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Aisle Less Traveled We create meaningful, modern weddings for LGBTQ+ folks and our allies without all the stress! Hi! I'm Cindy, q***r wedding planner in Seattle. The best part?
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I help LGBTQ+ and offbeat couples plan meaningful weddings without all of the stress. We're here for all kinds of couples, but we're extra here for folks who are usually ignored by the wedding industry: those of y'all who are not white, straight, cisgender, thin, and/or able-bodied. If that's you, we might be just the feminist wedding planning team you are looking for. We are really into helping y

ou plan a celebration that suits YOU - which frequently requires giving wedding traditions and the wedding industry the middle finger and doing your own thing. It's super important to us that everyone who has managed to find the person they want to marry have access to wedding planning, no matter what size your budget is or what kind of party you want to throw! We also offer a range of planning services, from an hour-long consultation and small, focused sessions designed to address specific planning challenges to wedding coordination and full-service, completely done-for-you wedding planning and design. And, I invented Alt+Ctrl+Wed™ - a wedding planning membership where I brain dump all my wedding planner knowledge into an organized and completely virtual planning program for you. You can access step-by-step videos, workbooks, templates, and spreadsheets 24/7 in our online portal. Plus, ask us anything, anytime in our private Discord community so you get all the answers you need. It's offered on an affordable sliding scale. We're based in Seattle, WA, and travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. The majority of our planning process will happen via Zoom, email, or phone calls, so no matter where you are, we CAN plan together! Virtual planning packages are available for weddings in other places and we'll be happy to coordinate a handoff to your local planner for a smooth wedding weekend. Sound good? SWEET. We can't wait to see you in our inbox!

  to Jackie & Tracey's wedding 😍Couple:  & ⁠Wedding Planner: ⁠Venue: ⁠Catering: Photographer: ⁠Florist: .flowers⁠DJs: Ju...
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"We found Aisle Less Traveled via Offbeat Bride and when we read that Cindy had a stage management background, we knew w...
13/08/2024

"We found Aisle Less Traveled via Offbeat Bride and when we read that Cindy had a stage management background, we knew we had to reach out! Cindy is kind, courteous, professional, SO knowledgeable, and has been an incredible resource to us. Cindy was super supportive and understanding and has remained dedicated to helping us create the wedding day of our dreams. I can't imagine planning a wedding without them."

Maddy was such a happy client, they decided to join the Aisle Less Traveled team all these years later! Thanks again to Maddy and Kevin for being our first Seattle wedding.

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"It's dangerous to go alone! Take this."⁠Planning a wedding can feel an awful lot like a quest. There are many trinkets ...
07/08/2024

"It's dangerous to go alone! Take this."⁠
Planning a wedding can feel an awful lot like a quest. There are many trinkets to gather, societal pressures to fight against, and sages all along the way who are full of advice about what to do and what not to do.⁠

Let us handle the wedding planning so that you two can get on to the *real* adventure, which is navigating life as a married couple. ⁠

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"Hire them immediately. Cindy and her team took such good care of us, worked with our budget, and they empowered us to m...
06/08/2024

"Hire them immediately. Cindy and her team took such good care of us, worked with our budget, and they empowered us to make sure our wedding was about us, our vibe, and not what other people "usually" do or what's on trend right now or whatever. They also helped us so much with some pre-wedding design as well, which was so helpful because this is very much not our skillset and we needed help reining in our ideas (our Pinterest board was a smorgasbord of everything ever). This support helped us book additional amazing vendors, and I can't say enough good things about the Aisle Less Traveled team! Hire them ASAP!"⁠

Thank you Susan and Matt for letting us be a part of your big day! Please give Bear some scratches behind the ear from us.⁠
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How sweet is this memorial table?Not everyone who's ever loved us is going to be able to make it to our weddings. The me...
01/08/2024

How sweet is this memorial table?
Not everyone who's ever loved us is going to be able to make it to our weddings. The memorial table is a lovely way to pay homage to our dear ones who aren't with us. Sometimes people put photos or sentimental items like this locket. In this way, those who have gone before us can still be a part of your day.
What would you put on your memorial table?

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Your wedding is an opportunity for your friends to celebrate you. Some friends will celebrate you by showing up, saying ...
30/07/2024

Your wedding is an opportunity for your friends to celebrate you. Some friends will celebrate you by showing up, saying beautiful things, raising glasses - others might want to do some crafting!⁠
When Maddy and Kevin got married, their friend Kenna hand-stitched a ring pillow for them. If you've been following ALT for long enough, you know we love a craft.⁠

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"As a le***an couple, it was very important for my wife and I to hire LGBT-friendly vendors for our wedding, and we were...
25/07/2024

"As a le***an couple, it was very important for my wife and I to hire LGBT-friendly vendors for our wedding, and we were so happy when we found Aisle Less Traveled. Planning a wedding as a q***r couple comes with a unique set of challenges that Cindy and her team understand on a personal level and have years of experience navigating. Cindy has truly thought of everything when it comes to planning a wedding, and we learned a ton from their online resources, one-on-one meetings, and countless email exchanges (thank you, Cindy!). Our wedding went off without a hitch and we were able to enjoy it worry-free. We could not have been happier with how perfect our wedding was because of Aisle Less Traveled. Hire them to plan your wedding–you will thank yourself later!"⁠

Thank you Sid & Ren for your trust and your joy!⁠⁠

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It's your wedding and we'll help you do things your way. And if your way is adorable woodland creatures, ferns, and edib...
24/07/2024

It's your wedding and we'll help you do things your way. And if your way is adorable woodland creatures, ferns, and edible funghi... we are all in!

What special touches are you envisioning for your wedding?

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There's a lot that goes into planning and coordinating a wedding day. We're in the business of preparing for any conting...
22/07/2024

There's a lot that goes into planning and coordinating a wedding day. We're in the business of preparing for any contingencies, fielding any surprising questions, and handling whatever comes up. While we're doing that, our couples get the chance to focus on what matters: Their love, their commitment to each other, and slowing down to enjoy their moments.

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Look at these darling smiling faces!⁠⁠These are the faces of two wildly in love people who aren't worried about a thing....
20/07/2024

Look at these darling smiling faces!⁠

These are the faces of two wildly in love people who aren't worried about a thing. When you work with us, we have everything well in hand long before The Day. We'll be at your venue before any of your vendors arrive to make sure everything goes smoothly. And we'll stay there until after you're gone to ensure the party is fully cleaned up, too.

When you've got us on your team, you can focus on enjoying your day, knowing that we have everything under control.⁠

The right time to start planning your 2025 or 2026 wedding with us is NOW - so get in our DMs or reach out at aislelesstraveled.com!

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A quick & q***r fun fact about marriage licenses!⁠On your wedding day, you sign a few documents. One of those documents ...
18/07/2024

A quick & q***r fun fact about marriage licenses!⁠
On your wedding day, you sign a few documents. One of those documents looks like a normal form, which is the one that goes to the powers that be to get y'all nice and legal. Because it's a legal form, it requires legal names.⁠

The other document, however, is a ceremonial one for you! You can use your chosen names on this one. The ceremonial form is the one you're going to look lovingly at later, so we're glad you can use the name you want on that one.⁠

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"Hiring Cindy is like having your very own fairy godmother for the day to ensure everything goes according to plan." -Sa...
16/07/2024

"Hiring Cindy is like having your very own fairy godmother for the day to ensure everything goes according to plan." -Sarah and Joe⁠

Are you ready to hire your own fairy godplanner? We're waiting for your inquiry to hit our inbox now!

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"You may now fish the bride!"Get it? Because that's how some ceremonies end, and they're standing in front of the fish t...
11/07/2024

"You may now fish the bride!"
Get it? Because that's how some ceremonies end, and they're standing in front of the fish tank? Listen, this isn't a comedy account. This is a wedding planning account. Look how adorable this aquarium wedding was.

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We love watching our couples find ways to incorporate their pets into their weddings. Sometimes, it even works to have t...
09/07/2024

We love watching our couples find ways to incorporate their pets into their weddings. Sometimes, it even works to have the furry family members join us on the day of!
Congrats again to Bear for being a very good boy. Oh, and congrats to Susan and Matt, too.

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How cute are these Bride Pikachu plushies?!⁠⁠Sid & Ren had many different nerdy elements incorporated into their wedding...
02/07/2024

How cute are these Bride Pikachu plushies?!⁠

Sid & Ren had many different nerdy elements incorporated into their wedding, referencing everything from Star Wars to Pirates of the Caribbean. The cutest addition, however, has got to be these Pikachu plushies seated at the sweetheart table, adorned with florals from Twisted Bramble.⁠

I cannot think of a better way to tell your person, "I choose you!"⁠

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"Hiring Cindy and Aisle Less Traveled to help coordinate our wedding was the best decision we made and it was totally wo...
01/07/2024

"Hiring Cindy and Aisle Less Traveled to help coordinate our wedding was the best decision we made and it was totally worth every penny! From the start she helped us to determine the type of wedding we wanted and what aspects were important to US. She helps you to remember that this day is about you and your husband/wife/partner and not about what other people expect or think a wedding should be. Cindy focused on us as a couple, which I really appreciated. Throughout the entire day my husband and I could fully enjoy ourselves and we didn't have to worry about anything. We can't recommend Cindy and Aisle Less Traveled enough."
- Kiley & O'Neil

Thank you so much for your trust and your joy!

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As a q***r person who’s gotten married (twice!) and a wedding planner with over 13 years of experience primarily working...
29/06/2024

As a q***r person who’s gotten married (twice!) and a wedding planner with over 13 years of experience primarily working with LGBTQ+ folks, I know first-hand how frustrating it can be to try to find a venue that won't just take your pink dollars, but will actually welcome you with enthusiasm.

So I embarked on a project with my colleague and partner-in-gay-crime, Alesha Brown of , to bring the best LGBTQ+ friendly wedding venues in Seattle directly to you.

Wanna find out who made the cut and see Alesha’s gorgeous photos? Go here:
-->> https://www.aislelesstraveled.com/the-best-lgbtq-friendly-wedding-venues-in-seattle/

As we prepare to bring another Pride month to a close, let's take a moment to acknowledge that Trans lives are beautiful...
27/06/2024

As we prepare to bring another Pride month to a close, let's take a moment to acknowledge that Trans lives are beautiful.⁠

The LGBTQ+ community owes a great deal of the rights we enjoy today to the work of our BIPOC Trans and gender-conforming elders and ancestors. Our trans folk who are alive today are also precious and sacred!⁠

If you feel so inclined, tell a trans person you love them today. Or Venmo them $5. ⁠Or contact your elected officials to tell them you want them to oppose whatever anti-trans bills are on the docket in your state.

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Here's a hint about what we've been teasing all month. Aren't you excited to see what we've made for you?⁠⁠⁠Wedding Venu...
26/06/2024

Here's a hint about what we've been teasing all month. Aren't you excited to see what we've made for you?⁠


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It's not always going to be rainbows and unicorns. Let's hear it for the spooky q***rs!⁠⁠Let's hear it for the q***rs wh...
25/06/2024

It's not always going to be rainbows and unicorns. Let's hear it for the spooky q***rs!⁠

Let's hear it for the q***rs who want to make their wedding day EXACTLY as q***r as they are, and q***r in their own way!⁠

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Singing it loud, and singing it proud: We're here, we're q***r, and we're not going anywhere!⁠Have you been wondering wh...
25/06/2024

Singing it loud, and singing it proud: We're here, we're q***r, and we're not going anywhere!⁠

Have you been wondering where to have your gay wedding? We've got a surprise for you coming up later this week!

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Don't mind me, I'm over here STILL swooning about this sunrise elopement in Glacier National Park. Remember when the Nat...
22/06/2024

Don't mind me, I'm over here STILL swooning about this sunrise elopement in Glacier National Park.

Remember when the National Park Service tried to boycott Pride celebrations, and then changed their minds like 3 days later? That was cute.⁠

Pride can't be stopped and we will celebrate it wherever we go.⁠

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More q***r joy for your timeline. Love the smiles on these two!Pam and Chrisla were the winners of a wedding giveaway th...
20/06/2024

More q***r joy for your timeline. Love the smiles on these two!

Pam and Chrisla were the winners of a wedding giveaway that happened during our local Pride Fest, back when I was living in St. Louis a few years ago. It was an honor to be able to give back to our LGBTQ+ community during Pride month by donating our time to manage their wedding day.

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We're putting some final touches on a project that you're going to love. You're going to love this thing - almost as muc...
19/06/2024

We're putting some final touches on a project that you're going to love. You're going to love this thing - almost as much as we love the final touches on Matt's outfit.

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"Do you think we could cut the cake with a sword?"⁠⁠We love our clients because they ask us questions like this. Turns o...
18/06/2024

"Do you think we could cut the cake with a sword?"⁠

We love our clients because they ask us questions like this. Turns out, the answer is yes! ⁠

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"Thank you so so much for the absolute magic you wielded this weekend. Being a part of this wedding party was already an...
18/06/2024

"Thank you so so much for the absolute magic you wielded this weekend. Being a part of this wedding party was already an amazing gift, but your planning and organization and preparation emails made everything seamless. And what that really afforded us was something so profound - time together. Time with our grooms, time with the other wedding party members to talk and bond and laugh and cry… it was truly tender and unforgettable.⁠

Thank you for giving Andy and Victor the day they deserved. Thank you for making this beautiful space that honors q***r weddings. Thank you for what you do."⁠

A friend of Andy & Victor's sent us this beautiful note and it may have made our eyes leak.⁠ This is exactly the kind of experience we hope to create for each of our clients - and their most cherished people!

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We cannot WAIT to show you what we've been working on, it's gonna make you feel like THIS.⁠⁠Couple:  & ⁠Wedding Planner:...
13/06/2024

We cannot WAIT to show you what we've been working on, it's gonna make you feel like THIS.⁠

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What song is Matt dancing to, do you think? Drop your best guess in the comments.⁠⁠⁠Couple:  & ⁠Wedding Planning & Event...
12/06/2024

What song is Matt dancing to, do you think? Drop your best guess in the comments.⁠⁠

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Q***r joy for your timeline, now with more bubbles!Bubbles are such a cute addition to outdoor weddings, and way easier ...
11/06/2024

Q***r joy for your timeline, now with more bubbles!

Bubbles are such a cute addition to outdoor weddings, and way easier to clean up than glitter or confetti. Plus, every bubble has a rainbow in it, which means bubbles also support the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈🌟

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Congratulations, Sid & Ren! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your wedding. It was fu***ng magical!Couple:  ...
11/06/2024

Congratulations, Sid & Ren!
Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your wedding. It was fu***ng magical!

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Welcome to the Aisle Less Traveled

Alternative Wedding Planning For Independent, Feminist, & LGBTQ+ People in Seattle and Beyond

Hi, I’m Cindy, your q***r feminist wedding planner. I help independent, feminist, and LGBTQ+ couples like you plan meaningful weddings without all the stress. I’m based in Seattle, but I love to travel so much that it’s included for the entire continental US in all of my packages!

I offer a wide range of wedding planning services from wedding planning subscriptions for DIY-ers to my signature wedding management package to full-service, start-to-finish wedding planning and design, plus a la carte options you can mix and match. If you want to plan with me, I’ve got something that will fit your needs and your budget. With modern technology, I’m a mostly virtual wedding planner – so we can work together no matter where you (or your wedding) are located.

Enough about me, though – let’s talk about YOU!