~Rustic Etsy Wedding Invitations~

I am so in love with these soft, pretty rustic wedding invites.

The best thing, they are from Etsy.

(I know we all love Etsy!)

I am all about supporting handmade and small businesses.

Check out these lovelies:

Rustic Elegance - unique handcrafted wedding invitation with eyelet detail by Paper Talk Press on Etsy.

Rustic Invitation Suite on Etsy by Anne Madison Design

"Ivory Romance" on Etsy by Beacon Lane

Modern Romance Wedding Invite Suite by Beacon Lane on Etsy

                  Oberon Wedding Invitation Suite on Etsy by Akimbo Designs

Aren't these all just gorgeous?!

I have a few new favorite Etsy shops :-)

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

P.S. 2 more weddings for 2012!!! Can't wait to share all of the fun details.

~Wedding Love: Lauren & Michael, Salt Lake City, Utah~

Holy gorgeousness!!!

Found this wedding and fell in love instantly with the colors, the decor, and just every single detail!

This is the kind of wedding I would LOVE to plan!

(Wedding and all photos from Martha Stewart Weddings)

 Save the Date Co.

 "something blue"

 Solamente Celebrations (formerly of Scenemakers) 

"Lauren attached a special brooch to the antique lace and ribbon wrapped around her bouquet.

 It was a birthday present from her grandmother"

The groomsmen wore gray vests and pants from J.Crew 

 "A wall of satin ribbons made by the bride and groom was the perfect backdrop for the escort-card trays. Wedding coordinator Heather Balliet of Amorology filled each with vintage jewelry from Lauren's collection and placed them atop custom fabric-and-lace-covered boxes to add dimension to the table."

A stunning tent was set up at the American Fork Amphitheater. 

I especially LOVE this lounge set up with textured pillows.

Such a playful fun cheery wedding!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

Psssst a big shout out to the 6 brides/couples I met with this weekend!!!

Excited to help with your big day:-)

~Calligraphy Swoooon!~

There is just something romantic and beautiful about some good calligraphy!

Saw these invites by 

over on Snippet and Ink.

Stationery by Holly Hollon Design and Calligraphy
Photos by Jessica Wright

When we were planning our wedding I tried so hard to get a fun map for our wedding, but it just didn't work.  

I think it adds so much to have a hand drawn one like this.

Perfection!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

~Sealed With a Heart!~

Have you seen this idea?!

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Seal your wedding invitation envelopes with your combined heart!

Just grab a stamp pad, have the fiance help and stamp your hearts.

Super cute and simple.

(on Etsy)

Cute cute cute.

(Martha Stewart Weddings)

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

~Always be Thankful to Your Guests~

I think one "must" of planning a wedding is to 

let your guests know you are grateful for them to share in your special day.

Some have traveled from afar to be there.

Some have spent a pretty penny or two on your gift.

These people are near and dear to your heart, make sure to let them know their presence is greatly appreciated!!!

You can do this on your program

On your menu

On your favors

etc.

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(Source: Rustic Country Chic)

(source: Style Me Pretty)

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(Source: Smiling Tag)

(Source: Native Bear)

Also don't forget to thank them at some point during the night.  

These speeches by the bride and groom are always short and sweet but super adorable!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

~Fave Save The Dates~

I've been searching for some great 

"Save the Date" 

ideas for my brides . . .

and found SO MANY great ideas.

(for my Pinterest board chk it out here)

Faves:

1) Painting Party

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Cute little photo strip right?! LOVE this idea

(image from Martha Stewart)

So cute and simple!

(image via Minted)

(image via Wedding Chicks)

and there are so many more fun ideas out there.

I think my fave right now is the first one, how adorable!

What was your favorite "Save The Date" that you have received???

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

~Programs for my Bride~

Now that we had the show Sunday . . . I'm starting to relax a little where I have time to blog, wooo hoo!

Photos and info to post soon:-)

Tonight: craft night at my bride Lindsay's house to make programs, etc.  She's super cute!  Her and her fiance Mike are getting married in about a week! Can't wait!!! Her wedding will be at DeLille Cellars in woodinvile, Wa.  Super gorgeous venue.  You know I'll be back with photos and an interview!

These are the programs we will make tonight, except in her color.  How cute right?!

(found on my Pinterest here)

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

~Invitation Swoooon~

Oh I so love this invitation set by Ceci Wedding

And what a fun color palette to work with?!

So pretty and intricate.

I have several brides that are using this shade of fuschia . . . but not with teal, love!!!

What do you think?

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~