For Victoria Perry and James Kostadaras, their wedding day has become a unique opportunity to merge their love for each other with their passion for the New York Knicks. The couple, both born and raised in New York City, had scheduled their wedding for June 13, unaware that it might coincide with a potential Knicks championship game.

A Dream Come True

Perry, a self-proclaimed optimist, and Kostadaras, a cynic, bonded over their shared love for the Knicks on their first date three years ago. They watched the Finals game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets, and their relationship blossomed from there. Now, as they prepare to tie the knot, they are excited about the possibility of the Knicks winning their first championship since before they were born.

The couple has arranged for a Knicks-themed afterparty, complete with confetti, pom-poms, a DJ, and sports bar food. They have also tasked their florist with sourcing Knicks paraphernalia to incorporate into the celebration. Perry’s mom has noted that her daughter’s mannerisms while watching the Knicks are reminiscent of her late father, who was a huge fan.

Embracing the Overlap

Another couple, Alexandra Cruz and Liam Allen, are also getting married on June 13 and are embracing the overlap with the Knicks game. They have arranged for a projector at their venue to show the game and are rooting for the team to clinch the championship. Cruz joked that the blue-and-orange aesthetic was not part of her original wedding theme, but she is now excited to incorporate it into the celebration.

For both couples, the coincidence of their wedding day with the potential Knicks championship game has added an extra layer of excitement to their special day. As Perry said, ‘It’s like a dream come true.’ The couples are looking forward to celebrating their love and their team’s potential victory with their friends and family.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.