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Star Wars Wedding Bouquets (and How To Make a Lightsaber Bouquet)

By Gary Pope

Star Wars Wedding Bouquets (and How To Make a Lightsaber Bouquet)
The bridal bouquet resting on the lace wedding dress

Photo by Love Long and Prosper Photography

A bouquet built on a lightsaber hilt might be the single best Star Wars wedding detail there is. These are our favorite bouquets from real makers, plus the step-by-step for building your own.

My Top 10 Favorite Star Wars Bouquets

  1. Star Wars Comic Book Rose Bouquet

Star Wars comic book rose bouquet

Etsy

Photo provided by mycottonbranch

Every rose in this bouquet is folded from actual Star Wars comic pages, so your flowers arrive with a plot. It never wilts, and it photographs beautifully next to a white dress.

  1. Mauve Pink Star Wars Bridal Bouquet

    Mauve pink Star Wars paper flower bridal bouquet

    Etsy

 Photo provided by Kristy Bradshaw (KristyClaire)

It's a Bridal Bouquet that features paper flowers in mauve and brown hues accented with silver, black, and grey accents. They are all snug inside Rey's lightsaber, accentuated with a ribbon, pearls, and Millenium Falcon. 

  1. Blue Hue Star Wars Bridal Bouquet

Blue hue Star Wars paper flower bridal bouquet

Etsy 

Photo provided by Kristy Bradshaw (KristyClaire)

It is another creation from Kristy Claire that features Blue, Cream and Black Paper flowers, all snug into Darth Vadors Lightsaber accentuated with a ribbon, a ribbon, pearls, and Millenium Falcon. Of course, you can also customize your bridal bouquet with Kristy!

  1. Metal Lightsaber Bouquet Holder

Etsy 

Full metal lightsaber bouquet holder

Photo provided by Volt1987

A full metal lightsaber hilt that holds a real bouquet where the blade should be. Hand these to your bridesmaids and watch every processional photo get instantly more dramatic.

  1. Vader Lightsaber Flower Holder

Metal lightsaber bouquet holder

Etsy 

Photo provided by Volt1987

The Dark Lord's own hilt, repurposed for flowers. Slide your stems in and carry the most elegant contradiction in the galaxy down the aisle.

  1. Flower Lightsaber Replica Hilts

Vader lightsaber flower holder

Etsy

 Photo provided by 3DeanPrints

3D printed replica hilts built to hold flower stems, one per bridesmaid. Pick a different hilt style for each and let the bouquets do the dueling.

  1. Sci-Fi-inspired Retro Wedding Bouquet

Star Wars brooch bouquet with Millennium Falcon and AT-AT on a lightsaber hilt

Etsy

 Photo provided by Maddison Rocks Floral Sculpture

The bouquet is made using a mixture of vintage brooches, vintage and new jewelry findings, retro and new Star Wars elements, handmade fabric flowers, and light-up lightsabers with an on-off switch concealed underneath.

  1. Lightsaber Bouquet 

 Photo provided by Ruth Mitchell Photography

It's a classic wedding bouquet snug in a light saber adorned with two lit neon light sabers, faux pearls, handmade red, black, and pale flowers, and the iconic quote "I love you. I know."

  1. Custom-made Lightsaber Bouquet 

Custom LED lightsabers for weddings

Etsy

Photo provided by ExGlow

Fully custom LED sabers built and personalized for weddings, down to the engraving. Order a pair for the grand exit or one to anchor a bouquet that outshines the flowers.

  1. Steampunk Lightsaber

 Photo provided by Beth Daihl Hargrove

Isn't it refreshing to see a steampunk lightsaber bouquet adorned with fresh flowers and dyed paper roses with the pages coming from her favorite book?

How do you make a lightsaber bouquet?

Star Wars bouquets with Millennium Falcon and X-wing charms tucked into air plants

Photo by Nick and Lauren Photography, via Green Wedding Shoes

Are you in search for a unique way to show your love for Star Wars? Why not make a lightsaber bouquet? This step-by-step guide will show you how!

You'll need the following supplies:

- lightsaber handles (we recommend using recycled ones from old toys)

- floral wire

- wire cutters

- duct tape

- scissors

- fake flowers (optional)

First, take your lightsaber handles and screw them together. If you're using recycled lightsaber handles, you may need to clean them first. Next, use the wire cutters to cut the floral wire into 12-inch pieces. You'll need one piece for each handle.

Wrap the floral wire around the lightsaber handles, being careful not to damage any of the electronics. Once all of the handles are wrapped, use duct tape to secure the wire.

Now it's time to add the flowers! If you're using fake flowers, simply insert them into the lightsaber handles. You can also use real flowers, but they will need to be replaced every few days.

There you have it! Your very own lightsaber bouquet. Be sure to show it off to all of your friends and family. May the force be with you!


This post is part of our Ultimate Star Wars Wedding Guide.

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