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Have your ceremony at your favorite local hangout (like a comic book store!)

Lacy and Stephen love them some Star Wars and comics, so Free Comic Book Day at their favorite comic book store (Alternative Universe in Milford, CT) was the destination of choice for their sweet and tiny wedding.

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Retro gaming meets retro fashion

Stephanie and Jerred fit this week’s Geek Week theme like an NES Power Glove. Their Monte Verde Inn wedding had Sega Genesis invitations, guitar pick favors, Mario and Luigi costumes, all on top of gorgeous retro-style hair and fashion.

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Give a nod to your idols by wearing a favorite movie accessory

Anatalie and Mario had a theatrical wedding full of movie references, but my favorite part was Anatalie’s addition of ruby slippers to honor her idol, Judy Garland.

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Kick-ass shoes, gorgeous gowns, and fabulous fashion

Reader submissions this week also included a rainbow-clad wedding party, even more rad shoes, and quite the spread of luscious fashion.

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AND MY AXE: Nerd up your vows with a little audience participation

Secretly getting some pals to help you out with your vows can add a laugh to an otherwise butterfly-tummy situation. Jessica and Jacob took this route and added in some of their favorite geek references for good measure.

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Felt flower crowns for your flower children

As soon as I saw these felt flower crowns over at Noodlehead, I knew that someone somewhere had little flower and ring children who could rock this look. I also have a feeling that the right color combo and flowers could totally work on adults. (Maybe even male flower girls!)