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A couple from Indiana left fellow travelers stunned and amused after they turned a routine commercial flight into a wedding venue, complete with an aisle walk, an officiant, 136 in-flight guests, and a reception waiting for them upon landing. The moment, which was captured in two viral TikTok videos, showed the couple celebrating their marriage not just once, but in two different locations on the same day.
According to one of the videos uploaded by @krispystephens, who identified herself as the bride’s daughter-in-law, the couple, Tina and Roger, first made their union legally official inside the terminal of the Indianapolis airport. There, a small group of family members and friends gathered to watch them exchange vows before they boarded their flight. The couple’s decision to marry in the terminal appeared to be a practical one, ensuring that their marriage was formally recognized before takeoff to avoid any legal complications later on.
After the brief terminal ceremony, the newlyweds boarded a Southwest Airlines flight alongside dozens of unsuspecting passengers who had no idea they were about to attend a wedding at 30,000 feet.
The Wedding in the Skies
In another video shared by a passenger on the plane, @katrinabadowski, the ceremony began after everyone had taken their seats and the aircraft was well on its way to its destination. A flight attendant first made the announcement to the passengers. “As you all know, Southwest is known as the love airline, and today love is in the air,” she said. “We have a couple on board, Tina and Roger, who are about to literally walk down the aisle on this flight, and all of you are invited to the wedding.”
The flight attendant also asked passengers to remain seated out of courtesy to the bride and groom and directed anyone who needed to use the restroom to use the one at the back of the aircraft.
Moments later, the bride was filmed walking down the narrow aisle of the plane as a One Direction song played softly in the background. She wore a fitted white dress that hugged her figure, paired with neutral heels, and carried a small bouquet of peach-colored roses. Her expression shifted between nervous excitement and joy as she carefully made her way forward, smiling at passengers who leaned into the aisle with their phones raised to capture the moment.
At the front of the aircraft, the groom stood waiting beside a female officiant. He was dressed in a burnt-orange button-down shirt and dark trousers. As the bride reached him, the couple joined hands, and the cabin grew noticeably quieter in anticipation.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Simpson
The officiant began the ceremony by addressing both the couple and the passengers who had suddenly become wedding guests. “Tina and Roger, today is a day unlike any other,” she said. “Not only are you embarking on an adventure of marriage, but you’re doing it amidst the clouds.”
After the couple exchanged vows, the officiant pronounced them husband and wife. The newlywed Mr. and Mrs. Roger Simpson raised their joined hands and smiled broadly as the cabin erupted into cheers and applause. And when it was time for them to walk back down the aisle together, many of the passengers seated nearby raised their hands to exchange high fives with them.
As if to complete the full wedding experience midair, the bride later returned to the aisle to toss her bouquet. The couple’s guest book was also passed around the cabin, allowing passengers to sign their names and become a permanent part of the couple’s story.
The Reception
When the plane finally landed, the celebrations continued inside the terminal. A large group of people waited to greet the couple, many holding up their phones to record. Some attendees were seen wearing floral garlands, while a child scattered what appeared to be petals along the floor.
The newlyweds made their way through the crowd smiling and waving before climbing into a small vehicle inside the terminal, likely an airport transport cart. The vehicle was decorated with flowers, a “Just Married” sign, and cups trailing behind it. Before riding off toward their honeymoon destination, the couple tossed flowers into the crowd one final time.
Netizens’ Comments About the Viral Indiana Couple’s Wedding
The videos have since gained massive attention on TikTok, with one clip reaching more than six million views and over a million likes. However, reactions to the airborne ceremony were heavily divided.
Some viewers found the idea charming and unforgettable. One person wrote, “This seems like an actually fun wedding that no one will forget💗.” Another commented, “I love how many people got into it though 😭 it’s actually so cute.” A third added, “Who else can say they got married in the air?”
Others were less enthusiastic about the surprise nuptials. “I’d be so livid. I do not want to attend some strangers’ wedding mid air, smh. Call me the grinch 😩,” one netizen stated. Another joked, “Imagine taking a nap and you wake up mid ceremony.” Someone else simply added, “That’s extremely weird 😬.”
Despite the mixed reactions, Tina and Roger’s wedding has clearly left a lasting impression, showing that when it comes to celebrating love, some couples are willing to take things to new heights.
