1.3k
  Jul. 13, 2016

Are you prepared for this Borderlands cosplay wedding?

Attention Borderlands fans: this Borderlands cosplay wedding is right up your alley. With handcrafted weapons and costumes, this intimate wedding takes video game themes up a notch and wowed us. You don't want to miss the detail that went into the costumes, the decor, and the Borderlands details. Plus, if you're looking for amazing Etsy sellers for these details, you'll want to see the list.

3.3k
  Jun. 29, 2016

A curious masquerade wedding of oddities and glamour

The theme started out as just "masquerade," as I've always wanted to have or attend a masquerade ball, but as we began to brainstorm ideas, we started working bits of ourselves into the details. My husband and I have a large collection of antiques and oddities, and we ended up incorporating different pieces from our home into each of the centerpieces and the decor. Thus, "The Curious Masquerade" was born. Maps, medical models, scientific instruments, antique candelabras, and other various things all got (carefully!) flora-fied and bedecked.

4.4k
  Jun. 9, 2016

Laces and leather: wedding corsets of our dizziest daydreams

One trend that has lasted for years on Offbeat Bride is the timeless, ever-flattering corset. It easily transitions from costume to steampunk to elegant and simple. We have so many amazing vendors with whom we work who create absolute works of art for our readers that it's hard to even keep track of them all. What better way to try than to round up the most recent and most awesome wedding corsets we've seen in years? Let's ogle the intricate details and fabulous waistlines created by these looks.

7.4k
  Apr. 6, 2016

The red dress at this theatrical steampunk wedding is LIFE

Bethany and Adam knew their wedding would be one thing: theatrical. They both come from a theatre background and most of the wedding party are are artists and theatre technicians. They tapped into the collective skillsets to craft a steampunk soiree with a stunning red dress, gear details, gorgeous steampunk-themed cake, and luscious bouquets. The day of the wedding was a mad rush to decorate the venue, frost cupcakes, put together favors and centerpieces, set tables, and lace stubborn corsets. Let's bask in the splendor of this theatrical steampunk wedding.

1.3k
  Jan. 18, 2016

Travel among fictitious worlds at this steampunk engagement shoot

Karina and Colin's wedding theme is going to be traveling among fictitious worlds — between movies and books and games. They'll be featuring music from movie and video game scores, Postmodern Jukebox, and every table will have a different world theme. Since they're part of their local steampunk community, it seemed natural to incorporate that into their engagement photos with outfits from some of our favorite steampunk vendors.