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Browse our real New Jersey weddings for wedding venue ideas and more. Oh and be sure to check out our listing of New Jersey’s best wedding vendors who are all offbeat-friendly.

Venue search DONE: industrial meets rustic at this chic New Jersey wedding venue

Venue search DONE: industrial meets rustic at this chic New Jersey wedding venue

The venue search can easily be one of the hardest parts of wedding planning. You don’t want to be stuck with a venue that isn’t you at all and you know you want one that can become a part of your whole wedding aesthetic. So when we found this chic New Jersey wedding venue, it was love at first sight and we knew that it was ideal for any and all offbeat couples in the Northeast U.S.

Doctor Who meets fairies and anime at this geeky swords and wands wedding

Doctor Who meets fairies and anime at this geeky swords and wands wedding

Where do I even begin with all of these killer pop culture references in this geeky swords and wands wedding? The groom, Jon, wore 10th Doctor-inspired suit and accessories, there were Sword Art Online swords, Harry Potter wands, and gorgeous wings (made my a Victoria’s Secret wing creator!).

But really, the stand-out here is Kate’s majestic Mak Tumang gown that steals the show.

Board games, dance-offs, and inflatable unicorns: a traditional Jewish wedding with a twist

Board games, dance-offs, and inflatable unicorns: a traditional Jewish wedding with a twist

Think a traditional Jewish wedding is all solemnity and seriousness? Merav and Adam didn’t think traditions had to mean super serious. They’re as chill and ready to party as anyone! There were traditions like a gorgeous chuppah, an intricately designed ketubah, and a hora dance, all intermingled with random dance-offs and partying down. Let’s see how they combined it all for mega fun…

Travel through Tatooine, Middle Earth, Westeros & more at this pop culture travel-themed wedding (with April Fools pranks!)

Travel through Tatooine, Middle Earth, Westeros & more at this pop culture travel-themed wedding (with April Fools pranks!)

Our geekdom runs deep and we're known to throw themed parties, so settling on a single fandom felt forced for an event of this magnitude. Instead, we decided to put a little bit of everything we love together for a truly unique experience. For a while, though, nothing fit together. Plus, we were annoyed by traditions that felt were “expected.” So, we identified what really mattered: bringing the people we love together and staying true to ourselves.

Then something clicked for our theme: inspired by a wall in our home covered in fictional maps. We chose a Pop Culture Travel theme!