Jan 28 2009Exclusive Follow Up: A Match Made In Halo
Remember Desirai Labrada and John Henry, the couple that met playing Halo and planned on getting married this month in a Halo-themed wedding at Otronicon? Well they did it folks, the couple is how happily married and PEW PEWing away to their hearts content together.
The ceremony started just after 1 p.m. in the Science Center's theater. Onstage, a screenshot from Ivory Tower, one of the wedding couple's favorite "Halo" levels, was projected, and a string quartet played songs from the game's soundtrack. Atop an incline of stadium seating, Master Chief began his walk down to the stage followed by John and his groomsmen, their ties marked with the winged-sword emblem of John's "Halo" character. Bridesmaids -- including a matron of honor who just months before had confessed that she didn't know who Master Chief was -- proceeded to their positions. And then, instead of "Here Comes the Bride," Desirai entered to the dramatic score of the "Halo" menu music.
Awesome. Congratulations Desirai and John, Geekologie wishes you the best and many kills to come. Also, I've been inspired to have my own video-game themed wedding the next time I get married. Zelda all the way, baby. Isn't that right honey? Honey? Goddammit.
Hit the jump for a couple more pictures, a video, and some exclusive insight into the awesomeness provided by my bridesmaid tipster, evilcharismatic.
The Halo wedding is (finally) over, and here is your update, as promised! Sorry it took me a week to write you, I was waiting for the douchebag photographer to release his photos, but that apparently isn't going to happen for some time. I do, however, have a couple links with pictures, so yay! Also, some wedding highlights:
--Being a good bridesmaid, I brought orange juice and champagne for breakfast (we had to be there at 9-freaking-AM for a 1PM wedding). I mean, it's the most important meal of the day, right?! Needless to say, Desirai and I were in high spirits for most of the morning.
--The ceremony was beautiful. Even though it feels strange to describe something including Master Chief as beautiful. There were a few problems reciting the vows because it was hard as hell to understand what Master Chief was saying through his helmet, even with a microphone, but it worked out. The auditorium was packed, and it was super cool to hear everyone cheer when Desirai and John were pronounced "teammates for life".
--Master Chief was awesome! I secretly thought he might be a little cheesy, but that was definitely not the case. There were also some yummy Orbital Drop Shock Trooper dudes (I have no idea what that means, I had to google it just now. Did I ever mention I'm not a gamer?), and they spent the morning getting dressed right outside of our green room. Good times!
--Man, was the photographer a jackass. Some of his finer moments include calling my date a slut, making weird and creepy comments to Desirai's grandmother about John grabbing her butt, and completely highjacking every traditional wedding moment by grabbing John and Desirai to pose them for his crap-ass pictures. I'm really not very fond of this guy. Probably why I'm scowling in all of his shots.
--Hmmm, I know there has to be more than four highlights. What a crazy, stressful day! Nobody knew what anyone else was doing, resulting in delightful moments like me almost being sent up on stage too early, and later getting yelled at for being in the MTV interview area after I was led there for the purpose of being interviewed (which never happened, sadly. I had all kinds of fun stuff I wanted to say).
So, it was a pretty awesome day, and even more so when we were finally able to go back to Desirai's and open her presents. The best one was definitely the cotton candy machine, given by yours truly (so my opinion may be a little biased). From what I've heard, the story is going to hit MTV on Monday (1/26), probably in the form of an MTV News clip, and will run for about a week. Of course, this information could be totally wrong, for the aforementioned reason of nobody knowing what the hell is going on.
Inside The 'Halo' Wedding [mtv]
Thanks to Killik and bridesmaid evilcharismatic, who are both invited to my Zelda wedding, even if I end up marrying myself. Which I am totally not ashamed of.
Reader Comments
1. lol - January 28, 2009 10:38 PM
first...yawn
2. REW - January 28, 2009 10:43 PM
second
3. pew pew - January 28, 2009 10:44 PM
3rd
4. GRAMMARNAZI - January 28, 2009 10:46 PM
fort
5. lunavesta - January 28, 2009 10:58 PM
there's an arby 'n' the chief machinima episode about halo weddings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl7qtlx9nwE
6. formerly SPELLINGNAZI© - January 28, 2009 11:09 PM
Wow, if this doesn't define "Geek", I don't know what does.
7. Wes - January 28, 2009 11:11 PM
those were teachers from my school.. Full Sail
check out the school fellow geeks
8. Guido - January 28, 2009 11:13 PM
Wow that is a large bride's maid! Why did she have to be closest to the camera? Woot top 10!
9. Cameron - January 28, 2009 11:18 PM
My penis is Swedish when looking at this. Or is it Swiss?
No, wait...it's definitely French (retreating as fast as it can).
10. LSDiesel - January 28, 2009 11:33 PM
In the spirit of Halo, I would've shot both the bride AND groom yelling something like "BOOOOOM! HEADSHOT!"
Also, it looks like all the guests were random people they paid to come.
11. Mr.Anderson - January 28, 2009 11:48 PM
I want to have a final fantasy themed wedding, in that it will all be going on in my head while I wake up from some dream that's about to end.
12. starchem labs - January 28, 2009 11:49 PM
I f***ing hate halo!
muppets for enemies and f***ing lame game play.
All halo fan boys deserve AIDS and have parents fisted.
13. Cayse - January 28, 2009 11:49 PM
That "large" bridesmaid is a really nice woman. She came into our store (Torrid) to buy an outfit for the rehearsal dinner or something that had to do with the wedding. I hope she comes back in with photos and stories. Oh Full Sail, you never cease to amaze.
14. Somebody - January 29, 2009 12:24 AM
"WTF, I was so hoping that Master Chief's voice would sound like Microsoft Sam...ROFL."
15. gizmoduck - January 29, 2009 1:03 AM
@12
did you ever know that you're me hero?
fisting all around!
16. formerly SPELLINGNAZI© - January 29, 2009 1:07 AM
#12 needs a hug.
17. K4ot1K - January 29, 2009 1:25 AM
This is actually sweet, and a lot cooler than normal people crap. I bet they have a better chance of lasting compared those douche bags that spend $100,000 the "perfect" wedding.
@ 8-9 What's with the hate? Big girls rock!
18. WoW Gold - January 29, 2009 1:28 AM
It's kinda creative to have that theme but I think a World of warcraft theme will be better! :P
The priest will dress up like an elf priest! My entourage will be composed of the blood elves, my groom must wear a cloak and my wedding wow gold coins will be carried by a dwarf :P A mount will be placed on top of the wedding car too!
Isn't that exciting?!!
19. #19 - January 29, 2009 1:50 AM
Err
20. Cameron - January 29, 2009 2:25 AM
@ 17.
I wasn't talking about the girls....
21. Keets - January 29, 2009 2:39 AM
@18
No.
22. Cameron - January 29, 2009 2:40 AM
Sorry I sound like a fag.
pew pew pew.
23. Anita Bath - January 29, 2009 3:59 AM
Much like the assets of these dear ladies, this post counts as literature.
24. laura - January 29, 2009 4:15 AM
I think this is so wonderful, they're going to have some amazing memories :)
25. Ginormagantuan - January 29, 2009 6:37 AM
halo sucks so bad, speking fo muppets! it's so fun to watch sesame street or any muppet show and like. play some chopped and crewed rap and it looks like they are singing it, ha! you have to be high and or extremelly drunk for this to be funny.
26. John doe - January 29, 2009 6:55 AM
Holy f*** is she fat.
27. Daisy - January 29, 2009 7:02 AM
FAKE!!!!
This is a complete photoshop job. You can tell its a fake because the shadow's are all wrong.
This is exactly like that scene in the movie Never Back Down where Max went for day care that was run by billy ray valentine, who had recently lost his job.
28. Tricky Ricky - January 29, 2009 7:57 AM
@8
The Bride isn't exactly petite either!
The groom, besides being a complete nerd / geek ...he's completely P-whipped ..at least now someone will play with his joystick...( the plastic one )
I think "Lord of the Rings" is a better theme, since there are 3 rings in a relationship:
1.) Engagement Ring
2.) Wedding Ring
3.) Suffering
29. Thumperchica - January 29, 2009 8:46 AM
Congrats and Good Luck!!!!
30. AAA - January 29, 2009 9:00 AM
It's just so beautiful! A couple made in space, on the ring planet, hold me, it's just too beautiful!
31. Thumperchica - January 29, 2009 9:09 AM
BTW - Just to share, I have the song "I'm Bo, Yo!" stuck in my head this morning. Yeah...
32. bar room hero - January 29, 2009 9:10 AM
What a bunch of dorks..
Halo is not even that good of a game. FPS is a FPS...
33. tennistO - January 29, 2009 9:18 AM
im scared... im gonna go find the bomb shelter now, come bury my body in 100 years... thanks
34. Timbo - January 29, 2009 9:48 AM
I've never actually played Halo so I can't say much...
Interesting...
35. SiGee - January 29, 2009 10:18 AM
This reminds me of when LSDiesel and I dressed up as Sponge Bob and Sandy Cheeks.
We had a kick ass time when we went down to the Bikini Bottom and ate at what LSD likes to call his Krusty Krab.
Good f***in Times!
36. Uncle Eccoli - January 29, 2009 10:28 AM
Wow, that's pathetic.
37. BOOSH! - January 29, 2009 10:33 AM
God! Will these poor saps ever not be socially awkward?
Answer: No
38. LSDiesel - January 29, 2009 10:34 AM
@35, Those were good times. You look great as a sea sponge by the way. You know, I never asked why you always make ME dress up as the girl.
Like that time I had to dress up as the angel and YOU got to wear the devil uniform and stir me around in that giant kettle of baby oil.
39. Drunken Heathen - January 29, 2009 10:37 AM
Don't dis the big girls, more cushion for pushin'
40. Milkman - January 29, 2009 10:53 AM
Looks like that Groom was hit with one too many frag grenades upside the head... and the bride ate one too many LOTR cakes. He knows she's only gonna get larger, right? You marry them when they're small, not when they've already expanded and have to use a map hack just to stay in the game....
41. SiGee - January 29, 2009 10:54 AM
@ 38
You know I wear the pants in this relationship, unless you have tossed them on the floor.
42. Tim Broder - January 29, 2009 10:57 AM
hah sweet
43. Pew³ - January 29, 2009 10:57 AM
I think it's romantic.
Gay...totally gay....but romantic.
Lets talk Star Wars themed weddings.
44. Mcfeely Smackup - January 29, 2009 11:14 AM
wow...whole lotta backfat in that wedding.
45. Nugaloopagus - January 29, 2009 1:08 PM
Is this a wedding or a back-fat convention?
46. Amy - January 29, 2009 1:11 PM
Okay Cameron, seriously man, you're my new hero. XD
And, yeeeaaaah....the married couple look exactly like the types of people who would pull something like this. Fat, pale and desperate.
47. Rin - January 29, 2009 2:03 PM
I would totally have a final fantasy X wedding. I think this was cool, and a lot more personal than all those 'perfect' weddings people spend so much money doing.
48. lofagal - January 29, 2009 2:47 PM
They must have met on XBOX Live. I can picture it now "You sign off" "no you sign off, your so cute"
49. Trizfay - January 29, 2009 5:48 PM
I'm sure they're happy and yadda yadda yadda, but for the rest of you
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/in-a-star-trek-outfit/Content?oid=606110
50. eggs - January 30, 2009 7:23 AM
Come on! Wish the happy couple luck. What are you, a bunch of emotional cripples? (except Thumperchica, who did the right thing in a situation like this).
51. Gangsta bride - February 1, 2009 9:49 PM
It's so nice to see people doing what they want to do instead of what other people want them to do. It's their day. They are obviously meant for each other.
52. Duke - February 2, 2009 7:29 PM
I see it now. Arguments in the form of friendly fire and betrayal. And then divorce when the angry spouse kicks the other out of the game after said betrayal.
53. potatoe - February 8, 2009 2:02 PM
half life 2 is better
54. Tpunk - February 8, 2009 7:37 PM
wow fail much..
55. Anomonomonomoly - February 9, 2009 11:20 PM
So why can't I find anyone wanting a Fable wedding? Or who likes Fable? Or knows what it... is...
...
I can't believe none of my buddies are gamers. I'm clearly in the wrong crowd D=
Good luck and many headshots to the happy couple anyway. I shall now go distract myself with shooting up aliens on Trem
56. Sarah - July 20, 2009 9:41 PM
I'd marry you at a zelda wedding <3