Welcome to the land of queer folks and offbeat weddings! Home of bold colors and f-bombs. Based in Seattle and working throughout the Puget Sound region, including Snohomish County and the San Juan Islands. We celebrate LGBTQ+ weddings and voices through non-traditional planning, eye-catching design, and thoughtful, personalized officiating services.
This is the place to find a wedding planner who gets you and will create a wedding that truly celebrates you, while handling all the details!
It’s one thing to find an LGBTQ+ friendly wedding planner, and it’s another to be seen for who you are, through each step of the wedding planning process. There really is no one size-fits-all for wedding planning. And we get that!
Aisle Less Traveled is a queer-owned wedding planning business in Seattle that provides high-touch support to kickass couples through expert planning and creative design.
Our team has over 50 years of combined experience in live events. We offer a full range of planning services, from a la carte options to wedding day management to our signature planning and design experience. Our founder, Cindy Savage, is also a wedding officiant offering custom, semi-custom, and paperwork-only ceremonies.
I (Cindy) often tell people that my career is wedding planning, but my calling is LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Years before I became a wedding planner, I was protesting for our right to get married. I will continue to advocate for our rights until the day I die, whether I’m planning weddings or not.
Wedding planning for LGBTQ+ folks is the perfect way to use my best skills and continue to fight for us. I’m a bit of a mama bear when it comes to our clients – there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to make sure that your wedding planning process and your wedding celebrates YOU. Your whole, true selves.
You deserve an experience and a wedding day free from hate and bigotry and misgendering and any number of phobias. You deserve a day surrounded by people who enthusiastically support your relationship and who are nothing short of absolutely thrilled to play a part in it.
Why do I do this? Because I’m still needed. Trust me, like every small business owner who has ever existed, I regularly have days when I just want to get a “real job” because the hustle required to keep on keeping on is A LOT. But then I think about the people who need me.
If I can step in and round up a venue and a vendor team who are proud to serve our community, many of whom are LGBTQ+ themselves, and keep our clients from ever having to be on the receiving end of those rejection emails? I’m sticking around for that. If I can be the one to come out for you so that you don’t have to do it over and over as you plan your wedding, on pins and needles every time in fear of rejection? That’s why I’m here.
I also happen to be a really fucking excellent wedding planner and I’m fun, so there’s that.
Rest assured that you won’t be an experiment when you work with us. Not only is the majority of our team LGBTQ+ ourselves, we can truthfully brag that we have more experience with LGBTQ+ weddings than just about any other planner out there. No matter how you identify, you are welcome and seen at Aisle Less Traveled.
If you’re sick of the sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobia, and generally exclusive tone of the wedding industry, you’ve found the right place. You deserve a badass wedding, without a care as to what the mainstream industry says you need.
With a background in fine art and theatre, we bring an expert eye and fabulous taste to our full-service planning packages. There are no rules to what your design looks like, but we’re passionate that every detail be carried out with excellence, and we handle that for you! Learn more about our full-service offerings here.
The good news is that you don’t have to be Type A to have a fantastic wedding! If you are? That’s cool too. Either way, you’ll love our proven process for getting shit planned. Our clients rave about how organized and detailed we are throughout each step.
“I tell everyone that the best money I have ever spent was on professional movers and the second best money I have ever spent was with Aisle Less Traveled. And that’s a close call!
Cindy and her team planned our wedding and my husband’s 40th birthday party, and both went phenomenally well. Cindy and her team heard some of our ideas and translated them into reality so beautifully that it was hard to believe my eyes. They made for absolutely perfect experiences and we were not stressed out at all on the day of. Whatever issues came up, they solved. The team was reliable, on time, on budget, and so easy to work with. If you find yourself able to work with Cindy, do it. You will be so glad you did.”
-ANDY & VICTOR
If you you took one look at a wedding planning checklist and decided there is no fucking way you are doing this alone, then this is for you. Designed for couples who want to hand off as much of the work as possible, our planning and design experience allows you to enjoy your engagement while trusting the rest to an experienced team of pros who can bring your vision to life.
Our high-touch service, creativity, and attention to detail are a premiere experience for you and your guests. You only get one chance at your wedding, so let’s create something unforgettable together!
Behind every amazing wedding is a great plan, and we make sure you have that plan! There’s nothing more stressful than handling vendor calls and chaotic family and friends on your wedding day. When you have the fun design and planning details handled, but need to leave the heavy lifting of your wedding day to the experts, we’re on it. We’ll make sure your day is executed smoothly so that you can be fully present. Learn how we do wedding coordination differently.
Just like the rest of your wedding, your ceremony can be whatever you want it to be! If you and your partner are looking for something tailored specifically to you and your story, our services help you bring the essence of who you are to your event through personal, secular, and LGBTQ+ inclusive ceremony officiating.
A first duel instead of a first dance
Drag queen MC’ing the wedding
Bounce house on the lawn during cocktail hour
Puppy playroom where your guests bring their dogs
Get married in a haunted house
Seafood boil for dinner
Once you throw the bullshit of weddings away, you have a blank slate to do whatever you fucking want.
Inviting people to your wedding – optionalOrdering catering – optionalMusic – optionalFlowers – optionalCake – optionalBooze – optionalA “pretty” event – optionalHiring a wedding planner – optionalAny wedding tradition – optional
The only thing you have to do for your wedding is pick the right person - and you’ve already done that. The rest is details, and we’re really good at those, so let’s get to partying!
You know you can plan your wedding just the way you want it. And you also know that you can’t be everyone everywhere all at once, so you’re handing the details and execution over to our team of pros.
You want to handle all of the planning on your own but you’re too smart to believe that your day can run itself. You want your loved ones to get the full guest experience (no working at your wedding!) and you want to actually enjoy it, too!
We handle all of the details so that you don’t miss the moments that matter most.
Let us take all of that pressure off of you. We’ll put our art degrees to work and make a beautiful event that feels authentic to the two of you.
You want to hand off all of the tedious parts of the planning process to a pro, while staying involved in all of the details. You appreciate a clear and efficient process. You’re ready to make decisions quickly, but thoughtfully.
On your wedding day, you’re the VIPs. And with our Bespoke Event Production service, you’ll feel like a VIP from day one.
It’s every detail taken care of, without you having to lift a finger. No researching, no vetting, no thinking about logistics, no inbox full of wedding-related emails.
All we need from you is your vision and your guest list and we will take care of the rest.
You have a clear vision for your wedding, but you have absolutely no desire to do the work of planning it. You want a trusted and experienced professional to make it happen, knowing that you’ll love the results.
(And if you’re worried that you won’t? Don’t be. Because Bespoke Event Production includes a full preview of your wedding day, with the chance to change anything you don’t like.)
Nick and Franklin wanted a modern, refined aesthetic that still evoked the warmth and coziness of a Pacific Northwest forest in the fall. Trinity Tree Farm is a working Christmas tree farm nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, which made it the perfect choice for this enchanted forest vibe.
A magical forest vibe can easily lean into whimsy, which we didn’t want, so we also took inspiration from Nick’s Nordic heritage to elevate the design with clean lines and minimalist styles. A big part of that was adding depth with contrast; our main colors were forest green and burgundy, accented with pops of ballet pink. We paired warm wood tables with black chairs and dishes to add drama. But we didn’t leave out the forest in the process! We draped greenery down the center of the tables and above the dance floor to create the feeling of being in the forest.
Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue: Trinity Tree Farm • Photographer: Jamie Buckley Photography • DJ: Puget Sounds – DJ Kelli • Florals: Flora D’Amore • Catering: The Tall Chef • Farm Tables: Seattle Farm Tables • Cake: Lydia’s Cakes & Confections • Stationery: Minted • Suits: Indochino • Transportation: A&A Limousine • Hotel Blocks: JC Room Blocks
Jackie and Tracey had a wedding that was so very them that it couldn’t possibly have been for anyone else. They really brought the FUN! From the moment guests arrived, they knew they were in for a fabulous time — because they were greeted by a drag queen handing them a glass of champagne.
The good times continued with a drag performance and an absolutely epic dance party, which was all the better because of their design choices. The bold color palette of navy, coral, and gold brought a vibrant edginess to the day, which was complemented by dynamic and colorful lighting throughout the evening.
Wedding Planning: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue: The Hall at Fauntleroy • Photographer: Jay Eads • DJ: DJ Dark Wiley • MC/Drag Performer: Betty Wetter • Photo Booth: Hello There You • Florals: Odd Flowers • Lighting: Crimson Haze Event Lighting • Catering: Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes • Dessert: The Sugah Shack • Hair & Makeup: Lana Eisenbarth • Stationery: Minted • Jackie’s Dress: Sarah Seven • Tracey’s Suit: Nordstrom, Indochino • Tracey’s Shoes: Al’s Attire
Sid and Ren are nerds of the best variety, and when it came to their wedding, they wanted to showcase their favorite interests. It started with their outfits. They decided on full adventurer attire, with capes, corsets, boots, and swords, each topped off with a flower crown.
When it came to decor, they wanted to highlight the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and complement the beautiful trees and flowers at the venue. They chose a color palette of greens and purples, with lots of moss, wood, and live mushrooms! We loved their table assignments – each table was named after a different woodland animal and a beautiful illustration of each animal was set in the center of every table.
One of the most fun things we’ve ever had at a wedding was at theirs: instead of a first dance, they performed a first duel! We called on our theater background and enlisted a stage combat choreographer to design and teach them the fight sequence, which ended with a kiss and a roaring cheer from the crowd! And – you better believe they cut the cake with a sword, too!!
Wedding Planning & Officiant: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue: Twin Willow Gardens • Photographer: Rove Coast Photography • DJ: Orion Entertainment • Florals: Twisted Bramble • Farm Tables: Seattle Farm Tables • Catering: Shooby Doo • Cake: Simply Sweet • Transportation: A&A Limousine • Swords: Jesse Belsky StageSwords • Adventurer Outfits: Celtic Fusion • Shoes: American Duchess • Accessories: Lykos Leather, Dark Age Leathers • Sid’s Jewelry: Balbaox • Ren’s Jewelry: Joo Jewel, Baleen • Invitations: The Knot • Signs: Niki Press Designs • Woodland Animal Table Numbers: Studio In Budapest
Steph and Lauren dreamed of a warm and cozy early fall wedding that would show off the beautiful gardens at Willows Lodge and incorporate their love of nature. We chose a color palette of rich evergreens, warm earthy tones, and pops of peach pinks and coral. Working closely with our vendor team, we selected peach, sage, and hunter linens accented with copper glass votives.
We opted for loose, organic vibes with the florals, choosing coppery compote bowls to hold our centerpieces and arranging our ceremony florals on the venue’s wooding arbor and wine barrels. We kept the lighting soft and warm, with market lights strung over the reception and paper lanterns lighting the way to the gelato cart for dessert.
Steph and Lauren put their own very special touch on the decor with a custom welcome sign styled as if at the entrance to a national park, and miniature national park signs designating each dining table as a different park.
Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue & Catering: Willows Lodge • Photographer & Videographer: Miranda Florer • DJ: Puget Sounds – DJ Kelli • Florals: Flora D’Amore • Lighting: Glow Lighting • Hair & Makeup: Blush Strokes Beauty • Gelato Cart: Nutty Squirrel • Officiant: Pastor Ellie • National Park Welcome Sign: Timber and Stain • National Park Table Signs: Victor Wood Forge • Steph’s Wedding Dress: Anthropologie • Lauren’s Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero from I Do Bridal • Steph’s Shoes: Nordstrom Rack • Lauren’s Shoes: Aldo • Hotel Blocks: JC Room Blocks
Juliana and Nicole wanted to create an atmosphere of warmth, ease, and excitement. Their vision was a nature-focused event with saturated colors, cozy spaces, and lots of greenery. Our inspiration for color was a sunset – we included a full range from pinks and oranges to blues and purples.
To create the cozy vibe, we added candles all around, rugs down the aisle, and lounge furniture on the patio, which was used throughout the reception. The centerpieces were nestled into beds of moss, with each table having a signature flower as the main point of the arrangement. That flower was also pressed into the table number.
A colorful floral design was chosen for their invitations and signs to bring it all together. And we can’t skip over our absolute favorite part of this design – “curtains” made of flowers strung together to beautifully filter light into the ballroom.
Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue & Catering: The Lodge at St. Edward State Park • Photographer: Amanda Summerlin • Videographer: Shutter & Sound • DJ & Photo Booth: Orion Entertainment • Florals: Floravore • Lighting: Glow Lighting • Rentals: Wander Event Rentals • Cakes: Askatu Bakery • Hair: Sanseveria • Makeup: Blush & Braids Beauty Bar • Hotel Room Blocks: JC Room Blocks
Andy and Victor came to us with a crystal clear vision for their wedding. They wanted an elegant, glamorous affair – and they wanted every single guest to feel like a VIP at an exclusive club. When we started talking about design, they already had a dress code in mind: they would wear black tuxes, the wedding party would wear all white, and they would ask their guests to arrive fashionably dressed in the colors of the rainbow.
They weren’t particularly interested in live flowers and they wanted to keep the event color palette neutral as well, so we settled on black and white with metallic details. We transformed the ballroom from basic to elevated with floor-to-ceiling black and white draping. White ostrich feathers, gold painted palm fronds, and draped crystals made their centerpieces sparkly but chic.
The tablescapes were on point with black linens, gold flatware, and white plates on top of gold-rimmed glass chargers. We never overlook the importance of lighting in setting the mood – which meant warm uplighting around the room for dinner and then a full-color, club style show for dancing.
Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue & Catering: Suquamish Clearwater Resort & Casino • Photographer: Amanda Summerlin • DJ: Jess the Ripper • Florals: Flora D’Amore • Rentals: CORT Party Rentals • Draping: Quest Events • Lighting: Lovecraft Events • Stationery: Minted • Hair & Makeup: Blush Strokes Beauty • Andy’s Tux: Viktor Luna • Victor’s Tux: Sharpe Suiting • Groom’s Shirts: Indochino • Bow Ties: FloralTrip • Cuff Links: Ox & Bull Trading Co • Reception Jumpsuits: Christian Siriano • Andy’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin • Victor’s Shoes: To Boot New York • Transportation: A&A Limousine • Hotel Blocks: JC Room Blocks