Groom Goes Viral for Taking part in Pokémon in Bride’s Suite Earlier than Wedding ceremony Day

One groom used the bridal suite for a novel pre-wedding occasion.

In a viral TikTok video, Maia and Grant shared a glimpse into their relationship dynamics when Grant and his associates “hijacked” her bridal suite the night time earlier than their marriage ceremony for an impromptu Pokémon card sport session. 

The viral video exhibits Grant and his associates gathering in Maia’s bridal suite engrossed in a sport of Pokémon. Recounting the occasion, Maia completely tells PEOPLE, “I used to be coming off a chilly after our rehearsal dinner and advised Grant I used to be going to go to mattress.” 

“I bear in mind him saying he wished to hang around along with his associates, and I casually talked about that my suite had an even bigger area and additional tables,” she continues. “Subsequent factor I knew, it turned the unofficial Pokémon headquarters for the night time.” 

Curiously, Maia had initially set a “no Pokémon” rule for the marriage weekend. However because it turned out, that was simpler mentioned than performed. Grant and all his associates had their Pokémon decks packed and able to play. 

For Grant, enjoying Pokémon collectively isn’t only a sport: it’s a core a part of his friendships. He and his tight-knit group have been enjoying collectively since 2019. “Each single individual in that room, I don’t deal with as a good friend,” Grant tells PEOPLE. “These are all like my brothers.”

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The couple, who met on Tinder in 2021, fashioned a powerful bond over their shared love for gaming. After courting for almost 4 years, they tied the knot on September 21, 2024, and even embraced their love of Pokémon past the pre-wedding festivities. Maia reveals, “We even handed out Pokémon packs on the reception!”  

Whereas some might need anticipated a extra conventional night-before-the-wedding gathering, Grant’s selection resonated with many TikTok customers calling him a “ inexperienced flag.” 

Maia wholeheartedly agrees saying, “I like that that is what my husband does. He’s not partying, and that is completely on-brand for us. We’ve at all times simply performed what makes us joyful and that night time, enjoying Pokémon made them joyful.”

Grant echoes these sentiments, including, “We noticed feedback from folks saying, ‘It’s a must to preserve him.’ Seeing folks admire our relationship and respect that happiness seems to be totally different for everybody was actually cool. And I really knew she was the one from the primary time we met.” 

The couple believes their relationship works as a result of they respect and assist one another’s passions. “For us, it’s about steadiness,” Maia shares. “He’ll take me to Barnes & Noble as a result of I adore it, and I assist his Pokémon obsession. He’s my finest good friend and it is the little issues that matter.” 

And whereas Grant didn’t embrace Pokémon in his bachelor occasion, gaming nonetheless performed a serious position. He and his associates took on the blackjack tables at Atlantic Metropolis. “It was nearly having enjoyable collectively,” Grant notes. “And naturally, we nonetheless ended up speaking about Pokémon sooner or later.”