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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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This Harry Potter DIY wedding wins the internet today

I tried to encapsulate the epic magic of this Harry Potter-themed wedding and the only thing that works is O.M.G. The wands as bouquets, the MANY DIYed details (potions, divination, the snitch kiss, the book page bouquet, the handmade signs!), and the cake… you have to see the cake! Anyone will love this wedding, but my Harry Potter fans will find it… to Avada Kedavra for.

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8-bit and LEGO love abounds at Jess & Paul’s gorgeously geeky wedding

Get a load of this gorgeous piece of awesomeness in the form of a wedding: succulents, a reception sword fight/dance, a new twist on the LEGO heart unity ceremony with guest interaction, a BMO card box, and 8-bit decor everywhere. Plus, you’ll fall in love with the bride’s response to the stresses of expectations and weight at weddings.

Game of Thrones wedding lantern bouquets

A Game of Thrones Medieval fantasy handfasting from the minds of Sara & Taylor

Inspired by Renaissance fairs and Game of Thrones, this fabulously-costumed wedding featured flowers in the bride’s hair, tons of themed glassware favors, handmade doublets and garb, a GORGEOUS corset, and lush flowers in lanterns for the bridesmaids. Do not miss the epic sword fight where the ladies end up taking the men down hardcore.

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How being a gamer helps me win at wedding planning

My love of games came in handy when I was getting incredibly frustrated at wedding centrepieces. I got so miffed that I just had to put everything down and play some Dragon Age: Inquisition (killing some dragons will make me feel better about this!). That’s when I realised: I could gamify my wedding planning.