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Vibrations and Light: A Wedding Beyond Sound
23 Jan
Summary
- A deaf couple planned a wedding that reflected their world, prioritizing senses other than sound.
- The ceremony featured light and vibrations instead of music, with light-up gloves and pulsing centerpieces.
- Guests experienced a unique 'listening wall' of sculptures and a toast with popping bubbles and light-up rims.
A deaf couple from Toronto recently celebrated their union in a wedding ceremony designed to be experienced through senses other than hearing. Elementary school teacher Amanda Watson and her husband, Bradley Whitmore, aimed for a celebration that authentically reflected their lives as deaf individuals.
The couple opted for a silent ceremony in June 2025, eschewing traditional elements like microphones and DJs. Instead, they focused on creating an environment rich with light and vibrations to engage their guests. The venue was intentionally set up to maximize these sensory experiences.
Watson and Whitmore incorporated numerous creative elements, including gloves that lit up with claps and centerpieces with pulsing LED patterns. Their vows were projected onto soft panels, and guests felt vibrations through floor sensors during the ceremony.
The reception continued the sensory theme with vibration plates on the dance floor and a unique 'listening wall' of tactile sculptures. For their toast, guests received cups with edible bubbles that lit up, offering a playful sensory alternative to champagne.
The couple expressed that their wedding, designed to be 'felt,' resonated deeply with both deaf and hearing guests, leading to a greater understanding of their world.
