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Looking for a little historical Scandinavian flair? Who knew Viking weddings were a thing — oh, but they totally are.

Hawk ring bearer

Zombies, Vikings, and a hawk: Shelley & Eric know funny weddings

with two comedy writers getting hitched, there’s bound to be hilarity in store. Get ready for a zombie processional (including the bride taking them down with an AX BOUQUET), a getaway GamerBUS full of consoles, a Viking sword exchange, a hawk ring bearer, and Chipotle catering. Plus, prepare for an amazing idea to collect money for your honeymoon or charity at the reception!

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Bettina & Tavish’s solstice viking and Victorian pagan wedding

This viking meets Victorian wedding is a mashup of amazing DIY (including the outfits AND the food!), a lovely outdoor setting perfect the occasion, and friends who totally embrace the Pagan aspects of this wedding to make the ceremony magical. Oh, and a bunch of kilts abound for your pleasure.

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Scotia & Kyle’s Celtic viking pirate punk wedding

Combining interests and heritages in this wedding was a wild ride: Celtic, Nordic, punk, pirates, and Victorian style. All these combined formed the power of Greyskull a most glorious wedding. With singing first dances, burlesque bouquet tosses, handmade cake toppers, and some of the best fashion we’ve seen, this one is a must-see.

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Mari-Anne & Larry’s big fat pagan handfasting

An enchanted forest theme, costumes, homemade mead, and a handfasting… we’re in the mood for some fantastical forest-y love! Add in a giant inflatable D20, some DIY, and a few choice vow alterations, and you’ve got all kinds of fun twists. Plus, you’ll love who walked the bride down the aisle!