Weddings for Geeks

Is geek the new chic?

After reading this proposal story from Wired Magazine, you might want to dump the jock and date the dweeb:)
“Geek proposes with ‘romantech’ iPhone app”

You can’t help but smile as you check out this  “Geek is Tres Chic” themed wedding I found on Wedding Chicks.
Here’s a teaser image… but you don’t want to miss the rest of the images

Ultimately, a quirky and creative approach makes memorable impressions!

Thanks to the Guidespot Guide to Geeky Weddings, here are some uniquely geek wedding details:

This button means: You are my other half,  in Geek (obviously)

These his and her wedding bands (above) carve out the voice decibel pattern of your partner saying, “I Do!”
Rings Designed by Sakurako Shimizu

Thank you Nintendo!  The revolutionary gaming system (past and present) has inspired the nuptials of many couples.
Below: DIY Nintendo Wii Save the Date tutorial found on Weddingbee. Nintendo garter and Super Mario Bros Cake found on GeekSugar, Super Mario Galaxy Wedding Cake from Manolo for Brides

Paul Pape Designs controls the hearts of gaming gurus around the world with his custom Nintendo inspired wedding items.  Check out his entire Mii cake topper gallery! Paul also creates impressive action figures and other custom characters.

Another good read: Geek Love– A geeky chic guide by the Brass Paper Clip blog.

It’s amazing to see such tech-savvy minds unleash their creativity!
Ironically, “geek chic” weddings are full of personality and far from robotic… or does this wedding story just destroy my thesis?!?

HEADLINE: Robot Officiates Tokyo Wedding

Precious Peonies

I seriously considered changing the date of my wedding to June or July so peonies would be in season.  Something about the plush, overlapping petals gives me whimsical, fairy tale thoughts. Although, these flowers can be pricey, it does not take very many blooms to create a stunning arrangement.  Sometimes less is more.  Here is one of my peony inspiration boards, using a “peony pink” and green color palette.

In this canvas:

US Angels flower girl dress, Invitation by Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera Wedding dress, Priscilla of Boston bridesmaid dress, other images from Real Weddings on Project Wedding.

Tres Chic

Learn from the French when it comes to romance and have a Parisian style wedding. Beautiful, bold black and white elements can set the perfect tone for your black tie affair.
Your bridesmaid’s will love to sport a chic black dress they can re-wear and re-style.

Items in this set:

3.1 Phillip Lim dresses–SILK BALLERINA DRESS
Jim Hjelm Occasions Bridesmaid Dresses
DIY Bridesmaid’s Dress « M&J Blog– add a black embellished sash to any dress
White House | Black Market – Floral Coin Purse, $38
French 5 Branch Figeac Chandelier, $980- hung above the sweetheart table

Wild about crystals

ShopWildThings is a crystal fantasy land with various crystal curtains, chandeliers, and event inspiration.

The refreshingly affordable products add bling to transforms weddings into lavish, stunning affairs.

For the creative bride, shopwildthings can spark an overload of wonderful ideas but even a non-DIY bride can be inspired by the examples on the major event planning section.
With clients like Extreme Home Makeover, Oprah, NBC, MTV (The Real World), Disney and Vera Wang, expect the best from shopwildthings

Original post found on Wed Savvy

Bold and Beautiful ORANGE

Somehow, weddings have turned me into a fan of the color orange. This bold hue, when done right, takes on an appearance that is modern and chic. Nothing screams pumpkin which is my normal association for the color.

The Inspiration Board above, shows some examples of orange wedding details. Everything pops which makes it a great way have a memorable, standout event.

Reading about orange and color theory only adds more appeal:

It denotes energy, warmth, and the sun… As a warm color orange is a stimulant — stimulating the emotions and even the appetite.

Original post found on Wed Savvy