Simply By Tamara Nicole: Seattle Weddings

Monday, December 10, 2012

~Our "Mock" Engagement Shoot with Laura Marchbanks!~

Most of you know that we have been married for over 4 years now (YAY!)

But everyone loves a fun photo shoot, right?!

So when I saw on FB that the super talented local photographer Laura Marchbanks was looking for "models" for some engagement session ideas, I jumped on it!

(hubby was kind of pushed into it, but what guy really loves photos?!)

I was super excited about Laura's vision: Northwest Bohemian Chic

(or something like this!)

It's not our normal style, BUT let me tell you we had SO much fun! We now have flannel shirts that we wear once in a while b/c of this shoot! Lol.

Another super cool fact: Laura shot with film! That seems to be hard to find these days right?! Skills!
(Kodak Portra 400. Mamiya 645 AFD. 80mm lens.)

My hair and makeup was done by the oh-so-amazing Yessie from Yessie Makeup Artistry. She is my fave and go to girl for all of my brides!

Anywho here are some photos from our shoot!
(and here is Laura's blog post about it: here)

(he totally looks like a model!)

These outfits were too fun

(one of my faves!)

(yum)

Our Christmas card!

(another fave!)

Isn't my hubby just adorable!?!?!

Thanks Laura and Yessie!

The braids,

the curls,

the lashes,

the faux fur,

the plaid.

WAY TOO MUCH FUN!

Maybe a yearly tradition for an anniversary photoshoot? :)

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

Friday, December 7, 2012

~Donuts and Your Wedding!~

Ok now who doesn't love donuts?! I mean really??!!

I have wanted to do donuts at a wedding for like ever.

I mean you can:

1) Give donuts as favors

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2) Have a donut cake

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3) Serve donuts with your coffee

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4) Have a donut bar

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Ok who wants to do this?! I am SO ready to plan your wedding!

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

Monday, December 3, 2012

~sneak of J&M's Wedding from Gabriel Van Whye Photography~

It feels like Christmas early over here! Seriously swooning over photos from this year's weddings (yup I had 22 weddings in 2012!).

I must blog them all before end of the year, so I better hurry right?!

Here's one from J&M's wedding from September by the talented Van Whye Photography. This is our 2nd wedding working together with this talented duo (husband and wife team) at Pickering Barn in Issaquah, Wa. Here's a teaser until I blog this one (soon!)

Van Whye Photography

~Simply by Tamara Nicole~

Saturday, December 1, 2012

~Hosting a Holiday Party or Dinner? I have some table decor ideas for you!~

Why hello everyone! Long time no see . . .
See I have been a busy bee over here with a recent Styled Shoot (Can't wait to share this one!!!), filling up my calendar for 2013 and some for 2014 . . . and trying to get ready for the holidays!

Are you planning any parties?

Hosting a family holiday dinner?

Everyone wants some easy and fun decorating tips for this time of year.

One REALLY good way to spruce up a dinner party?

Create a fabulous (and easy) tablescape!

Tip #1:

Create super cute name cards for your guests