A Galactic Surprise: G & J’s May 4th Star Wars Wedding
Some weddings leave a little
sparkle behind, and some leave you wondering if you’ve just stepped into
another galaxy. G & J’s wedding on May 4th 2025 (yes—May the Fourth)
did just that, complete with lightsabers, stormtrooper, and a soundtrack from
the dark side.
When I first met G and J
through their fabulous wedding co-ordinator at their venue, The beautiful Manor House, Alsager, https://www.manorhousealsager.com/ I could already sense how much
thought and personality they were pouring into their big day. What I didn’t
expect was the full Star Wars-inspired surprise that J had in store for her
Groom.
Just before the Bride made her entrance, the ceremony paused as Darth Vader and his Stormtrooper, arranged in secret by J, marched down the aisle. The violinist, Joanne Dodd (Cave Violinist Cave Violinist) keeping perfectly in theme, played a beautiful rendition of the Imperial March. The look on G’s face? Utterly speechless—captured perfectly by Helen Cotton Photography https://www.helencottonphotography.co.uk/weddings)
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| Darth Vader & Storm Trooper waiting to surprise the Groom |
Speaking of vows, both G and J wrote their own, and G couldn’t resist weaving in some subtle Star Wars references. It was heartfelt, humorous, and perfectly them. Including something like, "I am yours now and always, in this galaxy and the next", his words got both laughter and tears from the guests.
I might share a full excerpt in a future post if readers are curious.
Weddings like this remind me why I love what I do—each ceremony is a story, and this one had all the magic (and a touch of sci-fi mischief) a registrar / celebrant could hope for.
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| Star Wars Inspired Cake |
Would You Go Themed?
This wedding made me wonder:
have you ever attended a themed wedding? Maybe a touch of Harry Potter, a 1920s
Gatsby moment, or even a whimsical woodland theme?
And more importantly—would you
ever consider a theme for your own day?
I’d also love to know: what
are your thoughts on writing your own vows, and even referencing your favourite
fandom or film? Would you go traditional, or lean into personalisation like G
and J did?
Let me know in the comments—I love hearing these stories!
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