I am finding myself to be in a very lucky position these days. I first realized this blessing as I am sitting here, working on a rehearsal dinner that will take place in Hawaii this fall - We are deciding on a restaurant versus catering in the beautiful home rented for the groom's parents....
all while it is snowing and gross outside (here is a view of our office from the mailbox)
The second part of my blessing? Well, that story starts with a homework assignment mini-me is working on. It is a presentation about the state of Nevada. She was telling me about all the cool stuff that is in the state she found online - Like Area 51, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and the Grand Canyon being a neighboring fascinating geographical site.
We started talking about my previous trips to Las Vegas, and to Lake Tahoe. I made a note to go through our vacation photos to see if any were useable for the presentation. Then I recalled a story that I can't believe I haven't told before!
I coordinated a wedding at 48,000 feet!
See, My better half and I were taking a romantic trip to Tahoe for Valentines Day. My very first ski trip! As we had been on this plane for what felt like 20 hours (it was actuallycloser to 12...) we were getting to know our seat neighbors very well, and had been sharing our Southwest Comp tickets. The couple in front of us were on their way to Vegas to renew their vows for their anniversary. How sweet! We shared our Vegas wedding stories - as MR. Details and I were tempted to re-enact a Friends episode and get hitched based on the outcome of a gamble early in our relationship many many years before. The flight attendant came on the overhead announcing facts about the Grand Canyon. Once the factoid about the depth of the Canyon (6,000 feet) and the altitude we were flying at (42,000 feet) rang throughout the cabin - a Lightbulb went off in my head. We were in the front rows of the plane, and therefore had direct earshot of the flight attendent. I leaned over and told the couple I had the most amazing idea! Asked the flight attendant if there was a minister on the flight - which there was... (Visions of "Is there a DOCTOR on the plane" shot through my head)
The Couple stood at the front of the plane, in front of the Southwest Logo 
- and renewed their vows at 48,000 feet! For the reception, guests were served complimentary pretzels and peanuts. The fellow-fliers all applauded as they sealed it with a kiss!
I meant to check into this when I returned, but of course Tahoe filled my memories, and until we discussed the trip with Amber, I had almost completely forgotten about it! That was February of 2008. I'm pretty sure that was the highest elevation a wedding has ever been performed at. I'm going to continue the google - but if High elevations is your thing - Try Mount Mitchell, North Carolina. They have an observation deck that has been used for weddings that is at 6,684 feet overlooking some Beautiful Mountains!
We are available for destination weddings - and I obviously don't have a fear of sand, snow, or heights! As someone who has personally been burned by the "on location" planner, know that when you are a tourist, sure to return home... you don't always get the personal touch of someone who is there for you, making sure your day is perfect.