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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…

A Star Wars meets A Christmas Carol queer disabled multi-state wedding (in a blizzard!)

A Star Wars meets A Christmas Carol queer disabled multi-state wedding (in a blizzard!)

When we started planning our wedding, we quickly realized that since our families were separated by many states (I was raised in the midwest, he's from Virginia), it was going to be a logistical nightmare for us to get everyone together in one spot, so we decided to honor both sides of our family by coming to them. So we planned two weddings, one in VA and another celebration in IL.

Disney villains meet classic heroes at this high fantasy wedding

Disney villains meet classic heroes at this high fantasy wedding

I have worked in the wedding industry for five years now and when my partner and I decided to get married I didn’t want anything “Wedding” — so what did we do? We had a Heroes and Villains themed wedding! It was a wedding filled with love and little bits from friends and family. We danced the night away and played games at every table. And in not-so-true villain fashion, I got the girl in the end!

Jewel-toned geekery invades Cloud City at this wedding with a Darth Vader officiant

Jewel-toned geekery invades Cloud City at this wedding with a Darth Vader officiant

Nicolette and Beau dubbed their wedding theme as “broad spectrum geekery with jewel tones.” Darth Vader officiated, and lightsabers twirled during the dancing. It was a chic meets geek day that’s perfect to usher in Star Wars Day tomorrow, May the Fourth. Don’t miss Beau’s epic Tetris suit, Nicolette’s blush dress, their comic book flowers, and all of the amazingly nerdtastic and gorgeous details…

Pops of color, fave fandoms, & vegan food at this Enchanted Manor wedding

Pops of color, fave fandoms, & vegan food at this Enchanted Manor wedding

Aylia and Dan are adorably nerdy lovebirds who were focused on making their Enchanted Manor wedding in California full of personal touches, homages to their fave fandoms, lots of color, and delicious vegan food. You’re definitely doing to want to see Aylia’s ombre yellow dress (with yellow Chucks!), their custom Pop Vinyls, two sweet puppers, fandom-themed tables, and donut display.

You'll believe magic is real when you see these Wizarding World engagement photos

You’ll believe magic exists when you see these Wizarding World engagement photos

The Wizarding World in Orlando, Florida was the perfect place to encourage their magical minds and this spirit of playfulness that makes them so fantastic together.

https://www.alliedeariephotography.com/

Bend the knee for this epic, snowy Game of Thrones wedding inspiration

If you’re half as excited about the final season of Game of Thrones as I am, you’re probably peeing yourself. If you watched last night’s season eight premiere, you’ll be all ready to deep dive into the gorgeousness of this Game of Thrones wedding inspiration that seriously channels some of our favorite characters.