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comic book wedding

Comic book wedding ideas, from vows to rings to guestbooks! We’ve featured tons of real weddings with comic book themes – browse the pictures and get inspired! BOOM POW!

Charlotte Olympia Hands Up Pump alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Amazing shoes from Charlotte Olympia that most of us can’t afford (but all of us can enjoy!)

Generally when I do these shoe posts, I make a point to provide a range of pricing options, from $30 pleather flats that might start falling apart after one wear, all the way up to “Holy shit, those shoes cost more than my entire catering budget!” Last week, a reader wrote in to very specifically request a post about Charlotte Olympia’s line of shoes. I took one look at had three responses…

wedding puppets alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

When Comic-Con speed dating leads to wedded bliss: a nerdy theater celebration

Sarah and Shane first met at a Comic-Con Speed Dating event, and their love for movies, Doctor Who, and puppets brought them together. They got married at the Scotia Cinema in New York, where guests were greeted with popcorn and 3D glasses, and then peppered with trivia questions about the couple’s relationship.

Arite Wonderwoman alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Corsages made from dried leaves, blueberries, and… Wonder Woman and Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

I’ve seen a few remixed boutonniere ideas floating around out there for gents — ones with Spiderman, Superman, Batman, etc. But what about boutonnieres or corsages for the lady folk? Here’s what I used to create mine.

engagement party 2696 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Manga-inspired engagement party: Come for the incredible DIY decor and rainbow cake, stay for the tutorials!

My fiancé Will and I celebrated our engagement with a shoujo manga (Japanese girls’ comics)-themed party, complete with DIY manga decorations, a magical cake, and all of our wonderful friends. Like many brides-to-be, I spent a ridiculous amount of time scouring the internet for ideas on how to decorate our small venue on a non-existing budget, as well as incorporate our nerdy little theme. Here’s a little recap of the decorations…