Couple Host Gaming-Themed Wedding With First Mario Kart Race As Newlyweds

A couple of gamers who were nervous about their first dance on their wedding day decided to hold a first Mario Kart race as a married couple instead. Huy Nguyen and his wife, Justine, from Dallas, Texas, had childhoods that were tied to a love of video games from an early age. Huy had a baby photo of himself holding a Gameboy Color and playing Pokemon Yellow, before going on to play hits like Mario Kart, League of Legends and Smash Brothers. Justine, meanwhile, fondly remembers playing Mario Kart, Halo and Guitar Hero with her siblings, before seeing gaming become a natural part of her and Huy's relationship. The couple would walk around their college campus playing Pokemon GO, while also using online games to stay connected during the two years their relationship was long-distance. Ahead of their wedding, Huy and Justine wanted an event that reflected them as a couple, and they decided to incorporate a number of gaming-themed elements, including Mario Kart-themed invites, personalized Pokémon cards and a gaming menu. And after Justine and Huy had arrived at their reception on kiddie cars – another homage to Mario Kart – it was time for what would traditionally be a couple's first dance. Instead, Justine and Huy donned headsets, sat on a pair of chairs, and played their first Mario Kart race as a married couple, which Huy went on to win.