darth vader photo booth

What happens when two 501st Legion Star Wars nerds get married?

At a Glance

Emily and Phil met in 2002 through mutual friends in the UK Garrison, a Star Wars 501st legion group, and have been together ever since. The pair chose to have a wedding that combined all of their favorite things: leopard print, music, and, of course, Star Wars. The bridal party wore leopard-printed dresses to match Emily’s self-designed shoes, and the bride’s floor-length red bridal gown was matched by the groomsmen’s red shirts.

bride groom red dress
All photos by Tino and Pip.

Emily and Phil met in 2002 through mutual friends in the UK Garrison, a Star Wars 501st legion group, and have been together ever since. The pair chose to have a wedding that combined all of their favorite things: leopard print, music, and, of course, Star Wars. The bridal party wore leopard-printed dresses to match Emily’s self-designed shoes, and the bride’s floor-length red bridal gown was matched by the groomsmen’s red shirts.

These two costumers certainly seem to have a flair for making an entrance — Emily was brought to the venue on a steam train! Guests were treated to a host of activities (tattoo station, anyone?) and joined in the photo booth by none other than Lord Vader himself…

red choker detail
red bracelet detail


leopard print bride shoes
Emily designed her leopoard-print Converse on the brand’s website.

 

rings and r2d2
The rings were engraved in Aurebesh.
red and black bouquet
bride and bridesmaids train
lights hanging reception
red napkin reception
star wars and cupcakes
sword for wedding cake
tattoo station and cupcakes
tattoo station wedding
darth vader at wedding
darth vader photo booth
red black wedding couple












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