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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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Mini golf, Disneyland, & cake: A reader roundup to make this the BEST DAY EVER!

Inspired by Fluffy Monster‘s “BEST DAY EVER!” Save the Date, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite photos from our reader pool that just might make today the best day ever… or at least improve your Monday.

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Markus & Coley’s apocalypse wedding of the future

This amazing glow-in-the-dark zombie-infested wedding is brought to you in part by SCIENCE! The offbeat groom gives us all the deets — including how the couple walked back down the aisle and straight into the Apollo test capsule. Find out how they made their unity ceremony glow and tune in to find out what song zombies will instinctively break into… hint: it’ll give you a thrill!

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Your relationship as an infographic: DIY programs and invitations

My husband Justin and I are both tech geeks. When it came time to design our wedding programs, I knew I wanted an infographic. There really aren’t any sites out there that we found helpful when we were trying to figure out what data to use for our relationship, so here are our lessons learned…

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Christa & Dan’s Whovian British invasion wedding

This couple’s love of Doctor Who is written all over their wedding: cardboard Daleks and Cybermen, British music, centerpieces with various Doctors, and even a full-size Tardis, perfect for hilarious photo opportunities. They also had an impromptu thumb war during the ceremony. Plus, we can all learn from the bride’s totally chill solution to forgetting her guest book.