Star Wars Wedding Ideas From a Galaxy Far, Far Away

May the Force be with your wedding.

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Updated Oct 09, 2025

As couples plan their wedding, they want it to reflect their personalities, culture and relationship. For some nearlyweds, that means they are considering a Star Wars wedding. This might not mean every detail is from Tatooine or Alderaan, though. Instead, the couple might choose Star Wars wedding rings and attire, some music from the movies, and various decorations that seem to transport attendees to another planet.

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To help brainstorm the best ways to pull off Star Wars weddings, we spoke with Holly Gray, the CEO of Anything But Gray Events in Los Angeles, California. She uses her wedding planning expertise to help couples pull off events that are uniquely them with ease, joy and loads of fun.

In this article: How to Have a Star Wars Wedding | Ideal Star Wars Wedding Locations | Star Wars Wedding Invitations | Star Wars Wedding Cakes | Star Wars Wedding Decorations

How to Have a Star Wars Wedding

As the Star Wars universe keeps expanding, there are seemingly countless angles a couple can work to bring a galactic party to life, from an outdoor ceremony that gives Endor vibes to recreating the stunning Chandrilan wedding of Mon Mothma's daughter, Leida Mothma, to Davo Sculdun's son, Stekan Sculdun. While it can be tempting to go all-in on this most epic of wedding themes, Gray encourages couples to remember that "Lucasfilm had a multi-billion dollar budget, but you probably do not. The goal is not to literally party inside the Millennium Falcon (although, yes, that would be amazing); it is to transport your guests just enough to feel like they have stepped into an alternate universe."

To get the feel of another galaxy, she recommends nearlyweds "focus on subtle, high-impact nods: Think themed stationery suites, a cake design with galactic flourishes, a photo booth with lightsabers and starry backdrops, or even live entertainment that references the score. Layer those details into the experience without overwhelming the wedding itself." Incorporating Star Wars songs, like "The Imperial March" or person-specific anthems like "Princess Leia's Theme," is an easy way to give a nod to the beloved universe without having to stretch a budget.

Ideal Star Wars Wedding Locations

"When thinking of a Star Wars wedding," Gray says, "you do not need to hunt down the Death Star, but you do want a space that feels cinematic. Industrial venues, warehouses or unique architectural spaces are a great canvas because they echo that otherworldly galactic vibe without you needing to recreate a movie set." Couples can look for venues like this on The Knot Vendor Marketplace and use filters like "industrial and warehouse" and "museum" to find spots that would help transport guests to a planet like Coruscant.

Overall, Gray shares that "the trick is to find a venue with strong bones and atmosphere so your Star Wars details feel intentional, not like they are floating in the wrong galaxy." If you're having trouble finding an indoor space to reflect the series, consider outdoor wedding venues that would mimic some of the famous planets of Star Wars, such as Tatooine, Endor or Dantooine.

Star Wars Wedding Invitations

While many couples choose to go all-out on a custom invitation, complete with their names in the classic Star Wars font, there are many more subtle and budget-friendly options for those hoping to give a gentle nod to the beloved series. Gray shares how "invitations are a great place to set the tone. Imagine foil-stamped galaxies or typography that nods to the opening crawl without being a direct replica."

Head to The Knot Invitations to find unique and starry invitations that work well for a Star Wars-themed wedding. Each of our invitation suites has a matching wedding website on The Knot for a cohesive look.

1. Star Dust Wedding Website and Invitations

The ethereal feeling of this shimmer dust invitation is just right for a Star Wars wedding theme. Whether an asteroid just got blown up by the Millennium Falcon or the opening credits to your wedding day have just wrapped up, this invite suite starts the process of whisking guests away to another galaxy. It is the perfect way to kick off a celestial wedding.

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2. Movie Poster Wedding Website and Invitations

There's no better way to give a nod to a famous movie than through a movie poster wedding invitation. These invites are fully customizable, so consider sharing photos from a Star Wars engagement shoot on these to celebrate the impending union.

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3. Art Deco Wedding Website and Invitations

This art-deco invite has Chandrila written all over it. The elevated and glamorous style fits into any classy Star Wars wedding.

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4. Gilded Wedding Website and Invitations

The dark, charcoal with silver or gold overlay is contemporary and refined while giving subtle galactic vibes. The best part? These Star Wars wedding invitations work well for couples who favor either side of the Force.

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Star Wars Wedding Cakes

One of the places couples can really lean into a spunky wedding theme is at the dessert table. With all the unique wedding cakes and out-of-this-world cake toppers available, there's a Star Wars wedding cake for every couple. If you're hoping to include Star Wars quotes on or around the cake, Gray urges couples to "skip the obvious 'I am your father' moment. Instead, lean into the romantic side of the saga."

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5. Ivory Wedding Cake With Star Wars Ships

From a distance, guests might not notice the X-Wings or Millennium Falcon subtly flying around this tiered, ivory cake. However, after a closer look, the whole picture comes into view—and it's really cool.

6. Four-Tiered Celestial Wedding Cake

This eclectic cake is the perfect way to showcase elements of Star Wars without going over the top. The top tiers are hand-painted and give a galactic feel, while the bottom half gives refined vibes one would find somewhere like Alderaan. The bold topper is right in line with so many Star Wars costumes—funky, bright and just a little out there.

7. R2-D2 Groom's Cake

It turns out R2-D2 would love to be your something blue—even if it means being on the dessert table. This adorable groom's cake was an easy "yes" to incorporate some Star Wars wedding ideas without making it the all-out theme.

8. Light vs. Dark Wedding Cake

The dark and light sides of the Force battle all over this cake, but everyone wins in this battle. With a lightsaber-hilted cake-cutting knife, this cake was just as much fun to create as it was to slice. It would easily fit in at any gothic renaissance wedding.

9. Star Wars Character Groom's Cake

This themed cake kept things simple underneath, but leaned into the theme with hand-painted cookie decorations. It has all the universe's favorites, from Chewbacca and Yoda to Boba Fett and Vader.

10. "I Love You, I Know" Cake

There are plenty of romantic lines throughout the Star Wars saga, but perhaps the most famous one is exchanged between Han and Princess Leia: "I Love You," "I Know." This quote, alongside homemade Jedi cake toppers, makes for an adorable wedding cake. The modern gold cake stand was the perfect touch to tie it into the bohemian wedding. It's one of the many black wedding cake ideas that can work well at a Star Wars-themed wedding.

11. Han Solo in Carbonite Groom's Cake

If you're hoping for a touch of comedic relief from the groom's cake, check out this one. The baker put the groom's face into the iconic scene of Han Solo in carbonite for an unforgettable dessert.

Star Wars Wedding Decorations

When it comes to decor, there are so many ways to incorporate items that one would also find in the Star Wars universe without being over the top—unless, of course, that's what you want. Gray shares how she "loves the idea of moody lighting, metallics and texture. Lighting can completely change the mood and feeling of a room, so lean in! It can feel Star Wars-inspired without looking like Comic Con." Other ways to incorporate the theme into your day include a Star Wars-inspired wedding dress, wedding favors and vows.

12. BB-8 Disco Ball

Spread the Star Wars love by incorporating characters in different ways. This couple turned their disco ball into BB-8 to dress up the dance floor. Another option would be to add a droid to the drink table to help serve!

13. Star Wars-Inspired Cocktails

One couple whipped up a galactic drink menu, complete with the essential Star Wars font, for guests to enjoy. They separated "his" and "hers" into the dark and light sides of the Force, which was quite inventive.

14. Planet Centerpieces

This Star Wars wedding decor came together quickly with building brick sets, glass bowls, sand and succulents. Together, this created a mini-planet display at each table. Imagine a cute seating chart to go along with it, sending guests to each different planet.

15. Lightsaber Arch Send Off

Guests became Jedi and Sith Lords for the lightsaber sendoff. With plenty of red and green lightsabers to go around, the couple snuck in an epic, picture-perfect kiss under the glow.

16. Star Wars Character Photo Booth Props

Photo booths are an excellent spot to lean in extra hard to a Star Wars-themed wedding reception. Bring out the lightsabers, Vader and Stormtrooper masks, or anything else you think is fun for guests to play around with.

17. Star Wars Wedding Centerpieces

This gorgeous Star Wars tablescape came together with rich, dark tones and metallic touches. Various infamous ships acted as wedding centerpieces while greenery softened the table's intense look just a bit.

18. Endor-Inspired Wedding Ceremony

The hanging greenery at this wedding ceremony beckoned guests to the forest moon of Endor. Add in the officiant dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and there's no question what galaxy you're in. It's certainly one of the more unique wedding ceremony ideas.

19. R2-D2 Table Display

Aged with just a bit of moss, this R2-D2 was displayed at a flower farm wedding. A little rustic and a smidge eclectic, it was a simple addition that brought the couple's favorite universe to their special day.

20. Star Wars-Themed Table Numbers

Table numbers are such an easy way to play up a wedding theme, and that's exactly what this couple did. Each table was assigned a different group from Star Wars, from Stormtroopers and Jedi to bounty hunters and Mandalorians—each person found their place.

21. Star Wars Table Decorations

Glittering tablecloths, geometric votives and rustic gold walls all work together to transport guests to an elegant yet playful wedding reception that felt like it could have been an evening in the Star Wars universe. Have a few stormtroopers stop by, and guests will be sure they're not on Earth anymore.

22. Stormtroopers Crash the Reception

Hire local entertainers to don their favorite Star Wars costumes and get the dance party started! While it's certainly one of the more unique wedding reception ideas, it's sure to add plenty of spunk to the reception.