# Fantasy Gamer Nuptials This Couple Got Dressed up in Character for Their World of Warcraft Wedding By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-warcraft-wedding References: [newlaunches](http://newlaunches.com/archives/world-of-warcraft-wedding.php) & [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/aint-no-wedding-like-an-incredible-world-of-warcraft-c-1460540639) A World of Warcraft wedding is one way to make sure no other wedding will be like yours. A Taiwanese couple decided for their special day they would have a [gamer-inspired celebration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-overwatch-2), and even wore costumes to bring the 2D game to reality. The groom decided to dress up as King Varian Wrynn who is a tough leader in the game series. The stunning bride opted to wear the costume designed for Tyrande Whisperwind in the game so that she could still look like a beautiful bride as she said her vows. The couple had a two day celebration, an engagement party and the [actual wedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-themed-wedding). To fully embody a World of Warcraft wedding, the duo took pictures outdoors to look as though they were in the game's setting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamer-inspired Weddings:** Opportunity for wedding planners to offer specialized themes and costumes for gamer couples. - **Cosplay Weddings:** Potential for the wedding industry to cater to couples who want to incorporate cosplay into their special day. - **Virtual World Weddings:** Emerging market for virtual reality (VR) wedding experiences, allowing couples to get married in their favorite video game settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Potential for event planning companies to specialize in organizing themed weddings for geek and gamer couples. - **Costume Design:** Opportunity for costume designers to create unique and personalized outfits for couples who want to dress up as their favorite game characters for their weddings. - **Virtual Reality:** Growing demand for VR technology and experiences in the wedding industry, offering couples the opportunity to have immersive virtual weddings in their favorite video game worlds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegasthemed-wedding-package.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Inclusive NFT Marriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closeup-city-hall.md) - [Hard Soda Nuptials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-dew-i-do.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Immersive Multiplayer Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-within.md) - [Iconic MMO-Branded GPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4070-super-gaming-warcraft.md)