Wedding planning is supposed to be exciting. But for Baylen and Colin, one simple question quickly turned into a moment that revealed far more than just venue preferences.
“So what’s the latest with wedding planning?” the question seemed harmless. Have they looked at venues yet? Had Baylen told Colin about a recent idea? The answer was no—and that silence alone hinted something bigger was coming.
Then Baylen decided the timing felt right.
During a recent family barbecue, she shared, her parents floated an idea: hosting the wedding in their backyard. In her mind, it was easy to picture. Colin opening the door. Baylen walking down the stairs. An intimate, familiar setting. A wedding close to home.
Colin’s reaction, however, was immediate—and uncertain.
“I really don’t have words,” he admitted, visibly processing the suggestion. A backyard wedding wasn’t how he imagined their big day. He pointed out practical concerns—bugs, the condition of the yard, even dog poop—small details that quickly shifted the tone from romantic to reality-driven.
But the suggestion, it turns out, wasn’t just about convenience.
Colin later explained his reasoning. The backyard wasn’t meant to replace a dream venue; it was an option. A safe space. Somewhere Baylen could step inside if she needed an emotional break due to overstimulation or tics. “That’s all I wanted to offer,” he said. Nothing more.
What started as a casual idea exposed something deeper: how this couple navigates comfort, compromise, and care while planning one of the biggest days of their lives.
And as wedding plans continue to unfold, one thing is clear—this conversation may be just the beginning.
