Something a little difference
Apr 15, 2019, 12:40 am
#1
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Something a little difference
Bit of a random one, but some of you might remember a post of me asking questions about taking my girlfriend on a surprise trip: Latest time to enter APD and FF details
Well one thing led to another and we got married the other day. I love planes and flying so I had to incorporate some of this into our wedding day.
For each of our tables at reception we decided to name them after a flight number that we had both taken together, and for seating plan I made a “Check-In” board.
Then instead of name places we decided to re-create little boarding passes. I made an online RSVP system which took a booking reference (random 6 character code) which was assigned to each couple or family, much like a flight booking reference. This was individually printed on each boarding pass, then instead of a barcode I put on a QR code just because its more mobile friendly. If you scanned the QR code it would take you to the online system where you could see your filled out RSVP with food preferences etc. Each boarding pass had the flight details of each table along with the travel class we flew in on that flight. Your seat was made up of where you were sat at the table, and I put on your main food choice. I perforated the side part for easy tare off like on a real boarding pass. Finally for the sequence number I decided to use the date of when everyone sent in their RSVP. All small details which I’m sure none of my guests realised but it was good fun putting together.
We had a curry buffet for the main meal so everyone was called up the buffet by the group number on their boarding pass.
As for the actual day I couldn’t have asked for a better day with many incredible memories. For honeymoon my wife has her annually holiday year running from May to May, so she only had a few days holiday left so we just went to the Cotswolds for a few days (no flying
). It was bittersweet as I dropped from Gold to Silver during it as well. Since I only fly for pleasure and due to some illnesses and wedding planning this past year I hadn’t managed to accrue enough points. But still excited for our life together, even if it means I get to fly a little less 
Thought you guys might appreciate some of the finer details.
Well one thing led to another and we got married the other day. I love planes and flying so I had to incorporate some of this into our wedding day.
For each of our tables at reception we decided to name them after a flight number that we had both taken together, and for seating plan I made a “Check-In” board.
Then instead of name places we decided to re-create little boarding passes. I made an online RSVP system which took a booking reference (random 6 character code) which was assigned to each couple or family, much like a flight booking reference. This was individually printed on each boarding pass, then instead of a barcode I put on a QR code just because its more mobile friendly. If you scanned the QR code it would take you to the online system where you could see your filled out RSVP with food preferences etc. Each boarding pass had the flight details of each table along with the travel class we flew in on that flight. Your seat was made up of where you were sat at the table, and I put on your main food choice. I perforated the side part for easy tare off like on a real boarding pass. Finally for the sequence number I decided to use the date of when everyone sent in their RSVP. All small details which I’m sure none of my guests realised but it was good fun putting together.
We had a curry buffet for the main meal so everyone was called up the buffet by the group number on their boarding pass.
As for the actual day I couldn’t have asked for a better day with many incredible memories. For honeymoon my wife has her annually holiday year running from May to May, so she only had a few days holiday left so we just went to the Cotswolds for a few days (no flying
). It was bittersweet as I dropped from Gold to Silver during it as well. Since I only fly for pleasure and due to some illnesses and wedding planning this past year I hadn’t managed to accrue enough points. But still excited for our life together, even if it means I get to fly a little less Thought you guys might appreciate some of the finer details.
Apr 15, 2019, 3:18 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Singapore - the hot, little red dot
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Posts: 861
Congrats, neat little idea
The poor person going to Boston has been given a non existent seat in the wrong class, although it could be a J ticket on a 3 class 777 and they're in for a nice surprise
The poor person going to Boston has been given a non existent seat in the wrong class, although it could be a J ticket on a 3 class 777 and they're in for a nice surprise
Apr 15, 2019, 3:34 am
#13
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Apr 15, 2019, 4:31 am
#15
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Berkshire UK (LHR)
Programs: BA & Accor Gold | Hilton Diamond
Posts: 143
I love this. As someone who had a heavy travel theme to their wedding, I really appreciate this. I wish I had the imagination and time to come up with something so clever and intricately detailed! Hats off to you. Congratulations and all the best for the future.