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Kate & Alex’s sci-fi/fantasy nerd mash-up weddingCon

I’m a nerd. You or someone you love might be a nerd. If so, this is your wedding paradise. It’s a nerd-splosion of pop culture and every geek-loving reference you can imagine. Their vows are practically a word puzzle to see how many references you can count. These two cuties are authentic to their shared loves and it’s easy to get on the love bandwagon with them.

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Kristen & Shawn’s theater production Hallo-wedding

This masquerade-y, Pagan, theatrical wedding has so much going for it: DIY projects everywhere (including cocktail hats that I want to steal), a serenade from the groom, awesome community help, and a sweet and funny couple to root for. Plus, you have to love how the bride follows her heart and dons her dream dress color.

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Deyanna & Dustin’s Stormtrooper zombie homebrew wedding

We’ve got Stormtroopers, Vader, zombies, a green man, a cemetery cake, cemetery photos, an ’80s cover band, a unity zombie head, and just about a thousand other awesome details. If that isn’t enough to grab you, then you need some of their seven kegs of home-brewed beer, stat.

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How to make an obi-inspired wedding sash

A wide belt or sash can really take in and set off a dress. This obi-style belt is easy to make and lets you accessorize any look. You might be trying to coordinate a rainbow of bridesmaids with a common sash, add some extra panache to your gorgeous white ball gown, or trick out your cheetah print pantsuit; in any case, you can make this look your own with a yard of fabric.