# Rollin' Wheelchair Brides Andy and Jeff Say 'I do' to Accessible Weddings By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-bride References: [offbeatbride](http://offbeatbride.com/2010/01/bright-green-alberta-wedding) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/46284898@N08/sets/72157623014040557/) When Andy and Jeff were married, they didn't need to decorate their car with a 'Just Married' sign as Andy already had one attached to the back of her wheelchair. The wheelchair bride and her happy groom made their day all about them, with [bridal party lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-ondemand-delivery) (instead of bouquets) and a cupcake tower in lieu of a cake. Plus, Andy and Jeff shut all the naysayers up when a stunningly beautiful Andy [wheeled herself down the aisle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchairaccessible-electric-vehicle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inclusive Weddings:** Creating wedding experiences that cater to individuals with disabilities, like wheelchair brides, by providing accessible venues and personalized wedding elements. - **Alternative Wedding Decor:** Moving away from traditional wedding decor, couples are opting for unique elements such as bridal party lunchboxes and cupcake towers, offering opportunities for creative event planners and vendors. - **Empowering Individuals:** Embracing the empowerment and independence of individuals with disabilities, like wheelchair brides, by highlighting their strength and resilience through inclusive weddings and events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wedding Planning:** The wedding planning industry can seize the opportunity to offer accessible wedding packages, design inclusive wedding venues, and provide personalized wedding elements for individuals with disabilities. - **Event Decoration:** Event decoration businesses can explore alternative wedding decor options, such as creating unique bridal party lunchboxes and cupcake towers, to cater to couples seeking non-traditional wedding experiences. - **Mobility Aid Manufacturers:** Mobility aid manufacturers can innovate in designing and developing stylish and functional wheelchairs and mobility devices tailored for special events like weddings, offering independence and comfort to wheelchair brides. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Co-Branded Wedding Invitation Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-invitation-suite.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Hybrid Wedding Planning Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-couple.md) - [Festive Bridal Accessory Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-planning1.md) - [QSR Drive-Thru Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdrive-thru-wedding.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-wedding.md) - [Next-Day Wedding Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-photos.md) - [Curated Wedding Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-gift-boxes.md)