# 'Shrek' Weddings Ogre Theme is a New Twist on Fairytale Marriage By Siwen Jia | Published 2009-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrek-marriage-would-you-want-a-theme-marriage References: [tt.mop](http://tt.mop.com/club/read_2981629.html) This couple chose an unusual twist on a [fairytale wedding theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrateally-ai1): They got married ‘Shrek’ style. Groom Keith, 44, and bride Christine, 40, are residents of Barnstaple, Devon and are huge fans of the [Dreamworks SKG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrek-inspired-shoe) flick. The pair dressed as Shrek and Princess Fiona for their wedding, and their 100 guests similarly followed suit and donned various [fairytale costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes). Here’s what tt.mop.com had to say about the unusual ‘Shrek’ themed wedding: > “The idea just came to me,” says Christina. “I knew what we would go as because Keith looks just like Shrek.” Christina also got her 18-year-old son to dress up as Donkey, another character from the film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Themed Weddings:** Opportunity to create unique and personalized wedding experiences by incorporating unconventional themes. - **Cosplay Weddings:** Potential for weddings to cater to the growing popularity of cosplay by allowing couples and guests to dress up as their favorite fictional characters. - **Fantasy Weddings:** Growing trend of embracing fantasy elements in weddings, presenting opportunities for immersive and magical experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wedding Planning:** Incorporating unconventional themes can create new avenues for wedding planning businesses to offer specialized and personalized services. - **Costume and Cosplay:** Demand for cosplay-inspired weddings can drive growth in the costume and cosplay industry, creating opportunities for unique wedding attire and accessories. - **Event Design and Decor:** Increasing popularity of fantasy weddings can open up a market for event designers to create immersive and fantastical settings for weddings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Filmic Swamp Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-at-shreks-swamp.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Body Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-1.md) - [Fantasy-Comedy Makeup Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-x-dreamworks-shrek.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Ogre-Shaped Soft Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrekzel.md) - [Swamp Bathing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-a-swamp.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Football Match Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/own-goal.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md)