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Not into dancing? Want to give introverts a great wedding activity? Making board games available is a win-win wedding dance alternative.

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This Chicago brunch wedding slays us with board games and nostalgia

Davora and Roxy exchanged their vows at a kick-ass restaurant in Chicago, Carnivale. They had a board game-themed brunch reception with board game tables, board game centerpieces, and even board game dessert trays. They included Candy Land, Balderdash, Sorry!, and Cranium, among other nostalgia.

Magic: The Gathering engagement shoot as seen on @offbeatbride

Find out how Magic: The Gathering and Chipotle led to this nerdtastic engagement shoot

Will and Sara are self-described super nerds (our people!) and rocked a Magic: The Gathering meets Doctor Who engagement session that we couldn’t resist. Table-topping, TARDISing, and smooching — the story of our nerd-loving hearts. They met when she overheard him while walking down the street talking about Magic. As fate would have it, Will walked into the Chipotle line directly behind her and she gathered up the courage to talk to him since she too played Magic. Thus, the photos playing Magic are at none other than Chipotle!

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Jessica & Tyler’s bow-tied puppy, board games, and Magic the Gathering wedding

This sweet and geeky pair had a surprise Magic the Gathering cake, lots of board games and other nerdy bits, and an epic fireworks exit with requisite make outs. Add in the puppy ring bearer, Star Wars bow ties, and sunflowers, and you’ve got a wedding to make you shiver. So cute, so geeky, so US.

How to keep kids entertained at weddings on @offbeatbride

Pillow forts and welcome bags: 12 ways to entertain kids at your wedding

Having a kid-friendly wedding but don’t want all your parent guests to have to miss out on adult wedding fun? Here are some hacks to keep the kiddos entertained, happy, not hangry, and able to nap if needed. Actually, that sounds like what adults might like, too, now that we mention it. Mmm… mid-party nap. Anyway, let’s get to the kid-friendly fun!