OH 2014 WHAT a year!

2014

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I can honestly say has been the best year of my life 

I don't have enough time to do this year justice with ALL that went on, but I'll give you a little glimpse into Simply by Tamara Nicole's year

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In January 

we found out that we were PREGNANT!

Although we had weddings fully booked for the year, I wasn't worried . . . and apparently either were any of my clients! They ALL wanted to stay with SBTN, even if their wedding was ON My due date (lots of love to you Shabana!) which was Sept 6th, 2014.

What a joy it was to experience growing a human in my belly.  God sure blessed us this year with some amazing strength and health to be able to grow this little gift, all while working my crazy wedding schedule with weddings every single weekend from May until several weeks AFTER he was born.  PTL!

Also Tillie & Daniel got married at the Arctic Club, Photo Elan

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Feb

We were able to find out if we were having a boy or girl . . .

BIG thanks to Carla from Honey Crumb Cake Studio for making the gender reveal cake.

 AND I had to change my Pinterest board for the nursery because it was a BOY!

Also I got my plaque for Best of the Knot for the 3rd year in a row, woot woot!

AND to top off the month, Kati & Freddy's wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty!

(Melissa Shaw Photography)

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March

Carrie and Joe got married!!!

Ciccarelli Photography

Babymoon time!

My handsome hubby and I jetted off to Paris and Spain, for an amazing 2 week vacation.  Bebe Anderson sure enjoyed the pastries and food . . . but mama stayed in shape by walking 12-18 miles a day! WHAT an amazing vacation! We took SO many photos, but here are just a couple . . .

(3 month baby bump)

 (we wrote our names and Weston as well!)

AND then I found out that I was voted top 3 Wedding Day of Coordinators by Seattle Bride Magazine!!! YAY!

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April

{Patti & Laine}

Dan'Yelle McNeely Photography

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May

Styled Shoot time! Parisian Pastel inspiration with an Amazing team!

(Lora Grady Photography)

See here on Grace Ormande's Wedding Style Magazine

{Jenna & Max}

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June

Seattle Bride Magazine had their party, I am SO proud to be among some amazing local talent in their awards! I'll take the top 3, wahooo!

{Kelli & Eric}

(Amy Walton Photography)

{Marc & Laurel}

(Jenny Lindquist Photography)

{Natasha & Jason}

(Allison May Photography)

{Jackie & Matt}

(Blue Rose Pictures, featured on Style Me Pretty here)

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July

BIG thanks to M+A Photography for my glam maternity shoot!

Flower Crown: Il Bel Fiore

Hair/Makeup: Pacific Brides

Accessories: Ivory & Lace

{Maria & Alex}

(Lora Grady Photography)

{Kerry & Nick}

(La Luz Photography)

{Ali & Abbie}

{Samantha & Ryan}

(Jeff Marsh Studios)

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August

Another maternity shoot, this one more relaxed:

(Hair/Makeup by Yessie Libby)

Photos by Blue Rose Pictures

{Joseph& Sophia}

(F7 Photography)

{Jennifer & Dustin}

(Tonhya Kae Photography)

{Maggie & Jerry}

(I was almost ready to pop here!)

{Tara & Branden}

(H & H Photography)

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September

BEST day of our lives, our blessing of a son Weston Vincent was born on Sept 4th, at 6:06 PM.  Weighing 7 lbs 4 oz.  BEST. DAY. EVER! He has changed our world for the better, and I don't think we could love him more!!!

{Shabana & Vivek}

(2 days after Weston was born! I did oversee set up and the ceremony, then Claire took over!)

(Luma Weddings)

{Surrey & Matt}

(Rick + Anna Photography)

{Lili & Shawn}

(Affinity Photography)

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October

Weston is a month old!

Big thanks to C2 Photography for doing his 5 week photos!

{Lindsey & Andrew}

(Mark Malijan Photography)

{Jessica & Gabe}

(Barrie Anne Photography)

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November

November was great! My belated maternity leave finally!

Weston turned 2 months old, and what a doll!

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December

{Jennifer & Tim}

(Jenn Repp Photography)

Weston's first Christmas, was amazing!

(Blue Rose Pictures)

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There is SO much more I could talk about . . . but we are running out of time for 2014 and I want to cuddle up with our little family and enjoy the evening:)

In addition to above, we had many featured weddings on some big name blogs and also magazines . . .

Looking forward to 2015!

I'm not sure it can get close to how amazing 2014 was, BUT I am so excited to see what it has in store for both Simply by Tamara Nicole, and our family!

With Claire by my side as my Associate Coordinator I know we will be rocking some amazing weddings!

(Blue Rose Pictures)

(Yessie Libby)

Happy New Year!

{Simply by Tamara Nicole}

{Simply Engaged: Jennifer & Dustin!}

Another fabulous Simply by Tamara Nicole couple . . .

is ALREADY married! BUT this summer with having a baby and working so much, time got away.  However, I'd love to share this because this couple truly is so sweet and just perfect for each other:)

Part of my series:

Simply Engaged

Here's a glimpse into the sweet couple that is

{Jennifer & Dustin}

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Wedding Date: August 16th 2014

Wedding Location: Swiftwater Cellars

{How did you two love birds meet}

"We both met randomly on February 23 of 2007 at the Longhorn in Auburn, WA. We both were persuaded to go out by our friends. Once at the Longhorn, Dustin and one of his friends came over to our table because they knew my friend Britt who had went to school with one of his sisters.  

Dustin and I connected right away and have been together ever since."

{How did he pop the big question?}

Every year a big group of friends plan a winter vacation for Presidents Day weekend. Typically, we rent out a lodge in Sun River Oregon and go skiing/snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor. However, this year was different because of a big special surprise. We decided to go to Whistler, Canada a world renown ski resort where the 2010 Winter Olympics was held. This was no ordinary place to go skiing/snowboarding. It has a beautiful village with shopping, restaurants, plenty of night life, and fun things to do. This happens to be the first place Dustin & I took a vacation together so it has special meaning. Dustin planned an extravagant night out for everyone to go snowmobiling to the top of Blackcomb Mt. to a lodge named the Crystal Hut where they would be dining over a Fondue dinner with live acoustic music and singing. Dustin asked me to come with him out on the balcony in the middle of a snowstorm and proposed. He stuttered for a while, but finally mustered up the courage to spit it out! After returning to the cabin everyone was clapping and cheering. The musician then began to play Wonderful Night by Eric Clapton. It was indeed the beginning of a wonderful night and life together where we shared, adventure, family, friends, and happiness.

{What is your fave date spot/activity?}

We love to snowboard, hike, work on house projects together, crossfit and our favorite date night is a dinner out on the town sharing a bottle of wine.

{What is your fave part about the wedding planning process?}

When we picked our wedding venue. We both feel in love with Suncadia and Swiftwater Cellars because of the serene views. It was the perfect venue because it reminded Dustin of the outdoors where he grew up and it also had the winery feel that I was looking for our big day.

{Advice for planning a wedding to other couples?}

Even though wedding planning can be extremely stressful, enjoy the process together, include your fiancé in the decisions, delegate tasks and most of all relax because everything will all fall into place.

{Her faves}

a hot Caramel Macchiato

crafts

Paris

dancing

knitting

cupcakes

{His faves} 

Crossfit

snowboarding

hiking

loves the Seahawks

working on the yard

{What first caught your eye?}

Her:  His cute dimples, beautiful smile and his infections laughter.

His: Blue eyes, dark hair, and cute butt!

{On my wedding day I am most excited about  . . . }

Her:  Seeing his expression on his face when he sees me in my dress for the first time.

His: Seeing everyone I love on the same day.

{Fave meal your fiance makes for you? }

Her: I love it when Dustin cooks his Halibut.

His: Pork chops and bacon.

{If we could travel anywhere for our honeymoon we would . . . }

Ireland, Scotland, and England to see the land, castles, and talk with the people.

Stay tuned for MORE of their amazing wedding photos soon:) 

(thanks to Tonhya Kae Photography!)

Jennifer & Dustin thank you SO much for taking the time to do this, AND for allowing me to be such a big part of your wedding.  The night was magical, and everything was perfect.

CONGRATS!!!

{Simply by Tamara Nicole}