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Get married at The Great Reno Balloon Race, on September 11, 2010! All eyes will be on you as the first bridal couple to wed at this internationally renowned hot-air balloon festival. Featured on the graceful rolling hills of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, this dramatic event is the perfect backdrop to your dream wedding. Experience the beauty and excitement of a glorious morning wedding as a rainbow of hot-air balloons drift above your magical and romantic ceremony; this will be a spectacular wedding to remember! The Love is in the Air Wedding* will be awarded to the highest bidding couple. This exclusive destination wedding package will be provided to the lucky bride and groom by the Weddings of the West Association.
This auction is closed. Thank you to all those who participated.
The winning bid is $9,901!**
All inclusive premier Wedding Package is valued at over $58,000+ and includes:
- Wedding and reception for 25 guests at The Great Reno Balloon Race
- Hot-air balloon ride directly following wedding***
- Wedding consultant
- Catering
- Decorating****
- Florists****
- Music/musicians****
- Tuxedos****
- Limousine service
- Bridal Suite & fine dining
- Choice of two unique honeymoons
- Hair & make-up for bride****
- Make-up for bridal party****
- Officiants
- Photographers****
- Videographer
- Wedding Invitations and collateral
- Wedding cake
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This extraordinary destination wedding package has a starting bid of only $7,000 or Best Offer. Bidding opens on Sunday March 14, 2010 at noon, and closes Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at midnight (PST). For more information please call 775-826-1181 or email wedding@renoballoon.com. All proceeds from this wedding package go to The Great Reno Balloon Race, which is a non-profit community event. For further information about specific wedding package services, items and vendors go to www.weddingsofthewest.com.
This auction is closed. Thank you to all those who participated.
The winning bid is $9,901!**
A BIG thank you to the Weddings of the West Association and it's generous members. 
*Anything above and beyond what is specifically listed in the Love is in the Air: A Great Reno Balloon Race Wedding package is an additional charge.
+ Previously, this package was valued at over $50,000, however due to additional contributions the value has substantially increased.
**Bids will be accepted and posted in the order received.
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If hot-air balloon ride is cancelled due to weather, another balloon ride will be scheduled for the next day or a later date.
****Bride and groom have choices regarding, wedding colors & decorations, music, photography, hair & make-up.
The mission of The Great Reno Balloon Race is to provide a premier, safe, family-oriented/tourist-attractive, visually dramatic event that celebrates the joy of flight while remaining free to the public.
