THE JOURNAL

Silk & Shadows

Stories, observations, and the occasional unsolicited opinion

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The "We're Very Busy" Weekly Update

We've been a little quieter than usual, but for a good reason. Wedding season is in full swing, our days are packed with incredible couples, and this week alone we're heading to two beautiful weddings: one at Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach and another at Victorian Belle, where we got married ourselves. Here's a quick life update, a little business milestone we're excited about, and one of our favorite photos from Chelsea & Cam's magical wedding at Blockhouse PDX.

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What We Do in the Shadows

We’ve been a little quiet lately, but for a very good reason. Wedding season arrived faster than we ever expected, and the limited number of 2026 dates we opened when launching Silk & Shadows has almost completely sold out. Between serving our couples, building better systems behind the scenes, planning for 2027, and working on a visual refresh for our brand, there has been a lot happening. Here’s a quick update on where we’ve been and what’s coming next.

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