Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Newlyweds Opt for Gaming Over Dancing
Some newlyweds are choosing to have video games at their weddings instead of traditional dancing.
Dayna and Gary Yendell from England had a Nintendo Switch and other gaming consoles at their wedding because they and their guests enjoy playing games.
They wanted to make their wedding special and fun for everyone.
Another couple, Eric Elzy and Jenny Bales from California, also had a gaming theme at their wedding.
They even had a tournament to introduce their wedding party.
A third couple, Alex Alvarez and Amelia Bozarth from Washington, had gaming stations at their wedding to help their guests, who are not very outgoing, feel more comfortable and have fun.
More couples are doing this because they want their weddings to be unique and true to who they are.
Dayna and Gary Yendell had video games like Mario Kart and PlayStation VR at their wedding instead of a traditional dance floor.
Eric Elzy and Jenny Bales had a Kingdom Hearts-themed wedding with a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament to introduce their wedding party.
Alex Alvarez and Amelia Bozarth set up gaming stations, including Dance Dance Revolution and a Nintendo Switch, to make their guests comfortable and have fun.
The number of couples choosing gaming at their weddings has increased by 35% annually over the last decade.
Event designers like Nancy Park have noticed a rise in non-traditional entertainment options at weddings, emphasizing authenticity over traditional etiquette.
- Who
- Dayna and Gary Yendell, Eric Elzy and Jenny Bales, Alex Alvarez and Amelia Bozarth
- What
- Couples incorporating video games into their weddings instead of traditional dancing
- When
- Dayna and Gary Yendell in October 2024, Eric Elzy and Jenny Bales in July 2022, Alex Alvarez and Amelia Bozarth in September 2024
- Where
- Wiltshire, England; Los Angeles, California; Tacoma, Washington
- Why
- To personalize their weddings and make the event more enjoyable for their guests, especially those who are not extroverted or enjoy gaming
- Couple
- Dayna and Gary Yendell
- Location
- Wiltshire, England
- Company
- Joypad
- Games Played
- Mario Kart, PlayStation VR, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Dance Dance Revolution
- Increase in Gaming Weddings
- 35% annually over the last decade
- Wedding Date
- October 2024
- Event Designer
- Nancy Park
- Other Couple
- Eric Elzy and Jenny Bales