Man met avatar wife on Nintendo DS

Everyone likes video games, but some people really love them. Timeslive.com reported that a Japanese man who goes by the name of SAL9000 married his virtual-reality girlfriend, Nene Anegasaki, over the weekend.

Nene is a character from a video game called Love Plus. The game challenges players to find and woo a virtual reality woman. If the girlfriend is not happy after 100 days, the game resets itself, the news source reports.

SAL9000 married Nene in Tokyo. After the ceremony, the two enjoyed a Nintendo DS-powered honeymoon in Guam.

We would suggest that budget-conscious brides consider planning a virtual wedding, but this cyber romance boasted a real-life reception.

The Sunday Morning Herald revealed that the wedding reception included a priest, an MC, a DJ, and speeches from friends and family. The reception even boasted real wedding flowers and a bouquet for the virtual bride.

Couples who are interested in incorporating some virtual details into their wedding planning might consider following SAL9000’s lead in one respect – the gamer streamed video from the ceremony and the honeymoon over the internet, so that anyone who was interested could check out the events. A live video of your nuptials would be a great way for friends or relatives who can't travel to see the ceremony.