Partnering with  Flower Gold Florals
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Partnering with Flower Gold Florals

Silk & Shadows has partnered with Flower Gold Florals, a Vancouver, Washington wedding florist, to offer couples a seamless blend of intentional planning, styling, and seasonal floral design throughout Oregon and Washington.

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I Love You x 3
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I Love You x 3

Writing wedding vows is one of the most meaningful parts of preparing for marriage. In this reflective essay, Sasha explores love not as a simple yes or no, but as a layered experience built on being in love, loving deeply, and genuinely liking your partner. Drawing on personal marriage insights, literature, and lived experience, this piece offers thoughtful guidance for couples crafting heartfelt vows that reflect who they are and the life they are choosing together. Ideal reading for couples planning a wedding ceremony rooted in authenticity, intention, and lasting connection.

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Welcoming Kvetka Flower to Our Trusted Partners
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Welcoming Kvetka Flower to Our Trusted Partners

A love for thoughtful design, seasonal beauty, and true craftsmanship is what brings our favorite collaborations to life. This partnership celebrates artisan florals created from scratch, inspired by European traditions and rooted in sustainable, story driven design here in Portland.

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Silk & Shadows On Wedding Wire!
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Silk & Shadows On Wedding Wire!

Silk & Shadows is now on Wedding Wire and The Knot, and we could not be more excited. These platforms open the door for us to meet more couples who love moody romance and cinematic details as much as we do. From candlelit drama to shadowy elegance, we are ready to bring our style to even more weddings across the Pacific Northwest. Come find us, say hello, and let’s start creating something unforgettable.

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Writing Your Vows: Part 2 - “… Aaaaaand It’s A Home Run!”
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Writing Your Vows: Part 2 - “… Aaaaaand It’s A Home Run!”

In 1932, Babe Ruth pointed to centerfield, called his shot, and sent a baseball soaring into history. That moment is more than a sports legend. It is a perfect metaphor for writing your wedding vows. Your vows are not about perfection or performance. They are about declaring your intentions and then spending a lifetime delivering on them, not through grand gestures, but through daily practices of love. A vow becomes powerful when it moves from vague promises to clear, meaningful commitments that reveal who you want to be for your partner. It is your chance to call your shot and then spend your life stepping up to the plate.

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Writing Your Vows: Part I: Sit Down Before You Begin
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Writing Your Vows: Part I: Sit Down Before You Begin

Writing your wedding vows can feel a lot like staring at a blank page the night before a school assignment is due. You want to say something meaningful, something true, but the words hide just out of reach. If that feels familiar, you are not alone. Many couples sit down to write their vows and suddenly find themselves overwhelmed by emotion, expectations, and the pressure to get it right.

In this series, I share what I have learned from years of performing, storytelling, and officiating weddings for couples who want ceremonies filled with honesty and heart. My goal is not to give you a script. Instead, I want to help you ask the right questions, understand what vows really are, and find the courage to speak from a place that feels deeply personal.

Take a breath, sit down with your partner, and begin. The words will come.

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