Denver Comic Con 2015 - A Geeky Wedding

Written by Shae

Just one week ago today, a magical thing happened. Denver Comic Con 2015 wrapped up its final day of the convention with something so unique, I truly was astounded. Friends and family gathered inside the main events while everyone waited outside, lined up to see a beautiful ceremony and a closing to a convention that Colorado has not seen before. It’s not every day that a convention hosts a wedding. While I have seen a wedding happen at a con before, it was nothing compared to what happened here. As we all filed in one by one, took our seats, and waited, we got the opportunity to see a union between two people happen on the main stage before our very eyes. Now, I know a lot of people who would think this strange, but as I sat in a crowded room filled with excitement, I couldn’t help but be in awe. This couple was not just getting married, no, they were indeed having a ceremony, and they chose to involve us. It’s a choice that not many would make. To involve an entire community is one thing, but to make your special day so open, so inviting, to the geeks and nerds that you share a camaraderie with is something that is so endearing. I have known many a friend to have small weddings, and even those who have had bigger weddings were nothing like this.

If you’ve been on the site, you might have noticed my line of Geeky Wedding blogs. I am adorably obsessed with anything geek wedding related, mostly because it combines something so awesome with something so beautiful. I love weddings; it’s all about the message of love and commitment. And I really love nerdy things…because I am a huge nerd and geek and proud of it. Well, I’m not alone. Geeky inspired weddings have been growing over the years and this wedding at DCC was probably the most nerdy wedding I have ever had the pleasure of attending. Sadly, I do not know the bride or groom personally. What I do know is that this was my favorite wedding to ever attend ever. And I didn’t even have cake. Which, guys, seriously, I have flown out of state for wedding cake before…it’s a problem. Okay, I truly went to support some friends, but listen, that’s not as cool of a story. My mind is still blown by the whole thing and all I could think as it ended was “How do we make this happen more!?” I can’t imagine setting this up, or the nerves it took to stand before us and proclaim their love. What I do know is that the bride was gorgeous, the groom was dashing, and this brought my desire for my own geek wedding (it’ll happen eventually one day, probably) to a whole new level.

For starters, I’ve seen people do superhero shirts underneath the tuxedos of the grooms men, which is a really cool idea, but this….I mean….this! Cosplay and weddings of geeks are not something I’ve not seen before, just not in person. Both sides of the wedding party stood in their costumes, the girls in gorgeous dresses, and the men in some pretty wicked costumes. We had Storm Troopers, Jedis, and even the God of Thunder himself while the Dark Knight stood and married the Mother of Dragons. It was an adorable display, and they used their cosplay titles at first, before getting serious. I wont lie, I cried when they each read their vows. They were touching, funny, and above all, from the heart. It was an intimate affair with some really amazingly new ceremonies. Instead of lighting candles or mixing sand, the two mixed the spice melange. And soon Batman was wrapping his cape around his Queen, they were exchanging rings, and peace between Gotham and the future ruler of the Iron Throne was made….I’m not entirely sure about that last part…but…It totally happened.

As far as a closing ceremony of a convention go, this wins the most original one that I have ever been to. After, we were permitted outside to speak with the wedding party. And by permitted, I’m pretty sure a lot of us just charged up there for pictures, congratulations, and so much more. This was so much fun and such a great way to combine everything they loved. After all, why can’t you get married in front of a StarGate, with Jedi and Sith and Gods and warriors around in front of a massive crowd, in costume, no less? The best part is, you can. These geeks combined so much of their lives that day. All I can say is, thank you.

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