A bride with a spinal cord injury fell in love with the first dress she tried on, and her wedding photos are stunning

Samantha GrindellJul 25, 2020, 20:38 IST

Alyssa Higgins found a wedding dress that accentuated her natural beauty.The Ramsdens

Alyssa Higgins suffered a spinal cord injury during her birth, and she uses a wheelchair and a ventilator as a result.
Alyssa and her husband, Jimmy Higgins, got married in 2019.
She found a stunning wedding dress that looked good while she was sitting in her wheelchair and was comfortable.
Alyssa documents her life with a spinal injury on her Instagram, hoping to bring visibility to people who are disabled.

Alyssa Higgins has been living with a spinal cord injury since the day she was born.

Higgins was injured during her birth. The Ramsdens

Because of her injury, Alyssa uses a wheelchair and a ventilator.

She uses a wheelchair. The Ramsdens

Today, Alyssa uses her Instagram to bring visibility to people with spinal cord injuries.

She documents her life on Instagram. The Ramsdens

In 2013, Alyssa met her now-husband, Jimmy.

They met online. The Ramsdens

The couple got engaged in 2017, and they were married in 2019.

The couple were married in 2019. The Ramsdens

When it was time to shop for her wedding dress, Alyssa had some specific needs in mind.

Alyssa needed her wedding dress to fit specific criteria. The Ramsdens

She was looking for a form-fitting dress with a medium-length neckline.

The dress couldn't be too big. The Ramsdens

Alyssa ended up buying the very first dress she tried on.

Alyssa's gown was designed by Martina Liana. The Ramsdens

Alyssa said the most difficult part of shopping for her wedding dress was physically trying on the gowns.

Trying on the dresses was hard. The Ramsdens

Alyssa said the alterations process was actually pretty simple because the dress fit her so well.

The dress had to be shortened. The Ramsdens

Alyssa was able to use the leftover material from her gown to cover her ventilator.

The dress helped cover her ventilator. The Ramsdens

"I loved it," Alyssa said of how she felt in her wedding dress.

She felt warm in her dress. The Ramsdens

The Higgins were married at the Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle, New York.

The couple had a large wedding. The Ramsdens

Alyssa's favorite part of her wedding day was her first look with Jimmy.

The first look was a special moment. The Ramsdens

Jimmy cried when he saw Alyssa in her wedding dress.

Alyssa said Jimmy cried when he first saw her on their wedding day. The Ramsdens

Alyssa also had a special connection with her flower girl, Lily.

Alyssa's flower girl also has a spinal cord injury. The Ramsdens

The couple shared a first dance at the reception as well.

They had a first dance. The Ramsdens

"Everyone thinks we're perfect, but we're not," Alyssa said of people's perception of her and Jimmy's relationship.

Alyssa wants people to know she has a normal relationship. The Ramsdens

"Don't get frustrated," Alyssa advised brides who have disabilities when shopping for their wedding dresses.

Patience during the shopping process is important. The Ramsdens

She also suggests brides with disabilities think about how they will get around on their wedding day when picking a venue.

Accessibility is important for brides with disabilities. The Ramsdens

"Try to enjoy every minute of it," she recommended to couples on their wedding days.

Soak up the joy of your wedding day. The Ramsdens

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