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geeky weddings

Gamers, comic book nerds, pop-culture enthusiasts, and geeks of all kinds: Offbeat Wed is the original home of nerdy weddings going way back to 2006. We’ve got geeky wedding ideas for all the fandoms: Doctor Who weddings, Star Wars weddings, Lord of the Rings weddings, Harry Potter weddings, Game of Thrones weddings, and so many more…

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Wedding as fandom? (It might be more likely than you think!)

Since my last rant against all the “helpful” lists and articles on weddings, I’ve been thinking a lot about why I was getting so offended by them. Why I’ve been getting so offended about everything negative and wedding-related. When’s the last time I got this worked up over something that I took so damn personally, and that everyone else took so personally too? And then last night, when I was reading about Dashcon, I realized it. Fandom!

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Mishy & DJ’s nerdcore poly wedding complete with sonic screwdriver

Pink glasses, purple groom’s hair, and a poly-inclusive (and everything else-inclusive!) — this Jewish-meets-Boston-meets-New York wedding is just a dream. The couple dealt with some challenges: disabilities, long-distance planning, and how to incorporate all their interests — but damn did they do it well! Smoosh your face against the screen and give these cuties a virtual hug.

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Amanda & Lee’s knights and dragons colorful fairy tale wedding

If you’re still reading this and haven’t already clicked to see more of the fabulous red dress, dapper white suit, and DRAGON HEADPIECE, there’s more to see in this white-knight-marries-a-lovely-dragon wedding. We’re talking handmade dragon wings, light-up leather bouquets, Magic: the Gathering rings, Frozen karaoke, and a Mario Kart shell toss. If that doesn’t get you, nothing will!

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Mandy & Eric’s silly and geeky dance party

Hitchhiker’s Guide, Game of Thrones, and zombie references all wrapped up in a joke-filled (and super meaningful!) ceremony and dance party — that’s our kind of fun. Plus, you just might love their wedding party alternative at the ceremony. Oh, and don’t miss the really good advice on how to mingle with the guests at the reception!

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18 costume weddings that got it right

It’s getting to be that time of year again: Halloween wedding season! We can always count on seeing loads of weddings where guests are encouraged to come in costume. Because, seriously, costumes always amp up the fun factor. Here are 18 weddings that totally get it right when it comes to rocking the costumes.

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Karen & Terry’s steampunk, peacock, and pop culture wedding

You guys, this wedding will fulfill many desires: steampunk gear, Adventure Time decor, World of Warcraft bunting, and board games galore. It’s everything our geeky hearts love. Add in the gorgeous paper flower bouquets, the live-action re-telling of A Lovely Love Story, and the airships and rockets, and you’re in for a wild, pop-cultured filled ride with these cuties.