# Geeky Invitations 8-Bit Wedding Invitation Compares a Wedding to 'Street Fighter' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-bit-wedding-invitation References: [ow.ly](http://ow.ly/AhW6) & [geekstir](http://www.geekstir.com/8-bit-wedding-invitation) This geekalicious 8-bit wedding invitation takes a love for [retro games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems) to the extreme. It features the bride and groom as characters in an old 'Street Fighter'-style video game format. Is the invitation designer comparing a wedding, then, to a game of 'Street Fighter'? As geek culture has made its way into the mainstream, [video game-themed weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrateally-ai1) have similarly become more prevalent. Check out more images of the 8-bit wedding invitation above, and keep clicking for more geektastic wedding features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Video Game-themed Weddings:** Opportunity for wedding planners to offer unique and nostalgic experiences by incorporating video game elements into weddings. - **Geek Culture in Mainstream:** Opportunity for brands to tap into the growing geek culture trend by creating products and services that cater to this audience. - **Retro Game Aesthetics:** Opportunity for designers and artists to leverage the nostalgia for retro games by incorporating 8-bit and pixel art styles into various creative projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Event planners can specialize in video game-themed weddings, providing a unique and personalized experience for couples and their guests. - **Entertainment:** Brands and entertainment companies can develop video game-inspired content and experiences to appeal to the geek culture audience. - **Design:** Designers and artists can create retro-inspired art and graphics, capitalizing on the demand for nostalgia and vintage aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stranger Wedding Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin.md) - [Artful Wedding Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minted-x-the-met-wedding-collection.md) - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md) - [Modern Regency Wedding Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridgerton-x-the-knot.md) - [Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegasthemed-wedding-package.md) - [Vintage Game Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-collaboration.md) - [Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-wedding.md) - [Fast-Food Metaverse Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-wedding-1.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md)