Stonewall was a Riot and Black Lives Matter

Happy Pride to everyone except people who don’t think Black Lives Matter.

Stonewall was a fucking riot led by trans women of color. Black trans and queer lives matter and if you consider yourself an LGBTQ+ ally, you must also support the collective liberation of all oppressed people, which absolutely includes Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are also LGBTQ+.

Usually, during this colorful month in which we commemorate the event, but often overlook the people who made it happen, I’d be posting some shit about being inclusive in the wedding industry or whatever, and I will, but right now I just cannot. I cannot sit idly by behind my keyboard and write as though what is happening right now isn’t happening and hasn’t already been happening forever.

I hear the call for white people not just to speak out, but to take action. As a business, I’m acting with my profits. This month, my giving back program will support the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, in honor of her courage to fight back against police brutality at Stonewall.

And I’m asking you to go give whatever dollars you can spare to any of these organizations led by Black, LGBTQ+ people:

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Cindy Savage is the queer, fat, feminist wedding planner behind Aisle Less Traveled and the co-creator/co-host of the Super Gay Wedding podcast. When she's not busy planning unique and creative weddings for the absolute best couples around, she can usually be found wearing stretchy pants with her nose in a book or a craft project in her hands. She currently lives in Seattle with her partner and an assortment of small houseplants.

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After you’ve experienced the preview of your dream day, you’ll sign your vendor contracts, then Aisle Less Traveled will get to work bringing together all the details of your day!

This includes our full service planning and design package:

  • Solidifying and coordinating your vendor selections
  • Coordinating logistics and execution of your event

Planning & Design

The Live Experience

  • A sample event to get a preview experience of your wedding day, hosted at your wedding venue
  • Get pampered with a hair and makeup artist for your hair/makeup trial
  • Tastings of your catering and dessert selections
  • Sit at a table decorated with your centerpieces, linens, dishware, and more
  • Experience a set from your DJ or band
  • Take your engagement photos at your venue

Bespoke Event Production

Stylistic Development

  • Discussion of your vision for your day, and your top priorities
  • Mood board to define the style direction of your wedding

NICK & FRANKLIN

Trinity Tree Farm Wedding

Vendor Team:

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

Cake: Lydia’s Cakes & Confections

Stationery: Minted

Hair & Makeup: 

Suits: 

Nick’s Shoes: 

Franklin’s Shoes:  

Transportation: 

Hotel Blocks: JC Room Blocks

JACKIE & TRACY

The Hall at Fauntleroy Wedding

Vendor Team:

Wedding Planner: Aisle Less Traveled

Wedding Venue: The Hall at Fauntleroy

Photographer: Jay Eads

DJs: DJ Dark Wiley

MC/Drag Performer: Betty Wetter

Florals: 

Lighting: Crimson Haze Event Lighting

Catering: Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes

Dessert: The Sugah Shack

Stationery: 

Hair & Makeup: 

Jackie’s Wedding Dress: 

Tracey’s Suit: 

Jackie’s Shoes: 

Tracey’s Shoes: 

Jackie’s Reception Jumpsuit: 

Transportation: 

Hotel Blocks:

SID & REN

Twin Willow Gardens Wedding

Vendor Team:

Wedding Planner: Aisle Less Traveled

Wedding Venue: Twin Willow Gardens

Photographer: Rove Coast Photography

DJ & Photo Booth: Orion Entertainment

Florals: Twisted Bramble

Stationery: 

Hair & Makeup: 

Capes: 

Tunics: 

Trousers: 

Boots: 

Swords: Jesse Belsky StageSwords

Transportation: A&A Limousine

STEPH & LAUREN

Willows Lodge Wedding

Vendor Team:

Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled

Wedding Venue & Catering: Willows Lodge

Photographer: Miranda Florer

DJ: Puget Sounds – DJ Kelli

Florals: Flora D’Amore

Lighting: Glow Lighting

Stationery: 

Welcome Sign & Table Numbers: 

Hair & Makeup: Blush Strokes Beauty

Steph’s Wedding Dress: 

Lauren’s Wedding Dress: 

Steph’s Shoes: 

Lauren’s Shoes: 

Transportation: 

Hotel Blocks: JC Room Blocks

JULIANA & NICOLE

The Lodge at St. Edward Wedding

Vendor Team:

Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled

Wedding Venue & Catering: The Lodge at St. Edward State Park

Photographer: Amanda Summerlin

DJ & Photo Booth: Orion Entertainment

Florals: Floravore

Lighting: Glow Lighting

Cakes: Askatu Bakery

Stationery: 

Hair: Sanseveria

Makeup: 

Juliana’s Wedding Dress: 

Nicole’s Wedding Dress: 

Juliana’s Reception Outfit:

Nicole’s Reception Outfit: 

Juliana’s Shoes: 

Nicole’s Shoes: 

Transportation: 

Hotel Room Blocks:

ANDY & VICTOR

Studio 54 meets The Great Gatsby - Clearwater Resort Wedding

Vendor Team:

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