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Crater Lake elopement: Returning to the scene of the proposal 10 years later

Cindy and Jay have been “eloping their lives” long before they officially tied the knot at Crater Lake National Park. Ten years after Jay proposed at the same spot, the couple returned to the rim to exchange vows in a private ceremony that proved good things come to those who wait, hike, and occasionally paddle a canoe.

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David’s Bridal has declared bankruptcy TWICE… and now they’re an AI company!?

David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy twice. They stiffed vendors, voided customers’ gift cards… and now they want to be your AI wedding planner!? As someone who’s been publishing in the wedding industry for 19 years, I’m here to say: this is some bullshit.

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6 ways for autistic wedding photographers to avoid burnout

The traditional wedding industry was built for extroverted neurotypicals who thrive on high-decibel chaos, but for autistic and ADHD pros, that’s a one-way ticket to Burnout City. In honor of World Autism Month, three neurospicy photographers share how they’ve ditched standard expectations to build sustainable businesses that actually respect how their brains work.

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Evil silverware: a neurodivergent wedding accessibility playbook for vendors

Forget the ideal planning mold and the pressure of a loud dance party… For this wedding planner, accessibility isn’t an afterthought or a special request: it’s the foundation of the entire process. From banning evil silverware to renaming the bridal suite a secret lair, here’s how to build a celebration that respects sensory boundaries and prioritizes the quiet moments.