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Find out what Robert Downey Jr. has to do with Tiara & Paul’s sweet and nerdy wedding

You’re going to have to see to believe the centerpieces at this serendipitously-timed wedding (hint: think Captain America and Iron Man himself). Add in the bride’s adorable outfit, the sweet memorial to the bride’s grandmother, and RDJ-themed pies. Don’t miss the Jenga guest book and killer ceremony reading, too!

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NES card box and TARDIS wine box ceremony: Heather & Matt’s geek chic wedding

What does Jurassic Park, Doctor Who, Mario, and Nintendo have in common? This wedding! We’re talking about a handmade TARDIS wine box ceremony, 8-bit escort cards, Mr. Potato Head sweetheart table decor, and our favorite part: the hollowed-out NES as card box.

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Lightsabers, games, and hand-painted shoes at Kellylane & Joseph’s Star Wars wedding

Get ready for lots of Star Wars detail goodness: a candy buffet with Pixie Stix lightsabers, gummy bear Ewoks, Han’s Rolos, and Jabba’s Jelly Bellys, action figure centerpieces, board games, and photo booth props. The groom is dressed as Han Solo, the Force is with the card box, and we’re so on board with this wedding. Oh, and just wait until you see the bride’s hand-painted heels!

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Seattle’s Unified Cinematic captures a “spectacle of amazement” at Shana & Rodney’s wedding

Every once in a while one of our sponsors contacts us about a super-special wedding they’re working on. Seattle-based Unified Cinematic Wedding Videography did exactly that with The Wedding Spectacular of Shana and Rodney. Some weddings just beg to be captured in motion picture. Check this out…

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I proposed to my boyfriend with the help of sharks and Cthulhu

At first there was always the assumption that he would be the one to propose because he’s, ya know, the man. In retrospect I’m a little embarrassed that it took me so long to realize that I could propose instead. Spoiler alert: I proposed. MORE SPOILERS! He said yes.

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Michelle & Ricardo’s multicultural movie geek theater wedding

A little Star Wars in the cake toppers, a little SuperWhoLock in the DIYed bouquet, and a whole lot of pie, paper flowers, and photo booth shenanigans. This wedding even had a taco bar. But our favorite parts were the movie posters redone with the bride and groom. So epic.