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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…

Video game-themed wedding

You HAVE to see the giant Stargate, light-up dress, and Minecraft cake at this video game-themed wedding

A light-up dress. A blinking tie clip. Centerpieces filled with D20 dice. Chicken and waffles on the menu. Kaylee’s parasol. A Minecraft cake so epic the guests didn’t realize it was cake. Mario and Luigi as ringbearers. Guests in costumes. A grand entrance through a giant Stargate. This geeky video game-themed wedding is an explosion of nerdy goodness.

The LARPosal alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Watch “the LARPosal”: the most epic Live Action Role Playing proposal of all time

One day, my best friend and I became evil and kidnapped our friend before he could propose to his girlfriend. What happened next, is the stuff of legend. The legend of the LARPosal — the most epic proposal of all time! Watch the bride-to-be fight trolls, entertain dragons, speak to mermaids, and ugly cry as the entire day unfolds in a super-sweet proposal…

21881589294 4660a7d122 c alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Will you love this bookworm wedding? Always.

Our wedding was a book-themed wedding. I am a huge bookworm, always have been, and Adam supports my habit. So we decided to make my love our wedding theme!

Not idly do these Leaves of Lórien wedding details fall

Lord of the Rings wedding: Not idly do these Leaves of Lórien wedding details fall

“Not idly do the Leaves of Lórien fall.” Any Tolkien fans out there planning a nerdy wedding? This tiny detail in Grace and Riakeem’s bookish wedding is the perfect Lord of the Rings reference to make our nerdy hearts swoon.

These sweet, nerdy, and unplugged vows are He-Man approved

These sweet, nerdy, and unplugged vows are He-Man approved

Need some nerdtastic, funny, and sweet vow inspiration? Frankie and Garrik’s wedding vows were peppered with tips on keeping love exciting, nerdy references, and a very cheeky way to get everyone to turn off their phones. You’ll want to take notes on these unplugged vows with a side order of He-Man.

Tolkien-themed wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

A fabulously unexpected journey at this Lord of The Rings-themed wedding

This Nashville couple hosted a most unexpectedly fabulous journey with their Lord of The Rings-themed wedding. There are truly exquisite Middle Earth details, a custom gown designed by the bride, Alyssa, her brother Josh officiating the ceremony dressed as Elrond, adorable Hobbits and little elves, and delicious food. Alyssa’s dad even dressed as Gandalf! Come on this journey with us to see Alyssa and Sean’s Tolkien wedding.