Simply By Tamara Nicole: Seattle Weddings: April 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011

~Trend: Photo Backdrops~

I've been seeing this all over the place . . .

Cute random back drops for wedding photoshoots

(via style me pretty)

(via Bridal Rehab)

(Via Intimate Weddings)

(Via)

Sooo fun right?! One of my brides will be doing this, yayy!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

Monday, April 25, 2011

~Lemonade Anyone?~

Welcome to Monday!

I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend . . . now back to the grind:-)

My love right now:

Summer outdoor weddings with lemonade

(via the Knot)

(via Martha Stewart Weddings)

(via Tumblr)

(Via Google)

(via Erin Ever After)

My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Yours too?

Here you go:

A few great twists on lemonade recipes:

Peach Lemonade

Brazilian Lemonade

Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade

Hot Pink Lemonade

Enjoy!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

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Friday, April 22, 2011

~Earth Day and Your Wedding~

(Via Canvas and Canopy)

Eco-Friendly Nuno Felted Ruffle Shawl; $149.00
Old Us Military Flatware; $32.00
‘Bloom’ Burlap Favor Bag; $5.00
Enchanted 6 Candelabra via Elle Decor
Garden Floral Plates via Elle Decor
Saiupa Flowers
Eco-Friendly Wetfelted Recycled Bottle; $24.50

These days there are so many ways to

keep it "green"

at your wedding and help our planet from waste.

It's actually really easy and there are so many ways to

re-use and be creative for your wedding.

The impact of the wedding industry is undeniable. There are almost 2.5 million weddings every year in the United States alone. When you consider that the average wedding creates 62 tons of carbon dioxide and more than 400 pounds of garbage, they add up to a lot of waste! Luckily for the modern bride, going green is easier than ever before.

Green Invitations:

Eco-firendlyInvitations.com is a great source for earth friendly wedding stationary.

(source)

"Todays consumer can make an impact by simply using recycled paper or going the coolest way and using seeded paper that germinates when planted. Tree Free Paper are also unique since invitations are made with out any fibers from trees"

Eco-friendly Decor:

I was just browsing Craigslist for used wedding decor . . .

and seriously why buy new vases/centerpiece decor new when you can get it cheaper from someone that has previously used it?

(source)

Keep in mind that one of the huge trends in weddings is Vintage

So by renting some vintage furniture, decor, etc you will be stylish AND help our earth!

(source)

When you are planning your wedding, or any event,
keep these ideas in mind and just be creative.
Do your part!

(source)

Happy Earth Day Loves!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

~Bridesmaid Dress Swoons~

While I was browsing Weddington Way's lovely bridesmaid dress website I came across these swoon-worthy bridesmaid dresses.

If I am a bridesmaid in anyone's weddings I'd like these

(ok guys?!)
ok so I'd wear whatever they want, even a burlap sack if it made the bride happy . . .
but it's always fun when you feel pretty too as a bridesmaid right?
:-)

by Lela Rose

Alfred Sung

Lela Rose

Do you have a fave bridesmaid dress you have worn . . . again?

Enjoy your Wednesday . . . 2 more days until Friday!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

Monday, April 18, 2011

~Vintage Furniture Rentals~

HUGE fan of furniture and props for decor.

It adds sooo much to a wedding

whatever the style is:

Vintage

Classic

Modern

Flirty

Elegant

Woodsy

Rustic

It just adds that special touch to the wedding decor.

So I am on the hunt for a Vintage rental company . . .

(via Found)

(Via Ruffled)

(via Postcards and Pretties)

Searching the web for rental companies . . .

I found . . .

FOUND

(vintage rentals)

based out of Fullerton, Ca

A few statement pieces from Found:

I've always swooned over wedding photos using couches like above!

Love. It. All.

I searched and searched all over the internet for a vintage rental company in Seattle, and found VINTAGE AMBIANCE!!

What are your thoughts on furniture rental for weddings?

Stepping outside the box can be a good thing!

Enjoy your week!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

Saturday, April 16, 2011

~Mother's Day Brunch~

With Mother's day around a month away . . .

have you made plans for your mom already?

A few close friends of mine are throwing a Mother's Day brunch at my house.

My inspiration:

(image and ideas from Tastfully Entertaining)

pretty in pink party for Mother's Day!

My inspiration for the pink theme was this beautiful pink and orange floral table decor. The tweed-wrapped vases are a DIY project from Martha Stewart. (iWrap fabric around inexpensive glass containers.) Place an assortment of pink hued carnations, dahlias, tulips and spiky gerbera daisies into the vases for a lovely spring look. Set your floral arrangements atop a blush pink tablecloth accented with white plates and white napkins. Set a floral-adorned favor on top of each folded napkin.

Source: saraspartyperfect.com via Emily on Pinterest

On a table off to the side set out an arrangement of place cards. For more intimate family gatherings I would allow guests to select their own seats. Just make sure to sit the guest of honor, your mom, at the head of the table. On the other end of your place card table, display your dessert, a sweet pink 2-layer cake decorated with gum-paste rose petals.

Source: drugrehabtreatmentlocator.com via Shelly on Pinterest

Serve a pink cocktail or whatever drink is Mom's favorite. This pink cocktail entitled the Long-Stemmed Rose is just rose flavored vodka garnished with a rose petal.

Source: everythingfab.com via V e e on Pinterest

Lastly, though this is the probably one of first things you would do, is choose from FineStationery.com. Also, as an added bonus they include pink colored envelopes which are bright and cheery to receive in the mail.

Or do like I do and make your own!

We will throw in some turquoise and creams . . .

sit at a fun decorated table . . .