# Intergalactic Weddings The R2-D2 & Bonnie Burton Wedding is a Geeky Nuptial Ceremony By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2-d2-bonnie-burton References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/r2-d2-marries-starwars-com-editor-bonnie-burton/) & [starwarsblog.starwars](http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2010/08/18/romancing-the-droid-why-i-married-r2-d2/) The R2-D2 & Bonnie Burton wedding could be the coolest wedding ever, depending on what side of the geek spectrum you are on. I consider myself a pretty big 'Star Wars' fan, but this is going a little too far. Bonnie Burton is an editor at StarWars.com. The ceremony was performed at Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando, Florida. The R2-D2 & Bonnie Burton wedding was all in good fun, but it still creeps me out a little bit. Check out photos of the wedding above, and click on the links provided to see a video of the ceremony. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Weddings:** A trend of incorporating nerdy and pop culture themes into wedding ceremonies and receptions could inspire the creation of specialized event planning services and merchandise. - **Themed Event Spaces:** Creating venue spaces that cater to fandoms such as 'Star Wars' and other sci-fi and fantasy franchises could be a promising business opportunity for event planners and investors. - **Virtual Reality Weddings:** Advances in virtual reality technology may offer a innovative way to host themed weddings, allowing guests from all over the globe to participate in a shared virtual experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** Demand could be growing for event planners who specialize in themed, unconventional weddings and can provide unique experiences for clients and guests. - **Merchandising:** The popularity of themed weddings presents an opportunity for merchandise creators to develop unique and custom products that cater to niche interests of engaged couples and their guests. - **Virtual Reality:** As virtual reality technology continues to advance, there may be opportunities for companies to create and market virtual event spaces and experiences for a variety of different occasions including weddings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-wedding.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegasthemed-wedding-package.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wedding-chapel.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Fast-Food Metaverse Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-wedding-1.md) - [AI-Generated Wedding Registries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-registry1.md)