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disability

At Offbeat Wed, we know that disabilities aren’t always visible, and that while some of us might be getting married in a wheelchair or walking down the aisle with a cane, others of us are dealing with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, or other invisible challenges like panic disorders, being neurodivergent, or having social anxiety conditions. Whatever your abilities, we want to help you have a wonderful wedding!

My husband is not a hero for marrying me

My husband is not a hero for marrying me

I’ve been with my husband for almost five years. We were friends for a few years before we became a couple. During that friendship, I got sick and began having a lot of muscle problems. I was handed several misdiagnoses before my doctors decided that I have an autoimmune disease. I have since been diagnosed […]

Get lost in the greenery at this herb themed wedding

Get lost in the greenery at this herbal garden wedding (and see how they scored the perfect disability-friendly venue!)

This herbal garden wedding in Toronto was light, airy, and full of garden whimsy. We’re talking real herbs, greenery-covered cookies and cakes, and tons of green and purple details that popped in their lovely venue, Boil King. The venue in particular was a win for the couple, Christie and Matt, since they needed it to accommodate people with various disabilities including four wheelchairs. Not an easy task! But the deed was done and it was done beautifully.

Don’t miss the purple ombre cake at this fab herbal garden wedding in Toronto…

A nerdy wedding in Washington with nods to LotR, Star Wars, and Harry Potter

A nerdy wedding in Washington with nods to LotR, Star Wars, and Harry Potter

This tattooed pair was all about highlighting some geeky details at their nerdy wedding in Washington. The Hobbit Hole venue, their Harry Potter meets LotR meets Star Wars favor packages, and their killer styles all made us so giddy to see what they had going on in this wedding. It was simple, it was personal, and it had PIZZA. You’ll want to see this nerdtastic wedding…

Try and stop the tears from flowing at this sweet and emotional backyard wedding in Tennessee

Try and stop the tears from flowing at this sweet backyard wedding in Tennessee

Sasha and Brant had a gorgeous backyard wedding in Tennessee that was so full of raw and emotional moments. Try and stop the feels when you see the groom’s tears at their first look.

Oh, and is that an EMOJI wedding hashtag?! You’ve got to see this one…

Here's how I'm planning an intersectional, interracial, accessible wedding

Here’s how I’m planning a Southern, intersectional, interracial, and accessible wedding

I’m a person with both hidden and visible disabilities. Queerness is an important part of how I identify and build community. We’re also an interracial and interfaith couple. I’m planning my big fat Southern, intersectional, interracial, accessible, and Jew(ish) wedding. Here are my perspectives…

Get lost in this cosmic love fest hippie wedding

Get lost in this cosmic love fest hippie wedding

“We wanted our wedding to be a reflection of the lifestyle we live. So the theme was hippie love fest.” You’ll see fire dancers, a “chill-out yurt,” tons of ceremonial details, a delish-looking potluck desserts table, and vegan treats for all. Oh, and don’t miss the cheese toastie and oyster food trucks! This hippie wedding is ready to be savored…