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neurodivergent

Neurodivergent weddings are the freaking BEST! This category is our celebration of readers who identify as autistic, ASD, or otherwise non-neurotypical. This archive also includes some posts about working with anxiety disorders, ADHD, and other mental health challenges that may pop up for neurodivergent folks.

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Neurodivergent nuptials: of tics, toes, and weighted blanket bouquets

From weighted bouquets to toe-hiding gowns and vows that read like a loving legal contract, this bride planned her wedding around how her nervous system actually works. No masking or pretending… just radical self-accommodation, sensory strategy, and a reminder that the most elegant weddings are the ones built for the bodies and brains inside them.

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Ever dream of getting married on a Spanish olive farm? (YOU WILL NOW!)

Who needs a wedding arch when you have a rare black moon and a Spanish olive farm so remote, it’s basically its own country? This couple replaced standard vows with a safe harbor commitment to everyone in their lives, then served paella cooked on a fire before everyone started beating up an olive-shaped piñata under the stars.

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This Montreal citrus theme wedding had private vows and a family-style meal

Emily Anne and Alex turned their Casa d’Italia wedding in Montreal into a joy-drenched feast. Picture vintage orange damask, citrus everywhere, and dinner served family-style like a sprawling Italian banquet. Their tango first dance lit up the room before dessert arrived via a walking cannoli bar… and when the fire alarm cut things short, everyone hit a karaoke bar instead.

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Love, embroidered: This vibrant wheelchair wedding brought the Mexican fiesta to Brazil

Our “Fiesta of Love” was a Mexican mini wedding that proved you can have a “Pinterest-worthy” celebration without breaking the bank! As a Brazilian bride who uses a wheelchair, I never quite saw myself in traditional white dresses. But when the Mexican theme clicked (a passion of ours!), I dove headfirst into its vibrant spirit, lively Latin music, and delicious homemade food (with that dash of spice we adore!).