Wedding Jump
Professional Skydivers Mike Missroon and Megan Walsh Begin Wedding with 14,000-Foot Jump
Professional skydivers Mike Missroon and Megan Walsh took "I do" to new heights — literally. The couple jumped out of a plane at 14,000 feet over upstate New York to kick off their wedding day, according to ABC7 New York.
Both work as instructors at Skydive Seneca Lake. They brought their entire wedding party along for the jump, including their officiant, best man, maid of honor, bridesmaids, and groomsmen.
Bride Modified a Thrifted Dress to Fit Skydiving Gear
Walsh did not buy a fancy designer gown for the jump. Instead, she found a wedding dress at a thrift store and modified it herself, according to ABC7 Chicago. She altered the dress so she could safely wear a full skydiving harness and gear underneath it.
After landing safely on the ground, Walsh changed into a second wedding dress for the rest of the celebration. The two-dress approach let her have the sky-high moment she wanted without sacrificing a traditional look for the ceremony.
Skydiving Is the Foundation of Their Relationship
Skydiving is not just a hobby for this couple — it is how their story started. ABC 30 reported that the sport has played a major role in Missroon and Walsh's relationship from the very beginning.
Both work as professional instructors, meaning they spend their days teaching others to jump. Choosing to start their wedding day with a 14,000-foot freefall was a natural fit for two people whose lives revolve around the sky.
The Whole Wedding Party Made the Jump Together
This was not a solo stunt. The entire wedding party jumped with the couple, according to 6ABC. That included the officiant who would later marry them, along with the best man, maid of honor, bridesmaids, and groomsmen.
Jumping together over upstate New York, the group turned a traditional pre-wedding gathering into a freefall experience at roughly 120 miles per hour before opening their parachutes and gliding to the ground.
A Wedding Stunt That Required Real Training and Skill
Not everyone can pull off a skydiving wedding. Missroon and Walsh are both certified professionals, according to ABC13. Their experience as instructors at Skydive Seneca Lake means they have the skills to safely organize a jump this large.
A jump from 14,000 feet gives skydivers roughly 60 seconds of freefall. Coordinating that many people — including an officiant — requires serious planning. For this couple, it was just another day at the office, only with vows waiting at the bottom.
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