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.
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Hack Your Wedding Photography Shot List: Must-Have Moments for Your Big Day
Planning a wedding is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming process, and ensuring that your photographer captures all the essential moments can be a daunting task. Most professional photographers will naturally document many of these moments throughout the wedding day. However, having a well-organized shot list will help ensure that no meaningful moments are overlooked while keeping the process efficient and stress-free.
How Technology is Shaping Modern Weddings: Embracing Digital Tools and Streamlining Communication
Weddings are memorable occasions that celebrate love, joy, and the union of two people. While traditions are important, many couples are now turning to technology to make their weddings not only unique but also more efficient, organized, and sustainable.
Wedding Stationery & Signage: DIY, Templates, or Custom?
When it comes to making those decisions, couples often find themselves asking: Should we DIY, use pre-made templates, or invest in custom stationery? Each approach has its own advantages, price points, and time commitments, so let’s break it down.
A Colorful, Values-Aligned Wedding at Captain Whidbey
Weddings are about love—yes. But they’re also about values, connection, and the communities that have helped shape us.
How to Elevate Your Wedding: The Key Investments That Make a Difference
Planning a wedding means making countless decisions, from the big-picture vision to the tiniest details. And while every wedding is unique, there are a few key choices that can truly elevate your experience, reduce stress, and make your day unforgettable. Whether you're planning a DIY celebration, working with a coordinator, or going all-in with a full-service planning team, these investments will help you get the most out of your time, energy, and budget.
Redefining Your Wedding Party: Meaningful Ways to Connect + Feel Supported
Traditionally, a wedding party was about following a set script: siblings, childhood best friends, a strict hierarchy of who you should include based on outdated rules of obligation. But weddings are evolving, and so is the role of the wedding party. For modern couples, it’s less about who has been in your life the longest and more about who shows up for you in the ways that matter most.
Planning a Destination Wedding Weekend in Seattle
Planning a destination wedding in Seattle is an exciting journey. You can explore the city’s rich culture, enjoy its stunning scenery, and create unique experiences. Working with Mel and Matt—a couple dedicated to an “experiences over things” approach—we designed a weekend full of unforgettable moments that showcased Seattle’s best. The Tapestry team’s organization and communication kept the planning process seamless, even while Mel and Matt were living across states and continents.
A Bainbridge Island Wedding Weekend: Thoughtfully Curated, Seamlessly Executed
Planning a wedding wedding is more than just organizing an event—it’s about crafting an experience that feels authentic, effortless, and deeply personal. When Cat and Andrew reached out to Tapestry Event Co., they weren’t just looking for a planner; they were looking for a partner who could help them build a wedding weekend on Bainbridge Island that reflected their values, their love story, and the meaningful connections they shared with their family and friends.
Weekend Wedding Escape at Captain Whidbey
Planning a wedding while navigating a demanding career is no small feat—especially when both halves of the couple are hospital-based doctors with full schedules and a deep love for adventure.
All You Need to Know About Marriage Documentation
Whether you are eloping or having a formal wedding, marriage licenses can be quite a process in making sure you’ve got all the correct information. We frequently get questions from couples about how this process works.
A Cozy, Restaurant-Inspired Wedding in Seattle
When Sam and Colin began their wedding planning journey, their goal was simple: create an authentic, intimate celebration that felt uniquely them. With a shared love of beer, live music, travel, and food, their vision revolved around a cozy dinner party vibe that meaningfully brought their loved ones together at Dockside at Duke’s. Tapestry Event Co. was thrilled to help them craft a wedding that balanced intention, warmth, and fun—a reflection of their life in Seattle.
Must Buys for Your Wedding Weekend (That Don’t Suck)
Weddings are an intricate movement between tradition and personal intention. At Tapestry Event Co., we encourage couples to plan in ways that reflect who they are, prioritizing quality over quantity and meaningful choices over mindless consumerism.