For Alexa and Patrick Allen’s wedding, incorporating the element of flight was a no-brainer — the couple got engaged after skydiving, Patrick is going to be a future airman in the Air Force, and Alexa’s late father was on the United States Army’s Parachute Team. In honor of her father, Alexa had the Veteran Parachute Team, which included her dad’s best friend, sky dive her father’s ashes onto the grounds of the Fair Barn in Pinehurst, during the wedding’s cocktail hour. When the Veteran Parachute Team landed onto a huge American flag, they presented Alexa with the ashes. It was the perfect way to honor the bride’s father and include him in the wedding.

Photography: Sayer Photography | Ceremony & Reception: The Fair Barn | Dress: Mori Lee from Brides Etc. | Shoes: Circle G boots from Living On The Bliss | Wedding Attire: David’s Bridal & Men’s Wearhouse | Hair & Makeup: Xiomara Paredes | Cake: Cakes by Sherran | Entertainment: DJ Wolfman