/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6679336
Top left looks like their wedding site got raided and they went with it, probably just to get them to leave after that photo. If not, the asian parents are all "so much disgracefurness, so dishonorabre".

How did they get pictures of an elven wedding? When did they get so tacky? I think the guy is a half elf, no pointy jaw.

>>6679348
>I think the guy is a half elf
>guy

There are no guys in that photo.

>>6679353
>no, boner. no.

>top right

Someone please tell me this was planned and was not a bunch of Naruto cosplayers crashing what appears to be an asian couple's wedding

I'm going to have my wedding like pikminlink: wear a wig and pretend I'm a woman while my intersexed wife dresses up like a man.

>>6679371
Is Pikminlink married?

>>6679369
The Naruto cosplayers look really out of place..

>>6679379
Yes. To a "man" with no penis.

Ok, this is pretty damn epic. That's A LOT of super heroes.

>>6679383
I had it in my mind she would marry a girl who looked like Princess Zelda. Hm. :(

>>6679386
I didn't know Wet-Pants Nigger Guy was gay...

I don't ever want to get married, but if I did-- it would definitely be by a gundam.

Incoming long-ish post.

Personally, I wouldn't have one because we aren't too into cosplay to do that, and I think there'd be enough things to be concerned with when it comes to our wedding that is more important than cosplay. Even if we both were deeply into cosplay, I do find the idea cosplaying at our wedding rather weird; dressing up as other characters getting married instead of dressing up as ourselves getting married. I'd regret it. It's just not our thing to do.

I am not, however, against the idea of dressing in wedding outfits inspired by anime/comics/games/what have you, it's just the matter of style and fitting without it being overly tacky and costumey. Like those Disney Princess wedding dresses, some look very nice. I'm also all for incorporating some of our shared interests and hobbies somehow. Whether they may inspire decor, wedding gifts, music, or parts of our attire, it'd personalizes our wedding, and makes it more special for us and for the guests.

On that note, I would love to have something related to Alien stuff at our wedding.

>>6679386
>gay interracial wedding at a convention

>>6679412
Good post! I agree with this very much. If you are going to get married, why pretend to be other people? I can understand some people do theme weddings like you said. My two friends just got married last March and had a starwars themed wedding, so they dressed up robes and other garments from the movies. I thought it was cute, because they weren't pretending to be Leiya or Han, but themselves in Starwars themed outfits.

I'm a huge Zelda fan, so any wedding would be fun if it were zelda themed. I know my gf is a big fantasy fan as well, so even just elven themes , like leaf designs and long fake ears would be fun. Nothing too crazy. It should be both people's choices after all.

>>6679419
It's...2013. e_e

>>6679403
Was that gundam acting as a civil authority/pastor?

>>6679431
lol I don't think so. Perhaps just a witness?

OP here (who is also gay and in an inter-racial relationship because it's 2013? yeah ok)

I would love to propose to my girlfriend with this ring, haha. She would give me a weird look though. She isn't as big a LoZ fan as me.

>>6679435
Engagement rings for girls are no joke. Enjoy being dumped.

>>6679422
Oh that sounds nice, I think the way your friends went about it is a comfortable and fun approach.

Also, you can have multiple outfits; maybe something costumey for the ceremony, and then something traditional for the reception, or vice-versa. It's all up to each couple on what they like and are comfortable doing.

>>6679437
rofl you're funny. I've been with her for 5 years now. And not all women think engangment rings are life or death. I would never be with a woman that shallow. wow you're pathetic.

>>6679422
>>6679442
Also, I know my friend is a huge Zelda fan herself. If she can find another huge fan to be together with, I could definitely see some Zelda influences to be part of their wedding somehow.

>>6679435
That is sweet; whether she's not a big fan, at least your girlfriend will understand the rings and how they relate to you both.

>>6679454
I wouldn't actually get those rings. I know exactly her type or ring (she's a princess and would like a simple, but classy design. She wouldnt mind if MY ring was the zelda one though , haha)

>>6679446
I dunno, for the straight crowd it's still a big deal. 3 months salary. Call it archaic, but just because the girl likes a nice ring don't make her shallow and the mpartner pathetic.

>>6679455
Ahh I see! That's good too.

>>6679456
I see. You speak for all straight women then? or all women in general?

>>6679456
If that's how your relationship is, fine. Not all women are the same, sexual preference included.

And 3 months salary ? Not all women want a crazy expensive fancy ring. Some dont want a ring at all. Most probably want something that just shows their significant other loves them and pays attention to what kind of jewelry represents them/or is to their tastes.

>>6679461
Brother of a recently engaged, have many friends who are currently and are going to be married. Not all of them went for expensive rings, but most do. I do expect to be paying a lot when I go through with it. Thank goodness for Spence, that where my brother went. I did have a friend buy the Zirconia model only to replace it with a real diamond version, but that was only because he wanted to surprise propose during Christmas, but didn't have his bonus until end after NY.

Why?

>>6679466
Agreed.

The ring should be personally significant as far as style. I really like black diamonds, and since their lab-created, they're not nearly as expensive as mined diamonds.

The 3 months salary thing is ridiculous. You want to spend 3 months salary on a ring that can easily be stole or go down the drain? How about you get me a nice, affordable ring and a car? Or a down payment to a house together? There are much more important things than a piece of jewlery - a home together is a much deeper sign of commitment, and a better investment.

Recently engaged cosplayer here (in fact, our engagement party is tomorrow night!)

My fiance and I are both cosplayers, and have cosplayed together for 4 out of the 5 years we've been together. I'd say it's a fun hobby that we share, and we both have and will continue to love anime/manga as a genre for years to come, but we don't plan on incorporating anything related to it in our wedding. His family automatically assumed we would, but we both agree it's a bit tacky, or at least can be if not handled with some taste. Like a lot of anons I agree, why dress up as someone else on one of your most important days? I think little touches here and there are nice but subtle ways to include your passions on your big day.

>>6679466
>>6679521
I agree with these points completely. My guy totally surprized me when he proposed, and the ring was just beautiful. We had spoken on occasion about rings, and I had mentioned things that I liked, and he somehow found the perfect ring for me all on his own from that. It's a princess cut, diamond solitare set in a simple white gold band. I love how simple but classic it is, and the fact that it's a Canadian diamond gives a lot of pride. Guh, just love it.

>>6679521
Thank you!

>>6679530
And that's so sweet! Congrats on the engagement and enjoy your party! I wish you many more happy and awesome years together with your other half.

>>6679537
Awww, thanks anon! That's so sweet.

>>6679466
three months is expensive!

Whoever decides to propose to me will have 2 antique rings I inherited that my mom keeps to choose from. One with a very expensive artdeco setting, and one with a deep blue sapphire. I hope for the sapphire, but I'm glad my guy will have these options so that we can save the money for the honeymoon. :)

>mfw mum has told me not to accept any ring thats less that £10,000 and doesn't have a specifically cut diamond

It's not like we're even rich, we're a poor working class family. Oh pushy mothers.

>>6679371
>>6679383
>>6679419
Why don't you guys go back to /b/?

>>6679521
I can see how it's ridiculous, and I've seen the effects of doing it the wrong way(ie using the whole salary of the three months prior to the proposal), but it goes without saying that the car and house are all planned along with the ring. It's very true that the more you have to spend on the ring the more higher chance you'll have of ending up with a ring that isn't worth all that, but it's a risk some guys would take. I'm really lucky to have a great jeweler chain in my area with awesome selection, and if my girl really needed that special touch I can get one custom made. Those aren't cheap.

>>6679542
Oldest brother got to use mothers heirloom engagement ring.

>>6679556
WTF is up with that.
Seriously, for £10,000, I'd rather buy a girl a simple silver ring and then take her to Hawaii for a month.

>>6679542
The history behind the three months salary thing was that if the husband keeled over, the wife would be able to sell the engagement ring to make some money to make ends meet until she could go back to her family/marry again/etc. Obviously we don't need to do that anymore, but the tradition still stayed.

Speaking of tradition, I'm planning on proposing to my fiance, instead of him proposing to me. We both wanna get married, but I want to be the one who buys his engagement ring, you know? It's been hard trying to find engagement rings for guys, does anyone have any brands or sites or anything they can recommend?

Have a gorgeous ring.

Engagement rings I find are pointless, however saying that I'd love an antique gold ring with pearls - I hate diamonds!
But I wouldn't let my partner spend over £1,000! Id rather him put it on a house deposit, or keep it in a bank for future children or other purposes!

The only proper costumed wedding is a Krull themed wedding.

>>6679725
Have a stonemason cut it from iron ore and firegold and have the rock able to shoot out and inject cyanide.

on the subject of cosplay weddings
>my friend wants to propose to his gf at an anime convention
>at a gathering
>in character

>>6679799
I don't understand your reaction, if they're both into cosplaying, I think it's pretty cute.

>>6679435
OMG THIS IS THE CUTEST THING EVER.
I wish my boyfriend would have that idea... I love him but I'm pretty sure I'm getting a cheap, tacky as hell weeding ring.

>>6679799
The fact that he's doing it in front of a group of people is kind of sketchy, but I don't see a problem otherwise.
Yeah it's embarrassing, but if they like it and it's not hurting anyone...

>>6679787
>have the rock shoot out and inject cyanide
>Not having the rock able to turn into a giant drill and pierce the goddamn heavens, causing galaxies to collide and change the fate of the whole universe

What are you, some kind of poofy assgobbling diaper wearing duck shit enema faggot?

>>6679466
>Hay I'll give my gf a joke ring from a video game I like, it'll be hilarious! It's ok she likes video games too XD
>3 months salary for an engagement ring? OMFG that's like thousands of dollars! Not all women want good rings. I'll just go down to the supermarket and get something from a cereal box. My GF is deep and doesn't care about money.

You're are the stupidest nigger alive.

>>6679841
>Using phallic imagery in positive light
>The year of some guy who probably didn't exist 2013

leshiggehdiggehdocheckurprivlij

I've told my cosplay friends that I'm inviting ot he wedding that they can cosplay as long as it's something normal people wouldn't think is a costume. (The tenth Doctor, Rinoa's ball dress etc.) My man-made-of-honor is gonna wear the same suit Daniel Craig wore in Skyfall. The groom's henchmen will have Mega Man cufflinks and my brideminions will have Tetris piece pendants made of fused glass.

I don't want to shove my hobby down people's throats, but I want it to be a part of it since we're both cosplayers and it's a big part our growth together.

I've told my cosplay friends that I'm inviting to the wedding that they can cosplay as long as it's something normal people wouldn't think is a costume. (The tenth Doctor, Rinoa's ball dress etc.) My man-made-of-honor is gonna wear the same suit Daniel Craig wore in Skyfall. The groom's henchmen will have Mega Man cufflinks and my brideminions will have Tetris piece pendants made of fused glass.

I don't want to shove my hobby down people's throats, but I want it to be a part of it since we're both cosplayers and it's a big part our growth together.

>>6679799
>>6679840
It's absolutely fine if they are immune to the piercing cringes of the people around them. I am entitled to my own emotions, and if they can't handle it they don't deserve to be part of the progressive movement.

>>6679858
>not being addicted to everything that has to do with cocks
>3 month of the year after the month that the world was supposed to end
shippydippydowowshapowZAPPALAPPOdingdangwallawallabingbang.

>>6679863
Thank you. Very tasteful. I wish bronies would apply this philosophy to their day to day lives.

I'm married to a cosplayer and while our wedding was very traditional in the sense that there was no cosplay involved even though most of our bridal/groom party were cosplayers, I wouldn't mind doing it over again with cosplay incorporated as long as it's just among friends and not family. Though I think our families wouldn't even mind.

The only thing that might've been cosplay in our wedding was my husband unbuttoning his shirt to reveal a Spidey shirt underneath. That was kinda wonderful, haha.

>>6679866
You are a classy lady and a good person.

>>6679383
Honestly, this guy scored.

>>6679386
This is actually cool. I know Yaoicon had a Naruto-themed gay wedding, but that just looked icky.

I don't want a cosplay wedding, personally. My life isn't centered around cosplay like the other more passionate cosplayers, and I feel like if I just have to cosplay (or heck, we can throw lolita into this) for every special event and such, then I can't distinguish from my personal life and social life. The only thing I'd consider is wearing a white lolita dress during the reception, but even then I'm iffy since I want an actual wedding dress.

>>6679383
for a second I thought you meant that she married a crossdresser and that he was a shemale.
he looks much older than she is, but good for them at least they're happy

>>6680035
It's only a matter of time before the divorce.

>>6679386
>>6679419

This is more than likely a photoshoot, not an actual wedding, trying to recreate this cover.

>>6680100
They were actually married!! I was there. It was really awesome. All of us were sobbing in happiness.

>>6680100
Wait, Northstar got married to that random dude he was with? I haven't been reading comics lately but he was always one of my favorite lesser-known x-men/alpha flighter....er....

>>6680107
Yes. It happened about a year ago. I think.

>>6679725

Obviously we dont need such backwards ways of thinking in 2013. Women are more than capable of getting a job and education without needed a man to fall back on. Sheesh

And i think it's a nice change to buy your own ring! I mean, who would know you better than yourself? and it's cute. I sadly dont know much about male engagement rings, but what do you think would reflect your boyfriend? a plain dark ring or something with a small design engraved on it, etc? :) good luck with the proposal! i'm sure it will be great.

>>6679659
that would be nice. I like silver, lol. I dont even want a ring myself. but even something pretty, but REASONABLY priced is fine. I don't get people who spend so much of their hard earned money on a piece of jewelry.

>>6679725
First of all, where is everyone getting 3 months salary, I always heard it as 2?

But actually it was coined by diamond/jewelry stores to get more money. Same reason why it's always diamonds. That shit was all just clever marketing

I've never really fantasized about my dream wedding, and in all likelihood if i do get married it'll be something small and intimate with the money saved going towards more important things. I don't think I'd cosplay because I do want to wear a big poofy dress and there aren't any characters I can think of who wear big poofy wedding-style dresses which would be appropriate and that I'd actually want to cosplay. I did meet my current partner at a con, so while it might be kinda cool to incorporate cosplay somehow, I think anyone who doesn't cosplay would feel kind of alienated and left out if they were surrounded by people treating it like a costume contest. I think it would also be important to not theme your wedding around a show or series that you might not like 15 years down the line.

I don't want to cause more shitposting but yeah not every girl wants an expensive ring. While I'd appreciate the gesture and the symbolism (and big rings are pretty imo) it just wouldn't be practical for me because I like to save money and I can't wear any form of jewelry on my hands for work, so it's not like I could wear it that much anyways.... And if I'm not wearing it, it's more likely to get lost or stolen. I do like earrings though, but it might be kinda tacky to have actual wedding rings hanging from my ears. My bosses have matching tattoos as a symbol of their commitment instead of rings, which I think is a bit corny but if it's what works for them then who am I to judge?
If someone were to use a ring to propose to me, I'd want one of those custom Utena rose rings. They don't cost more than a few hundred dollars, and Utena means a lot to me, haha. I guess on that note I would only do a cosplay wedding if it was Utena-themed, though admittedly I'm not a huge fan of the dresses in that show... And the symbolism behind them would probably doom my marriage.

>>6679371

>>6680260
Neither my girlfriend nor I wear rings as well, so i figured when we got married, we'd wear them as a necklace instead. I can handle that, since we both have matching necklaces right now as it is and it was $20, but the symbolism means a lot to me. I'm just gonna ignore the trolls since i dont want to feed them on my own thread, but i appreciate all the awesome stories about different views on what people want/like from their partner.

An utena ring would be very cool!

GAWD, I cannot stand cosplay proposals or cosplay weddings. It's tacky and, at this point, unoriginal.

Over the past ten years of convention-going, I've seen at least half a dozen cosplay proposals during or after the cosplay contest or some other main event. It's stupid, really stupid and obnoxious.

I dunno, maybe I'm weird, but I think a proposal should be personal and intimate. The furthest thing from personal and intimate is being fully dressed as some character on stage in front of a few thousand strangers - most of which are weeabos and tweens. I roll my eyes so hard when I see someone proposal during the contest. Like Jesus fucking Christ we get it, you're two totally obsessed dorks who probably should be sterilized lest you beget some super weeb from your unholy union.

As far as actual weddings are concerned, I'm all for incorporating some nerdy aspects (like the cufflinks mentioned earlier) but for the non-nerds in your family, be tasteful. A wedding shouldn't have a "theme" per se, it should be a celebration of love and commitment.

>>6679799
This is actually adorable and I've seen it done before! At a con in the summer this couple was dressed up as inuyasha and they were doing a skit and at the end it was an actual proposal!

>>6680293
I agree with you on proposing in a large anime con is pretty tackey, but to me, there isnt anything wrong with a theme wedding. I mean, there are SO many different kinds of weddings in the world and we've evolved over time with 'traditional' stuff.

Why shouldnt two people who love a hobby so much do a theme on it for their wedding? who's to say the love isn't there? Personally, weddings are a waste of money really IMO unless they're extremely small and intimate, but once again, everyone is different and entitled to do as they please, as long as they are not hurting anyone, or telling other people what to do with their own money and girlfriend/boyfriend.

>>6680293
I was proposed to during Otakon, but at the harbor and out of costume. It was nighttime and beautiful out.

I've only been present for one other con proposal and that was at Anime Boston at a Bleach gathering. The couple were unfortunate looking folks in pretty inaccurate costumes. I was like 'ehhh.....' the whole time. I felt a little bad for the guy because he arranged the gathering and it was supposed to happen in the nice courtyard, but it was closed off after some incident the day before. So it had to happen in a crowded con hallway.

>>6679470
>I did have a friend buy the Zirconia model only to replace it with a real diamond version, but that was only because he wanted to surprise propose during Christmas, but didn't have his bonus until end after NY.

Why did he bother having it exchanged?

I wouldn't have a cosplay wedding, but the design I want for a wedding dress comes from one of my favourite manga series. It's simple yet so pretty~
Cosplay is a big part of my life but I wouldn't want to be completely dressed up as someone else for such an important day.

>>6680304
Ouch, that's awkward (the Bleach gathering proposal i mean)

>>6679725
>The history behind the three months salary thing was that if the husband keeled over, the wife would be able to sell the engagement ring to make some money to make ends meet until she could go back to her family/marry again/etc. Obviously we don't need to do that anymore, but the tradition still stayed.

Considering that engagement rings are a fashion that appeared around the 1920s (and first appeared among celebrities), that story is probably made up.

>>6680317
Just remembered it was filmed...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU0Lis9NPZU

>>6680301
Right, people can do what they want. I'm just thinking about:
1) the family at the wedding that "don't get it" 2) the wedding pictures you will ultimately show your kids/grandkids
3) the internet ultimately judging your costumes you wore, harshly

Who is to say you'll like the same anime or video game in 10 years? Other wedding themes can be cute, like if you have a cultural theme representing the bride/groom's background, "beach theme" if it's at the beach, etc. Something timeless, something you won't regret.

>>6680325
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU0Lis9NPZU
Kind of cute, but also...really awkward. Definitely not romantic. I hate people who propose in a super public place. It kind of REALLY pressures someone into saying yes. And if they say no, they seem like a 'bitch'.

I think what's important at a wedding is that it's memorable, special to you, but enjoyable for everyone else. There's a lot of geeky/cosplay things that can be tied in that are special to you without going over the top.

If I did, it'd be Sailor Moon for sure.

>>6680345
but in the end, the wedding is for YOURSELF and the person you are marrying. if the people you invite cant understand that, they shouldn't be there in the first place.

>>6680333
Plenty of people already know what the answer will be before they formally propose. I imagine that's the case for most public proposals.

>It kind of REALLY pressures someone into saying yes.
Do you think there's anyone who really thinks, "Well, I wouldn't have said yes ordinarily, but since there are people watching I guess I'll get married to him?"

>>6680354
This sentiment is so American it hurts.

>>6680352
The dress styled after this picture? that would be very lovely.

>>6680400
Yes, well excuse me for wanting to be happy and find happiness between me and my partner. Not wanting to please people and cave into them to an extreme degree isnt a bad thing. i feel sorry for you

>>6680394
>Implying the kind of autistic weeb who proposes onstage at a con actually knows what the answer will be
Public proposals are turning what should be a private decision into a spectacle and inviting others to attack and pressure your partner if they don't answer correctly. Even if I wanted to marry someone, I'd still think twice if they that.
It's a really shitty situation to put someone you allegedly love in.

>>6680430
And I feel sorry for your guests.

>>6680326
Wont hurt anyone. Everyone regrets sometimes. And you can always do another fun wedding. There is absolutely nothing wrong with not doing the white dress/suit thing. Everyone wants be happy and try new things sometimes. And there is nothing wrong with trying, even if if you end up gong 'oh noo, this is so funny.' i've looked back and laughed at many of my choices back 5-6 years ago. Regret? Not really. It's a wedding, not nude photos on the internet.sheesh.

>>6680434
Thats fine, you're not one of them. My family is very open minded, and i have my father and sister already on the list. They would not be obligated to cosplay or wear cosplay. No way. But whatever choices are between me and my girlfriend. I think it's sad when people try to force their opinions on others. You can do as you please and i'll damn well do as I please. Have a good day, anon.

>>6680432
Agreed. It shouldnt be in a weird, awkward public place. I was on my lunch break in April last year, eating at the park area and someone just proposed ten feet away from me while i was sipping ice coffee. it was so weird. Even I felt awkward.

I've always been into simple wedding bands. Picture related, this is what I plan for my own rings. But instead, I'll have each other's names that will be left as an imprint. A pair in silver would cost $860 and I am more than okay with that.

>>6680430
Yeah, because making sure your guests enjoy themselves is the equivalent to "cave into them to an extreme degree."

Also, hopefully you've already found happiness before your wedding.

As a fellow lesbian I understand the urge to feel defensive, but there's some things you don't need to explode over. You seem like someone who assumes the worst about people first.

>>6680462
I apologize if i came off defensive. I do want my friends and family to enjoy themselves. For the most part, i;ll even have a few people invited, the rest will be my girlfriend's side. We both want delicious food and simple stuff. I wont go above and beyond not to make sure everyone is okay, but i wont kill myself over it. I want to be happy and not stress. I dont understand the point of paying money to not enjoy yourself and worry way too much about what others think of you.

>>6680453
Is there really a need for branding each other like cattle?

>>6680480
Only if you think of it that way. It's not like the imprint will forever be in your skin.

>>6680453
I remember seeing that ring, I thought it's pretty neat. It's very low so it doesn't make an uncomfortable imprint. I figure this is the perfect ring for someone who works with their hands a lot (ie. clay) and don't want to get their ring dirtied or lost, and there'd be a temporary mark while they have their ring off till it's put back on.

>>6680524
Can you put any design you want?

>>6680333
I want to enter a masquerade and do a proposal skit.

Except instead of saying yes, I slap the guy across the face and run off stage and berate him for embarrassing me in front of a bunch of strangers before running off stage, leaving him there holding the ring awkwardly.

Totally staged, just to make everyone feel really uncomfortable.

>>6680663
Sorry I'm not sure about the exact maker, but I bet you can find yourself a maker to create a similar ring to your design.

>>6680670
Do it, that'd be great

I find cosplay weddings ridiculously tacky. Some are pretty enough, but a wedding is supposed to be about two people coming together, not two characters. And it's not even all for you, it's for your families. A huge event. If you're getting married, shouldn't you be yourself? Who you see yourself as, at the least?

I can see a geeky cake, decor or even accents on your clothes, but to wear actual costumes? With wigs? Come on. Wear a character or lolita inspired dress, but don't wear wigs. You'll regret it when your kids look at the album and don't even recognize you.

>>6680663
I'm sure you can e-mail them to work something out. Here's the website that it's from: http://www.yoonjungyun.com/shop.htm

I'm not sure I would get married in cosplay per se, but I really like the idea of getting married in a costume of some sort. I STRONGLY dislike the whole "classy long white dress" and suit for the groom and the whole lot about usual weddings. It's boring and it all looks the same.

I think this about rings also. I think they all look the same (in my eyes, to me; I'm well aware they look different from one another) and most are pretty but that's all. Pretty. Not gorgeous and not desirable.

But then again, I have huge problems with long-term relationships so it's highly unlikely I'll ever get married.

I'd love to see people in cosplay dresses for their wedding. I'm recently engaged so watch a lot of those TLC wedding shows now. Pretty much every bride on there has the exact same strapless, sweetheart, a-line dress.

>>6680915
There's a difference between having a special or unique wedding gown (different cut, colors, details) that's a reflection of your style, and wearing a costume dress that's character specific.

My main issue with the idea of cosplay dresses is that I've seen the inseams of a few gorgeous cosplays. They sometimes aren't lined, and more times than not the craftsmanship is awful. I'd rather buy a dress that is comfortable, clean AND beautiful than be a special snowflake.