This Enchanting Rainbow Wedding Celebrates Love in Every Vibrant Hue

Elizabeth "Lizzy Benway" is the personification of love. She writes and speaks with love.

Lizzy is a registered nurse who works at the UH Rainbow Baby and Children's hospital in Cleveland. Her nurturing, loving approach makes her patients' experience less frightening.

It should not be a surprise that her guiding values, queer identities, and vegan ethical principles are also rooted in the love. When World of Vegan heard about Lizzy and Tiffany's vegan wedding, we were moved by their love for the world.

Join us for a journey of love that knows no bounds, where every detail radiates thoughtfulness and inclusion.

Find Queer, Vegan and POC wedding vendors

Lizzy stated that she wanted to hire queer, POC, or vegan vendors for her wedding.

"The first place we visited was Graffiti HeArt. It is a nonprofit arts facility. We knew the moment we entered that this was it. The building was covered with art, was cozy and unique. There were paintings of Ruth Bader Ginsberg in the entry, as well as spray-painted rainbow colors. We [decided] to have our wedding reception at this venue. Then we learned that it was owned and operated by a lesbian woman. It was surrealistically perfect for us. "We reserved it the same day."

Plan an innovative and inclusive vegan wedding

The wedding invitations were designed in colors that reflected their pride. This was just the start of their journey to eschew heteronormative stereotyping and embrace inclusive experiences. Their wedding party consisted of their "best people", rather than the gender-specific roles that are expected at weddings.

The bachelorette party featured vegan cookies and cookies that were allergy-friendly from Bee-Loved Cookie Co. in Cleveland. They also provided the cookies for their wedding.

After spending a week in a cabin in Ohio, they enjoyed laser tag and vegan food. Each section had its own theme, including a drink, music playlist and style of clothing.

She said, "It was better than I imagined." "Ohio Pie Co. has the best vegan pizzas." "Our favorites are Firebird, Heart of it All, Fried Dill Pickle Chip and Chicken Club, all vegan of course."

BSP Apparel Studio (screen printing business of Lizzy's older brother), provided hats for this party. The brides were conscious to not call their group "tribes" in respect for indigenous cultures.

Their rehearsal-dinner-without-rehearsing was held at their favorite local restaurant, Cleveland Vegan, where they rented out the dining room and offered their families and best people a delectable list of selections.

She said, "The chickpea Picatta was our pick and our favorite ever!" The stuffed mushroom was our favorite appetizer. The rainbow cake was also a hit.

Rainbow Wedding Dress-less Attire

Tiffany's wedding outfit came from the "Gender Defying Fashion", brand Kirrin Flinch. This brand specializes in challenging industry norms by supplying nonbinary androgynous and tomboy clothing for females and non-binary body types.

Lizzy's beautiful custom wedding jumpsuit was created by a local seamstress, Made by MB. She instantly felt a connection with this talented woman.

"MB understood my vision completely and made it better." Lizzy said that she used a vegan fabric which was soft, formal and white.

Designer creatively tied a delicate rainbow ribbon to the back of Lizzy's wedding dress, creating a unique, meaningful and almost mesmerizing accent.

"She made me her own bottle cap buttons." I collected bottle caps and wanted to incorporate them in my jumpsuit. She ran with my idea. I am so happy with the outcome. She did an excellent job and was a lot of fun to work.

Rainbow Wedding Hair

Amanda Schnirman, a Cleveland-based hairstylist, was responsible for the beautiful rainbow of colors in Lizzy’s hair. Amanda Schnirman incorporated the ribbon from Lizzy’s dress into her braids for a seamless, coordinated look.

Enchanting Secret Garden Ceremony

Lizzy, her partner Tiffany and their team spent over a year to transform the "Secret Garden", a neglected area at her parents' Rainbow's End house, into a wedding oasis.

She explained: "It is difficult to grasp the transformation of the garden in pictures." We tried to use native Ohio plants that weren't invasive. We wanted to maintain the "Secret" aspect of the "Secret Garden," so we planted more tall grasses...we took a lot time to build a beautiful pathway for everyone to walk on, including us."

Lizzy explained that the flowers for the big wedding day were provided Bleil's Secret Garden, a name which felt like kismet. They were also matched with the attire of the bridal party.

The two soulmates, surrounded by their closest friends in rainbow-colored clothes and Tiffany's mother standing next to her, delivered vows that were worthy of their love.

Lizzy said, "I wrote vows also for my stepdaughter as I'm not only marrying Tiffany but also committing to her daughter." "I wanted Kenzley, to feel connected and consent to the marriage."

Special Wedding Traditions & Colorful Wedding Ideas

The marriage of creative and traditional wedding ideas did not stop there. They planned to integrate their cultures and families into the ceremony in innovative ways.

Lizzie explained, "We had a fire burning during the ceremony and we asked everyone to throw into it something that represented their dreams, hopes, love and support for us." We then used this fire to light the rainbow unity candle."

"At the conclusion of the ceremony, I broke a wedding glass with my Oma's and Opa’s (grandma in Dutch and grandpa) loved and worn glasses. I wanted to break a wine glass at my wedding, not only because it was fun but to also acknowledge my Jewish heritage. I feel a strong connection to my Jewish heritage and culture.

Post-Ceremony Vegan Comfort Cones

Squash the Beef Catering, a Cleveland-based company, provided vegan comfort food for the afternoon celebrations following the first ceremony.

The main attraction was the all-vegan Comfort cones. This delicious concoction included mac and cheese, grits, and fried chicken in a waffle topped with hot sauce and syrup.

Capturing Memories through a Queer Lens

Tara Beth Photography, a renowned LGBTQ+ wedding photographer and artist, took pictures of the brides, their closest friends and family members at scenic locations throughout Cleveland.

Lizzy explained that it was important to have a gay photographer to capture our wedding from a lesbian perspective and not to force us into heteronormative positions.

"We wanted to feel accepted, loved and understood by our Photographer, which is exactly what we got, plus so much more. Tara made us look and feel beautiful. She also made us feel important. She captured the spirit of the day and made us feel at ease."

We really turned heads. It was great fun. Some people came up to us to tell us that our wedding party looked beautiful and made them happy.

Colorful Wedding Reception

After the reception, everyone headed to Graffiti HeArt. The brides wanted everyone to feel part of the wedding and not just the reception.

The crowd cheered “Mazel Tov” as another glass of wine was broken to honor Lizzy’s Jewish heritage.

Lizzy remarked, "It's just so much fun." It made it feel very special and ceremonial. When I feel like a ceremony is just for ritual's sake, it can turn me off. It was important to select meaningful and purposeful items to include."

Plant-Based Wedding Food

Spice Catering Co., a vegan-friendly Cleveland wedding catering company, served a variety of hors-d'oeuvres as well as a plant-based festive buffet. The savory and delicious vegan feast included everything from the crispy mushroom chorizo and cacio epepe tacos to a crunchy crudo with tofu-feta salad.

Vegan Wedding Menu

Passed Hors D'oeuvres:

• Crispy "Cacio e Pepe"
• Beet Falafel
• Stuffed Mini Peppers

Buffet Dishes:

• Crunchy Crudo Salad with Tofu Feta, Crispy Chickpeas, and Herby Tahini Dressing
• Mushroom chorizo tacos with salsa, cilantro, and onion
• Firecracker Noodles Party jar (rice noodles and veggies with sesame seeds).
• Vegetable Curry Party jar (half-sized mason jars).
• Brown Sugar and Rosemary Little Potatoes

Cleveland Vegan supplied some of the wedding sweets. Desserts included:

• Buckeyes are a classic Midwestern treat (peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate that look like the Ohio State tree).
• Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
• Plant-based pecan bar

Lizzy explained, "We received so many compliments about the food. This was great as I was going to have a vegan wedding since I've been a vegan for 7 years and more." Spice was able to deliver on my desire to impress guests with the taste and quality of the food. "I was thrilled to hear that people loved it."

Hers & Hers First Dance

The two brides performed their first dance again with full vegan bellies. They showed off their moves, from dancing lessons by a queer instructor to songs that were meaningful to them.

Love in a Kaleidoscope

The wedding celebrations and planning of Lizzy and Tiffany were filled with love.

The process of a vegan wedding is an example of what can be achieved with love.

Lizzy smiled and said, "It was an incredibly beautiful, joyous, and profound experience."

Vendors Featured, Caterers and Artists

• Bee Loved Cookie Co. Custom Frosted sugar cookies
• Comfort Cones (Pre-Ceremony Catering): Squash the Beef
• Spice Catering for Wedding Receptions
• Vegan Rainbow cake: Cleveland Vegan
• Tiffany's Wedding Suit : Kirrin Finch Gender-Defying Fashion
• Lizzy’s Custom Jumpsuit: made by MB
• Vegan Wedding Shoes - Lizzy's: Tomboy toes
• Amanda, Willow Room Salon, Rainbow Wedding Hair
• Rainbow Wedding Flowers Bleil's Secret Garden
• LGBTQIA+ Photographer: Tara Beth Photography
• Apparel Studio BSP : Screen Printing Shop
• Location: Graffiti Art
• Wedding planners (came along with the venue): CLE Penthouse Events
• Bachqueerette Pizza Place: Ohio Pie Co

Tara Beth Photography took the photos of this stunning rainbow wedding. Have you got a vegan wedding that is creative and thoughtful to share with us? Send us a message to be considered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I eat instead of meat for protein?

Protein is an important component of a healthy diet. It can be found in both animal- and plant-based sources. Common plant-based protein sources include legumes, nuts and seeds, grains, oats, quinoa, tofu, tempeh, beans, lentils, seitan (wheat gluten), and hemp seeds. A high level of antioxidants can be found in many vegetables and fruits which can offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Oat and almond milk, two dairy substitutes that are fortified, provide a plant-based alternative to cow’s milk. Alternatives such as pumpkin seeds or nutritional yeast can give dishes a richer, cheesier flavor than animal-based ones. They also provide more micronutrients. You can also add extra nutrition to smoothies or shakes by using vegan protein powders.

What are the drawbacks of meat made from plant-based sources?

The main problem with plant-based meat is its lack of essential vitamins or minerals. Some essential amino acid, vitamin B12, as well as heme Iron, are less abundant in plant-based protein than animal proteins. Due to the high amount of preservation required, some plant-based meats have more sodium than real meat. Also, it can be more difficult to find quality vegan products in grocery stores and online shops. If you consider the cooking time of vegan products, some may need more effort and take longer to prepare.

Is a plant-based diet the same as a vegan diet?

No, a plant-based lifestyle is not the same thing as a vegan one. A plant-based eating plan is one that focuses on whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes. This eating pattern typically eliminates or dramatically reduces the consumption of animal products such as meat or dairy, but small amounts of animal proteins may be included. Veganism is an ethical lifestyle that emphasizes a plant-based diet. It also avoids cosmetics and clothing made from animal products. So while some vegans may choose to also follow a plant-based diet as part of their lifestyle choice, they are two separate concepts.

Statistics

• In the United States, poor-quality diet is the most significant predictor of early death, according to an article published in the May 2017 Journal of Geriatric Cardiology. (everydayhealth.com)
• According to research published, going plant-based can cut grocery bills by $750 a year per person, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. (forksoverknives.com)

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How To

How to navigate social situations with a plant-based lifestyle?

Transitioning to a plant diet is difficult. This includes social situations like eating out with friends. You can be sure to maintain your chosen diet while enjoying delicious meals. Before you dine out, confirm the options. Not all restaurants are vegan-friendly.

If the venue of choice is suitable for vegans, kick-off conversation with friends and family about your preferred food items; this will minimize ordering mistakes at the restaurant eliminating awkward explanations or misunderstandings about your dietary restrictions. Trust the chef's judgment when creating vegan dishes. Talk to them if you have questions so they can best understand your needs.

Be sure to bring healthy snacks and drinks for those who are not familiar with vegan food. Your non-vegan relatives will soon be able to adopt a vegan diet. It is important to recognize the small gestures they make regarding a plant-based diet.

Even though it can seem daunting at first, it's possible to make friends and maintain a vegan lifestyle. It becomes second-nature over time. So start small and have faith!

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