Articles and Insights

Dive deeper into the wedding planning process with the Sea and Silk team, whether you’re planning on hiring a professional or doing it yourself. Plus, etiquette, trends, business, and more.

Harleyann + Joe

Pricing in the Wedding Industry

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Unique Entertainment for your Wedding

Brianna & Giovanni

Reusing Florals: Yay or Nay?

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Why Do Wedding Planners Cost So Much?

KATIE & CHRIS

Wedding Planner vs Designer vs Coordinator

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Best Tulum Wedding Venues for your Destination Wedding

Winter Wedding in the City

Ever-Evolving Wedding Budgets

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2023 Weddings Ins and Outs

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Wedding Speeches: Dos and Don’ts

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How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows

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Cocktail-Style Wedding Reception

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All About Wedding DJs

Rebecca + Graham's Wedding Day

Bridal Shower Etiquette

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How a Micro-Wedding Can Save You Money

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Wedding Trends We Are Over in 2022

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How to Upscale Your Backyard Wedding

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Shopping for your Wedding Dress

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5 Responsible Ways You Can Invest Your Wedding Gift Money in Your Future

Rebecca + Graham's Wedding Day

Head Table? King’s Table? Sweetheart Table?

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2022 Wedding Trend Predictions

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Destination Weddings: Things to Consider

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Sustainable Wedding Tips

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What Engaged Couples Forget When Planning Their Wedding

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Let’s Talk Invitations: Paper Types & Printing Options

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How I Started My Wedding Planning Career

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Why Fall Weddings are Great and Design Ideas

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Why Do Wedding Pros Do Styled Shoots?

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Spotlight: Ottawa Videographers

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Is it Worth Going to Event Planning School?

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Spotlight: Ottawa Hairstylists

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Wedding Budget FYIs and Myths

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Spotlight: Ottawa Stationers and Calligraphers

Beach Elopement

Winning “Best Wedding Planner 2020”

Sea and Silk Make up Artist One Fine Beauty

Spotlight: Ottawa Makeup Artists

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Spring Wedding Decor Ideas

Sea and Silk Bridal Shop Showcase- Sinders

Spotlight: Ottawa Bridal Boutqiues

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What Order Should I Book My Wedding Vendors In?

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Looking Back at a Wedding Year of COVID-19

Lauren McCormick Photography

Spotlight: Ottawa Photographers

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Prepping for Wedding Season 2021

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Spotlight: Ottawa Venues

Lauren McCormick Photography

COVID-Friendly Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for Engaged Couples

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Pinterest and Weddings: A Wedding Designer’s Perspective

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My Wedding Design and What Was Important to Me

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Ottawa Wedding Trends for 2021

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Why “Sea and Silk”

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Why Hire a Wedding Planner?

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Trend I Am Loving: Dried Grass

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The Story of Sea and Silk