This Final Fantasy Wedding Makes Gaming the Focal Point
Michael Baxter — March 28, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: kotaku & geekologie
This final fantasy wedding is one of the most heartfelt geeky moments one can have. For those who are trying to find a way to make their weddings stand out in the crowd among other weddings, a geekily themed wedding may be the way.
Final Fantasy is one of the most cosplayed video games ever. With so many games having come out over the years, Final Fantasy has won over the hearts of many gamers. This gamer was so won over that he themed he threw a Final Fantasy wedding based around the game.
The bride dressed up as a white mage while the groom dressed up as Final Fantasy VII protagonist Squall. Since the betrothed knew that not everyone knew Final Fantasy, they allowed guests to pick whatever their favorite characters were. The bride’s father came as Darth Vader and the mother of the bride came as Alice in Wonderland.
Final Fantasy is one of the most cosplayed video games ever. With so many games having come out over the years, Final Fantasy has won over the hearts of many gamers. This gamer was so won over that he themed he threw a Final Fantasy wedding based around the game.
The bride dressed up as a white mage while the groom dressed up as Final Fantasy VII protagonist Squall. Since the betrothed knew that not everyone knew Final Fantasy, they allowed guests to pick whatever their favorite characters were. The bride’s father came as Darth Vader and the mother of the bride came as Alice in Wonderland.
Trend Themes
1. Geek-themed Weddings - The rise of themed weddings allows for creative and personalized ways for couples to make their weddings memorable and unique.
2. Video Game Cosplay - The popularity of cosplaying in video game culture has created opportunities for businesses to provide custom costumes and accessories for fans looking to recreate their favorite game characters.
3. Niche Wedding Industry - The growing interest in themed weddings, such as cosplay and geek culture, creates opportunities for new wedding industry businesses to cater to a wider range of clients with specialized needs and preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Wedding Planning & Coordination - Wedding planners can expand their services to include themed weddings and provide unique decor, venue and vendor recommendations.
2. Cosplay Costume Design - Custom cosplay costume design and production businesses can cater to gamers, anime enthusiasts and other cosplayers looking to create one-of-a-kind outfits.
3. Video Game Merchandising & Licensing - Video game companies can capitalize on the popularity of cosplay by licensing their characters for official costume and accessory production and sales.
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