The Tapestry Blog
Here you will find resources for planning, features on Tapestry couples, information about the Tapestry way of planning weddings, elopements, and ceremonies, and reflections on the wedding industry from our team. We also love to feature vendors and share the creative efforts from our styled shoots .
Our blog library is a consistent, relevant, real-talk resource to help you prepare for your launch into marriage. Whether it’s about how to have the hard conversations about who pays for what in your wedding or practical questions like how to hike in your wedding outfit, we want to be here to support you through this process and beyond.
Is there a topic you want us to cover? Email us here, and we will see if we can put some thoughts together. :)
Being Flexible with the Wedding or Elopement Planning Process
We wish that wedding planning could be a clean and easy process. We wish that a checklist of items, followed in order, on a strict schedule, was the answer for everyone.
Real Couple Wedding: Victoria + Dan at Sodo Park Seattle
Victoria and Dan’s wedding celebration in Seattle combined compassion and inclusiveness like no other.
Real Couple Pacific Northwest Wedding: Rachel + Brian at the Emerald Forest
Deep in the Emerald Forest, Rachel and Brian tied the knot. This love story consists of adventure, determination, and LOTS of rain.
A Profound Ceremony: Christie + Jeff
Finding an officiant is one of the largest elements to plan for a wedding ceremony, and it is our job to find someone that will provide you comfort, love, and support on your important day.
10 Degrees Styled Shoot
This intimate wedding styled shoot, brought to life by featuring the new 10 Degrees venue in Capitol Hill, explores an aesthetic mix of a southern Italian café and Scandanavian design.
A Mindful Joshua Tree Elopement: Ale + Cam
Ale and Cam’s Joshua Tree elopement was a mindfully planned and ceremonial celebration of their bond. Come along with us on a sun-kissed journey and witness…
Strengthening Your Bond: Recommended Exercises + Activities
We love that we get to witness couples' journey into marriage. The chapter of getting engaged and planning your marriage is unlike any other in life. Couples are not only making…
Valerie Madison Jewelry: Sustainable + Glamorous
Growing up in Seattle, Valerie has always appreciated her beautiful surroundings and environment. She went on to obtain a degree in Environmental Science + Resource Management…
Why Tapestry Uses Notion as a Planning Tool
We were introduced to Notion as a solution for updating our Planning Portal through Stacey of Monday Made. And OMG, the Tapestry Planning Portal in Notion has been the gift that keeps on giving.
How Much Money Do I Really Save on an Intimate Wedding?
Let’s start here: WE ARE THE BIGGEST FANS OF INTIMATE WEDDINGS. But we are also here to clarify that having an intimate wedding does not often mean that you save money.
Top Tips for an Intimate Wedding Reception
We love intimate weddings at Tapestry because of the special details couples can bring into their celebration and the community that is formed through the shared experiences.
How + Why Tapestry Makes Vendor Recommendations
Making wedding and elopement vendor recommendations is one of our favorite parts of our jobs. The thing to know about wedding planners is that we are community builders.