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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!

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Katy & Joe’s pinwheels, vintage dress, and a walk for a cure wedding

This pair were already super psyched to get married, but having the ceremony at a cystic fibrosis walk (which is close to the bride’s heart), made it all the more personal and amazing. Don’t miss the groom’s day-glow green suit, the bride’s grandmother’s dress that she remade to her own design, and the super funny ribbon “cutting” ceremony. Get ready to feel like happy gooey butter after seeing this wedding.

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One bride’s search for chronically fabulous footwear

My personal motto is “Chronically fabulous,” since I honestly truly believe that my disabilities can’t prevent me from being as fabulous as I can — in fact, they just add to it. They are part of me, and frankly those medical devices make my life a lot better.

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Mishy & DJ’s nerdcore poly wedding complete with sonic screwdriver

Pink glasses, purple groom’s hair, and a poly-inclusive (and everything else-inclusive!) — this Jewish-meets-Boston-meets-New York wedding is just a dream. The couple dealt with some challenges: disabilities, long-distance planning, and how to incorporate all their interests — but damn did they do it well! Smoosh your face against the screen and give these cuties a virtual hug.

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Chic orthopedic wedding shoes for comfy feet on your big day

Here are a few options for those of us who need arch support, padded footbeds, and a little more love for our toes. Obviously, you know your special foot needs best and I’m certainly not saying every one of these styles will work for every foot… but these brands all have a solid commitment to comfort, stability, and support.

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Natalie & Matthew’s homebrewed kilted lakeside wedding

This pair may have never dreamed of their wedding much before planning it, but it’s certainly become one of our dream weddings. With kilts, an emerald green dress, homebrewed beer, and Celtic wishing stones, it was pretty magical. But just wait until you see whose phone buzzed during the unplugged ceremony and the April Fool’s prank they played on the guests!

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How to pee standing up in a wedding dress

One of my biggest fears with getting a fancy dress is how to pee. Not because this isn’t a fabulous idea, but because I’m recovering from a back injury that uh, interrupts my flow, shall we say. Recently I was in New York and discovered the pStyle. So this is my plan for the wedding…