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So one happy couple took that magic to the next level on Saturday when they got married dressed as their favorite Star Wars and Marvel characters.
Cosplay lovers Rob and Kat Pinky, from Stubington, have a long-standing passion for movies and spend their weekends traveling around the country, helping to raise money for various charities by dressing up in cosplay outfits.
So when it came to planning outfits for their big day, they ditched the traditional white dress and three-piece suit of Stormtroopers, Harley Quinn and the Joker.
The dress code for their guests was similar to cosplay.
Speaking to the Echo, Rob, 52, who spends his days working as a telephone engineer, said: “We’re really happy with how it turned out, there are people cosplaying here who have never done it before – about six or seven of them – everyone involved has become It’s a truly unforgettable day today. It’s absolutely fantastic.”
The couple met five years ago to the day, at a cancer research event, bonding at a reception at the Holiday Inn in Parham.
Kat, née Richardson, was dressed as Cat Noir from Marvel’s Spider-Man, with eight Harley Quinn bridesmaids, while Rob was a Stormtrooper from Star Wars.
Since they first met, the couple have taken part in charity work, raising money for the likes of Autism All Stars and Retro by Ronnie, the latter of which is a vintage toy shop in Worthing.
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Kat, 46, who works for Royal Mail, said: “We love what we do and enjoy traveling wherever we can do it.”
The couple’s cosplay also extends to their home life.
Last Christmas they decorated their home with dozens of Christmas lights, dressed up as Star Wars characters, and invited families to take photos with some of their heroes – with donations going to an autism charity.
Rob added: “We always decorate our house every year, but last year we put on so many lights, we invited people to come and take pictures with the stormtroopers, Princess Leia, Chewie and Boba Fett.
“We did it for three hours and raised just under £100 for the charity and people were really generous. All the money went to Autism All Stars.”
After their wedding, the couple hopes to honeymoon in Verona, Italy.
