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How much do you love running? Enough to have a running themed wedding? Well, one couple did.

Adam and Desirae Piccoli married in New Jersey U.S. April this year, and yep you’ve guessed it, it was a running themed wedding.

wedding cake“We both enjoy the sport of running,” Desirae explained. “I researched ideas online, such as through Pinterest, and we both wanted to have persona touches to our wedding day. We are both athletes and love to exercise and be active together!”

Those little touches included Desirae and her bridesmaid wearing their running trainers, playing Born to Run during the photo montage and a running themed wedding cake. Desirae explains: “It was my idea to wear my favourite running shoes in some of our wedding photos. My husband had the idea to have the song Born to Run for our photo montage that was played during our reception”

As for what those around the couple thought, it’s not as bad as what you might think: “Both my parents have coached me over different parts in my running career and have always supported me and watched me race.

“They thought it was very creative. They were both competitive runners in high school and college as well! My siblings have also been supportive of my running as they attended races of mine.”

wedding shoesSo what’s next for the happy couple? “My next goal is to compete in my first full marathon after running five half marathons!” says Desirae.

She added: “I always strive to improve my race times,but most important to me is to enjoy running and stay healthy. I am lucky as my husband [Adam] is an amazing supporter of my running and always encourages me.”

The couple continue to run regularly, as you would expect!

What about you guys? Would have a running themed wedding?