From CrackBerry to Forever - How a couple brought far away friends close for their wedding with BBM

By Michelle Haag on 21 Mar 2012 02:38 pm

We love nothing more here at CrackBerry than seeing our community grow, and we've seen a lot of friendships start right here in our forums. Heck, Bla1ze and I met through CrackBerry, and we're still together three years later. However, there is another couple that met in the forums, and they not only are still together, but they got married this weekend!

John and Tara met back in 2010 through a BBM group that John started. Tara joined the group, and over time the two realized that they had a lot in common, and they grew closer. Eventually they met, and the rest, as they say, is history. Being BlackBerry addicts, they threw a twist in their wedding: they broadcast the whole thing over a BBM group, so their friends from CrackBerry could be there with them.

Twenty-six of their friends joined the BBM group, sharing the nuptials and pictures via chat. The wedding was lovely, with the happy couple on the beach surrounded by family and friends, both near and far. Is this the first wedding held via BBM? We're not sure, but it's the first we've heard of, and everyone at CrackBerry wishes John and Tara all the best. Congratulations!

Drop into the forums and leave your congratulations for the newlyweds

Topics: BBM CrackBerry Member Story Wedding CrackBerry Member Stories

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18 comments

thecsman Mar 21, 2012 at 2:43 pm

Ladies and gentlemen,

BlackBerry Messenger.

Kevin Michaluk Mar 21, 2012 at 2:47 pm

Congrats John and Tara!!!!!!

(and to you too Michelle and Bla1ze!).

CrackBerry LOVE FTW!!!!!

rspzeke Mar 21, 2012 at 2:51 pm

nice Congrats...its like a Blackberry love story..they should make a commercial.I'm pretty sure this would make good marketing for blackberry

joski Mar 21, 2012 at 2:52 pm

This is great!

As Kevin said, CrackBerry love FTW!

clphan Mar 21, 2012 at 2:57 pm

Wow! I've heard of about a couple meeting up through Xbox Live before and getting married. Now BBM?! Pretty awesome! :D

s7khan Mar 21, 2012 at 3:01 pm

Congrats to the new couple

AceDeuce Mar 21, 2012 at 3:10 pm

I have the pleasure of knowing John and Tara. I met them both on BBM and traveled to meet them. They are wonderful people and I am so happy for them.

shebmiller Mar 21, 2012 at 3:13 pm

Congrats to John and Tara!! Awesome story!

pkcable Mar 21, 2012 at 3:18 pm

I was at the wedding, at least the BBM part and it was quite special. I agree this is a fine example of how BBM groups can be used and enrich our lives.

Congrats John & Tara

AND Michelle & Chris!