World's first zero-gravity wedding
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, pose for a photo with the rest of the wedding party before boarding a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, for the first weightless wedding in Titusville,...more
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, pose for a photo with the rest of the wedding party before boarding a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, for the first weightless wedding in Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. Finnegan and Fulmor floated into matrimony on Saturday thousands of feet (metres) above the Gulf of Mexico in what organizers said was the world's first weightless wedding held in zero gravity conditions. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bride Erin Finnegan (3rd R) and bridegroom Noah Fulmor (3rd L), both of New York, are helped by the rest of the wedding party as they float after performing the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity...more
Bride Erin Finnegan (3rd R) and bridegroom Noah Fulmor (3rd L), both of New York, are helped by the rest of the wedding party as they float after performing the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, show off their rings, tethered with nylon string so they will not float away, before taking part in the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero...more
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, show off their rings, tethered with nylon string so they will not float away, before taking part in the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, for the first weightless wedding in Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. To recreate the weightless experience without going into space, the plane executed parabolic flight maneuvers, climbing sharply and descending several times during the one-hour flight. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, walk back to their seats after taking their marriage vows during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying...more
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, walk back to their seats after taking their marriage vows during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, pose for a group photo with the rest of the wedding party during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying...more
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, pose for a group photo with the rest of the wedding party during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bridegroom Noah Fulmor and his bride Erin Finnegan, both of New York, float and celebrate with the rest of the wedding party after saying their vows aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727 of the Zero Gravity Corporation over the Gulf of Mexico, after...more
Bridegroom Noah Fulmor and his bride Erin Finnegan, both of New York, float and celebrate with the rest of the wedding party after saying their vows aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727 of the Zero Gravity Corporation over the Gulf of Mexico, after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bridegroom Noah Fulmor and his bride Erin Finnegan, both of New York, are helped by the rest of the wedding party during their wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727 of the Zero Gravity Corporation over the Gulf of Mexico, after taking off...more
Bridegroom Noah Fulmor and his bride Erin Finnegan, both of New York, are helped by the rest of the wedding party during their wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727 of the Zero Gravity Corporation over the Gulf of Mexico, after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, are helped by the rest of the wedding party as they float upside down during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico...more
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, are helped by the rest of the wedding party as they float upside down during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, float in midair along with Charlotte Finnegan (3rd R), Michael Finnegan, and Kari Love (R), during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero...more
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, float in midair along with Charlotte Finnegan (3rd R), Michael Finnegan, and Kari Love (R), during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, seal their marriage vows with a kiss during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico...more
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, seal their marriage vows with a kiss during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bridegroom Noah Fulmor and his bride Erin Finnegan, both of New York, float and celebrate with the rest of the wedding party after saying their vows aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727 of the Zero Gravity Corporation over the Gulf of Mexico, after...more
Bridegroom Noah Fulmor and his bride Erin Finnegan, both of New York, float and celebrate with the rest of the wedding party after saying their vows aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727 of the Zero Gravity Corporation over the Gulf of Mexico, after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Evonne Tsang (2nd R), of New York, catches the bouquet from the bride as Kari Love (2nd L), and bridegroom Noah Fulmor watch during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying...more
Evonne Tsang (2nd R), of New York, catches the bouquet from the bride as Kari Love (2nd L), and bridegroom Noah Fulmor watch during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, while flying over the Gulf of Mexico after taking off from Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, walk back to the terminal after taking their vows during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, for the first...more
Bride Erin Finnegan and bridegroom Noah Fulmor, both of New York, walk back to the terminal after taking their vows during the first weightless wedding aboard a specially-equipped Boeing 727, owned by Zero Gravity Corporation, for the first weightless wedding in Titusville, Florida, June 20, 2009. REUTERS/Phelan Ebenhack
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