Angie & Drew’s relaxed superhereos and storytelling wedding
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s Offbeat Bride’s comic book-clad and caped superhero theme week! Get in the telephone booth and change into your wedding-gawking superhero tights — you’re in for crime-fighting fun. Today’s wedding in a fab venue brings us comic book paper flowers, ’40s-style superhero illustrations, and movie references all over the place.
When Comic-Con speed dating leads to wedded bliss: a nerdy theater celebration
Sarah and Shane first met at a Comic-Con Speed Dating event, and their love for movies, Doctor Who, and puppets brought them together. They got married at the Scotia Cinema in New York, where guests were greeted with popcorn and 3D glasses, and then peppered with trivia questions about the couple’s relationship.
Corsages made from dried leaves, blueberries, and… Wonder Woman and Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
I’ve seen a few remixed boutonniere ideas floating around out there for gents — ones with Spiderman, Superman, Batman, etc. But what about boutonnieres or corsages for the lady folk? Here’s what I used to create mine.
Manga-inspired engagement party: Come for the incredible DIY decor and rainbow cake, stay for the tutorials!
My fiancé Will and I celebrated our engagement with a shoujo manga (Japanese girls’ comics)-themed party, complete with DIY manga decorations, a magical cake, and all of our wonderful friends. Like many brides-to-be, I spent a ridiculous amount of time scouring the internet for ideas on how to decorate our small venue on a non-existing budget, as well as incorporate our nerdy little theme. Here’s a little recap of the decorations…