Post originally was published on Wedding Forward
https://www.weddingforward.com/star-wars-wedding
Many have argued that the Force is a metaphor for love, and many have been dreaming of bringing that idea to life via a Star Wars wedding. If you’re going to do this you’re going to want to do it right, and that’s why we’re here.
Read through and find all of the Star Wars wedding advice you need to transport a galaxy far, far away to your wedding venue.
Star Wars Wedding Ceremony Ideas
The most important decision you’ll have to make in order for your Star Wars wedding to come to life is the venue. There’s a drastic difference between the Mos Eisley Cantina, the interior of the Death Star and the treetop huts of Endor.
A barn wedding, for example, can be easily transformed into the land of Ewoks and Wookies while the Imperial’s March is much more at home in a big, open-spaced formal banquet hall.
The second most important decisions – which go hand in hand with the venue – are the characters you’ll be evoking.
From there, things get really fun. R2-D2 and BB-8 can be your ring bearer and flower girl. Yoda can officiate. The opportunities are endless!
But you’ll probably need some structure in order to pull the whole theme together. Here’s what you should consider.
Star Wars Wedding Vows
To keep things organized, consider dividing your guest list into the dark and light side of the force. This theme can extend throughout the entire ceremony and reception. Sith can sit on the groom’s side while Jedi can be seated in the bride’s section.
You can choose individual characters or have each groomsman dressed as imperial guards and the bridesmaids as Princess Amidala’s entourage. Keep the theme going with Deathstar and Millenium Falcon inspired seating arrangements and custom star wars wedding vows.
For example
Anakin
“My Queen, may the Force be with us as we travel through the galaxy of life. I pledge to never turn to the Dark Side but stand forever in the illumination of our love. I vow to fight the Evil Emperor and I invite you take your place at my side as we rule the galaxy. Take my hand and stand with me for light and justice throughout our lives.”
Padme
“My Jedi, my love, I take your hand and accept your pledge. May the force be strong with us all the days of our lives. There is good in you, I sense it. Remain a Jedi and I will stand by you. I pledge to you my love and my companionship as long as I live.”
Star Wars Wedding Decorations
Star Wars cosplay by all the guests sure sets the tone, but for true star wars themed wedding you’ll want the venues to follow suit. Pull this off through inspired decorations.
Our first idea is to hang lightsaber balloons from the ceiling of your reception space. A proper wedding always needs lighting for the mood-setting ambiance so why not make it Star Wars themed. Or DIY by dropping a glow in the dark stick into a long balloon, blow it up, and wrap the end with black tape to make a handle.
Our second idea moves from the reception to the star wars wedding ceremony. Replace the celebrity red carpet with a length of carpet with custom Star Wars opening crawl (the scrolling text at the start of the movies) which explains the couple’s relationship journey. “In a galaxy far, far away, Jim and Pam met at a cantina…”
Star Wars Wedding Cake
Feel free to choose a classic white icing, but consider shaping it as:
Han frozen in carbonite
The Death Star
The Millenium Falcon
A character’s (Yoda, Darth Vador) face
If you have your heart on a traditional 3-tier cake don’t worry you’re still in luck. There are plenty of great ideas you choose from:
Light side / dark side lightsabers.
Unique cake toppers such as Han and Leia or Mr. and Mrs. Yoda
Edible printed images of your favorite scenes
