The Vendors You Need for a Star Wars Wedding
By Gary Pope
Photo by Love Long and Prosper Photography
A themed wedding lives or dies by its vendor team. From an officiant who will happily marry you in Jedi robes to a florist who can build a lightsaber bouquet, here is who you need in your corner.
Which Vendors Are Important For A Star Wars-Themed Wedding?
After two Star Wars fans fall in love and get engaged, the next big question is, “Should we hold a Star Wars wedding?" A wedding's most important element is hiring a team of professionals who will turn your dream into reality. You're probably wondering who should be on your wedding vendor list if you're just getting started. You might also be asking what kind of vendors you need to make your dream Star Wars wedding successful.
Photographer
Hiring an experienced wedding photographer will allow you to capture all of your wedding day memories artistically.
Your photographer must be someone who:
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Truly understands your passion for the geeky stuff
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Eats up your theme with compassion
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Someone who you are comfortable working with
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Someone who knows the "nerd culture" by heart
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Speaks your language
Wedding Planner
Photo by Nick and Lauren Photography, via Green Wedding Shoes
You should put a wedding planner at the top of your vendor list. A wedding planner can help organize, budget, and handle any snags on the big day, as well as keep things on schedule during the pre-wedding process. There's no doubt that hiring a planner is worth the investment, whether you choose a full-service planner or an event coordinator who works just one day or one month in advance.
A wedding planner may also provide design or styling services, but other planners may leave the creative details of your wedding day to a wedding designer, so you'll need to hire two professionals to get the dream wedding of your dreams. Always check with your planner in advance to see if they offer design services.
Officiant
Photo by A&M Photo, courtesy Great Officiants
Getting married won't be possible without an officiant on your wedding vendor list! Choosing a ceremony officiant who can conduct a ceremony on your special day that feels appropriate and personal is as important as deciding if you're having a religious or secular ceremony.
For a more defined Star Wars touch, consider hiring an officiant who is very willing to dress up like Obi-Wan Kenobi or even Darth Vader!
Can You Get Married By Darth Vader?
Getting married to Darth Vader has been a great search for most Star Wars fans. Eyes here, true fans! Getting married to Darth Vader in New Zealand and Las Vegas is possible!
The Dark Lord of the Sith lives in Christchurch, New Zealand oversees Kiwi weddings!
Meanwhile, couples can get married in Las Vegas where Darth Vader can be your Minister, Michael Jackson can perform, or have Elvis drive you right into the Chapel in a pink Cadillac! VegasWeddingNow.com offers you the Intergalactic Trek Wars Wedding where The Dark Lord of the Sith will officiate your wedding. With a package price of $700 and a non-refundable deposit of $225, you'll achieve your dream geeky wedding!
Disk Jockey (DJ)
Photo by Wedding Dream Services, via Offbeat Wed
The right song at the right time will keep your dance floor packed all night long as you hire a talented DJ. It's also important to hire a professional DJ who can customize the experience to the specific vibe and vision you want for your wedding.
Band
Photo by Bella Voi Photography, via Rock n Roll Bride
Choosing a wedding band sets the tone for your reception. Your wedding music band will play a huge part in not only setting the mood for your wedding but also keeping your guests entertained.
It is also best to ask your preferred band if they can come in costume and play some popular soundtracks from Star Wars on your wedding day. The Sci-Fi Band in the UK, for example, can come dressed like the Cantina Band and play some known soundtracks to rock your world on your special day!
Florist
Photo by Nick and Lauren Photography, via Green Wedding Shoes
Any wedding's décor would not be complete without wedding flowers, from bouquets to boutonnieres, ceremony arrangements to centerpieces. Adding a wedding florist to your vendor list is a crucial step in creating your theme and color scheme. Star Wars is a very versatile theme where your florist can add simple iconic figures and colors.
Lightsaber Bouquets
The bridal bouquet is integral to any bride's outfit, whether she's having a lavish opulent wedding or a simple gathering in the garden. Adding flowers to a wedding adds visual beauty and a sense of romance. So, we understand how crucial it is to have a themed-bridal bouquet. We've come up with a list of our top ten favorite stunning Star Wars-inspired wedding bouquets for you down below!
This post is part of our Ultimate Star Wars Wedding Guide.