In keeping with today’s gamer wedding theme, may I present to you the Katamari Damacy wedding of Aidra and Ernest. These two were married in Idaho, and clearly … the whole wedding party got in on the theme.
This Katamari Damacy themed wedding was vibrant and super playful. Because the game is about rolling up various objects to create stars, it offers a natural metaphor for the marriage process: joining two lives together and rolling up shared memories into something beautiful!
The centerpiece of a Katamari wedding is often the cake, which mimics the game’s core mechanic:
- The Katamari Cake: Design a spherical cake or a multi-tiered cake where the bottom looks like a katamari covered in tiny fondant objects.
- Custom Cake Toppers: Use a topper where the Prince is rolling a katamari that has chibi versions of the bride and groom “stuck” to it.
- Fondant Objects: Decorate with tiny, colorful items like thumbtacks, dice, animals, and household objects to recreate the game’s chaotic aesthetic.
Decor & stationery ideas
- Celestial Reception: Incorporate “Cosmos” elements with star-themed lighting, celestial macarons, and deep blue “night sky” table settings to represent the King of All Cosmos’ domain.
- Vibrant Color Palette: Lean into the game’s rainbow aesthetic with colorful, whimsical house prints or crayon-themed stationery.
- Centerpieces: Use eclectic “clumps” of objects for table centerpieces, including things that are personally meaningful to the couple, to mimic a growing katamari.
Attire & accessory ideas
- Themed Accessories: The groom and groomsmen can wear cufflinks designed to look like game cartridges or prince antennae 3D printed accessories.
- Playful Headgear: Consider headpieces for the wedding party inspired by the Prince or his cousins’ distinct shapes.
- Jewelry: Incorporate subtle nods like Katamari-inspired earrings or phone charms for the bridal party.
Favors and Entertainment ideas
- Custom Favors: Give out Katamari stickers featuring the Prince and his cousins or shaker keychains where guests can “roll up” items themselves.
- Signature Drinks: Serve a “Katamari Roll” or green-layered shots like a Midori Sour to match the Prince’s signature color.
- Music: Use the game’s award-winning soundtrack for the entrance or high-energy moments during the reception.
PS: Many thanks to Adria & Ernest’s friend Shiloh for submitting this.
