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Lord of the Rings Wedding Violet Cristina Photography

This Lord of the Rings wedding in a greenhouse is subtly nerdy

Gray and Samantha’s Lord of the Rings wedding in a greenhouse is just what the doctor ordered – a bit of greenery, a dash of magic, and a whole lot of queer love! We absolutely love this wedding for its subtle nerdiness and its earthy aesthetic – in part thanks to the greenhouse it took place in, in part because of its DIYed decor that you have to see to believe.

black and white rehearsal dinner Veronica Rose Planning14 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This black and white wedding rehearsal dinner inspo went hard

This black and white wedding rehearsal dinner inspiration is a whole classy mood! Veronica of Veronica Rose Planning typically doesn’t do a lot of styled shoots, but when she saw this venue space – with its river access, modern touches, and gorgeous indoor outdoor spaces, she just couldn’t resist.

two men sitting on stairs kissing Camp-themed wedding Kristen Renee Photography

A queer camp-themed wedding with a mom bar and banjos

Let’s runaway to this woodsy camp-themed wedding! Ben and Charlie struck the perfect balance of rustic and refined – camp themed, but not campy, if you know what we mean. From their handmade decorations, to their photos by the lake (captured by Kristen Renee Photography), to their adorable wedding favors, this wedding is full of inspo for our tree-hugging readers.

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A field of light bordered by love: a wedding reading from Tony Kushner

Looking for wedding readings to honor your favorite soonlyweds? We recently featured the starry union of Raine and Alli who had a space-themed wedding with an astrology-based seating chart as well as this reading: for your consideration, here is An Epithalamion, a poem by playwright Tony Kushner!

bohemian medieval handfasting wedding Weirdo Weddings Photography36 scaled alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Fantasy lovers will flip for this bohemian medieval wedding inspiration

Yes, marriage is about compromise. But it’s also about bringing the personalities of two amazing people together to create something else wholly beautiful on its own… and that’s exactly what Weirdo Weddings did with this bohemian medieval wedding ceremony (affectionately dubbed “bohemedieval).

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It’s always been you, babe: wedding vows that will cause waterworks

Remember Leslie and Lexie’s waterfall wedding in Iceland? We’re honored that they’ve graciously shared their wedding vows with us. Dare we say they might even inspire waterworks (seriously, try not to cry when you read these wedding vows). Leslie’s Wedding Vows My love, you are my life, my love, my best friend, my everything. I […]