If rom-coms taught us anything, it's that you never know when you might meet the love of your life. Out at a bar, at your job, at the annual small-town snowman competition — it's always possible. Well, it's time to add the world of Minecraft to that list of potential meet-cute spots.
A couple not only met but also actually got married in the world of Minecraft. Tech magazine Wired detailed the romance in a charming feature. The story centers on Sarah Nguyen, 24, from Oregon, and Jamie Patel, 25, from England, who met playing Minecraft as kids. That eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship and a beautiful wedding...hosted in the world of Minecraft. The couple explained it was a great venue for their vows because it was where they truly bonded.
"It’s the closest thing we have to a shared home," Nguyen told Wired. "We’ve lived apart our whole relationship. That world is where we live together."
The piece goes on to tell the story of another couple who got married in Roblox and of a digital officiant who does these sorts of ceremonies online. It's not super uncommon for weddings to be a digital affair these days.
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Speaking as someone who had his wedding postponed for 18 months because of COVID, these sorts of stories track. The wedding industrial complex was completely upended by the pandemic, with folks doing online ceremonies or small events hosted at home. Heck, an Animal Crossing wedding went viral in 2020. All that opened the door for non-traditional weddings.
Now, here we are in 2025, with weddings in Minecraft. Frankly, it's not a bad idea, especially for folks who love gaming. At the very least, you'll certainly save a boatload on venue costs.
