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MR. AND MRS. DAPPER FETT

The steampunk cosplay story of a whirlwind Mandalorian romance

andalore may be known for felt that an in-costume ceremony costumes—made for San Diego
its warrior culture, but the would perfectly suit their nuptials. Comic-Con,” states Alex. “Again, we
M planet’s infamous armor is a “The bridesmaids walked in with a mixed Star Wars with another

symbol of love for Alex and Meghan bouquet of flowers while my aesthetic that we really enjoy.” The
Vargas. Although both Star Wars groomsmen walked in with a Star couple’s laidback clothing poetically
fans prior to dating, the pair each Wars helmet,” recollects Alex. “And contrasts with the masked visages
took a renewed interest in cosplay we created a wedding helmet for of the notorious First Order leaders.
after their relationship began, and my wife.” Two friends from the 501st Alex is already a member of the

their first major build together was Legion wore scout trooper armor 501st Legion, and Meghan hopes to
centered on Mandalorians—with a and escorted Alex and Meghan join its ranks in the near future. “The
twist. “The Steampunk Mandalorians throughout the celebration. 501st does a lot of outreach, which
are our perfect combination of Star The newlyweds have since we’re looking forward to doing
Wars and the Victorian aesthetic,” continued to express their creativity together,” declare the couple. The
comments Alex, “and the costumes by reinterpreting Kylo Ren and two are also excited about
are uniquely ours.” Captain Phasma’s distinctive collaborating on a scout trooper
A ectionately referred to as “Mr. headgear as part of a recreational uniform for Meghan. “We enjoy the

and Mrs. Dapper Fett,” when the ensemble. “Tiki Captain Phasma and planning process, the build, and the
time came to tie the knot the pair Tiki Kylo Ren are our most recent time we spend together while we

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