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Our reader survey told us that half of you identify as Academia Nerds, so a theme week was in order. This Bookish theme week is for the academics, the bookworms, and the card-carrying library buffs!

Photos by Maureen Sullivan

The offbeat bride: Emily, Graphic Designer

Her offbeat partner: Phil, Archivist

Date and location of wedding: The Temple Events Center, Denver, CO — November 6, 2010

Our offbeat wedding at a glance: We have been together for seven years, have an incredible group of friends, and our families are big, loud, and amazing! We wanted a romantic ceremony because at times we're reserved and romantic, but we also wanted to party with friends that we don't often see. We got married in a historic downtown Denver building, The Temple Events Center, which is featured on Denver haunted places tours.

Melanie and Chris are awesome nerds to the core and held their wedding in Bangor, Maine. It had a bowling alley, an arcade, pool tables, and a tropical-themed bar. Their own personal touches included a Pac-Man cake and cookies, personalized "O.G.: Original Gamer" bowling shirts, Monopoly guest book, and a Princess Peach program.

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!

Corsets, sword canes, cat cupcake toppers, and a stylin' gender-neutral party of "wing people." That's the fun in store with this celebration of throwing caution and gender to the wind. Plus, there's a heaping helping of gothic Victorian fashion.

A wedding at the Arizona Science Center with beakers full of candy (since they met at a candy shop) and fall-themed details. It's a combination with which you might just fall for. Check out the richly-hued day with striped socks, live music, and of course, science projects for all!

This couple loves Krispy Kremes, books, vintage cameras, and each other. Do you want to be their BFFs yet? They had two ceremonies (one being of the humanist persuasion), an epic candy buffet, and dress-up costumes for the reception resulting in much hilariousness. The coincidental ceremony mishap is pretty funny too.

These two are self-titled "Soviet propaganda nerds!" Say what!? Oh yes, propaganda posters, top secret folders, hidden coded programs… this wedding is a spy lover's dream. Get your decoder rings and check out the retro goodness with awesome fashion, very cool DIY, and even a few geeky touches.

These two went head-to-head in the match of their (love) lives. Two opponents, one corner. Who will win: a bride in an epic handmade purple gown or a groom whose mother wins at all roasts? Whiskey-loving gal or Beastie Boys karaoke king? It all comes down to this wedding.