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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…

Dinosaur wedding decor

Weddings, uh, find a way: dinosaur wedding details for all you clever girls

Our nerdy science couples have always been down for dinosaur weddings and the dinosaur wedding details that accompany them. From dino jewelry and shoes to Stegosaurus hair to fossil-strewn wedding venues, these weddings are from another time. A long, long ago time!

Let’s go digging for inspirational artifacts from some of our very favorite dinosaur-themed weddings…

Geeks giving back: an ethical and beautiful wedding in Pittsburgh

Geeks giving back: a beautiful and ethical wedding in Pittsburgh

Sharon and Quinn are into all things geek and are also very focused on making ethical decisions like ethical rings, sustainable vendors, vegan food, and a vegan cookie table. They even donated their leftovers to the local homeless population. This gorgeous and ethical wedding was intimate (about 50 people) and totally focused on love, shared interests, and making the world a little better. Don’t miss the epic gamer cake to end all gamer cakes…

A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding

A little bit vintage, a little bit nerdy at this intimate geeky wedding

A historical museum, a teeny bit of Star Wars and Harry Potter, and a fab steak dinner for a small crowd of loved ones… this intimate geeky wedding is simple wedding #goals. The bride’s sage advice about picking the right wedding party members is key. Don’t miss the reason for the last dance, too. It’s REAL and it’s awesome.

sophisticated scientific wedding invitations AASyzygySuite alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Smart AF scientific wedding invitations that’ll teach you 4 new things (including when the next total solar eclipse will be!)

Nerds of the internet: If you read one science and wedding-related post today, make sure it’s this one. These sophisticated scientific wedding invitations from Athena and Aphrodite will not only please your eyeballs, but will actually teach you four FASCINATING things you didn’t know about scientific discoveries…

Star Wars Custom Wedding Set in Palladium alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

These gorgeously geeky engagement rings (hy)rule!

Inspired by nature and science fiction, our sponsor Metal Wendler Designs creates engagement rings and wedding bands that combine a love of nature and fandom that you have to see to believe!

From realistic tree bark textures, to fan-inspired wedding and engagement rings, these are one of a kind geeky engagement rings and bands that you won’t see ANYWHERE else…

OMG it's Spaceballs: The Wedding (with Barf, Dot Matrix, and a space-pope officiant)

OMG it’s Spaceballs: The Wedding (with Barf, Dot Matrix, and a space-pope officiant)

“We had a Spaceballs-themed costume wedding complete with Barf the best mog, Dot Matrix the droid of honor, and a space-pope officiant.” Holy shit is my ’80s child brain exploding right now. You have the ring, and I see your Schwartz is as big as mine. Now let’s see how well you handle it…