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- New York Post
Canadian couple tied knot during New Jersey's Pokémon GO Fest
Something borrowed, something … Pikachu?
A Canadian couple who hooked up while playing the widely-popular smartphone game Pokémon GO, tied the knot in New Jersey on Friday — in front of thousands of other players, who've flown in from around the globe for this weekend's Pokémon GO Fest.
Sandra Maroszek and Les Dorgo from Windsor, Canada, met as they were trying to catch virtual versions of the mysterious, magical beings that grace collectible Pokémon cards and populate the beloved Japanese video games, which also inspired an animated series.
3 Sandra Maroszek and Les Dorgo found each other — and ultimately love — playing the popular 2016 game.
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Members of their families also flew in from Poland and Hungary for the ceremony.
The happy couple has been traveling the world on their vacations — in search of elusive Pokémon.
They travelled to France to catch a Klefki, and ventured into Florida to get a Maractus.
They'll spend the first couple of days of their honeymoon on the hunt for even more.
More than 100,000 players have invaded Jersey City this year in hopes of catching the imaginary creatures.
3 The happy couple got engaged during the 2024 fest.
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Pokémon GO Fest was held at Randall's Island last year, and saw players scouring the Big Apple for Pokémon GO.
Maroszek and Dorgo actually got engaged at last year's festival, and decided to come full circle by exchanging vows at this year's event in Liberty State Park.
'Pokémon GO has quietly become a surprising engine for real-world connection — combating loneliness, encouraging physical activity, and sparking friendships (and yes, relationships) rooted in shared adventure,' claimed the festival's organizers in a statement.
3 The couple shot their wedding photos at Liberty State Park.
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'But this couple's journey from strangers to walking down the aisle during GO Fest offers a rare and joyful lens into how connection is evolving outside the swipe-right culture.'
Festival goers will be able to catch characters during the weekend, and explore habitats from the game, recreated inside the park.
