2026 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award

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Written By Ava Darcy

We’ve got some news we’re really excited about. Silk & Shadows was named a 2026 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award winner during our very first year on the platform, and honestly, that feels pretty surreal.

For anyone who isn’t familiar, the Couples’ Choice Award is given to wedding pros who consistently receive 5-star reviews from real couples. It’s not decided by a panel or judges. It’s based entirely on client experiences, which is why this kind of recognition means so much to us as a Portland wedding planner team. Knowing our couples took the time to share their experiences working with us as their wedding planner in Portland is the real win.

We’ll also keep it real. WeddingWire had a few ups and downs for us while getting started. Like any platform, there was a learning curve, but we stuck with it, and we’re genuinely glad we did. Being listed alongside other talented Portland wedding vendors and Oregon wedding professionals is something we’re proud of.

More than anything, we hope this helps us connect with couples who are looking for something a little different. If you’re searching for a Portland wedding planner for a non traditional wedding, alternative wedding, or something creative and personal that doesn’t follow a template, you’re exactly the kind of couple we love working with.

We’re happy, proud, grateful, and very motivated to keep doing our absolute best as an award winning wedding planner in Portland. Thank you to every couple who trusted Silk & Shadows to be part of your story.

Also… would it be tacky to frame it for my office?

Ava Darcy

Ava is the force that brings the Silk & Shadows aesthetic to life. With a background in community leadership, operations, and creative direction, she brings clarity and structure to even the most complex events. Her gift is turning a couple’s ideas into a fully realized visual and emotional experience that feels intentional from the first impression to the final exit.

She specializes in dark romantic and non-traditional styling, with an eye for rich textures, candlelit atmosphere, and immersive details. Her work combines elegance with mood, creating weddings that feel both cinematic and deeply personal.

As a planner and coordinator, Ava is steady, thoughtful, and endlessly organized. Couples often describe her as the calm in the storm. She believes great events come from listening closely, planning carefully, and caring about people as much as the details.

Ava leads every project with kindness, confidence, and a commitment to making the planning journey as beautiful as the celebration itself.

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