DIY | Offbeat Bride

A groom from Hong Kong living in Brisbane and a Canadian dame living in Adelaide means an East-meet-West wedding on a few levels. Working with the color red, rockabilly style, a "Double Happiness" theme, and two continents, this double wedding (plus 40-day honeymoon!) was a world traveling wonder.

Elizabeth and Erik managed to mix a pirate theme with Las Vegas and Michael Jackson, and came away with this amazing glammed-up shindig worthy of the themes. Held at Treasure Island, the biggest surprise at the reception was the Michael Jackson impersonator!

Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi vows, games, the Time Warp… it's a geek's paradise! After finding the venue by putting a note on the door, these two planned a local garden wedding to whet every gamer's appetite. And don't think this bride isn't up for the challenge when she forgets her vows at home!

There is some serious music loving going on here and it shows in all of the awesome song choices and self-DJing. This pair also loves DIY and specifically knitting, which led them to craft tons of knitted details including their cake topper, bouquets, and hair flowers. And you just might love the bride's gorgeous green gown!

With papel picado, luchador masks, and mini flags in rainbow colors, you're bound to be in for a fun time. Although this pair had to contend with distressing news during their planning, they managed to find the silver lining that made the day all the richer. Check out this colorful and sweet celebration with a first dance surprise.

Sometimes you have too many interests to smoosh into one wedding. Such was the case with this Aussie wedding in a lush garden. Though they ran into a few problems with vendor communication, you'd never know it by the end result. Enjoy this lovely, stylized wedding (with a bonus legal wedding!).

When I saw this wedding come through, it was a jumble of amazing words all up in my grill: lesbians, pirates, bowling, my home state! And once I saw the photos, I was LOVING it. A pirate ship cake cut with a sword, a Jenga guest book, and major costume participation all in a bowling alley means only the most fun evar.

After hiring him to color her comics, he colored her world. D'aw! And a theme was born: color! That, along with everything playful and awesome, makes this artsy and geeky wedding a feast for the eyes and fun for all ages. Though a few mishaps were born of Hurricane Irene, somehow it all came together in the end.