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Behind the scenes with my Enchanted Rose dress. Pinning the rose petals in place to be handstitched to the corset underneath. #enchantedrose #beautyandthebeast #heruniverse #fashionshow #heruniversefashionshow #latergram #sewing #handsewing #handmade #fashion #geekfashion #geekcouture #rose #fancy #disneybound #classylookingnerfherder

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A huge thank you to this incredible Yasha! I was really hoping to find a Yasha cosplayer willing to dip me for a photo op to satisfy my lil gay heart but this happened which is 100 times better.

Find her on Instagram @classylookingnerfherder

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Friday got us feeling like....🔥🔥🔥 check out Kristen’s blog for her recap on this look and more from the Her Universe Fashion Show! Link in bio to read! #heruniverse #heruniversefashionshow #ashleyeckstein #fangirlfashion #geekcouture #fridayfeeling #friyay #harrypotter #fawkes #classylookingnerfherder #sdcc #sdcc18 #comiccon #sandiegocomiccon #ahsoka #ahsokatano #yourbiggestfangirlblog #ybfgblog #yourbiggestfangirl #yourbiggestfangirlpodcast #ybfgpodcast #ybfg #fandom #fangirl #podcast (at Grand Hyatt San Diego) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmByLRYgoI9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rod7deojmn6d

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Tony & I living our best Wakandan lives out here at #SDCC2018 💜 T'Challa is @everybody-loves-tony-ray Nakia is me Nakia dress hand sewn by me Photo by @classylookingnerfherder #SDCC #cosplay #Nakia #TChalla #BlackPanther #WakandaForever (at San Diego Convention Center)

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Hey guys! @classylookingnerfherder is running a sale on her backstock inventory, including the gorgeous Kylo Ren dress I wore for @legeeksochic at @comicconla ! Check her stories for more details, and get your hands on your nerdy NYE look before someone else does! . . . posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/2DPHuWv

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@classylookingnerfherder is hosting a giveaway for her Star Wars inspired appreal #CLNgiveaway https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUe4GJHOkj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n57q19f926m0

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This week on the Temple of Geek Podcast, our host Monica, speaks to Amanda Hunt, the owner of Lorien Bridal Boutique. If you’re a geeky bride who is looking for a shopping experience that speaks to your geek heart, Lorien Bridal is the place for you!

Amanda Hunt- Owner of Lorien Bridal Boutique

The Temple of Geek Podcast has been around since 2012 and is hosted by a variety of geeks. Here we cover all manner of geek and pop culture news and events.

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A Dream Come True For a Geeky Bride

Lorien Bridal Boutique in Glendale, CA

Despite geek culture becoming more and more mainstream in the last few years, there’s never enough spaces for geeks to feel like they can be unconditionally themselves. Amanda has created a magical and whimsical safe space for geeky brides to feel understood and accepted. She has done this while also creating an environment that isn’t overwhelmingly geeky.

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It’s a place that traditional non-geek brides may enter and still find lovely. It’s also a place where family members (cough cough mother-of-the-bride) won’t feel overwhelmed by the geek culture. The nods to fandoms are subtle but obvious enough that a geeky bride will feel at home.

Lord of The Rings Inspired Dressing Area

Walking into Lorien Bridal is like walking around an enchanted forest. Each area is inspired by a different mythical forest. There are plenty of nods to Lord of the Rings. As you walk into the shop a floor mat that reads “Speak Friend and Enter” greets you. The cardholder at the register is Tree Beard and even the name of the boutique is inspired by Lord of The Rings culture.

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Gandolf’s staff rests against a mirror in one of the dressing areas of Lorien Bridal

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View from the store entrance of Lorien Bridal

Harry Potter Inspired Dressing Area

The Gown Chooses the Bride! This Harry Potter inspired area has a rabbit Patronus, wands, owls, and trunks.  There are even nods to Snape and Lily. The gorgeous Hogwarts inspired mirror is breathtaking. Can you just imagine standing in front of that mirror in your dream wedding gown? I hope you bring a lot of tissues with you!

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Disney Inspired Dressing Area

Are you going for that Disney Princess vibe? Well, this dressing area will make you feel like Royalty! The love for gowns, Disney, and dreams coming true is too real! There is a feeling of whimsy present throughout the shop, but this corner is absolutely magical!

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Star Wars Dressing Area

The Force is Strong with this bridal boutique. In what is arguably the most obviously geek corner of the store, Lorien Bridal welcomes you to an Endor inspired dressing area. We can not get over the lightsaber inspired hanging lights and the adorable pillows. I can’t imagine what more a geeky bride could want.  Will you choose a dress from the dark or light side?

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A Little Bit Narnia

No space is wasted in this Bridal Boutique. Amanda has designed clever and fun areas to indulge all sorts of fandoms! This is the perfect shop for a book worm, geeky bride, or fantasy enthusiast.

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The British Invasion

As you open the front door, a Gallifreyan welcome sign by Adventures in Staceland is the first thing you see. To the rear of the store is a Doctor Who inspired Bathroom and a Sherlock Holmes inspired storage room. There is even a Game Of Thrones inspired door stop! Stop! You’re killing us with all the geek nods! But also, please don’t stop, we love it!

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The Gowns

Lorien Bridal carries a variety of traditional brands in Bridal. You can come in and try on gowns by designers Maggie Sottero, Allure, and even the very whimsical Willowby by  Watters. But what makes Lorian Bridal Boutique truly special is the exclusive dresses from Geek Couture designers Lynne Marie Martens of Classy Looking Nerf Herder and Nephi Garcia of Designer Daddy. These two geek couture designers are creating gowns that truly speak to your geek heart!

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Planning my next class! I’m wondering if you guys are interested in learning how to make a gown like this! P.S. this is a wedding dress! Give me a thumbs up 👍🏼 if you want me to teach this!!! (This is just fabrics and appliqué draped on a mannequin) . #designerdaddy #sewingclass #fashion #weddingdress #wedding

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It’s Thursday. Missing Comic Con and the Her Universe Fashion Show like something fierce. Here’s a #tbt of my previous geek couture looks that walked the @heruniverse runway. Thank you @cornellable for always being by my side with this crazy journey 🥰 And here’s to hoping that we can return to crowds and hugs and that runway again! #heruniverse #hufs #heruniversefashionshow #geekcouture #enchantedrose #beautyandthebeast #fawkesthephoenix #tardis #doctorwho #geekfashion #classylookingnerfherder

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Shopping for Bridal During a Pandemic

Lorien Bridal

In this episode of the podcast, Amanda tells us her inspiring story of how she made her geek dreams into a reality. She discusses the challenges she’s faced having to open her boutique in the middle of a pandemic. She has gone out of her way to make this experience as safe as possible for herself and her brides.

For more information on Lorien Bridal Boutique: 

Email: info@lorienbridal.com Call: 818-484-8774

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Lorien opens in just under 3 weeks!!! Can’t believe it. There’s still so much to do but it’s coming along! Don’t wait to make an appointment! Send an email to info@lorienbridal.com or message us here on Instagram to request an appointment! Have questions about the shop? Look though our FAQ highlight, send us an email or Insta message and we’ll answer it for you the best we can! Phone number and website coming soon! Hope everyone is staying safe! Can’t wait to meet you all! #inspiredwedding #dreamwedding #fantasywedding #nerdwedding #nerdweddings #nerdsgetmarried #nerdsgettingmarried #wedding #inspiration #geekwedding #nerdybride #geekybride #nerdbride #geekbride #bridalgown #weddinggown #weddingdress #weddingplanning #whimsicalwedding #nerdbrethren #lorienbridal #smallbusiness #glendaleca #openingsoon #excited Thanks to @stinging.fly for helping us with the logo design!

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About Our Host:

Monica

Monica is the current host of the Temple of Geek Podcast. She is a cosplay photographer and content creator for Temple of Geek. You can check out some of her work here: https://templeofgeek.com/author/monica/  

Photos of Lorien Bridal taken by Monica

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Lorien Bridal Boutique is a Geeky Bride's Dream Come True #wedding #geekchic This week on the Temple of Geek Podcast, our host Monica, speaks to Amanda Hunt, the owner of…

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#FlashbackFriday Thank you @theglitch.og for the #CreativeCollaboration #BirthdayAtHogwarts #FandomFrock by @classylookingnerfherder #HandmadeForAHufflepuff #FrockYeah #UniversalMoments #Fandom #FriYay #GeekChic #GeekFamous #HarryPotter accessories #CosplayOnVacay @vacayvixen @wayjfitness (at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter)

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Dumbledore and the Hogwarts Honeys. #hogwarts #hogwartshouses #harrypotter #harrypotter20 #hogwartshoneys #dumbledoresarmy @geekregeneration #dumbledore #vintagestyle #geekfashion #slytherin #gryffindor #ravenclaw #hufflepuff #jkrowling #cosplay #sdcc #cosplayer #classylookingnerfherder (at San Diego Convention Center)

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Nothing could have brightened my day more than the photo release of this beautiful series from @topheroriel. Sonic & Stockings: Doctor Who Companion Pinups came out better than I could have ever imagined. Thank you Topher and @teamtardisofficial for putting this together and including me!!! 💋💋 #spoilers #riversong #alexkingston @alexkingstonofficial @doctorwho_bbca #pinup #doctorwho #companion #tardis #tardisjournal #sonicscrewdriver #vintagestyle #classylookingnerfherder

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Work in progress pic from a couple weeks ago for a Rose Quartz inspired dress I made for @mathmindedmagpie. Hand draped the fabric on the bodice to surround the star. Hours of work with gorgeous results. Stayed tuned for final photos! #latergram #wip #workinprogress #rosequartz #stevenuniverse #cosplay #sewing #draping #handmade #love #geek #vintagestyle #geekfashion #classylookingnerfherder

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Captain Jack Harkness at the ready! From a photo shoot I did a few years ago with @daphnemir. #cosplay #torchwood #captainjackharkness #johnbarrowman #genderbend #genderbendcosplay #crossplay #doctorwho #timetraveler #timeagent #nofilter #classylookingnerfherder (at DTLA)

[raven-wraith]

All of the Mighty nein in one place, (even our dear deceased mollymauk)

Me as Beau, my lovely friend Squid as Jester

@riptydecosplay as Fjord

Find Yasha on Instagram @classylookingnerfherder

*If you're another one of these great cosplayers let me know so I can credit you properly!!

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#slytherinpride #hogwarts #wizardingworldofharrypotter #dressedtothe934la #vintagestyle #geekfashion #classylookingnerfherder (at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood)

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It's Slytherin time. #poodleskirt #harrypotter #hogwartshunnies #dressedtothe934la @losangelesdumbledoresarmy #vintagestyle #nerdfashion #classylookingnerfherder (at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood)

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Say hi if you're at Dressed to the 9&3/4 today!! 🐍🐍 #hogwartshoneys #hogwartshunnies #dressedtothe934la #slytherin #dapperday #harrypotter #hogwarts #wizardingworldofharrypotter #vintagestyle #nerdfashion #classylookingnerfherder (at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood)