Is a Helicopter TOO much???

Absolutely do it!! My OH would have LOVED that!! Guys generally don't do the sentimental, I know mine doesn't, does yours though???

If you can afford it and are happy to pay that amount, then do it ?

Does your venue have helipcopter landing space? Can you get him to the airport in the first place? (there's extra cost for the taxi too).

If you think he'll like it, then it's not too flashy, no.

Personally I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a helicopter but then everyone has different priorities. My H wouldn't have appreciated that gift at all but if your h2b would then it isn't money wasted.

I'd much rather give a gift that was personal and he could keep.

Lx

My OH would enjoy the ride, but would probably also consider it to be a waste of money, but as geordiebarbie says, if you can afford it and are happy to pay it then why not!?

It IS a bit steep - but I didn't have my "haggling head" on ;-) will get back to Captain Pricey and see what I can negotiate :-)

We're getting married and having the reception all at the same venue and the only transport costs we have so far are a double decker bus to ferry our evening guests in...

I think it's a shame as well that all of the attention is focused on the arrival of the bride - I think he deserves a special entrance too! (Just thinking about how psyched he'll be waiting for me at the alter all buzzed up after his wee surprise!)

(and he has me as his special, life long reminder of his special day!!!) :-)

Sounds like your happy to spend the money and OH will love it - so why not!!! ?

I was going to say - make sure you have ushers there to get any guests outside to see him arrive - but usually the groom is the first one there. So, if you're after the big entrance, no-one will see it?

But, if you just want your OH to feel good and have a slight over Edinburgh, then why not...

Why not indeed Geordie Barbie!!! ;-)

And dont get me wrong, we're far from "minted" but I have some savings tucked away and would like to give him something he can brag to all his pals about - yes - I think he'll LOVE it - cheers ladies!!! :-)

Or - how about you have the 15 minute flight for the 2 of you? So you get collected and whisked off after the ceremony. You'll get some good pics then. And better still - you get to enjoy it too! ?

I'll be the first one there, hidden away in a wee turret somewhere in the castle - but very good point Geordie Barbie!

Could possibly have the ushers (in good weather) preventing people from entering the Castle until he "lands in" alternatively (bad weather) you can see the helicopter landing point in the grounds from the ceremony room .... :-)

(getting quite excited by the idea now!!!) :-)

Now thats a nice idea!!

Think I will leave the boys to thier toys, post ceremony is pretty busy and I don't REALLY want to leave my guests for too long to get all self indulgent...

Might even leave a card in the helicopter billing the trip as "his last flight of freedom" :-)

Do it!! It would be such a cool way to arrive. My brother wanted to do the same, but the nearest place to their venue that they could land a helicopter was the hotel it would have taken off from. Seemed a bit pointless to do a circular route and get a car to the venue anyway so they didn't bother. If your locations can accomodate it, I think it's a lovely idea.

I must ask this

Hes not wearing a kilt, is he????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I would go for it, what a fab idea!

My aunt and uncle had a helicopter when they left their reception. If I could afford to do it I would as you would remember something like that for a long time and it must be a great feeling when you take off. In our case our big splurge for the wedding reception is a magician, it's not even in the same league!

Of COURSE he's wearing a kilt - he's a true Scotsman - all 6foot 6inches of him!!! :-) x x x Bullet grey, he's having it made for him. he has a plain navy one but wants a new one for our wedding :-) he'll look soooo handsome ;-) x

Great idea - its his day too so i think its good for him to have a great entrance!

Then if hes wearing a kilt - DONT GET HIM A HELICOPTER!!!

Lol... because of the propeller up-draft? :-) Even MORE reason to get him it! :-)

You wont see him arrive though surely..ololol dont embarrass the poor bloke. Hes gonna have to stoop enough with his height and then him and his best man having to keep a hud o' their kilts too??? sheesh!

Give him a large elastic band as a wedding gift! hahahahaha...

Do it! You wouldn't blink at spending £500 on a wedding dress, right? Why not give him a treat? But like everyone says, make sure you work it so people see him arrive. Either that or you should both leave in it.