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geeky weddings

Gamers, comic book nerds, pop-culture enthusiasts, and geeks of all kinds: Offbeat Wed is the original home of nerdy weddings going way back to 2006. We’ve got geeky wedding ideas for all the fandoms: Doctor Who weddings, Star Wars weddings, Lord of the Rings weddings, Harry Potter weddings, Game of Thrones weddings, and so many more…

A magical blend of cultures: a Navajo Irish mountain wedding meets Star Wars

A blissful blend of cultures: a Navajo Irish mountain wedding meets Star Wars

Chelsea and Ronan managed to combine cultures, fandoms, traditions, and a seriously good time into their Navajo Irish mountain wedding in Arizona. From the lightsaber duel to the travel-themed decor to the Celtic handfasting, this was a fabulous melding of everything they are.

Heroes in love: a comic book themed microwedding in Chicago

Heroes in love: a comic book themed microwedding in Chicago

Marcus and Rigo are comic book super fans and it showed in their spectacular comic book themed microwedding. There were loads of DIYed details like the paper flowers, table runners, and centerpieces all made from comic book pages. Even their programs had a caricature illustration done of the two of them to look like a comic book cover. Don’t miss the superhero-themed sweets table, taco bar buffet (with rosemart margaritas!), and their unity margarita ceremony.

Batman married the Joker at this Marvel meets DC wedding

Batman married the Joker at this Marvel meets DC wedding

It was a comic book themed wedding in which Batman married the Joker at Villa Antonia. I was the Joker, draped in a purple, detachable train wedding gown that I designed and had made. The gown was accessorized by a top hat veil. The groom was Batman, the best man was Superman, and the maid of honor was Catwoman. The other groomsmen where the Green Lantern, Iron Man, Captain America, The Riddler, and Deadpool. The bridesmaids were Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, The Flash, and Storm.

The Iron Throne and flowers for days at this romantic enchanted Texas wedding

The Iron Throne and flowers for days at this romantic enchanted wedding in Texas

Jennifer and Dylan carefully crafted a romantic enchanted wedding in Texas that will steal your hearts. Scroll to see the delicate and decadent tablescapes, glossy agate slices, and a head table dripping in the most beautiful blooms you could imagine. It was truly a fairytale-style soiree that made us swoon. Don’t miss the fab Game of Thrones cake, sparkly tennis shoes, and one of the best first look groom reactions we’ve ever seen.

We scoured the galaxy for one of the most nerd-friendly photographers and WE FOUND HER

We scoured the galaxy for one of the most nerd-friendly photographers and WE FOUND HER

It’s been a minute since we caught up with one of our favorite offbeat and geeky wedding-loving photographers, Sharma Shari. Like me (and probably like you!), Sharma is a geek through and through and will absolutely wig out when you share your own geeky wedding ideas with her. She also has a soft spot for offbeat and creative weddings in general, be they geeky or otherwise. So if you don’t already know this wizard of wedding photography, it’s time you met her…

It's Halloween meets Hogwarts at this Australian Mount Tambourine wedding

It’s Halloween meets Hogwarts at this Australian Mount Tambourine wedding

Aimee rocked a gown of deep purple lace which, of course, looks amazing against a fall backdrop of yellows and oranges. Her partner Matt had a matching black suit and purple tie for the wedding at Cedar Creek Estate in Mount Tambourine in Queensland, Australia.On top of the Halloween theme, the pair also loves Harry Potter and offered guests handmade wands to wave them down the aisle. There was also a Marauder’s Map seating chart to add even more magic to an already super magical day. Are you ready to get some Potterphile meets Halloween good times on?