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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.

This pair likes the outdoors, so having an open air ceremony was key. The other requirements? Games, kid-friendly food, and FUN! Plus, the bride's papa saw her grandmother's dress for the first time in 50 years because she was wearing it! D'aww! Other than a ring bearer with stage fright and a minor keg tapping setback, everyone went according to plan.

There wasn't really a theme, just a major mash-up of what they love: steampunk, Victorian fashion, Alice in Wonderland, and high tea! They also found a venue that allowed them to bring in a jukebox, homemade beer, and a fish and chip cart! And you will go nuts over the bride's custom-made purple gown.

Video games, gaming conventions, board games… you get the idea. These people like to game! Their Skyped-in bridesmaid, hand-screen printed ties, and Skittles toast were the icing on this geektastic cake. Plus, the bride shares some sage advice for those who choose to sew their own wedding gowns.

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.

After a little snafu keeping their venue, this pair rocked the beach with their monster movie details, lush dessert buffet, and vows written by the wedding party. Plus, the groom had an additional challenge when removing the garter: the bride's cowboy boot-shaped rain boots!

Just looking at all of the handmade flower arrangements at this wedding makes me have sympathy DIY finger pain. But man, does it look awesome. With a vintage dress made for twirling, honey favors, and beaded bouquets, this is one whimsical wedding.

I made this centrepiece with a beachy theme for less than $5 NZ (approximately 3.90 US). If you're not having a beach wedding, think about this centerpiece in all black or a dark red for a goth wedding, or creating a steampunk version? The themed candelabra options are endless…