Planning a neurodivergent & introvert-friendly wedding when you’re an extrovert
Introverts and neurodivergent folks can have an internal conflict over their wedding days — they want to celebrate their relationship, sometimes feeling challenged when they’re in the spotlight. Here are some of our best tips for accommodating both sides of the coin and planning an introvert-friendly wedding.
Separate, together, and in between: alternative processional ideas from readers
We’ve got a post that lays out some ways to craft your customized processional including how to lay out the order, how to choose the music, where to seat honored guests, etc. It’s totally worth a read if you’re at that stage of planning. But we also received some great ideas in the comments that I want to share with you today. Here are a few of our favorite ways to process down the aisle, outside of the traditional methods.
I won’t dance, don’t ask me: a laser tag reception cures a no-dancing party
Sinatra wouldn’t dance, don’t ask him. And we know some of you feel the same way. We love us some reception dancing alternatives like lawn games, Dance Dance Revolution, scavenger hunts, tabletop games, and lip sync battles. Reader ChicagoGal gave us another rad dance alternative idea: a laser tag reception! If you’ve got a local laser tag joint that can accommodate your guest list size, you can book a few hours of non-dancing reception fun pew-pewing at each other or just watching the fun unfold. Let’s see what she had to say about it.
These two ladies (and their flower pooches!) rocked the most beautiful outdoor wedding
Melissa and Lauren a seriously beautiful outdoor wedding. Think tons of fabulous florals (including matching bouquets and sweet dog collars!), two flowing and stunning dresses, classically gorgeous centerpieces, pastel macarons, and of course, their two huge hounds who lit up the ceremony. Let’s see the whole thing in all its splendor.
Kicking ’em out: how can we word our “zero argument” drama-free wedding rule?
We are no strangers to family and guest drama at weddings. Hell, we’ve got whole archives for family advice, family drama, and conflict resolution. People are people and people can bring the dramaz. You’re totally on the right path by nipping it in the bud early and diplomatically addressing the issue on your wedding website. Wedding websites are the best place to explain anything you want explained: dress codes, ceremony rituals, accommodations, and of course, any specific drama rules that you’ll be putting in place. Let’s talk about how to word it.
This Magic the Gathering wedding had an official tournament and style for miles
You might remember Sara and Will’s fabulously geeky Doctor Who meets Magic the Gathering engagement session. They were just the most cutest ever in the world, amirite? We’ve now got the whole story of their Magic the Gathering wedding. Get ready for an official Magic tournament reception (sanctioned by official Magic judges!), party game centerpieces, floral bridesmaids dresses, hidden superhero groomsmen, MTG place cards, and so much nerdy goodness to tickle your nerd core.