So Matt is a huge geek. And I am marrying him. And sometimes in relationships, you have to push aside your cool image to do what will make the other person happy. And so, my friends, this was my ultimate act of love.
For Matt’s 30th birthday, I threw him a surprise Star Wars party with the help and unabashed participation of our friends. We went all out. Or as you might say, The Force was with us.
We started at our apartment.
There were costumes.
And light sabers.
I, of course, dressed as Matt’s fantasy.
And then there was the big surprise.
Our friend Kyung remade the Star Wars opening crawl with the words: “30 years ago, in a galaxy called California, a baby named Matt was born …” It was super cool! In the middle of the video, we marched out to surprise him.
And then later at the bar we revealed the cake. The amazing, custom-made R2D2 cake!
Matt had a blast.
It was the nerdiest night ever (someone asked me at the bar, “Did you guys just come from the convention?”) but it was so much fun. Happy 30th birthday, Matt!
Thanks to our friends for the photos!
Oh. My. God.
That’s amazing. I want that for my 30th birthday haha!
did you guys ever end up eating that cake? amazing cake btw.
The idea behind the party and the photos are all proof in the pudding – you two make a great couple!
Too awesome. And that cake is just amazing Michelle (where’d you get it?). Happy birthday Matt!
Really, truly best fiancée ever!
Yep, it was really sad cutting up the poor guy but we did it. He was yummy red velvet!
The cake artist is a student at Le Cordon Bleu. She’s a friend of Matt’s cousin. Lemme know if you want her info!
This? This is amazing.
I wish I could go :( Looks like you had a great time! did you guys eat r2d2, or just carry him around all night?
Michelle, you truly are the best! I had to show Joe. He says I’m going to have to work awfully hard to top that!
This is one of the few comments I will leave that isn’t asinine. Best birthday party ever. I don’t know how I was standing by the end of the night. I can’t wait for my Lord of the Rings and Avatar birthdays next.
um amazing all around. nicely done in pulling off one kick ass birthday surprise.
and happy belated birthday matt!
That is to be the best party ever. NICE job getting that organized. That is so creative. You are the best fiance ever!
Pretty sick, you are indeed the best fiance ever!
hehe michelle, get the bakers rack at kmart! just about 60 bucks, i think. and you are welcome to come over ANYTIME.
Yes, you definitely win award for Best Fiance Ever!
That was pretty awesome of you, for sure!
i LOVE this party.
this is what nerd dreams are made of.
In. Freaking. Credible.
Don’t even worry about pulling off the married thing. The Force is obviously with you!
Hey now, that is amazing! I declare you the best fiancee ever too.
You really are the most amazing fiance ever, I mean, dude. Now I want to marry you! LOL! This party is amazing and that cake!!!!! I keep scrolling up to look at that picture of yoda drinking a beer, over and over b/c it’s just that hilarious to me. :D YOU WIN.
That is an AMAZING cake!
LOL those are awesome, you make a pretty Leia too. :D
This is AMAZING! You guys have awesome friends. :) And Matt has a pretty awesome fiancee.
That was awesome. You had some very dedicated party guests.