As the wedding Coordinator for Maverick Helicopters I have received requests from my previous blog on "Commitment Ceremonies on the Rise" so here is a bit of information you might find interesting.
Maverick Helicopters offers a commitment ceremony and can accommodate the Grand Canyon weddings, Valley of Fire and Las Vegas Strip ceremonies. Let us be a part of your special day.
I have had the privilege of assisting with gay and straight commitment ceremonies and find I am receiving more and more inquiries regarding our helicopter wedding/commitment and charters to accommdate this segment of our customers.
Domestic partnership certificates issued in Nevada
By The Associated Press
10.02.2009 8:38am EDT
(Carson City, Nev.) Nevada’s secretary of state issued domestic partnership certificate No. 1 at the state Capitol on Thursday as a state law providing many of the same legal rights as marriage to gay and straight partners went into effect.
The first couple to be issued the certificate – Lee Cagley and Larry Davis – shared tears and laughter and were congratulated by Secretary of State Ross Miller.
“This gives us the legal rights to act for each other’s benefit,” said Davis, a funeral home director. “It’s a wonderful privilege and we’re grateful.”
While Nevada’s constitution bans same-sex marriage, the domestic partnership law extends rights similar to those held by married couples – including community property and the right to seek financial support after a breakup – to cohabitating couples.
Nevada’s law permits, but doesn’t require, employers to extend insurance benefits to domestic partners.
The measure was vetoed by Gov. Jim Gibbons, but overridden by lawmakers in May. Couples, both gay and straight, were allowed to pre-register between Aug. 24 and Sept. 24 to receive their certificates on Oct. 1. Registration is ongoing, and about 750 couples had applied as of midday Thursday.
In southern Nevada, Joleen Toves, 28, and Lisa Villagomez, 25, of North Las Vegas said they considered their partnership a positive step in a personal and political struggle. Their legal status as partners will help them through medical emergencies and other issues married couples commonly face, Toves said.
“It’s such a great thing to be able to make decisions for each other and have each other on very important life-changing decisions,” Toves said, as she held a white envelope containing their certificate. “She’s going to be, of course, my next of kin.”
The couple were joined by Toves’ 4-year-old daughter Leilei.
Toves, a bank manager, said they considered getting married in California before an amendment banning gay marriage was passed last year. She said she believes the Nevada law passed in part because it also provides partnership rights for straight couples who choose not to marry.
Nevada joins 16 other states that have laws recognizing domestic arrangements outside of marriage.
State Sen. David Parks, who sponsored the Senate version of the bill, said Thursday was a big day for Nevada...(continued)
The Grand Canyon Sunset helicopter wedding/ceremony is by far the most popular of all our helicopter packages and does include the Vegas Nights Helicopter tour over the strip on your return flight and here is a recap of the helicopter wedding packages we offer at Maverick Helicopters:
Your excursion begins with luxury limousine transfer from your hotel to the Maverick Helicopters' terminal located on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Your pilot will personally narrate your flight, which will take you over Lake Las Vegas, the world-famous Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano. Keep an eye out for the desert wildlife and prepare yourself for a breathtaking flight into the Grand Canyon, where you will descend 3,500 feet below the rim to an exclusive landing spot where your ceremony will take place. Your ceremony, incredible photo and video opportunities, upgraded hors d'oeuvres, wedding cake and a champagne toast are part of the wedding festivities.
Your return flight will take you over the Bowl of Fire and conclude with an exciting journey over Downtown and the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Your experience will begin with an exhilarating flight as you fly over the famous Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano. Keep your eye out for the desert wildlife and prepare yourself for a breathtaking flight into the Grand Canyon, where you will descend 3,500 feet below the rim to your exclusive landing spot. You will exchange your vows surrounded by the natural beauty of the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon and embraced by the Colorado River. You will enjoy a champagne toast, beverages, hors d'oeuvres and many incredible photo opportunities to top off the wedding festivities.
Your return sunset flight will take you over the Bowl of Fire and conclude with an exciting journey over Downtown and the neon lights of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Your adventure will begin with an aerial view of the world-famous Hoover Dam, proceeding to the Grand Canyon for a breathtaking flight over the West Rim. Your flight will continue to the Valley of Fire, where you will land on a private bluff overlooking incredible red stone formations. After your ceremony, photos and a champagne toast, enjoy your sunset return with a journey past Glitter Gulch and the neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
VALLEY OF FIRE WEDDING/CEREMONY
WEDDING/CEREMONY OVER THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions or information you might want to share.
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