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| Bramwell Brightey and Tamsyn Lofts dressed as star-crossed lovers Han Solo and Princess Leia |
A short time ago, in a galaxy not so far away a Star Wars mad couple tied the knot at a film-themed wedding.
The force was with Bramwell Brightey, who dressed up as Han Solo from the George Lucas series, to wed his intergalactic sweetheart.
Tamsyn Lofts, 29, said "I do" while dressed as Princess Leia and the service was watched by a Chewbacca, stormtroopers and an Obi Wan Kenobi.
Bramwell, 33, came up with the idea last year because they did not want to conform to tradition.
He said: "We didn't really want a traditional church wedding, we're not atheist but we're not great believers in God so I think it would have been hypocritical to have had it in a church. I also get bored sitting in churches and having to listen to the hymns and readings.
"So we decided we'd do something different. We both like the Star Wars films but we're not fanatics or geeks. We figured that a lot of our friends liked the films as well and Star Wars is massive everywhere all around the world."
The pair originally wanted to hold the day on May 4 as a tribute to the film's famous tagline "May the force be with you" but instead waited until the following week which was the eighth anniversary of their relationship.
Together with the help of his mother-in-law, Bramwell set about locating and ordering costumes for people, receiving some from as far as America.
With 50 guests at the registry office in Leatherhead and another 50 at the reception afterwards, Bramwell admitted that the sight of so many costumes was "amazing".
"We were so lucky with the weather although a lot of people were very hot," he added.
Instead of a traditional first dance at their reception in Esher, the Ewell couple instead opted for a lightsaber duel.
"We turned all the lights off and turned our lightsabers on and had a duel," Bramwell revealed. "It also induced people to take more photos throughout the day.
"The whole day was amazing, everyone looked amazing. I said to everyone there, this is the greatest day of my life. Everyone made an extra special effort and without them, it wouldn't have been as good."
To see more pictures from the wedding click here
10:57am Tuesday 13th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Abby, Banstead on 9:56pm Wed 14 May 08
This was my best friends wedding, and as far as i'm concerned is the best wedding i have been to, and ever will. Tamsyn looked like the true princess she is and Bramwell looked simply dashing. A lot of work was put into this wedding and they had a day to remember, and every single person who attended the wedding had a hugh smile on their face and thought the wedding was amazing. So rather than posting pathetic comments, how about saying, Congratulations and may the force be with you!!! :-)
This was my best friends wedding, and as far as i'm concerned is the best wedding i have been to, and ever will. Tamsyn looked like the true princess she is and Bramwell looked simply dashing. A lot of work was put into this wedding and they had a day to remember, and every single person who attended the wedding had a hugh smile on their face and thought the wedding was amazing. So rather than posting pathetic comments, how about saying, Congratulations and may the force be with you!!! :-)
Posted by: Neil, Chessington on 8:57am Thu 15 May 08
I also attended the wedding, and although it was unconventional, it was quite simply the best day ever! Bram and Tam are my very good friends and lovely and warm people. They were completely blown away by all the effort made by everyone, but it is no more than they deserve. When I'm old and losing my mind, this is one memory I will never forget! Congratulations sweethearts. Love ya. x
I also attended the wedding, and although it was unconventional, it was quite simply the best day ever! Bram and Tam are my very good friends and lovely and warm people. They were completely blown away by all the effort made by everyone, but it is no more than they deserve. When I'm old and losing my mind, this is one memory I will never forget! Congratulations sweethearts. Love ya. x
Posted by: terri, guildford on 11:17pm Sat 17 May 08
dear bramwell, and tamsyn, i just wanted to say congratulations. bramwell, you may not remember me, but think back to our days at st paul's and mr reed! sounds like you had a fantastic day, best of luck in the future to you both.
an old friend, nearly 8 years married!
dear bramwell, and tamsyn, i just wanted to say congratulations. bramwell, you may not remember me, but think back to our days at st paul's and mr reed! sounds like you had a fantastic day, best of luck in the future to you both.
an old friend, nearly 8 years married!
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