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50 thrill-seeking couples marry in sky

50 thrill-seeking couples marry in sky

While some choose to marry in churches or by the sea, other couples like to challenge tradition and take things to another level on their big day.

On Friday, 50 Chinese couples took to the sky in hot balloons for a thrilling group ceremony.

Pictures have emerged of the dramatic weddings, which took place in Nanjing, the capital of east China's Jiangsu Province.

Before they took off, one happy couple took a moment to snap a selfie - the bride dressed in a traditional white gown and holding a white bouquet.

Another couple was all smiles as they took off in their colourful balloon, waving to a small crowd that had gathered below.

Despite the enormous balloons all taking off at the same time, it was all smooth sailing as the happy couples took to the sky ahead of their nuptials.

Group weddings have become more popular in China over the past 12 months.

In May, 114 couples married at Nanjing University to mark the 114th anniversary of the institute's founding.

And earlier in May, dozens of couples married on a Chinese warship as many of the navy personnel were unable to take time off for individual wedding ceremonies.

- Daily mail

Last modified on Tuesday, 14 June 2016 08:45