Getting our pon farr on: 8 nerdtastic fantasy and sci-fi wedding readings
We’ve covered a TON of geeky love quotes that you can nab for your vows and ceremony, but what about sci-fi and fantasy wedding readings? We’ve found some geeky, science-y, and fantasy-loving readings to fill your nerd heart with joy. Get ready for Neil Gaiman, Phillip Pulman, Douglas Adams, and more of your speculative fiction specialists extolling the virtues of lurve. Let’s get our pon farr on.
Costumes, elves, and the one ring: An epic fantasy and sci-fi literary adventure wedding
This nerdy pair chose a fantasy/sci-fi literary theme for their wedding, and asked people to come in costume as their favorite literary characters. We’re talking Jedis, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Pans and Wendys, fairy tale princesses, elves, hobbits, and more. Don’t miss the bride’s handmade green corset dress, the book-themed centerpieces, and the key scavenger hunt.
Unicorn shoes: 10 wedding shoes that are by, for, and about unicorns!
What does a unicorn wedding look like? A few rainbows, a few puffy clouds, plenty of pink hair, and perhaps some sparkly magical twinkles here and there. It’s fantastical! It’s over the top. It’s oddly phallic and masculine. Unicorn weddings should totally become a thing, and these are the unicorn shoes you may want to consider wearing.
This rainbow wedding combined wrestling and The Princess Bride!
This wedding is the culmination of a marriage between wrestling, rainbow colors, and The Princess Bride… oh and these two cuties. With rainbow meets books centerpieces, rainbow bouquets, and a wrestling-themed cake, where can it go wrong? It certainly didn’t go wrong during their grand entrance with championship belts. Go see!
Karly & Edward’s fantasy-inspired forest wedding
A fairy-lit forest, a misty first dance, geektastic references to Lord of the Rings, The Legend of Zelda, and Chronicles of Narnia, a photo scavenger hunt, and a Christian meets Celtic ceremony — this wedding is a fantasy dream. Oh, and don’t miss their classic VW getaway!
It’s dangerous to go alone: Morgan & Rob take each other at their Legend of Zelda wedding
The Legend of Zelda, Lord of the Rings, and every other fantasy genre you can think of has a home at this cosplay lovefest wedding. These two knew instantly that their wedding would be FULL of their artistry and the things they love. Keep an eye out for Michael Jackson and Krillin’s dance battle!