The Journal

Notes on Intentional Weddings

Real wedding stories, honest planning wisdom, and the thinking behind narrative-led design. Written the way I would talk it through with you.

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Budget

How Much Does a Wedding Cost in Seattle? The Real Numbers

The honest range for a Seattle wedding, what actually moves the number, and where your money really goes. No vague answers, promise.

Updated June 2026 · 7 min read

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Budget

What a $50,000 to $80,000 Seattle Wedding Looks Like

What this budget actually buys in Seattle, how a sample allocation breaks down, and why it's the range where intention and quality finally meet.

Updated June 2026 · 6 min read

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Planning

Do You Need a Full-Service Planner, or Just Coordination?

An honest, no-pressure breakdown of how much help you actually need, what each level of planning does, and how to pick without overbuying or winging it.

Updated June 2026 · 6 min read

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Brand

A New Chapter: Welcome to the Journal

A new home for real wedding stories, honest planning wisdom, and the thinking behind narrative-led design. Here's what to expect (and why I'm so excited about it).

Updated June 2026 · 3 min read

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Venues

Your Guide to a Narrative Wedding in Woodinville Wine Country

Why Woodinville is one of the dreamiest places to marry near Seattle, what to know before you book a venue, and how to make a wine country wedding feel like yours.

Updated June 2026 · 6 min read

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