Grand Canyon Helicopter Weddings

The most fabulous Fall wedding can be experienced with Maverick Helicopters and with nature’s largest Cathedral the Grand Canyon, the Valley of Fire or with incredible man-made landscapes such as Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the bazillion lights of the Las Vegas Strip.

October has fast become our busiest wedding month.  With the perfect weather Las Vegas has to offer and the popular wedding date of 10.10.10 this will be our busiest wedding month of the year. Maverick still has wedding packages available for this popular date so don't delay.  If you are dreaming about that  magical adventure wedding give us a call and let Maverick put together a  stress free wedding day like no other.

Our limousine service will pick you up at your hotel one hour prior to your departure.  Upon arriving at our terminal you will meet with your minister and photographer to discuss the ceremony  any questions you may have. Your pilot will greet you and go over the safety features of our upgraded ECO-Star helicopters, known as our "limousines in the sky".   You will depart our terminal and depending on the location you have chosen rather it be the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire or one of our fun filled Las Vegas strip packages, you will see some on the most amazing sights both man made such as the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the incredible sights of the Las Vegas strip and nature's incredible natural wonders the Southwest desert has to offer.

Even the residents of the Grand Canyon enjoys a piece of wedding cake now and then and perhaps you will see some wild horses on your flight to your wedding destination.


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Dream no more of your special wedding day we have a dreamy Grand Canyon Helicopter wedding just for you.

Your wedding journey 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 wedding 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.

While flying back through the Grand Canyon, you will observe the stunning red rock formations of the Bowl of Fire and Wild Pinto Wash. Conclude your adventure with a breathtaking flight over the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas.

If you are looking for a unique destination for your wedding day...Maverick Grand Canyon Helicopter weddings is your best choice. Call our wedding coordinator at 702-948-1325 or visit our Maverick Grand Canyon Weddings to plan your special day package.

 

There is an old saying that rain on your wedding day is a lucky omen. The Italians even have a saying for it, "Sposa bagnata, sops fortunata", which means that a wet bride is a lucky bride. In the U.S., it is commonly repeated that rain is lucky, although most brides would prefer a dry day and a little less luck!

Rain is also considered to be a good wedding omen in Germany, Sweden, and France. This is possibly because rain is associated with a bountiful harvest, and thus, fertility. Some believe that the rainier the wedding day, the more children the marriage will produce. (So if you get married during a downpour, I guess that you can expects to have triplets!)

However, not everyone considers rain to be a lucky charm; consider the old adage, "Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on". There are several superstitions that are said to ward off rain on the wedding day. One is to feed your cat on the morning of the wedding (this is a strange one - shouldn't you feed your cat every morning?). Catholics can hang a rosary outdoors on the day of their nuptials to put a stop to rain in time for the ceremony. In parts of Spain, to avoid rain the bride or her mother can deliver a dozen freshly laid eggs to the nuns of the convent of St. Clare.

Whether you consider rain to be a lucky sign or not, there is always a chance that it will fall on your wedding day. To make wet weather less of an issue, plan in advance for inclement weather. If you are planning an outdoor wedding, check the Farmer's Almanac for the driest times of year in your hometown. Also be prepared with shelter for guests and the couple, or a backup location if the weather forces you to move the ceremony inside. For weddings in tents, order a floor to avoid having your reception in a mud pit.

For an indoor wedding, the rain more of an annoyance than a real problem. If there is rain in the forecast for your big day, arm yourself with plenty of golf umbrellas. The bride also may want to get dressed at the church if the weather is really nasty. The way to handle that is to be completely ready, other than the gown. The bride should have on her special wedding jewelry, her fancy undergarments, and everything but her gown and shoes. Put double plastic covers over the gown to keep it dry, then slip into it once arriving at the church. If changing into your gown at the ceremony site is impractical, at least wait to put on your bridal shoes until arriving on dry land. You don't want to squish your way down the aisle in soggy footwear!

If is does end up raining on your wedding day, the best thing to do is grin and bear it. I once attended a wedding ceremony held in a park on a very wet day. It was treacherous going down a steep hill of wet grass in high heels, but the couple had posted ushers with large umbrellas to escort the ladies to the ceremony site (which fortunately did have a tent over it), and some of the male guests also pitched in to help. It rained and rained, to the point where you could barely hear the musicians playing while the guests were being seated (and we were all wondering how we would hear the vows). Then the most amazing thing happened: just as the ceremony began, the rain suddenly stopped and the sky cleared. The bride and groom exchanged their vows under a beautiful beam of sunshine, which seemed like a lucky omen, indeed. Even though her train was soaked, and her hair was frizzy, the bride was radiant with an inner bliss (and at least her wedding jewelry was dry and fabulous!).

So if the weatherman predicts inclement weather for your wedding day, just remember the French saying, "Mariage pluvieux, mariage heureux", which promises a happy marriage as a result of a wet wedding. And if you don't buy into the idea that rain is lucky, there is always the old standby: Rain, rain, go away - come again another day!

Article source:  EzineArticles.com by Laura Firenze

Your Best Canyon Companion

 “Is this your first helicopter ride?,” asked Chris Spircu, a pilot with Maverick Helicopters in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Yes,” I replied. “Mine too,” he deadpanned, offering up the first of many jokes to keep customers happy and relaxed. I was joining six other people for a three-hour helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and other landmarks, culminating in an exciting fly-by of the kaleidoscope of lights on the Las Vegas strip at twilight.

I remembered how Gilligan’s three-hour tour turned out, but I was confident that this trip would be different, especially since Chris didn’t look like a first-timer in a helicopter.

After receiving a quick safety briefing (including learning about the “reusable” air sick bags) and getting strapped in, I wondered what the ride would be like.

Would it be loud? Rough? Exciting? Would I be scared looking down through a window that doubles as a door?

The answer came quickly as Chris executed a smooth takeoff from McCarran Airport and we began listening to an awesome soundtrack of music on our headphones. The panoramic view of Las Vegas and the surrounding desert as we left town was spectacular and my fear of heights never kicked in.

Traveling at approximately 110 knots, we flew past Lake Las Vegas, active gold mines, hardened lava flows, and other interesting sights. One landmark was the Valley of Fire State Park, a popular venue to film movies because of the amazing 600-million-year-old rock formations. Another hotspot was the “wedding rock,” a giant boulder surrounded by fantastic scenery that is the site of many weddings.

The theme from the movie “2001” filled our ears as we entered the Grand Canyon about 45 minutes into our trip. Chris announced that if you drove from Las Vegas to that same point it would take 3-5 hours on a circuitous route. I was glad we were flying!

After a breathtaking flight just above the Colorado River at the base of the canyon, surrounded by mighty rock walls, we landed in a small clearing high above the river with several other Maverick helicopters and their passengers. Canyon walls still towered above us, and the evening sun provided exquisite lighting.

Chris set up snacks and champagne on a nearby picnic table and we relaxed and learned some interesting facts about the canyon. It is 277 “river miles” long and up to 6,000 feet deep.

Much of the Grand Canyon is owned by the Hualupai Indians, who lived there long before American settlers found it. They even owned the landing spot where we sat. The tribe has earned millions of dollars from helicopter landing fees, one of its biggest sources of income.

Chris pointed out many caves along the rock walls of the canyon where many Indians used to live. Some contain human remains more than 3,000 years old. Today only about 2,000 tribe members remain; they live in Peach Spring, a town about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

As we prepared to leave, Chris announced we were low on fuel and challenged the passengers to help find a gas station. We weren’t much help, but our helicopter joined the others at a giant gas tank in the middle of the desert where each was fueled to capacity – about 173 gallons of jet fuel each.

We then saw a spectacular sunset as we flew back to Las Vegas, including flying over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.

The lights of Las Vegas soon loomed ahead, and we ended our trip with a close-up fly-by of the Las Vegas strip – a colorful sight indeed! The lively crooning of Elvis Presley singing “Viva Las Vegas” filled our ears.

Three hours after we started, we landed back at McCarran airport, where everyone had an opportunity to buy a video of the entire trip, recorded on a camera mounted at the front of the helicopter.

This tour was an amazing trip that far exceeded anything a Las Vegas show could ever offer.

Written by; Al Rickert

While we all have felt the drain one way or another in 2009 the first three weeks in 2010 has painted a picture we hope will last throughout the year.  The interest and bookings has been incredible for our Maverick Helicopter wedding packages to the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire and the Las Vegas Strip. 

As the saying goes "build it and they will come" applies to our Twilight Dream Standard and Twilight Dream Extended which are  our newest helicopter wedding packages.  The extended package in your personal helicopter will give you a Hoover Dam tour like you have never seen. You also get extra flight time over the Las Vegas strip  in your luxury helicopter.  These are two variations of our Las Vegas Neon Strip Weddings which offers you the extra air time with added advantages for photo opportunities.  Maverick's website will give you details on all our fantastic wedding packages. 

While the Valley of Fire Helicopter wedding is very popular the Grand Canyon helicopter wedding package is our top seller...who doesn't want to say I was married at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, especially our international guests.  The Sunset Brilliance is our top of the line package and includes it all; Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.

We are still able to accommodate last minute helicopter weddings for the Las Vegas Strip, Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire to some extent but we do advise you to book early to secure your favorite day, time and location.

Leanne Semenza

Wedding and Sales Coordinator

Maverick Helicopters

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702.948.1325 direct

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The new year is starting off with a bang.  The adventure weddings at the Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire with Maverick Helicopter is exploding with our United Kingdom and Australian brides and grooms.  We are seeing an increase in our European wedding parties as well.

The Grand Canyon Helicopter weddings are the most popular and the Valley of Fire is competing as the second most popular wedding spot.  With our growing company you never need to worry about Maverick Helicopter weddings being sold out.  With approximately eight different time slots available on any given day we can generally accommodate your date, time and location without much notice. 

Springtime offers the near perfect weather after the long winter and busy holiday season.  The comfort and ease it takes to plan a destination wedding allows our couples to sit back, relax and let Maverick Helicopters do all the planning for you.  How easy can it be, deciding on your flight to Las Vegas and your hotel might just be the most taxing of the decisions you have to make.

If you are looking for something a little more time and cost effective why not consider our NEWEST AND LATEST addition to our wedding packages...TWILIGHT DREAM which is being offered as of January 1, 2010.  Maverick's way of ushering in a new decade. 

Maverick Helicopter  website will give you all the details regarding all our wedding packages including the Grand Canyon Wedding, Valley of Fire Wedding and Twilight Dream weddings. Please contact me directly for availability and information.

Leanne Semenza
Wedding and Sales Coordinator
702.948.1325 direct

www.lsemenza@maverickaviationgroup.com

Maybe comparing our incredible pilots with Captain Chesley Sullenberger might be a slight exaggeration but we do have our own Sully at Maverick Helicopters now and then.  Well, maybe not in quite the same category as Sully but to some of our guests they have been their hero of the day.

One of my favorite stories of our pilots going well beyond the everyday call of duty is a story worth telling.  My favorite pilot,  and my favorite pilot is always the pilot flying my wedding at the time, Ben was flying a beautiful European couple and their guests to the Grand Canyon for their special day.  After landing and the ceremony, when they were enjoying their champagne, hors d'oeuvres and taking photos they experienced a deluge of rain passing through the Grand Canyon.  The table umbrella blew down so Ben managed to gather up all the goodies and got the wedding party safely loaded in the helicopter and assured everyone this would last only a few minutes.  Everyone was drenched, and I mean wring out the clothes drenched, it took several more minutes than expected for the front to pass through and Ben was able to lift off and depart the Grand Canyon.

When the flight arrived back at our Las Vegas terminal it was a sight I will never forget and as serious as it seemed for the wedding party I had to chuckle when I see the wedding party disembark and enter the terminal.  They sat is their drenched clothes for the 45 minute return flight and the ladies hair was glued to their heads and now the best part of all, the groom carrying his expensive Italian shoes and walking bare foot into the terminal.  Not even any socks.

The word to describe Ben on the return by Amanda, our photographer was "hero"...so there you go Sully.  Amanda has another flight right after and she managed to find some dry clothing in the trunk of her car.  She now considers an extra set of clothing as important as her cameras and tripod.

The wedding party was wonderful and considered the rain a good omen on their special day.  They were laughing and commenting that it would only happen to them.

The pilots have several different duties on the Grand Canyon wedding flights than they do on the regular Grand Canyon helicopter tours.  Not only do they offer a personal narration of the tour to the Grand Canyon, they act as a wedding planner once they land the helicopter at the private landing site, unloading the wedding kit which consists of the bridal flowers and occasionally they assist in pining the boutonniere on the groom.  They unload and set up the hors d'oeuvres, champagne and cake.

My thanks to all our fabulous pilots.  They not only make Maverick Helicopters look great but the peace of mind they instill in all our guests that fly with us on one of our Grand Canyon Helicopter tours or grand Canyon weddings is invaluable.

Please go to Maverick Helicopter and check out all the great helicopter tours and wedding packages to the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire and the Las Vegas strip offered by Maverick Helicopters.


 

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:

“Celebrations” Of Love Maverick Helicopters Vows To Make Your Wedding And Anniversary Unforgettable

Las Vegas, Nevada--A wedding is the celebration of a lifetime. Maverick Helicopters, a popular air tour operator, understands this. One of its specialties is planning unforgettable ceremonies in the most beautiful locations the Southwest has to offer—places like the Valley of Fire and the Grand Canyon. From bright red rock formations and a magnificent sunset to dramatic cliffs and the raging Colorado River, you can have the backdrop of your dreams.

A Maverick Helicopters’ wedding also offers another benefit—Leanne Semenza. The company’s talented coordinator is here to assist couples every step of the way. She has years of experience planning and providing stress-free weddings.

“Basically, couples get to relax while I do all the work,” said Semenza, a true perfectionist at heart. With over a thousand weddings to her credit, she has a reputation for creating flawless events. Her commitment to clients along with her impeccable taste and attention to detail are evident in each Maverick Helicopters’ wedding.

“Every couple has a unique idea of what their wedding should be like. Therefore, we have a variety of services and can tailor your wedding to meet your expectations,” said Semenza, who can organize such things as a minister, limousine transport, flowers, a cake, champagne, hors d’oeuvres, photographs, a videographer and much more.

Lovebirds can also take advantage of Maverick Helicopters’ special “Celebrations” offer if they tie the nuptial knot now through Dec. 31, 2009. If you get married at either the Valley of Fire or the Grand Canyon, you’ll receive a special bonus. Since paper denotes a one-year anniversary, you’ll be given a certificate good for a Vegas Nights flight. It can be redeemed in 2010 during the month in which you were married for a romantic evening helicopter flight over the lights of the fabulous Strip.

“We truly are a unique company in that each wedding is special and significant to us,” said Semenza. “By giving away an anniversary gift, it’s our way of being part of your commitment and sharing in the celebration of your love in the future.”

For more information about the “Celebrations” offer or to arrange a wedding with Maverick Helicopters, contact Leanne Semenza at 702-948-1325 or lsemenza@maverickaviationgroup.com.