Wedding Proposal

Monday, July 7, 2014

On July 5th 2014, Scott Simpson and Michael Clarke decided to come to Skydive Orange, to each make a tandem skydive. They were done checking in by Noon and we’re on the way up in the air at 1:15 p.m.! Little did Michael know, a proposal was in his future…

Getting ready for their skydives!
Getting ready for their skydives!

The fellas were having a blast, it was Scott’s first tandem, even though Michael has jumped before, he had never been to Skydive Orange. Boy, was he in for a treat!

In the airplane!
In the airplane!
And off Scott goes! with Mario Ripa as his tandem instructor.
And off Scott goes! with Mario Ripa as his tandem instructor.

After two fantastic jumps, Scott Surprised Michael by PROPOSING! Michael had no idea it was coming and Scott was filled with excitement!

Scott proposing to Michael!!!
Scott proposing to Michael!!!

Michael said YES!!! It was truly a beautiful moment.

Michael said YES!
Michael said YES!

Michael and Scott after the jump and their engagement! What a lovely couple!

The lovebirds!
The lovebirds!

Do you have a loved one that you want to ask that special question? There’s no better way to surprise them then after a tandem skydive! It will be a day they never forget!

Call to arrange your day: 703-759-3483 or Book Online!

All photo credit goes to Carl Lambert. 

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About Whitney Payne

Co-Operations Manager at Skydive Orange - Working with Skydive Orange for 10+ years - Previously positions held: Office manager, manifest, guest services, social media manager, she does it all! “If you told be 10 years ago I’d be co-managing a skydiving facility and loving every minute of it, I would have laughed in your face. I am not an adrenaline junkie, not spontaneous and definitely not a thrill-seeker but I love these people. Skydivers are truly a different breed of people and I am forever thankful for them accepting me into their community. Watching people visit Skydive Orange to face fears, celebrate milestones or just jump out of a perfectly good airplane has been truly life changing for me and helped be become the person I am today.” – Whitney Payne

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