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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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Red, white, and Lord of the Rings: Marlene & Graham’s sweet handfasting

A little bit geeky, a little bit classy, with a whole lot of awesome diplomacy. This bride’s “bridechilla” attitude was actually a double-edged sword in the end. But no matter, this adorable couple knew exactly how to craft up an amazing wedding with a cool color scheme, lots of Lord of the Rings references (especially in the vows!), and some truly tear-jerking moments.

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This rainbow wedding combined wrestling and The Princess Bride!

This wedding is the culmination of a marriage between wrestling, rainbow colors, and The Princess Bride… oh and these two cuties. With rainbow meets books centerpieces, rainbow bouquets, and a wrestling-themed cake, where can it go wrong? It certainly didn’t go wrong during their grand entrance with championship belts. Go see!

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Craft beer and games at Sam & Tony’s geeky carnival wedding

This cute pair may have encountered a little friction on their way to planning this kick-ass geek-meets-carnival wedding, but it certainly didn’t put a damper on the fun. Check out the beer, pizza truck catering, symbolic color handfasting, carnival-style details, D20 kissing game, and funny ceremony ring snafu. Oh, and don’t miss the sweet story about the father/daughter/grandfather dance!

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Find out what Robert Downey Jr. has to do with Tiara & Paul’s sweet and nerdy wedding

You’re going to have to see to believe the centerpieces at this serendipitously-timed wedding (hint: think Captain America and Iron Man himself). Add in the bride’s adorable outfit, the sweet memorial to the bride’s grandmother, and RDJ-themed pies. Don’t miss the Jenga guest book and killer ceremony reading, too!