For some couples, the NBA finals have become an unexpected wedding guest. With the New York Knicks potentially winning their first championship since 1973, some fans are finding it difficult to focus on their special day.

Wedding Plans Adjusted

Raina and her fiancé David, both Knicks fans, are getting married on June 13, the same day as game 5. While they’re excited about the possibility of the Knicks winning, they’re also trying to keep the focus on their wedding. Raina’s venue doesn’t have a TV, and even if it did, she wouldn’t want to watch the game during the ceremony.

Other couples are taking a different approach. Rachel Perlman, whose son’s bar mitzvah falls on the same day, has decided to pitch a massive screen at the hotel ballroom where the party will take place. After the party ends, the ballroom will turn into a viewing party with pizza.

Wedding planner Amanda Friedman says that sporting events are a perennial issue at weddings. Some couples pivot their plans by embracing the sport and hosting watch parties, while others don’t want sports to overshadow their moment.

For Rayshad Talukder, who’s getting married in Chicago on June 13, the game is a must-watch. He’s a basketball fanatic and plans to keep the game up on his phone during the wedding.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.