Nerdy Wedding with Games & Fantasy Movie References

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Dan Waters Creative

November 7, 2024

Zoe and Stephen didn’t just plan one wedding—they planned two. First came a private legal ceremony, held a month ahead of their big day, where Zoe wore a dinosaur print dress. But the main event was an immersive, nerd-tastic celebration centred around all the things and people they love. “Each week as we planned, we’d come back to the same question,” Zoe said, “Does this choice fit our ethos of having the things we love with the people we love?”

Whimsical & Nerdy Castle Wedding

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Kayla Duffin

September 9, 2024

For Shelby and Sam, who met on the marching band field in high school, Landoll's Mohican Castle in Ohio was the perfect setting for their whimsical and slightly nerdy wedding. Wanting a day which reflected their passions and personalities, they were mostly inspired by some of their favourite fantasy games.

Destination Wedding at the Hobbiton Movie Set

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Tim and Nadine

July 1, 2024

Did you know you can get married at the actual Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand? As soon as Tim and Alexandra found this out they knew there was nowhere better for their Lord or the Rings themed wedding.

Midsommar Meets Hobbiton’s Summer Solstice Celebration

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Bohemian Rose

June 17, 2024

Nestled against its own private woodland in over 100 acres of Shropshire’s finest hills, Carly and Becky’s wedding at the Bridal Barn was a celebration of their love, their pagan beliefs and their new home. The day featured to eco-friendly practices, local vendors, and the joy of queer love.

Eco-Friendly, Tolkien-Inspired Wedding in North Wales

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Fox and Bear

April 25, 2023

When Ayeisha and Tom started planning their May 2022 wedding, they knew they wanted it to reflect their values. They spend a lot of their free time in nature, are both vegan and the environment is super important to them, so these for the main references for the day,

A Hobbiton Wedding Featuring Taylor Swift’s Music & a Chotronette Dress

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Dear White

April 5, 2023

Jack and Eleanor's dream wedding took place at the iconic Green Dragon Inn in Hobbiton, New Zealand, inspired by Lord of the Rings and Rock n Roll Bride. Their furry companion, Theo, served as ring bearer, and they exchanged personal vows to a quartet version of Taylor Swift's Love Story.

Simple & Budget-Friendly Wedding with Tattooed Wedding Rings

LJ Stocks

Anne De Geyter

March 2, 2023

Skipping all but the legal vows, Jelke and Jan chose a simple, outdoor ceremony with the impressive backdrop of St Peter’s Abbey in Ghent, Belgium.

Green & Gold Lord of the Rings Renaissance Festival Wedding

LJ Stocks

Julie Floro

January 17, 2023

With all their guests dressed in Middle Earth or renaissance festival outfits, Tamara and Daniel fully committed to their Lord of the Rings theme.

Autumnal Boho Meets Lord of the Rings Wedding

LJ Stocks

Adore Weddings NI

February 24, 2022

Hillside Hobbit Wedding in Scotland with Secret Ceremony and a Pub Quiz

LJ Stocks

Lifeline

February 18, 2022

the perfect location for their low-key hillside wedding weekend. On day one they had a pub quiz night, where they snuck off to have their secret ceremony under the stars and day two was spent on a hillside with incredible views over the Solway Firth and to the Lake District.

Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings Themed Wedding in a Treehouse

Sophie Cooke

Pixies in the Cellar

June 22, 2021

A Handfasting Glastonbury Tor Wedding with a Lord of the Rings Twist

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Pagan Photos

December 10, 2020

Sarah and Robbie chose Glastonbury Tor as the location for the intimate handfasting. Due to Covid, they scrapped their plans for a big party, instead focusing on the ceremony with just a few loved ones in attendance followed by photos at Glastonbury Abbey. Overall, they were inspired by the colour green and Tolkien but as Sarah is a Priestess and herbalist, this played a huge role in their choice of ceremony, too.

Star Trek & Sci Fi Inspired Geekfest

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Noa Magger

June 8, 2020

Lilac and Avi truly embraced their inner geek for the November wedding in Israel. Hosted on November 24th (Evolution day and also exactly a year to the day after they got engaged), they chose to include as many of their famdoms as they possibly could in their wedding. 100 cool point to anyone who can spot them all!

Bohemian, Magical Forest Themed Wedding Inspired by Lord of the Rings

Sophie Cooke

Lindsay Blair

December 28, 2019

Margoe and Charlie were heavily inspired by their favourite books, Lord of the Rings, for the theme for their July 2019 wedding. They really wanted a dark, magical forest vibe for the day. Armed with a $50,000 budget, they employed Kim from Your Perfect Bridesmaid to help bring their vision to life.

Colourful Roald Dahl Themed Wedding with Bonus Bees!

Sophie Cooke

Hayley Blackledge

December 18, 2018

Elly and Chris have always been inspired by the works of Roald Dahl, and as they hadn’t seen the theme being used before, thought it could be one they could let their creativity loose with - even if they did have to be careful with which table they named The Twits!

Fantasy Woodland Vegan Wedding with a Lord Of The Rings Theme

Ellie Kime

Project Valentine

July 12, 2018

When a wedding is described as "Midsummer Night's Dream meets Lord of The Rings", you know it's going to be pretty unique, and Natalia and Steven's day certainly lives up to this promise. They even dared guests to outdo the bride and groom within the realm of the 'fancy dress' theme they'd set!

Enchanted Middle Earth Inspired Backyard Wedding in Portland

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Hazelwood Photo

June 12, 2018

Both lovers off Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Hannah and Derek wanted their Portland wedding to transport their guests to Middle Earth. The theme was a botanical woodland and the day was unique, intimate, and moody, while reflecting their Oregon roots.

Romantic & Charitable Winter Wedding with a Lord Of The Rings Theme

Ellie Kime

Mark J Hiller

May 19, 2018

Emily and Dave's December wedding was a romantic candlelit affair, inspired by their love of Christmas and Lord of The Rings, and full of some of the most heart-warming stories we've ever seen in a wedding - including loads of charitable elements! Oh yeah - and there's an Obama cardboard cut-out there as well, because Emily loves Obama...

Middle Earth Inspired Scottish Elopement

Erin Balfour

Jo Donaldson

January 18, 2018

Dianna and Nathan are big fans of Lord of the Rings, but aren't fans of being the centre of attention. They decided that an elopement (from one hemisphere to the other!) and a ceremony held in The Shire-esque Puck's Glen in Scotland was the perfect solution, especially as a forest location was high on the wish list for their day.

DIY Lord of the Rings Wedding in Italy

Erin Balfour

Romina Oi

November 15, 2017

Being literature lovers and self-confessed huge nerds, the second they decided to get married Veronica and Marco knew the wedding theme would be Lord of The Rings.