Star Wars Wedding Entertainment: Saber Exits, Holograms and More
By Gary Pope
Photo by Love Long and Prosper Photography
Once the vows are done, the party decides what your guests remember. These are the entertainment ideas that land at a Star Wars wedding, plus the music and the five quotes worth stealing.
Star Wars Wedding Entertainment Ideas
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The type of entertainment at a wedding has evolved significantly over the years and is one of the main factors in making a wedding memorable. An effective icebreaker is also essential for keeping guests engaged during your reception.
Lightsaber Exit
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Lightsaber exit is one of the coolest entertainment ideas in a Star Wars wedding with its stunning hues covering the night as you end a fun and memorable affair! But with the cost of lightsabers, it can get pretty expensive! Amazingly, there are some premade sabers we can find available in the market to relive the geeky fun!
You can even buy them in bundles like this Light Up Saber Pack of Three, which comes with three light sabers that expand from 18 to 33 inches. Liberty Imports also offers you a bundle of 12 light sabers for the price of one!
In addition to providing you with a spectacular exit for your wedding, these lightsabers also make great party favors!
Holograms
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Holograms play one of the most iconic and valuable roles in Star Wars as they give an epic way of delivering messages, introduction to menacing characters, time visual communication, and map presentation! Adding them to your wedding will surely keep the true fans engaged on your special day!
There's a way to show your holograms right from your smartphone for free if you are unable to get your hands on a hologram projector.
Here’s what you will need:
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A pencil
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Graphing paper
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A utility knife
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Clear tape
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A clear CD case
Here's how:
Step 1:
Draw a trapezoid with the bottom 6 cm long, the top 1 cm long, and both diagonal sides 3.5 cm long on the graphing paper. Then, cut this trapezoid out. It is also possible to print this template online.
Step 2:
Create four trapezoids by tracing and cutting out the clear plastic face of a CD cover using your template.
Step 3:
Make a pyramid by taping these pieces together.
Step 4:
Flip this pyramid over your phone's screen. Although this may not project every image, dozens of websites have projections that work with your new advanced technology. You can also customize a video presenting other iconic Star Wars characters like Yoda or even insignias!
This nifty project will keep your guests in awe as you project R2D2 or the Millenium falcon on their tables!
Would you love to get a hand with this geeky idea, but you are not on the DIY side? Worry no more!
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Amaze your friends with this Order 66 Hologram Night Light from HyperspaceProps. It may not be a real holoprojector, but the Emperor glowing over your reception tables gets impressively close.
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This engraved Yoda Hologram is an impeccable way to keep your guests entertained at your wedding reception. Its remote control-enabled base allows you to change the colors of Yoda!
Magicians
Due to TV programs like Britain's Got Talent (BGT), Penn and Teller Fool Us, and YouTube, magic at weddings has become increasingly popular.
Hiring a magician who specializes in mind reading for your wedding is a great ice breaker! What kind of surprise would they find if they came upon a secret magician sitting on a Sith or Jedi's table?
Giant Chess
Every Star Wars fan knows Dejarik, a renowned board game played throughout the galaxy! However, nobody still knows how to play the game. But that can never stop a true fan from having fun! The giant chess is an amazing game to entertain your guests by grouping them to engage in a competition between Jedi versus Sith!
Caricatures
A reception caricature artist makes the best wedding entertainment. Ideally, you will want to have a separate area away from the dance floor for the artist and for guests to take breaks. You can get creative with a custom border including your names and the date, and even offer digital downloads if you'd like to make your caricatures a wedding favor!
Wedding Madlibs
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Treat your friends and family to some great fun with these Star Wars Madlib themes from PressPrintParty at the comfort of their seats! Make a collection box by the exit and read everyone's answers for a good laugh after your wedding.
Dance battle
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Set the stage for a friendly rivalry between the Siths and Jedis with a dance battle featuring their light sabers and a cantina band playing Imperial Attack or The Last Battle. The choreography may awe your guests or make them laugh, but it will be an event everyone will enjoy!
Star Wars AT-AT Walker Piñata
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Unleash the child in you as you hit and smash this AT-AT Walker Piñata at your wedding reception. Everyone will have a good laugh as you try to hit and smash it blindfolded with this Star Wars Sleep Mask!
My Top 10 Favorite Star Wars Wedding Music
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While it may not be enough to fill an entire evening, there are some key moments in any wedding that should never go unnoted. These include the bride and groom’s walk down the aisle as well as their first dance together at either end of dinner; music choice for when guests start dancing is up to you but feel free to let a live band play while everyone else enjoys food from your caterer or DJ if hired! If planning on having musicians perform during this time too - see what they can do about dressing up like cantina bands throughout their performance so all remember how much fun these activities were supposed
Here are some music notes to score on the day of your wedding:
● Duel of Fates
● The Imperial March
● "Main Title"
● "Imperial Attack"
● "Ben's Death and TIE Fighter Attack"
● "The Little People Work"
● "Rescue of the Princess"
● "Cantina Band"
● "The Return Home"
● "The Last Battle"
Last but not the least, personalized Star Wars-inspired wedding march songs!
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Duel of Fates by thetrapviolinist (While it may not be for a wedding march, it is ideal for the lightsaber dance battle!)
5 Star Wars Wedding Quotes
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When it comes to love, Star Wars has a lot to say. Here are the top 5 quotes from the series that will make your wedding more romantic.
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“I love you. / I know.” — Leia Organa and Han Solo
It is the most iconic quotation that everyone knows. It feels like a confession of love with great assurance!
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“You’re not alone. / Neither are you.” — Kylo Ren and Rey
This is a compelling yet comforting word to hear upon knowing how deep and powerful each couple’s connection with each other can be.
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“Nothing’s gonna change the way I look at you.” — Han Solo
This quotation can make us feel how reassuring one’s true love can be: it never fades.
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“You know, no matter how much we fought, I’ve always hated watching you leave.” — General Organa
Yes, not every day is a lovely day, but knowing how deep one’s affection towards a loved one is truly exceptional.
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“My love for you is a puzzle… for which I have no answers. I can't control it… and now I don't care. I truly, deeply love you.” — Padme
It’s an impeccable quotation for the stages of how love conquers our being.
This post is part of our Ultimate Star Wars Wedding Guide.