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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…

Sea queen meets literary nerd wedding

Sea queen meets literary nerd wedding (with the founding of a new land!)

This pair’s mash-up name totally sounded like a fake European country, so they ran with it and created a whole fanfic-style backstory and theme! Add that to the sea queen look, the together-but-independent ceremony (with apt, science-y unity ceremony!), and amazing game-themed reception, and this literary nerd wedding has won us over…

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.