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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…

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Jurassic Jamboree: a dinosaur wedding with tacos, T-Rex heels, and a golden claw

The bride at this dinosaur wedding wore amazing gold glitter T-Rex heels that made her feel like an ancient force of nature along with her gigantic King Protea bouquet, crown of succulents, and golden claw. The cake was topped by two gold T-Rexes in a field of succulents and pin cushion proteas. That doesn’t even cover the Cumbia jams, handmade paper flowers, and amazing-looking hurros and cajeta. Don’t miss what happened when a piece of art broke at the reception art gallery space!

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…