UK couple weds in a not-so-traditional fashion: the Star Wars way. Light sabres, wookies, and all.
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Everyone looks forward to their "dream" wedding.. well at least most women do. These people just happened to be very passionate about Star Wars, which isn't too rare, and wanted to make their special day even more special. Star Wars may define this couple as "losers" to people who really don't understand and/or care for Star Wars, but I'm pretty sure this couple wouldn't mind. Since they both took their wedding to a galaxy far, far away, they would know that there would be critics. Going into something as serious as a wedding, I'm sure the couple is happier than ever knowing that they have a pretty epic movie series to show their children later on in life.
I find this post surprisingly intriguing and inspiring (which I'm using loosely). People are continually trying to plan unique weddings, but this may have taken it to an extreme (not saying it's good or bad though). I think the outside obsessions (Star Wars) being brought in is very interesting. I'm all for individuality and being unique, but it seems to me like this was more of a novelty costume party rather than a wedding which in theory is supposed to be something spiritually bonding. After examining the photo and article, I would say Star Wars completely defines the couple. If there's nothing more that they would have wanted incorporated into their wedding, then that is reason to believe that Star Wars is their thing all the way. I'm not the most religious being, so I'm wouldn't go as far as to say that dressing up undermined the meaning of the ceremony, but I would say that there may be some question in it. It almost makes me wonder if something like this was done for attention on the internet and from sources that would be scouting out unique ceremonies and events such as this particular wedding.
I think that it is very creative for couples to bring in what they are passionate about it their weddings. When a couple is passionate about travel they have destination weddings, so it seems fitting that if a couple is passionate about Star Wars to incorporate it into the wedding. The wedding does define the couple to some extent because many people want their weddings to be sophisticated and classy while this couple wanted it to be fun instead. This shows that the couple does not feel pressure to fit into the status quo, and that they are comfortable with themselves. Weddings are a time for celebration so it makes sense for it to be fun and enjoyable for the couple, whether or not other people agree. The couple is obviously happy and I don’t think other people should judge them for being themselves.
I don't know if i should be laughing or crying at this! Are people really that into something that they would base their matrimonial ceremony around it? Or do they just have a really good sense of humor? Either way, for me personally, a star wars themed wedding is completely over the top. What ever happened to small church weddings with your close family? I completely understand being passionate about something, but shouldn't a wedding be a formal, classy scenario? It makes me feel like getting married to them was just a fun thing to do and had no true value to it. This wedding in my opinion completely defines these people as star wars fanatics. I don't know anyone who would have a star wars wedding and not be a fanatic.
So, do you ladies and gents believe that the theme and costume aspect of the wedding lessens the "seriousness" or "spirituality" of a wedding ceremony?
Is there a difference in roles and responsibilites between a best man/best wookie, etc?
Ada, I think that if having a Star Wars themed wedding makes the couple happy and makes the wedding memorable, right on. Maybe that brings the "spirituality" for them. Is a wedding supposed to be a serious thing? I mean, obviously it's a HUGE commitment and is not to be taken lightly by any means, but if that gives them a fun memory together, it just adds to their love story, yeah?
Okay, now I don't have a problem with a star wars wedding, but I do have a problem with being over the top getting in the way of the spiritual journey of getting married. I would say the same thing of a Kardashian Wedding or Bridezilla wedding. Marriage seems to have become a joke, and star wars themed weddings are not helping the cause. That being said, these two may really be in love, and their wedding planning may not have taken away from the actually important matters to be discussed...how they plan to make the most of their lifetime together after the wedding. It's just hard to imagine them thinking about the seriousness of marriage, when all this article focuses on is the silliness.
I really think that bringing something like an obsession of a movie series into something as sacred as a wedding is really dependent on the couple. If they're comfortable with a theme that's a tad out there, and definitely not something you see everyday, then all power to them. A wedding is supposed to show the connection and commitment of the couple, and if they feel like that's best represented by star wars, then who would want to get in the way of that? I feel like they really label or identify themselves as fanatics as it takes serious commitment to completely plan your entire wedding, down to the date, around a movie series. The changing of the vows isn't as big of a deal in my mind, because the vows are something personal to the couple, and sometimes people write their own vows, to show their love for each other, and if they feel like certain parts of the movie express their feelings, then so be it. However, I do think that the wedding party as well as the guests dressing up does undermine the point of the wedding to a certain degree. Kinda feels more like a themed costume party than a wedding.
You've all brought up some interesting points here. Part of the discussion seems to revolve around what the norms and expectations of weddings are, so I'd like to turn the question back to you: who determines what a wedding should and should not involve? Some of the assumptions above suggest that a wedding should be a serious event, but is this a personal, cultural, or societal convention? What is the purpose of a wedding? Is the event really for the people getting married or the people attending the wedding?
I feel as though having the Star Wars themed wedding was cute and a nice way for both of them, who obviously love the franchise a great deal, to to be wed. My problem with it all was how much focus they put on it. It seemed as thought they spent way to much time with the Star Wars stuff and it took away from the true meaning of the wedding, almost making it a joke. The changing of the vows took away from the seriousness that marriage is and having everyone dress up in costumes just made it seem as though it was just like a party or convention and not the formal affair that it should be. However, the fact that they each had previously been married does help, so that each of them know from experience that they would prefer it this way.
For the most part, the article did a nice job saying that the Star Wars theme was just a nice way to give back to the movie that brought the couple together on their first date. With that being said, the couple does seem to care more about the theme than what the ceremony actually means. In response to what a wedding should or should not be, I believe it can be anything a couple wants it to be, as long as they respect the seriousness of the vows they are making to each other. With all of the bizarre weddings out there, themes can definitely distract everyone and anyone from the actual event taking place. To everyone saying this couple made their wedding a joke, they could actually be extremely serious about their ceremony, but the article is just aimed more towards writing to the public about an amusingly themed wedding. A wedding can be anything a couple imagines, as long as the two being married do not forget what the purpose of being at the altar really is.
As long as the couple made a commitment to each other it shouldn't matter what the theme of their wedding was. If star wars is what they both love then the theme did not make the wedding silly, it made it more fun and meaningful to the couple. Also at least it is something important to both of them instead of just using the girl's favorite color as a theme. Plus it's a second marriage for both of them, why would they want to do a traditional wedding if that’s what they had the first time? It wouldn't be as fun to plan as this star wars one and it could just end up bringing back old unwanted memories. I bet this wedding was a lot more memorable than their first.
For a couple to allow an outside theme to consume an entire wedding ceremony is extreme fan dedication. I mean, a wedding for the most part is supposed to symbolize what the rest of your lives together will be like, so to have a Star Wars wedding is to declare that Star Wars will partly define your lives together. This is most definitely seen as a joke to most people and it probably takes away from the seriousness of the vows for the family and friends. However, I agree that if the people taking the vows are serious about it then that's what matters. I mean, if your significant other asks you to dress up as a Star Wars character and you say 'yeah baby great idea!...as long as you're han solo' then that is not only devotion to another person but also devotion to a fandom and acceptance of how that fandom will shape your lives together.
The Star Wars saga seems to be a definitive part of both of their lives, I think it's lovely that this couple decided to take something that they bonded over and use it as their wedding theme! In comparison to other fandom-themed weddings, this is a little over the top; however, it was their personal decision and as long as they're happy I think it's a great idea. I think society's expectations of a traditional wedding are a little outdated, people should be allowed to do what they want for it. It's a celebration of a couple's love, and if they think that Star Wars is an important aspect of that, so be it!
The wedding decorations, the dress, the suits, ext. are all chosen by the couple getting married and it's based on what they like. This couple just happened to really like star wars. I would never chose to base my wedding off of star wars or any other type of fandom but some things I do at my wedding others might not. It all depends on the couple. A star wars themed wedding definatly defines them as extreme star wars fanatics but it's something they bonded over and love. So why not make a ceremony about love based off of something else they love? I do think it's a bit extreme but the traditional wedding isn't for everyone. I think the couple getting married should define what their wedding is like. It's very personal and should not just be based off of cultural norms.
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