Concorde Weddings!!

Concorde Weddings

Manchester Airport is delighted to announce that Concorde G-BOAC is now an approved licensed premises for civil wedding ceremonies.

Only available at Manchester Airport, a limited number of weddings can be held on board Concorde each year.

NEWS: Manchester Airport and Lastminute.com have teamed up together to offer one lucky couple exclusive access to Concorde G-BOAC for their wedding ceremony via an online auction. The wedding is to be held on the 28th August 2004. Auction starts on Monday 26th July 2004. For full terms and condititions, details of the wedding package and your chance to bid click here. http://www.auctions.lastmin ute.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=54127361&prmenbr=33002654& amp;aunbr=54474026

If you are interested in holding your wedding on board this unique and distinctive aviation icon, please leave your details below and we shall contact you once booking details have been finalised.

Thank you for your interest in Weddings on Concorde at Manchester Airport

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Current bid £ 701.00
Opening bid £ 1.00
Bid increment £ 100.00
No. of bids 5
Listing # 54474026
Listing type English Auction
Minimum quantity 1
Quantity available 1
Ends 05/08/2004 20:00 GMT or later

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We’re not joking… we can get you married on a magnificent Concorde in the Aviation Viewing Park of Manchester Airport in front of 50 guests on the afternoon of Saturday August 28, 2004.

Calling all romantics and high fliers…

If you’re one of those head-in-the-cloud types, this might be the life-changing moment you’ve been looking for. Find someone to tie the knot with and we’ve got a wedding like none other waiting in the wings.

For the first time ever, the public is being given the chance to bid for a wedding on board the spectacular Concorde G-BOAC. This is wedding-album-from-heaven stuff. The ceremony begins with a red carpet entrance, after which you will be married on board, in front of up to 50 guests.

After a champagne toast under the famous nose, you’ll be able to capture your day with a walk on the famous delta wings, photos in the flight deck, on your very own stairway to heaven and much more.

And what better place to be in order to shoot off for your honeymoon?

Look – if you’re going to do something as crazy as get married, why not fly by the seat of your pants? This is one for the grandchildren, that’s for sure.

Location

Concorde G-BOAC is located in the Aviation Viewing Park outside the perimeter of Manchester Airport. Set on its own replica runway, the aircraft looks majestic in this countryside setting, surrounded by fields and with the airport runways alongside.

What’s included?

· A traditional red carpet welcome

· A ceremony at 2pm on board the static Concorde with up to 50 guests

· A champagne toast under the ‘nose’ for the couple

· Fantastic photo opportunities

· Sound system and operator (music to be provided on CD)

· Marquee for drinks reception alongside Concorde if required (drinks not included).

· On board visits to the aircraft before the ceremony, including a rehearsal

· Free priority on-site parking for all guests and members of the wedding party

· Guided tour of Concorde including visit to the flight deck for all guests

Important Information

By placing a bid you are agreeing to the terms set out in the Concorde hire agreement click here for details
Before you can marry by a civil ceremony in England and Wales you must give formal notice of your intention to marry. A notice of marriage is a legal document, which is valid for one year, and a notice of marriage must be given by each party to the marriage to the Superintendent Registrar in the district(s) where you live. This must be done in person.
Both of you must have lived in a registration district in England or Wales for at least seven days immediately before giving notice at the Register Office.
You will need to produce evidence of your name, age, marital status, nationality and residency. A current valid full passport is the preferred document.
After giving notice, you must wait a further 15 clear days before the marriage can take place. (There is sufficient time between the auction closing and the date of marriage)
Your local Superintendent Registrar will be able to advise you further.
No other food, drink or services are included unless stated.
For more information please email [email]wedding@lastminute.com[/email]

More about Concorde

Concorde first came to life in the swinging 60’s
Concorde’s body could gain up to 25cm in length during flight, aided by expandable paint
The Earth certainly moves when you fly supersonic, but Concorde travelled even faster than the Earth rotates
Guests to have flown Concorde G-BOAC include the Queen, Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton
Cruising altitudes of up to 60,000ft make Concorde top dog in the (11) mile high club
Concorde G-BOAC is on permanent static display for external viewing at the Aviation Viewing Park of Manchester Airport.