Not for the Faint of Heart By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-climbing-wedding References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jamie-alperin-david-lamb-mountain-wedding) & [johnlloydphoto](http://johnlloydphoto.com/) Jamie Halperin and her fiancee David Lamb decided to do away with tradition in favor of having an [exhilarating rock climbing wedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinggly-and-the-knot). The couple were on opposite sides of the spectrum to start, with Lamb wanting a [conventional ceremony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-venues), and Halperin not wanting a wedding at all. The two were able to agree on this adventurous affair in the end because not only did it look amazing, it was also more [cost-effective than the alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-knot-budget-advisor). The couple only spent a little over $11,000 on their special day. Halperin and Lamb celebrated their love for one another by climbing a whopping 2,300 feet. Photographer John Lloyd was joined by videographer Dominic Gill to capture the beautiful ceremony on top of the mountain's peak -- as well as the journey it took to get there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adventure Weddings:** The trend of adventure weddings is growing as couples look for unique and cost-effective ways to celebrate their love. - **Destination Weddings:** Destination weddings are becoming popular as couples eschew traditional wedding venues in favor of more exotic locations. - **Extreme Sports Weddings:** Extreme sports weddings are on the rise as couples seek out unconventional ways to start their lives together. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the growing trend of adventure weddings by offering wedding-specific packages and services. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can cater to the trend of destination weddings by offering unique and affordable packages for couples and their guests. - **Photography and Videography:** The photography and videography industry can provide specialized services for adventure and extreme sports weddings, capturing the unique and thrilling experiences of the wedding day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-wedding.md) - [Free Gym Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gym-weddings.md) - [$290 Leap Year Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/290-leap-year-weddings.md) - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Low-Cost Distillery Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding.md) - [Dip-Themed Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-themed-wedding.md) - [Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegasthemed-wedding-package.md) - [Unique Hotel Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karisma-hotels-resorts.md)