# Classy Gamer Weddings Couple Ties the Knot With Nintendo Accessories By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-wedding References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/24/nintendo-wedding/) & [gonintendo](http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=94143) Themed weddings can sometimes be on the outrageous side and let’s face it--they can be downright tacky. This couple, however, gave their [classy wedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-themed-wedding) a little geektastic touch without turning their big day into a spectacle. Paying homage to [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-godiva), Scott Shackelford and wife Allison gave a guests a few added surprises and trinkets. Their cake was shaped as an old-school [Nintendo cartridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-classics-virtual-boy) with matching controllers and the bride’s garter has a little Nintendo tag attached. Check out the gallery above to see pictures from Scott and Allison’s Nintendo wedding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Geeky Weddings:** Couples are infusing geek and pop-culture elements into their weddings to personalize and differentiate their big day, creating opportunities for wedding planners and vendors to offer unique services. - **Themed Weddings:** The trend towards niche themes in weddings presents opportunities for planners and vendors to explore diverse and unusual themes, and for brands to enter the wedding market with products and services tailored to specialized themes and tastes. - **Personalized Wedding Merchandise:** The increasing popularity of personalized or customized wedding favors, clothing, and accessories showcases opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses to create unique merchandise that appeals to specific wedding themes and aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wedding Planning:** The trend towards themed and personalized weddings creates opportunities for wedding planners to specialize in niche themes and offer customized services that match couples' unique wedding vision. - **Wedding Merchandise:** The growing popularity of personalized wedding merchandise and the demand for themed or unique accessories create opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses to enter the wedding market with specialized products and services. - **Gaming and Pop Culture:** The rising trend of incorporating gaming and pop culture elements into weddings presents opportunities for gaming and pop culture brands to tap into the wedding market with unique, branded merchandise and marketing campaigns that cater to niche audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-godiva.md) - [Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-wedding.md) - [Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegasthemed-wedding-package.md) - [Seasonal Gamer Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-1.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanak-foods.md) - [Playing Card-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-5.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md)