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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…

Need a romantic Princess Bride reading? As you wish...

Need a romantic Princess Bride reading? As you wish…

A Princess Bride wedding reading from the book itself? Inconceivable! Only the impressive clergyman knew about this particular passage from the book version of The Princess Bride. You’ll find lots of awesome ceremony fodder from the movie, too, but this time we’ve got a Princess Bride reading with a literature vibe. Shall we see it? (Anybody want a peanut?) I couldn’t resist! On to the reading…

This Deadpool couple wins most bad-ass award of the day

A Deadpool groom?! Wins most bad-ass award of the day

Kiara and Elliott fully owned their epic superhero-themed wedding complete with Deadpool groom. It was loveliness meets kick-ass-ness. Yes, that’s a word! Between the bride’s gorgeous gown and the groom’s gorgeous… mask, it was a sight to see for any Deadpool fan. Don’t miss the cameos from Spider-Man, Colossus (in a suit!), and more. Oh, and the Deadpool tie… classic.

Level up at this board games, arcade, adventure quest wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Craft a quest adventure game for your reception

If you’re a gamer and want your reception to both celebrate games and give your guests rad ways to interact, this quest adventure game is right up your alley. Rebecca and Greg had a game-themed reception at Level 257, a Pac-Man-themed restaurant, arcade, and bowling alley in Illinois. Because they both rock the gamer life, they created their own specialized game rules, chainmaille and dice favors, and quest scrolls. Let’s see how they pulled it off…

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

Superhero suits for your comic book wedding, Halloween, or just around the house

We spied some Marvel and DC superhero suits (both incongnito-style and costume-style!) that would up the game for comic book or Halloween weddings.

Whether you’re a groom looking to sport your favorite Avenger on the down-low or planning to go full makeup as the Joker, these superhero suits are killer.

Your princess IS in this castle: an elegant Super Mario wedding

Your princess IS in this castle: an elegant Super Mario wedding

If you’re an old skool Nintendo fan, you need to see this elegant Super Mario wedding. We’re talking felt fire flower bouquets and boutonnieres, tossed baddie plushes, Mario shoes and color scheme, and a kick-ass photo booth that would make any video game fan change their profile picture. Are you ready for this blast from ’80s past? Let’s take a peek at the whole gamer wedding…

game of thrones save the date alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Brace yourself for this Game of Thrones Save the Date gif

We attended a party which featured an Iron Throne photobooth that turned your pics into animated gifs. And that’s when it hit us: This Iron Throne gif photobooth was about to take our Iron Throne gif engagement photos, which would then become our Iron Throne gif Save the Dates…