Bianca and Troy throw “nerd extravaganza” pop culture wedding

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

Kalgoorlie lovebirds Bianca Johnston and Troy Stidworthy threw an “elegant nerd extravaganza” for their pop culture wedding on January 14, 2017.

The couple, aged 28 and 34 respectively, married with a ceremony at Fremantle Round House and reception at Esplanade Hotel Fremantle with their 65 guests. The grand event included a Batman celebrant, centerpieces crafted into individual fandoms, video game consoles to keep guests entertained and, Halo Spartans and Warmachine characters to escort the newlyweds around the venue.

“Troy had proposed with a comic book montage he’d created of our lives together so far, it was amazingly heartfelt and totally us,” explains Bianca. “Little did he know that this created the stepping stone for our wedding theme.”

The bride and her bridesmaids wore customised Converse to fit the theme. “We glitzed them while keeping them geeky,” smiles the bride. It was only fitting she walked down the aisle in those Converse to the Jurassic Park theme song.

“Our wedding was extremely unique and personalised with every detail. It was memorable to us and all of our guests,” says the bride. “Troy is the Han Solo to my Leia!”

Photos courtesy of Piotrek Ziolkowski Perth Wedding Photographer.

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The couple had a really fun engagement shoot before the wedding with Perth photographer Piotrek Ziolkowski. “He went outside conventional photography,” praises Bianca. “He was great.”

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The fantasy theme still had room for traditional elegance. Bianca wore a classic strapless white wedding gown encrusted with crystals and teamed with an embroidered scalloped-edge veil.

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There were pops of colour and hints of the comic theme everywhere.

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Even celebrant Brad Whitelock dressed up for the occasion!

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Decked out in dark navy suits, with turquoise ties to match the bridesmaids, Troy and his groomsmen were dressed by Roger David.

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This fantastic cake from Cupid’s Delight had a traditional front, while the back showcased the bride and groom’s favorite games.

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Bianca praises Belle Johnstone, Esplanade Hotel Fremantle‘s wedding coordinator. “She was amazing and made the night flow perfectly!”

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Tags & Categories

Location: Perth

Styles: Alternative

Setting: Waterview

Colours:

Tags: beach wedding, piotrek ziolkowski, pop culture wedding, real weddings, turquoise wedding

Featured Suppliers:

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Dion of Brides

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Converse

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Converse

Celebrant Celebrant: Brad Whitelock

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Brad Whitelock

Ceremony Venue Ceremony Venue: Fremantle Round House

Entertainment Entertainment: Perth Spartans , Extreme Slushies and Party Hire

Flowers Flowers: Comic Books

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Roger David

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Roger David

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Roger David

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Roger David

Hair Hair: Gravity Hair

Makeup Makeup: Scarlet Beauty Makeup

Photographer Photographer: Piotrek Ziolkowski

Reception Venue Reception Venue: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges

Wedding Planner Wedding Planner: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges

Photos courtesy of Piotrek Ziolkowski Perth Wedding Photographer.