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Tag: inclusivity

Guide to Accessibility in Philadelphia Wedding Venues

March 3, 2022
Colorful illustration with pink, red, and blue of two people of color enjoying nature together. One person is in a wheelchair and wearing a skirt, while the other is pushing their chair and wearing a shirt and pants.

Written and edited by Shannon Collins Sensitivity reading and disability consulting provided by Sarah Wiener The image descriptions written in this post are focused on describing the atmosphere of the…

posted in: Education
tagged with: accessibility, ADA, disability, disability justice, inclusivity, Lenapehoking, marriage equality, pennsylvania, philadelphia, wedding venues

On Being Inclusive to All

February 14, 2022
inclusivity, wedding industry

In my last post, I shared how using blanket statements like “inclusive” and “safe” to describe our brands can do more harm than good. An alternative can be subtle, like…

posted in: Education
tagged with: diversity, inclusivity, values, wedding industry

On Gendered Bathroom Signage in the Wedding Industry

June 1, 2021

It’s time to talk about how performative actions in the wedding industry can feel like rainbow washing. It’s not uncommon for wedding venues to tape a “gender neutral” sign on…

posted in: Education
tagged with: accessibility, gendered bathrooms, gendered restrooms, inclusivity, wedding industry

When First Looks Become Habitual: Rethinking Wedding Norms

May 21, 2020
first look, inclusive, wedding photography, alternative

This pandemic has led to me having more time in my head, which is admittedly a huge privilege. My weekend was spent mindlessly weeding the backyard, noticing new bird calls,…

posted in: Education
tagged with: education, first look, inclusivity, LGBTQ, philadelphia, photo timeline, pre-ceremony portraits, Wedding, wedding industry, wedding photographer, wedding photography

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