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8-bit

Old school Nintendo fans, gamers, and ’80s nostalgia hounds, your 8-bit wedding inspiration is not in another castle. It’s right here!

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Ashley & Dan’s nerdy mountain weekend wedding with a video game cake

Come for the glorious mountain-y, forest-y ceremony setting, stay for the geeky Legend of Zelda and 8-bit details. We can learn from how organized this couple was during planning AND from how perfectly their wedding weekend schedule aligned. It was the perfect combination of packed with fun and laid-back. This wedding also boasts the return of a long-time friend: the ring bear! It’s an adorable must-see, as is this whole shebang.

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NES card box and TARDIS wine box ceremony: Heather & Matt’s geek chic wedding

What does Jurassic Park, Doctor Who, Mario, and Nintendo have in common? This wedding! We’re talking about a handmade TARDIS wine box ceremony, 8-bit escort cards, Mr. Potato Head sweetheart table decor, and our favorite part: the hollowed-out NES as card box.

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#TeamGingerlevelsup: Sarah & Geoff’s 8-bit video game wedding

What do Megaman, Mario, Kirby, and the Blue and Green Lanterns have in common? THIS WEDDING. That’s right, we’ve got an 8-bit bonanza happening over here. Get ready for LEGO centerpieces, a retro Game Boy photo booth, a Zelda ring chest, the most awesome Mario-themed cakes we’ve seen, and a kick-ass costumed bachelor/ette party. #TeamGinger is so leveling up!

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8-bit and LEGO love abounds at Jess & Paul’s gorgeously geeky wedding

Get a load of this gorgeous piece of awesomeness in the form of a wedding: succulents, a reception sword fight/dance, a new twist on the LEGO heart unity ceremony with guest interaction, a BMO card box, and 8-bit decor everywhere. Plus, you’ll fall in love with the bride’s response to the stresses of expectations and weight at weddings.