Wedding money, family control, and why the New York Times keeps calling us
The New York Times published a piece this week about intergenerational wedding conflict. They called me because I’ve spent two decades watching this exact dynamic play out in real time… since Gen X were 20somethings getting married (and now we’re the parents of the newlyweds!). Let’s talk about what the article left out…
The New York Times noticed neurodivergent, nervous-system-friendly weddings
The New York Times didn’t just quote our publisher in their article about neurodivergent weddings… They spoke with multiple couples and vendors from the Offbeat Wed community! The throughline was unmistakable: neurodivergent weddings are built around attention to capacity and nervous system regulation. When you design an event that way, you’re practicing etiquette in its most functional form: care for your community.
2026 alternative wedding expos and vendor events
Wedding expos are changing, and the good ones feel more like community than cattle call. This roundup highlights 2026 alternative wedding expos and vendor events where Offbeat Wed vendors are showing up, connecting, and doing their thing. Some are for couples, some for pros, and ALL are intentional, values-forward, and very much worth your time.
Offbeat Wed is pivoting
Offbeat Wed is shifting its focus to vendors. The previous structure worked for a long time, until it didn’t. What’s become clear is that the work where I feel most useful now is helping the creatives behind the weddings build businesses that actually support their lives. Let’s talk about it.