Couple Gets Married In A Sensory-Friendly And Relaxed Ceremony And It's Actually The Best Thing Ever

They're both neurodivergent, so they had to mix things up to have the perfect wedding.

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Published in Interesting
21 Feb 2022

Couple Gets Married In A Sensory-Friendly And Relaxed Ceremony And It's Actually The Best Thing Ever

There is no doubt that weddings are truly beautiful, meaningful, sentimental, and, for the most part, even fun. However, these days, it seems as though brides (and grooms who are part of the planning process) have become much more stressed about the whole affair, even before the big day arrives. According to Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist, "The pressure to create a perfect day can lead to overwhelming anxiety, particularly when expectations from family and friends are added to the mix." We can't blame them, but some people approach planning their special day to the point where it becomes downright stressful. Not to mention the pressure from parents and friends who also want to ensure it’s the best day ever—every little detail during this period can be really overwhelming. Planning a wedding is a daunting task, especially if it's your first time doing it, and hopefully, your last as well. You need to think about what you truly want for your ceremony, and a lot may change from the original plan. You also need to consider every single detail that will make your wedding special, down to the smallest elements; otherwise, you may feel disappointed or frustrated if you leave something out. As noted by Dr. John Gottman, a marriage researcher, "Couples should prioritize their emotional well-being during the planning process to avoid burnout." And when the big day arrives, after all the partying and fun, most couples undoubtedly just want it to end with a full night's rest. That being said, weddings aren't particularly accommodating for people with sensory sensitivities—so TikTok user Mona Jones and her husband had to compromise and plan a sensory-friendly wedding. Mona is diagnosed with autism, while her husband has ADHD.

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Ramona and Aaron Jones, a couple diagnosed with autism and ADHD, respectively, shared their sensory-friendly wedding online. They featured their wedding on TikTok, and the video went viral.

A video of Ramona and Aaron Jones, a neurodivergent couple diagnosed with autism and ADHD, went viral after they shared their ‘sensory-friendly’ wedding on TikTok

Ramona and Aaron Jones, a couple diagnosed with autism and ADHD, respectively, shared their sensory-friendly wedding online. They featured their wedding on TikTok, and the video went viral.

Due to the neurodivergent couple's specific conditions, they had to find a way to have a stress-free wedding—one that they could truly enjoy—so they planned the right settings and details beforehand.

They showcased certain moments in the video where they tried to tone down the excitement as much as possible.

Their priority was to feel relaxed throughout this significant milestone in their lives.

They visited the location five times to familiarize themselves with it and to monitor potential sources of sensory overload.

They even wore earplugs all day!

It's quite sweet to take a calming walk after a big ceremony, and many couples should consider doing this, even if they don't have specific conditions to keep in mind.

Their reception area was set up as an outdoor picnic to avoid being overwhelmed by too much noise indoors.

What's also great is that the bride didn't have to be the center of attention all the time!

The guests may have found the whole arrangement odd at first, but they quickly learned to appreciate the simplicity and relaxing vibes that accompanied the wedding.

It was indeed the perfect wedding for them.

They also shared some details that weren't mentioned in the video:

However, they had to deal with some challenges as well.

So true!

The video definitely inspired many people to come up with new ideas.

People are very grateful to the couple for sharing their wedding online.

What's important is that the couple is happily married at the end of the day!

Very helpful for partners who experience the same challenges!

It indeed looks amazing and beautiful.

It's definitely a dream.

Cheers to that!

It's never too late.

We all are!

Exactly.

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