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Harry Potter + Star Wars wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

Lightsabers vs. wands: don’t miss this Harry Potter meets Star Wars wedding

Andrea and Ron both have true passions for Harry Potter and Star Wars. They’re convention fiends and travel all over the U.S. to celebrate their fandom faves. It was only right to incorporate that at their Harry Potter meets Star Wars wedding. Spot the references in their themed place cards and table numbers, the R2-D2 made completely out of flowers for the place card table, the EPIC handmade Marauders’ Map programs (that took over 40 hours to create!), and wand vs. lightsaber battle.

Chicago wedding venue Catalyst Ranch as seen on @offbeatbride #chicago #illinois #weddingvenue

Come sneak a peek into “Chicago’s most intriguing wedding venue”

Our sponsor Catalyst Ranch describes themselves as “Chicago’s most intriguing venue” and, after you see these photos, you’ll understand why and most certainly end your unique Chicago wedding venue search. (Especially when you scroll to the end and see their special Offbeat Bride discount!)

Halloween wedding as seen on @offbeatbride #wedding #halloween

The handmade masks at this Chicago Halloween wedding are #goals

Sam and Justin’s Chicago Halloween wedding featured handmade costumes, vinyls, a flower girl throwing googly eyes, and a first look in a cemetery. Before the ceremony, they rocked some portraits at Laurie’s Planet of Sound and Ash’s Magic Shop. Our favorite part was the elaborate handmade Halloween masks and subsequent mask makeouts. Halloween couples: it’s time to be inspired, and like the sign says, “Let’s get weird.”

oscars in space alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Michelle & Phil’s Oscars in space sci-fi extravaganza

This sophisticated sci-fi wedding was truly an Oscars in space epic adventure with Wookiee cookies, a lightsaber bouquet, and the most gorgeous custom-made green and gold down we’ve seen. Don’t miss the spatula references in the ceremony (with matching tattoos!) and aptly named sci-fi-themed drink menu.