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Simply by Tamara Nicole

5 out of 5 stars and 96 reviews
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Seattle Wedding Planning and Floral Design firm

*** Voted "Best Wedding Planner" by Seattle Bride Magazine 2017 *** <Instagram: Simplytamaranicole> Simply by Tamara Nicole is a Seattle wedding planning and design company that LOVES to make it all about the couple. Discovering ways to bring out your personality and relationship through the decor, colors, textures and details is our specialty. Our weddings and styled shoots have been featured in print and well known blogs all over the world. Although organized and detailed, Tamara Nicole and Claire are relaxed as can be during the planning process, and always down for a fun coffee, cocktail or treat while helping you plan your BIG day and find the best vendor team to do this with!

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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning, Budgeting, Day-Of Coordination, Destination Wedding Planning, Full Service Wedding Planning, RSVP Tracking, Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Engagement Party, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Bridal Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Day After Brunch, Reception, Rehearsal
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2020 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner

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Simply by Tamara Nicole Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/25/2022 by Sarah B
Tamara is seriously superwoman. Not only is she one of the sweetest people we've ever met, she always has a thousand different balls in the air and still manages to keep a calm, collected, and positive attitude at all times. She worked with us ...
for nearly a year and a half planning all aspects of our wedding and made us feel supported and seen throughout. She had a great balance of giving us options and making sure we felt in control of all aspects of the planning process, but she was also willing to give her opinions and help make decisions when we were feeling decision fatigue by the end of the process. On the wedding day, Tamara seamlessly pulled off all details - if there were any issues on the day of we had no idea because Tamara handled it flawlessly and allowed us to fully enjoy our day with no stress. Several members of the wedding party commented on how incredible Tamara was to work with and how she made the whole day go so smoothly. And last but certainly not least, Tamara did an absolutely INCREDIBLE job as our florist. She took my vision and made it come to life in a more beautiful way than I ever imagined! She has a "sky's the limit" attitude and will go to any length to make things happen for you - like the amazing floral installation she pulled off with a super short window to set up at our venue. Flowers were super important to me and I'm so glad I trusted Tamara to make it all happen. We got SO many comments from guests on how much they loved the florals, and Tamara truly made them a focal point of the day like I had hoped. Would 100% recommend Tamara to other couples!
Reviewed On 9/11/2022 by Lauryn M
SBTN was absolutely amazing to work with!!! We had the pleasure of having Nicole as our wedding coordinator and she completely crushed it. I truly cannot say enough amazing things about this group of ladies and how professional, efficient, and ...
incredibly wonderful SBTN was to work with. Nicole was able to manage our wedding day with complete ease which made it so that I could completely disconnect and ENJOY my wedding with zero worries. She executed all my thoughts and ideas beautifully. I would HIGHLY recommend SBTN to any bride in the Seattle market!! Truly one of the best vendor decisions we made!
Reviewed On 9/09/2022 by Molly R
Five stars aren't enough for the beautiful work Tamara does. After doing extensive research and interviewing a dozen wedding planners, we decided to go with Tamara because she was fun, kind, and sounded like she knew what she was doing. Little ...
did we know at the time just how amazing she would be. Tamara is a true professional who honestly feels like family to us now. Saying she went above and beyond doesn't even begin to cover it. She was attentive, caring, and organized throughout the entire planning process and created a friendly space so we immediately felt we could share our wedding dreams and anxieties with her. Creatively, she was the perfect balance of letting us take the the lead when we had an idea and had amazing recommendations when we didn't know what we wanted. I genuinely do not know when this woman sleeps because she works tirelessly to bring you your dream wedding. Our wedding was a logistical nightmare and Tamara and her team handled absolutely everything to make sure it ran smoothly. I know everyone says their wedding day was the best day of their life, but ours truly was and it is 1000000% because of Tamara's amazing work. We went with her for full planning and had her do our flowers as well and it was the best decision ever. I seriously can't say enough good things. Not to be dramatic or anything but I would literally trust Tamara with my life lol. If you're deciding between Tamara and another planner, save yourself the trouble and just go with Tamara. You won't regret it. THANK YOU TAMARA WE LOVE YOU
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Reviewed On 1/31/2022 by Erin R
Simply the BEST!!! Tamara and her team at SBTN are absolutely AMAZING at everything they do. From start to finish, Tamara guided us through the wedding planning process making the whole experience beyond enjoyable. Tamara Nicole is literal SU...
NSHINE, one of the nicest, kindest, most thoughtful, creative and talented people we have ever met! To work with her was a DREAM and we walked away from our wedding feeling so thankful Tamara and the SBTN team came into our lives to help us create the most beautiful wedding memories. We booked our venue in July 2021 (The Admiral's House) for an October 16th 2021 wedding and knew we needed help from the best to pull off a wedding in such a short planning period. From day one Tamara was so positive and enthusiastic, really listening to how we wanted our big day to unfold. She hit the ground running with planning and was always available via email, text or phone call. She always made me feel super supported during such a stressful time and provided me with awesome ideas, vendors, and money saving tips! I had a very specific vision for a "shot escort wall" which Tamara made come to life by designing, building and collaborating with the calligrapher/florist/caterer to create the most beautiful end product. Tamara ensured that every detail of our day felt super personalized and intentional, every bride's dream! On the day of the wedding Tamara and her team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. I never once was stressed about any of the wedding day details or concerned about the food, drink, music, or design of the space. Tamara and the team had every single detail covered! Tamara even went above and beyond the morning of the wedding by coming to our hotel suite to help stylize some photos of the invitation/rings/flowers/etc. Her passion for what she does is so apparent in every single thing she did for us as the bride and groom! Thank you Tamara and STBN team for helping us create such beautiful lasting memories. Our wedding day was beyond anything we could have ever imagined and we owe it all to you!
Reviewed On 9/10/2021 by Sarah A
Tamara and Jenna were my dream team!! Tamara made my floral dreams come to life and Jenna executed allllll the planning flawlessly. They made my wedding SO stress free and perfect. Could not have done it without them! You guys truly are the bes...
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Reviewed On 8/19/2021 by Kristina D
Tamara and Nicole gave my husband and I beyond our dream wedding and were our wedding dream team!!! We had to re-schedule our original wedding due to covid, and Tamara + Nicole were not only incredibly understanding with rescheduling, but gave ...
us so much love and support in the process! Not only are these two incredibly talented at what they do, but they are incredible humans!! We hired Tamara for florals and Nicole from planning/ design and they were incredible. I have never been big into planning anything, but they made the whole plan process fun, exciting, dynamic, and detail oriented to bring out my husband and our personalities and unique tastes. The florals that Tamara designed were breath taking and phenomenal. Our venue has an arch that over looks the lake and her team spent all day in the > 100 Degree heat decorating the arch and it looked spectacular!!! She went above and beyond with details (including placing a single yellow rose on the inside of my bouquet to honor my grandpa). I have never been super into flowers but had one of the best brainstorming happy hours (~ 4 hours) of throwing ideas back and forth to really make our design and event special. I remember leaving our meeting feeling super inspired and pumped to finish out planning our big day! Nicole flawlessly helped us design the event dealing with multiple personnel changes with our venue and the inconsistencies that came with these personnel changes. She kept us on track and always had our backs and help strong for Sean and my ideas and wishes to occur. She was incredibly organized and always available in moments were we needed clarification or with communication challenges with out venue. Nicole has a talent of reading when either of us were feeling overwhelmed and knew instantly in the moment how to take on the stress for us or how to manage challenges. On our wedding day, she was always there when needed and went above and beyond to make sure we were able to enjoy every minutes of our wedding. She is amazing! Nicole and Tamara both went above and beyond in a moment of panic two days before our wedding when my dress had a massive grease stain on the front of it. Together, with our photographer (highly recommend having your vendors stay in the same air bnb esp if they are all friends :) ) salvaged my dress and removed the stain! They all saved the day!!! Our friends and family have all given rave reviews stating that this was one of the best/ most organized weddings they have ever attended and my husband and I left feeling that the day was beyond anything we could have ever imagined. Tamara and Nicole are our wedding dream team!!
Reviewed On 6/06/2021 by Gnyanesh G
Working with Tamara was an absolute pleasure! Tamara and the SBTN team helped flower our big day, but more than that her infectious energy and can-do attitude brought us so much joy and peace of mind leading up to the wedding. She took our ve...
nue aesthetic to a whole new level with her amazing floral skills! Our jaws dropped when we saw the venue and everyone at our wedding was super impressed with the florals and decor. Not just that - our wedding flowers were put to good use after the event and brought joy to so many people! Whether it be for wedding planning services or for florals and decor, having Tamara in your wedding team will be the best decision you make :)
Reviewed On 12/31/2019 by Evelyn R
We are very fortunate to have Claire as our wedding planner. She is extremely patient, organized and calm, all the qualities you need for someone to handle stressful situations. We had a small wedding and very glad we hired a planner to handle ...
the details for the day of wedding. For any brides out there, I highly recommend Claire and Simply by Tamara Nicole!
Reviewed On 12/18/2019 by Bryn L
I can't recommend Tamara and her team enough. From the beginning, my (now) husband and I made it pretty clear we're not the event planning types - we had a very limited vision for what we wanted and no idea how to accomplish it. But Tamara was ...
able to get to know us and help us define our vision incredibly quickly. Every meeting I went into with Tamara I was worried that we were behind, and, without exception, every time I left feeling totally confident we were on track and everything was going to be perfect. And good lord was it perfect. She was able to create a PNW bohemian chic paradise for our wedding. Months later I am STILL getting compliments about the flowers and venue (which Tamara designed and pointed us to, respectively). Not only did she make our wedding indescribably beautiful, she made planning it fun. And, the best part - we actually got to enjoy our wedding weekend because we had so much confidence that she had everything under control. Tamara is a rare find - caring and creative, but uber-organized and pragmatic. So many people I spoke with said they were relieved their wedding was over. My husband and I couldn't feel more differently. Tamara made that weekend so special we'd relive it every single day if we could. Nothing but fond memories and thankfulness we made the decision to work with her.
Reviewed On 11/29/2019 by Alexa N
It took me a while to start this review because I just didn’t know what to say. It’s really hard to explain the feeling of overwhelming appreciation. Hiring Tamara and Nicole was the best decision I made during my entire wedding process. They w...
ere absolutely amazing! Every step of the way they helped me make decisions, helped find items I needed, suggested creative ideas, and simply were so genuine. Not only their professionalism and commitment I commend but their attention to detail! This is exactly what you need as a wedding planner. They help create something that is “you” and organized it every step of the way. Since Tamara already had a wedding she was still able to help with styling and Nicole was my planner and day of coordinator. She was the one that pushed everything forward and helped me get things done. She promptly responded to all my texts/emails/phone calls. Coordinated picking up stuff for me and ordering. And I can honestly say with the utmost gratitude that Nicole made our wedding day the best possible it could have been. Everything transitioned super smoothly. She made sure to check in with us to see if we needed anything and had such positive energy. It reflected in everything and made our day that much more special. We enjoyed our day stress free because of Nicole. I highly recommend Simply By Tamara Nicole and I promise you that you will not be disappointed. You’ll then understand this overwhelming feeling of appreciation!
Reviewed On 10/25/2019 by Jenn C
I would highly recommend SBTN! We LOVED working with Nicole! She was literally my lifesaver for our wedding day and for the wedding process. She was quick to respond to emails, handled things with my vendors (even ones that kind of became int...
ense towards the wedding day), set everything up as I had planned, cleaned & packed up all of our items, and kept our entire day running smoothly. I honestly don't know what I would've done without her. I'm very Type A so he organization and timelines were a positive thing in my book. Girlfriend also stays super calm throughout the day, which is much needed for a stressed out bride, and is fun to talk to. As weird as it sounds, she's so personable that if I lived in WA, I'd want to be friends with her. Basically, if you are looking for a wedding coordinator and stumble upon these ladies, there's no need to look further. Also, I greatly appreciated seeing the insta pics they took. I had no idea & it was great to wake up the next day to see things I didn't get to get a close look at. Thanks ladies!
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Lauren K
Elle was our month-of coordinator and was a lifesaver! Her prep work leading up to the wedding helped me to feel prepared (and be prepared!) and calmed my nerves. But more importantly, having her gracefully run around on the wedding day, dealin...
g with stuff that came up, allowed us to enjoy our day :)
Reviewed On 10/09/2019 by Crystal T
I'm a calligrapher and stationery designer and have been working with Tamara and her team for the past year. I have to say, every time, it is a TREAT! These ladies are nothing short of amazing. When you hire a planner, you can probably expect ...
them to be organized, detail-oriented, etc. With these ladies, you get so much more. I've witnessed first-hand, this team act as friends, cheerleaders, and "right arms" to couples. Their can-do attitude also makes working with them as a vendor a breeze. SBTN is also amongst some of the most creative in the industry when it comes to event design. We recently worked on a 1st birthday party together and it was fit for a king with a book-shaped cake, lush florals, and a lounge! If you are thinking about hiring these ladies, whether it be for your wedding, baby shower, or something else, don't think twice! You won't regret it.
Reviewed On 9/19/2019 by Cecilia D
Elle was our wedding planner and was absolutely vital to the success of our big day. She was calm and to the point, gently reminded us to do things (which we needed a lot of), was never pushy and accommodated all our preferences and changes. Ta...
mara and her team did our flowers and decor and OMG the end result blew me away. It was like an enchanted indoor wildflower forest and such a huge wow factor. This is a great team to work with and they will take of you and make your vision come true!
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Shannon A
Tammy and the team are absolutely amazing! They made what would have otherwise been a very stressful endeavor an unforgettable, beautiful experience! The SBTN crew have such calming, positive personalities and are so great to work with. Not eve...
n the smallest detail was overlooked, even though we didn’t have a whole lot of time to plan! My wedding day was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined and was virtually stress free...something that is invaluable on such an important occasion! All of our guests were beyond impressed. I couldn’t have asked or even wished for anything more. 5/5. Do yourself a favor and choose Simply by Tamara Nicole to plan your wedding!!! You’ll be so glad you did!
Reviewed On 8/03/2019 by Ana Karolina M
I will start by saying this: You WILL want to hire Tamara and her team to plan your next event and I will tell you why. Tamara is such an easy and fun person to work with. Besides her amazing energy, she is brilliant when doing event planning...
. She has the BEST ideas and knows everyone and every way to get things executed much better than you ever dreamt of. First birthday parties are HUGE in my culture so we knew we would need help to make the party of our dreams happen. We hired Simply by Tamara Nicole and I would hire her a thousand times again. Our experience was beyond and beyond. We had a vague idea for the theme of our son's first birthday, but we knew we wanted something personal to him. We went with what we saw he likes the most: his books. We also decided for brunch. I was so happy when Tamara was on board with this and from these simple ideas she managed to plan the best first birthday party for ourselves and our guests. Every single detail was perfectly curated. We had an ice cream cart, balloon twisting and face painting, a mimosa bar, a coffee bar, a kids lounge, an incredible 3D cake and a great selection of food. There were also a lot of other decor details and nice touches (I just can't list them all). Overall, the party definitely pleased all of our guests, from the little ones to the big ones. On top of this, Tamara designed and created all the floral details herself, which complemented the vision and color palette of the party very flawlessly. I mean, I could spend a day writing all about that party and Tamara and her team. This is the best party we had. We just wished we knew her back in the days when we got married, so she could have planned a timeless event for us as well. We can't wait for our vow renewal one day. Meanwhile, we will cherish the memories of our son's first birthday, for which we keep receiving compliments from our guests as the best birthday party EVER!
Reviewed On 2/27/2019 by Blue Ribbon C
If you haven't had the chance to work with Tamara Nicole then you are 100% missing out! Wedding days and events in general are incredibly daunting to tackle. Keeping it unique and genuine to you are also intimidating tasks. Tamara, however, thi...
nks of it all. We have worked with her on the catering side a handful of times now and we are over the moon about everything she brings to the table. She is incredibly organized, so well versed in what she does, and unbelievably creative. Beyond the accountability side, Tamara is worth every penny invested. We have seen Tamara work with couples for weddings and then in turn help them their baby shower down the road. Her warm and welcoming personality creates a comfortable planning process - and that is something every Bride and Groom needs. She invests in her couples and it doesn't go unnoticed. We as a team are always to excited when we hear that one of our couples has booked Tamara Nicole for coordinating and design. If you are still on the hunt for a wedding planner we highly suggest you check her out!!
Reviewed On 11/26/2018 by Thomas J
A big HUGE thank you to Tamara and Nicole. As the groom, I didn't really get at first why we needed a wedding planner. But I listened to my bride, and now looking back I have to say it was worth every penny to have Tamara and Nicole by our side...
planning our day. They truly brought my wife's vision to life - and every detail was considered. It was definitely one of the best days of our lives and we could not have done it without these two amazing gals. I still remember the look on both of our faces when we walked into our reception hall before our guests for a sneak peek - we couldn't believe it - they exceeded all of our expectations. This is one team you definitely want to include in your budget! Thank you again!
Reviewed On 11/26/2018 by Yelena P
Where to even begin?! Words can't express how thankful and appreciative we are that Tamara and Nicole came into our lives. I have been envisioning my wedding day since I was a little girl and these two made that dream come true. They are so cal...
m and organized and bring so many great ideas to the table. We really wanted our guests to feel a part of the wedding, and they helped make this happen, incorporating so many special details and touches. I love how much they truly listen and care about their clients - and will go above and beyond to help make your dreams come true. Plus, they have fun doing it and both are such genuine, generous and thoughtful humans - you almost feel like your hanging out with your girlfriends! Tamara and Nicole truly exceeded my expectations for my wedding day. And because of them, I was able to relax and be present. It was one of the most magical days of my life -and I know for certain I could not have pulled it off without them. Our friends and family still tell us it was one of the best weddings they have been to (which is one of the best compliments you can receive!). I highly, highly recommend Simply by Tamara Nicole - you will not be disappointed one bit!!!
Reviewed On 11/20/2018 by Brooklyn N
Where do I even begin! Tamara and her team are amazing. My husband and I had the pleasure of working with her for a full year planning our beautiful wedding. First off, Tamara is so sweet and truly cares about her clients! She connected us with...
the best vendors in the Seattle area to where I was not worried about a single aspect of the wedding. We are also a couple from out of town and Tamara went above and beyond to make sure all of our DIY projects were completed and was the eyes and ears on the ground. Tamara consistently checked in with us to see how we were doing and if we had any stressors she could help with. She always looked out for our best interest, was creative, advocated for us with our vendors, and made sure to personalize her approach to our style and needs. Her confidence in what she does is unmatched and made any stressor go away. The day of the wedding, she made sure any hiccups were taken care of and checked in with us to make sure we were still good through out the entire evening. I couldn’t say enough good things about our experience with her. I highly recommend if your getting married to check her out! You won’t be sorry.
Reviewed On 11/01/2018 by Cassandra P
I can’t say enough good things about Tamara and her team! Thank you for making our wedding day so magical! We found Tamara through a bridal magazine and I absolutely fell in love with her style. Then after meeting over coffee and a treat, I kne...
w she was the perfect fit! Tamara helped keep us on track, kept us sane, knew exactly how to seamlessly pull our ideas and random design thoughts together and did it all so graciously with a smile. She was ready to tackle any issues that arose such as one of our signs that broke when it arrived to helping fix part of my dress that was falling apart. Thank you to Tamara and her team for making our special day the most memorable day we could have asked for!
Reviewed On 11/01/2018 by C R
Tamara is a wonderful wedding planner! She is "Simply" amazing!
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Katie K
Tamara helped me to plan my wedding starting about 10-11 months beforehand. She provided excellent recommendations for venues and vendors and helped us to book all of it. When I thought that my dream venue was completely out of my league, she c...
onvinced me otherwise and made it work. When I was freaking out the week before the wedding that everything wouldn't be done in time, she was there to assure me that she would make sure that everything would turn out great, and it did! She recommended a lot of little details that never even occurred to me and ended up making the night more special. There is no way I would have stayed on track without her, and I am so glad that I had her to advise me along the way. Tamara and her sister Claire who also works with the company coordinated on the wedding day, and I am so happy to say that it went off without a hitch! When my floral headpiece turned up smaller than I wanted, she said no problem, took care of it with the florist, and came back later with a magically fixed piece. It was a small-medium size wedding of only about 70, but there were a lot of decorations to set up as well as vendors and activities to manage. She managed to flip the entire room during cocktail hour in what seemed like nearly no time at all. And the room was GORGEOUS! I am truly so grateful for every little detail that Tamara perfected for us. It was a really magical night, and I have no idea how we would have planned it or pulled it off without her.
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Vanessa H
Tamara is an amazing wedding planner. From the moment we met her, she made things very simple, organized, and most importantly fun. Her design is beautiful and her attention to detail is on point. I cannot thank her and her team enough for maki...
ng our dream wedding come true.
Reviewed On 10/30/2018 by Ashley F
We truly don’t have enough words for how incredible Tamara and her team are! We started working with Tamara about a year before our wedding, her and I instantly clicked and I knew she was the one for us. From her fun, genuine, positive dimenor ...
and amazing talent she made the entire process not just stress free but enjoyable! Tamara’s ability to make our vision a reality was incredible and she executed every detail, even ones I didn’t think of!! She has such a gift not only in styling and planning but also just being an incredibly patient and caring person. She handled all of our family and friends with such patience and grace, which meant the world to us. She constantly put myself, husband and family at ease and always made us feel comfortable with each and every step. She also provided us with the best team from photographers and all the others vendors, we were so happy with everyone she recommended we hire and work with. On top of full planning she also did our florals which was one of my favorite pieces of our wedding, I fell in love with every floral piece she did and my bouquet literally took my breath away. Her talent amazes me!!! She made our big day go off without a single hitch, we literally had not a single worry or concern the entire day and had to do nothing other then enjoy our beautiful wedding. She managed every single detail and timeline to perfection and if anything did go wrong we still have no idea!! Our wedding and the entire experience was beyond perfect and that is all thanks to Tamara and her team. It was bittersweet having the wedding over because of Tamara being so incredible, she made me as a bride feel so special, from making my appointments to always answering my endless emails and texts she never once left me feeling uneasy or unsure that the day wouldn’t be perfect. She truly is the absolute best at what she does!!! I don’t have the words to ever express our love and gratitude for Tamara and she forever holds a very special place in our hearts! —The Franklins
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Chelsea V
Tamara and her team are Simply amazing. I cannot begin to describe the professionalism, dedication and exceptional service I received from her while planning my wedding. I worked with Tamara for one and half years leading up to my wedding and s...
he was such a dream to work with. I picked her mostly for her design skills (which seemed similar to my taste) and because I have no creativity at all wanted someone who really would take charge in this area so I didn't have to think about it. What she put together was the most amazing decor I have seen at any wedding ever. Not only was she so great with decor we ended up going with her for flowers and they were incredibly beautiful and well done. She knew exactly the style I wanted and I never once had to question any of her decisions or suggestions (and I am picky!) She really went above and beyond. She also was very diligent and on top of things from responding to my emails, to being extremely organized with her to do lists, to suggesting exceptional vendors for me to pick. My wedding was just over a month ago and I am still getting comments from almost all of my guests that it was the most beautiful and fun wedding they've been to and I have no doubt that this was all due to Tamara and her team of professionals.
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by Jenna K
There are not enough ways for me to describe how amazing Tamara and the team at STBN are!! She went so above and beyond throughout the entire process, making my life MUCH easier and our day better than we could have ever imagined! Tamara truly ...
cares about her brides and was always there for me, even including some very last minute emergencies that she handled perfectly and completely changed the look of our wedding for the better. Hiring STBN was the best choice I made while planning my wedding!!
Reviewed On 6/28/2018 by Conrad M
Tamara and Claire were amazing! They were so encouraging and supportive through the whole experience. I am not good at planning or coming up with awesome ideas and making them happen. The entire prospect just sounded exhausting to me and Pinter...
est was overwhelming! But they continually reassured me that everything would work out even when I wondered how on earth it would happen. They did so much. I only ever talked to my florist once and they just coordinated everything with them, including the delivery and setup! They coordinated rentals of decor that I never had to be involved with, and answered every single silly question and freak out I had. On the day of, I didn't have to worry about anything. They took care of absolutely everything. Even beyond that, Tamara helped come up with beautiful decor ideas I never would have thought about(and helped implement them). My wedding was far more lovely and relaxed than it would have been if we hasn't hired them. We loved working them and will be recommending them to everyone we can! Hiring a wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we made through the wedding planning process! If you want someone who will put your mind at ease and be your biggest cheerleader throughout your wedding planning process, these are the gals for you!
Reviewed On 11/01/2017 by Caitlin A
Tamara is simply amazing. She brings the calm in the chaos and makes any bride feel relaxed leading up to her big day! She's like having your bff as your planner - always there to help out and will make sure that you know that she's always on y...
our side. Totally recommend her to all brides - she's the best!
Reviewed On 11/01/2017 by Taryn M
Love everything about this rock star wedding team. Initially I found them online and they had amazing reviews. I'm so glad I did my research because Claire and Tamara are the best! Claire coordinated my wedding and everything about the day went...
smoothly and was very oringaized just how I wanted it to be. She was so easy to work with, so incredibly sweet and I could tell from the start that was wedding was going the BEST. Thank you both for being so wonderful and making me one happy bride!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Laura S
My recent Summer wedding was a dream come true! One of my best friends had Tamara as her wedding planner and I knew right away when it was my turn to walk down the aisle who I would be able to entrust with my special day, as well! The Simply by...
Tamara Nicole team is professional, savvy and trustworthy! I began working with Tamara more than a year out from my wedding day and she was with me every step of the way! Something that struck me as very, very special - was that throughout the entire planning process, Tamara made me feel like I was her only Bride-to-Be. My Mom and I instantly felt Tamara's true sense of kindness and good heartedness. I highly recommend Simply by Tamara Nicole for planning your special day! I always felt supported in my ideas and concerns while working with SBTN. Tamara helped me with full planning and design. She worked with my budget and suggested vendors that fit my style and budget, from there I got to review them and research at my leisure and we set-up appointments! I had some phenomenal vendors and Tamara is extremely knowledgeable about the industry. She was even able to help me score some discounts in working with vendors which is a plus when you hire a wedding planner! I felt I could always reach out to Tamara via text, e-mail or a phone call to discuss a question or bring up an idea. Additionally, we had many in-person meetings, as well! I came up with a couple of creative ideas for our wedding that I wasn't quite sure how to pull-off. Tamara helped me troubleshoot and offer advice and guidance any way she could! My Mom would agree that it felt like I was planning my wedding with my best friend! From the start, I was drawn to working with Tamara because of her sense of style, design and attention to detail. I do some event planning in my career, so I am very detail oriented myself. My wedding had A LOT of details and was a big 200+ guest count Italian wedding. Tamara helped me stay organized and on track! She felt like one of my biggest cheerleaders throughout the planning process! On the day of the wedding, I knew my now-husband and I were in trusted hands. Tamara and her assistant were incredible on the day-of. After months and months of planning, Tamara made sure everything was perfect! Tamara has a knack of building strong working relationships with vendors, and is such a caring and down-to-Earth person. I believe that is what makes her so good at her job. It isn't just her job - it's her passion and I was able to see that shine through throughout my wedding planning. I'm over the moon thankful and happy as a Newlywed and attribute the smoothness of my wedding planning and amazing day, to Tamara!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Danielle Z
BEST PLANNER EVER!!! I came across Simply Tamara Nicole by voting at a wedding event on “Best Table Scape”. Seeing the beauty and perfect styling detail peaked my interest in learning more about what Tamara had to offer. I took her card, gave h...
er a ring and had set up a meeting that catered to my schedule. She was super super kind and above and beyond helping in sharing the different levels of involvement she could offer in wedding planning, and different stylist to work with within her company to fit my budget. At that time of signing on the dotted line I thought I would just want styling help as I am a pretty big planner myself. I HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH I WOULD RELY ON TAMARA AND MY DAY-OF-PLANNER LINDSAY. They were both above and beyond, they always answered emails, texts you name it – never made me feel like a bother, in fact they always made me feel like I mattered, and my needs were important. Tamara was a blessing when it came to helping create and craft the most beautiful décor at my wedding, she was patent when I changed my mind over and over again—even up until the last minute with things like rental choices, napkin colors, mirrors YAY NAY, location of tables, timeline, etc. SHE WAS MY SAVIOR! I thought I was the ultimate planner and I had it all planned out, but I would have been nowhere without her. She built the most beautiful environment and dream wedding, I will never forget it. She was great with ideas, suggestions, ways to save money and still make it gorgeous and so so much more. Lindsay was my day-of and brought everything to life, and man did she do an amazing job. Me being a control freak was so worried about little things like the location of the sandal bin and so on – But Lindsay had the best can-do-attitude and had everything EXACTLY WHERE IT NEED TO BE WHEN. She was my savior when I had a dress malfunction too, she was above and beyond.. I couldn’t have asked for more or a better experience working with the team of Simply By Tamara Nicole. If you are like me and a planner yourself and not sure if you need a planner…..GET ONE believe me… its 100% MANDATORY and if you were to work with anyone there is no one else in this world to work with that will put up with you if you have a million of your own ideas, directions, orders, late night worries and so on like Tamara and team… Tamara was a true friend through the whole experience and I will always cherish the hard work and overall experience working with her. ABOVE AND BEYOND.. NO BETTER GROUP THAN THESE GIRLS..
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Danielle Z
I came across Simply Tamara Nicole by voting at a wedding event on “Best Table Scape”. Seeing the beauty and perfect styling detail peaked my interest and I had to learn more about what Tamara had to offer to see if I could benefit from their s...
ervices with my wedding. I took her card, gave her a ring and had set up a meeting that catered to my schedule. She was super super kind and above and beyond helping in sharing the different levels of involvement she could offer in wedding planning, and different stylist to work with within her company to fit my budget. At that time of signing on the dotted line I thought I would just want styling help as I am a pretty big planner myself. I HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH I WOULD RELY ON TAMARA AND MY DAY-OF-PLANNER LINDSAY. They were both above and beyond, they always answered emails, texts you name it – never made me feel like a bother, in fact they always made me feel like I mattered, and my needs were important. Tamara was a blessing when it came to helping create and craft the most beautiful décor at my wedding, she was patent when I changed my mind over and over again—even up until the last minute with things like rental choices, napkin colors, mirrors YAY NAY, location of tables, timeline, etc. SHE WAS MY SAVIOR! (PS: the rentals were my biggest dread and she was a magician with organizing everything that was extra I needed and how to get it delivered and set up on time). I thought I was the ultimate planner and I had it all planned out, but I would have been nowhere without her. She built the most beautiful environment and dream wedding, I will never forget it; better than I could have even imagined. She was great with ideas, suggestions, ways to save money and still make it gorgeous and so so much more. Lindsay was my day-of and she brought everything to life, and man did she do an amazing job. Me being a control freak was so worried about little things like the location of the sandal bin and so on – But Lindsay had the best can-do-attitude and had everything EXACTLY WHERE IT NEED TO BE WHEN. She was my savior when I had a dress malfunction too, she was above and beyond.. I couldn’t have asked for more or a better experience working with the team of Simply By Tamara Nicole. If you are like me and a planner yourself and not sure if you need a planner…..GET ONE believe me… its 100% MANDATORY and if you were to work with anyone--there is no one else in this world to work with that will put up with you if you have a million of your own ideas, directions, orders, late night worries and so on like Tamara and her team… Tamara was a true friend through the whole experience and I will always cherish the hard work and overall experience working with her. If I could tag anything: ABOVE AND BEYOND.. NO BETTER GROUP THAN THESE GIRLS.. DOERS.. EXTREME BEAUTY.. DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE (Thanks to these wonderful women;) Many Many thanks... <3 <3 <3
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Kay H
Nicole was my coordinator and she did an amazing job on the day of the wedding. She was on top of getting setups ready so I didn't need to worry at all. I am very happy for having Nicole and Tamara as my planners. :)
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by BreAnne S
We were referred to Simply by Tamara Nicole by a friend, and we couldn’t be happier with the level of service and responsiveness we received! We booked Nicole as our "day of coordinator" and she did an absolutely amazing job! She helped us thin...
k of last minute things we would not have thought of, set up our décor, and made everything run so smoothly. She took care of all the small details the day of our wedding that we had no stress at all and were able to just enjoy the day! I would absolutely recommend them for your wedding day!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Sarah D
Working with Tamara and Claire was an incredible voyage into two creative and organized minds! For our August 2017 wedding, Tamara and Claire worked on design and then Claire took the reigns for coordination in the time before and during the we...
dding. What capable hands we were in: Tamara was able to seamlessly translate my garbled Pinterest collection into a streamlined design for our wedding, and Claire was able to keep everything running without a hitch. The design was beautiful, and reflected my husband’s and my personalities without breaking the bank; guests commented on how lovely our tables were. My husband and I felt calm and happy putting our trust in Claire on the day of, and had a blast at our own wedding instead of fretting about logistical details! Not only did Tamara and Claire think of details we didn’t even know we had forgotten, but they also were great at working with all of our vendors. We had most of our vendor team established when we hired SBTN, but we still got great recommendations for those last few professionals, and Tamara and Claire even scored us some helpful discounts. When it came to coordinating the vendor team and keeping everybody in a communication loop, these ladies were top-notch. While I don’t wish to slander other planners, my MOH got married in the Bay Area soon after I did and her planner couldn’t hold a candle to Tamara and Claire. I kept saying, “well, *Claire* would have…” which I don’t think was very appreciated by my friend. (Sorry/not sorry.) Anyway--professional, warm, fun, and with talent by the bucketloads, SBTN gets my full endorsement for all future weddings! Love those ladies.
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Kim P
My husband and I couldn't be happier with Simply by Tamara Nicole and her team! We booked Claire as our "day of coordinator" and she did an absolutely fabulous job! She helped us think of last minute things that we might have forgotten, helpe...
d set up our decor and made everything look gorgeous, and also took care of all the small little details the day of our wedding that we simply didn't have time to do or worry about! She made everything run so smoothly and we had zero stress on the big day! I would absolutely recommend them for your wedding day!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Kimberly T
After months of research, we decided to hire Simply By Tamara Nicole based on their high ratings, expertise, friendliness and responsiveness, and fair pricing. We were also looking for someone who had experience working at our venue (Woodmark H...
otel) AND could help us execute our vision for a half American-half Indian wedding. We hired SBTN for month-of coordination, but throughout the months leading up to that point, SBTN was extremely responsive and helpful - they gave us advice, guidance, helped us with our vision and contracts - they even allowed us to purchase our rentals through them so that we could get their vendor discount, which made a HUGE difference monetarily! Our month-of coordination was Nicole, and SHE. WAS. AMAZING!!! I cannot recommend her highly enough. She executed our wedding so flawlessly (and I am a bit type-A, so that's a big compliment) - we are still getting compliments from our guests saying it was the best wedding they ever attended! And it was a challenging wedding to execute, given that it had an Indian ceremony (including baraat) and an American ceremony, with A TON of moving parts. Nicole and Tamara Nicole were so sweet and amazing to work with. I'd recommend them highly and without hesitation. If we could do it all over again, there is no question that SBTN would be the first vendor we'd book again so that we'd know our wedding would be flawless. THANK YOU SBTN!!!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Brenda H
It was so amazing to work with Tamara throughout my wedding planning process. We were planning a wedding in 6 months after moving to Seattle from New York City and knew we would need help. We were referred to Tamara by a family member and cou...
ld not have been more grateful. Tamara was attentive from the beginning to end, providing much insight on all different scope of vendors from venue selection, photographers, floral, entertainment, dress boutiques, cakes/desserts and many more! What I like about Tamara is that she tries to put your vision to real life, and not just have it about her own vision. She is so relaxed and upbeat throughout the entire process that it worried me a bit in the beginning, but nonetheless, it rubbed off on me and helped me stay calm as well. Tamara is very organized and will gently remind you if you need to stay on track with anything. I love how she was so easily accessible, whether through texts or emails. She helped us create a magical wedding and our day ran seamlessly! We highly recommend Tamara for your wedding planning. :)
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Kaitlin B
Tamara and her team are a must have for any wedding. She is extremely capable, and provides amazing insight on everything from table decorations to photographers. She does a great job of matching you with a vendor who will meet your needs and ...
be a pleasure to work with. Our wedding ran so smoothly, because she was there to make it happen. She was extremely responsive to all emails and phone calls and was willing to answer all questions. She was such a blessing for us, and I would highly recommend her and the team to anyone!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Felicity H
Tamara is cool as a cucumber, so amazingly organized and has a superb eye for design. You are going to spend a LOT of time with your planner, in person, on the phone, emailing in the wee hours of the morning and you have to make sure they are n...
ot only talented, competent and have great industry connections, but that your personality jives with them. The moment I met Tamara, I knew she was ALL of these things—a total catch! She is the perfect combination of super smart, uber-organized and creative, but also incredibly chill and laid back. EXACTLY who you need in your life if you’re planning a huge event! She’s also super positive and silly, and just makes the process so fun! She works VERY hard and can accomplish insane amounts of tasks in super short time frames, I’m still not sure how she does it all?!? She’s always smiling and laughing and there’s really nothing she can’t do. I had a VERY, painfully specific vision for my wedding. (Ha!) And Tamara had the patience of a Saint! She was so good at listening and building on that vision and then running with it. She definitely went above and beyond in SO many ways and I am so grateful we picked her for our September 2017 wedding! I would highly, highly recommend her to anyone that was looking for a planner, she is going to make your wedding so memorable, beautiful and headache-free. She totally knocked it out of the park for us!
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Vanessa J
She's the BEST! Tamara did such a fantastic job on our wedding......we were beyond THRILLED! In all fairness to this review I should disclose that both my husband and I work in the wedding industry when we decided to plan our wedding we immed...
iately knew we wanted to work with the best, so we hired Tamara! And she knocked our socks off! The décor, the execution and the entire day was PERFECT! Tamara took an old warehouse shell and turned it into the most elegant, modern ballroom. She even got our wedding featured in Seattle Bride magazine. If you are looking for the best planner Seattle has to offer.....hire Tamara! You will not regret this decision!
Reviewed On 9/20/2017 by Siobhan M
I do not even know where to begin with Tamara. From the get go she was fantastic. Both myself and my fiancé, at the time, came to her with help for a “small” fusion Ethiopian/American wedding. As time went on not only did she roll with the punc...
hes from a 400 person wedding to a 800 person wedding, she gave us both our BEST day ever. She somehow managed to deliver us exactly what we wanted without hesitation or complaint. I will never be able to recommend her and her team more highly. Simply by Tamara you are EVERYTHING! I can promise no one will ever regret hiring her as their wedding planner!
Reviewed On 9/19/2017 by Michelle L
Such a big thank you to Tamara and her team! My husband and I truly appreciated having their help in planning prior to the wedding, and especially pulling through all of the plans to execute on our big day flawlessy. We knew that the day was CR...
AZY and Tamara and her team worked SO HARD to make it all happen -setting up early and cleaning up until 2am in the morning! The wedding was absolutely gorgeous -- the vision and all of the little guest touch points all came together seamlessly. Thanks to Tamara and Claire leading the team, we didn't have to think about a thing other than focusing on getting to marry our best friend. :)
Reviewed On 8/29/2017 by Amanda R
We hired Simply by Tamara Nicole for our month/day of coordination. Nicole, whom we worked with, was super organized and helpful and we didn't have to worry about a thing on the wedding day. From set up, to clean up to making sure everything ra...
n smoothly, they made sure everything was perfect. We would certainly recommend them!!
Reviewed On 6/25/2017 by Kaitlyn R
AMAZING!! Tamara and her team made our dreams come true for our big day. When looking at wedding plamners on The Knot it is hard to tell who does a great job - I can guarantee Tamara and her team won't let you down! She advised us in so many wa...
ys on vendors and things to think about with contracts. We knew what we wanted, but had no idea how to get there; Tamara did!!! I'm so happy with our decision to work with Tamara, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU for everything.
Reviewed On 10/30/2016 by Lindsey M
Tamara was wonderful! She's a complete pleasure to work with. She helped make recommendations and fill in the gaps when I couldn't describe what I was looking for, and, she helped pull everything together for the look and feel of the wedding, w...
hen I couldn't see how all the details aligned, and execute the day-of perfectly. She's an incredible resource for fantastic vendors via her relationships in the industry, and being a wonderful person, everyone likes to work with her so that helps you! :) She's kind, amazing at the styling side of a wedding, but she'll also help listen to your budget and help you stick to it ... even when you might want to veer! If I had to do it all over again I'd pick Tamara again and again. She is professional, kind and resourceful and comes with my highest recommendation!
Reviewed On 10/30/2016 by a member
I can’t say enough good things about Tamara. She is detail oriented, focused, and on top of her game! She is extremely responsive to emails and texts and makes you feel like you are her only bride (when clearly you’re not!). Tamara brings grea...
t ideas to the table and thinks of the littlest details to make your wedding special. But even better is that she took my fuzzy ideas of what I wanted for a wedding and made them come to life. Tamara is also immensely helpful with the budget. She made some great suggestions on where we would get the most bang for our buck and where we could find some great deals. The day of my wedding was so smooth and relaxing (I don’t know how many brides can say that!). All of my other vendors LOVED Tamara and her team. She worked really hard at making my vision come true with an end product that was better than any of my wildest dreams. I could have never done it without Tamara. My number one recommendation to all brides is to hire Tamara! She is worth her weight in gold!
Reviewed On 10/28/2016 by Kathryn A
Wow! Where do I even start? I had big visions for my wedding and Tamara helped me pull it all together and execute it without a hitch. I was quite picky about choosing the right wedding planner for me and I interviewed a ton. I wanted someone w...
ith a high attention to detail and high caliber for quality, but also someone I could just enjoy being around and working with for 9 months. Tamara was all of that and more. She truly has a gift with her ability to manage a million things, all with a huge smile on. I felt like I was the only bride she was working for. Tamara goes above and beyond. One of my favorite examples of this is from early on in the planning. My husband and I are both amateur photographers and put a huge emphasis on finding the right photographer for our wedding. We went through many local photographers' websites with Tamara showing her what we liked and what we didn't. We were incredibly picky and were having a hard time finding a local photographer we liked. Ultimately, the few Seattle photographers we did like were not available on our date, so we decided to expand our search. Tamara found a list of the top 100 photographers in the country and went to every website herself to see if their style matched ours. She reached out to the ones that did and within a couple of days, we had a list of 5-10 amazing photographers that were exactly our style. I couldn't believe that she put all of that time in AND got it spot on! I can not recommend Tamara enough. We had a ton of moving pieces in our wedding... a butterfly release at the ceremony, a bridesmaids dance, a surprise gospel choir, a second line sparkler march with the band, etc. In total, we had 5 different spots over the course of the night, all of which had to be set up and planned out. Tamara was the best valued vendor I worked with for my wedding. No one worked harder for their fee than her. It was some of the best money I spent for the wedding and I couldn't imagine anyone doing a better job.
Reviewed On 10/27/2016 by Alicia B
Tamara was a blessing! She made my wedding amazing! With all her creative ideas, finding awesome vendors, and her helpfulness...the list could go on forever! I couldn't have done it without her! She made my wedding the fairy tale wedding I alwa...
ys imagined. Thank you so SO much, Tamara! :)
Reviewed On 10/26/2016 by Hannah H
I don't even know where to begin, or how I can even express the talent, professionalism, and expertise that Tamara possesses. My husband and I worked with Tamara for the entire year leading up to our wedding. We are two people who know what ...
we do and do not like, but needed help executing our vision. Tamara did just that AND more. Tamara brought our ideas to life while also using her creativity to show us other ideas she thought we would be interested in---which we always were! Not only is Tamara an incredible planner (and person!) she knows everyone in the industry and was able to connect us with vendors that understood our vision and were able to deliver a solid product/service. Tamara is a delight to work with and throughout this process became more than just a wedding planner, she became our friend. She is patient, kind, organized, and never ceased to amaze us. Tamara helped us be able to plan stress free and enjoy our wedding day with no worries. No matter what happened, we knew she would have the ability to fix it and ensure our big day went off without a hitch. Weddings can be expensive, but without a doubt I can say the best money we spent was on Tamara. I can't stress how magnificent she is--we were beyond impressed with her services from beginning to end. We are so thankful we had the opportunity to have Tamara coordinate our wedding. Do yourself a favor and make sure you get Tamara on your team--I promise you won't regret it!
Reviewed On 10/20/2016 by Ashley S
Planning a wedding is such a GIANT endeavor that you just can't do it on your own. Tamara takes the time to get to know her clients, understand their vision, and guides you in a creative direction to enhance what you want, but keep it well with...
in your budget. She recommended multiple vendors, and was at every appointment to help narrow down vendors we wanted to work with. Also, wedding day coordination requires the perfect blend of personality, creativity, authority and organization. Especially when you have a high maintenance wedding party that you're trying to wrangle together for photos and the reception, and Tamara and her company excelled in this endeavor. My husband and I never had to worry that she was going to drop the ball, and we never felt overwhelmed because she was so good at handling everything. Everything about the planning stages and wedding day went so smoothly with her help. I highly recommend Tamara. You will not regret it!
Reviewed On 10/11/2016 by Jan R
Tamara did an incredible job as our wedding coordinator. She met with my fiancé and I and got to know us and it was apparent that she was genuinely excited to work with us and make our wedding the best it could possibly be. She asked helpful qu...
estions, checked in on how we were doing, provided helpful templates for organizing logistics and helped with a few special requests going way above and beyond. She was completely reliable and I knew I could trust her to execute everything we worked so hard to plan for our wedding. She was cool, calm and collected and made sure to shield me (the bride) from any stress on the day of. Her attitude was professional and calm throughout! She made it better than I could have imagined! Thank you so much Tamara Ill be sending any brides I know your way! :)
Reviewed On 9/25/2016 by Jenna S
Tamara is a god send! My husband was on the fence about us needing a wedding planner, but by the time the big day came around, he agreed that hiring Tamara was the best money we spent. I have a very busy, demanding career, and really needed to ...
find someone who had the talent and taste to take my vision and make it a reality. Tamara did that and beyond. She exceeded my expectations. She made sure every last detail was perfect, and also made sure the whole day ran smoothly. We had so much fun together at happy hours going over what I pictured, and she was able to assemble a team of super talented vendors who are the best at what they do. Tamara isn't only a great wedding planner, but her positive and delightful attitude made the whole experience a lot of fun. Planning a wedding can be stressful and daunting, but Tamara really helped to keep my mind at ease. So not only does she help execute your vision, but she helps keep you sane and allow you to enjoy the wedding planning process too. The amount of time, effort, and energy Tamara puts into every last detail of you big day is truly unmatched. If you are considering getting a wedding planner, hire Tamara and you won't regret it. It will be the best investment you make!
Reviewed On 8/08/2016 by Gail S
Simply Amazing should be the name of Tamara's Event planning company because that totally describes the outstanding job she and her staff preformed for my daughter's wedding in Suncadia this past weekend. There were a LOT of moving pieces for t...
he weekend and she handled everything with a cheerful smile and calm demeanor. Not one thing was out of place! I cannot say enough good things about her. The attention to detail prior to the wedding was outstanding as well. She is a great communicator and made us feel like we were her only wedding. Very attentive and knowledgeable about vendors, etiquette, logistics and good taste to boot. I hesitate to say my daughter is picky-let's just say particular;) Tamara handled her with calm and ease. Hats off to you lady! We might have to bring you to Memphis for our other daughter's wedding! You're the BEST!!!
Reviewed On 2/17/2016 by Katie W
We worked with Tamara for a "3 month" wedding planning package - ie, more than just day-of coordinating, but not a full-on wedding planner. Tamara was great, right from the beginning. She met with me SEVEN months before the wedding (hi, Type A ...
here) and shared all of her to-do lists and timelines so that I could get started during downtime over the holidays. She helped make sure that I got the big items taken care of before it was too late (we definitely had a close one with linen rentals!) She also stepped in and dealt with it - swiftly and decisively - when our makeup/hair people tried to change the entire day-of timeline the week of the wedding. Tamara also executed a near-impossible day-of scenario. We had exactly 1 hour and 45 minutes to completely decorate the Pickering Barn in Issaquah, WA - both the outside courtyard and the inside wooden barn - before guests arrived. I had probably too many details (went a little crazy on wedding decorations, signs, DIY, details... I figured, if I have to make a decision about something like a sign for gifts, might as well go nuts and make it totally personal, right?) Tamara kept her cool and directed my (amazing) friends who had signed up to help set-up, while my husband and I finished getting ready, did our first look, and took photos. I was amazed to peek out of my dressing room and see that everything was in place when guests arrived. Tamara had arranged everything in a way that really got our rustic garden party vibe and showed off all of the cool details that we'd worked so hard on. She stayed late to help tear-down, again on an impossible time crunch (1 hour to tear everything down.) And, vendors raved about working with her - which mattered to us, especially since some of the vendors were also friends. So many things went "wrong" on the day-of: the groom's father forgot key bar ingredients, our DIY mirror-bar-menu and one of our beverage dispensers shattered, I forgot to pack the right extension cords for our lights - and probably many other things I'm unaware of - but I knew nothing about any of it until after the honeymoon. Tamara worked her a** off the entire day and pulled off a gorgeous and stress-free wedding for my husband, me, and my guests. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone.
Reviewed On 12/08/2015 by Michelle S
I can’t say enough good things about Tamara, she simply is the best! Half way through planning our wedding, we realized we really need someone to execute our vision on the wedding day and we wanted to have our families and friends to enjoy th...
e day not running around setting up the venue. After did some research and met with few different planners, as soon I met with Tamara I just knew she was the right person. She is so easy going with her bubbly personality, attention to details and really knows the industry. She always answers my emails timely, even when we have multiple emails going back and forth at the same time! I couldn’t imagine our day without Tamara, she communicated with all the vendors and executed the day exactly as we envisioned. She is super organized, professional and simply AMAZING!
Reviewed On 10/31/2015 by Annabelle M
You can see from her portfolio that Tamara is extremely creative and talented when it comes to planning a beautiful wedding. What you might not see is that she's a sweetheart that always puts her brides first and gives her 1000% in everything s...
he does. She went above and beyond what I expected a wedding planner to do. I was one of those brides that had a very tiny vision of what I would have wanted to do. Tamara took that small idea and created the most beautiful and welcoming wedding! My guests till this day (wedding was three years ago) compliment how great my special day was! She's easy to work with and has a wealth of resources! After everything is said and done, I'm glad that I can even call her my friend now. Her dedication is unparalleled and you won't find someone so determined to make your day absolutely magnificent.
Reviewed On 10/31/2015 by Katie T
Mother of the Bride - Claire did not step over contingency planning on rehearsal day for weather - i.e. rain. We rehearsed the ceremony and procession on the lawn. She was adaptable to the starting of the procession along a long path of lave...
ndar with nice borrowed views for photography. Friday the 14th of August was heavy rain. Rehearsal in the barn proved necessary in retrospect. Thank goodness she persisted in full walk through by the wedding party in that space as well. As much as you want things to go a certain way adapting to what is becomes most important. Indecision on the part of bride and groom hoping that the weather would lift by 4:30 necessitated rapid changes by venue (Farm Kitchen) staff, florist and wedding planner Claire and assistant Lindsay at about 2:30 moving ceremony and assembling guests to the barn. The improvisation and spontaneity and consistent checking in with the Bride and me throughout the set up, staging for the procession (probably the most important) kept us focused on enjoying each turn of events. Naturally my daughter did a lot of back and forth planning before the day, but some key processes during the rehearsal made the most difference for flow and pace. The bride was unflustered and the guests seemed to take the change of venue in stride. The sky and colors made for great photography and we maximized the walk under umbrellas across the lawn to the barn with some great photographs, Time to engage one on one on tip toes, arm in arm - Claire and Lindsay were there with us literally every step of the way. Assembling under the narrow eaves of the barn was quirky but fun. It was probably tense for the wedding planners but they didn't show it or it did not seem out of proportion and they flow wasn't stopped. Being sure the bride was ready, shoes on was the final step. There was space for the family to engage, no rush, nor worry. Really for me it is about the preparation and the procession - everything from then on is icing on the cake so to speak. We had ice-cream. Attention to the set up and take down was keen and nothing was really left to chance, but then not overly planned either. Just right. Guests enjoyed themselves and I heard no complaints. If I had another daughter marrying, Tamara Nicole and Claire and Lindsay would be on board. Judy Thierry
Reviewed On 10/31/2015 by Katie T
When my husband and I first started this process it was not a great experience. We made the mistake of picking another wedding planner over Simply Tamara Nicole Weddings. We were lied to and she never met the deadlines she set for herself and s...
teered us way outside of our budget. We were horrified and completely turned off about weddings in general. I contacted Tamara for advice and she was amazing and wasn't even our planner at the time. She was willing to take us on with the promise that we would have a good experience and be happy again. What was great is that she helped us be excited about getting married again. We worked with both Tamara and her sister Claire in the planning process and Claire coordinated the day of. A lot of people asked me why hire a planner. This is your special day, you, your husband, and your family and friends should enjoy themselves, not be running an event and worrying about last minute details or answering questions from vendors and guests. I cannot express the feeling of not having to think about all the little details and keep lists in your head. I never knew what went in to planning a wedding. Tamara and Claire were very responsive to communication, friendly, genuine and passionate about their jobs. They were willing to meet in person multiple times, had great ideas and helped guide us in the right direction towards what we wanted as well as maintain a budget. I was able to customize a package for my wedding based on my needs and price range. These ladies went above and beyond with helping us find vendors, organize our theme and overall concept, answered questions about etiquette and gave us discounts for invitations and other decorations and linens for the venue. We had a craft night at my parents house to do some DIY crafts to help stay in budget but also to personalize things. Everyone that met them in my family and friends remarked at how down to earth they were. I felt like I was hanging out with friends, but they were very professional at the same time. We also were introduced to our wedding band through Tamara and now we love seeing this band live because they are so amazing! Our wedding turned out amazing! It ended up raining but we were able to go with a contingency plan and honestly I wouldn't have wanted it any other way as it made it more intimate and the lighting was beautiful. The day of, I was able to enjoy myself and be with my guests while Claire and her assistant organized things in the background and worked with my bridesmaids to set up things. I didn't have to lift a finger and everything turned out exactly how I wanted it. I did not hear any complaints from anyone during or after the wedding. I knew from the beginning I would be happy with Simply by Tamara Nicole Weddings, but as the process went on and the day got closer, I was more and more grateful about what I could take off my plate and hand over to Tamara and Claire who were fully willing to handle things for me. This is how wedding planning should be. Don't make the mistake of choosing someone else or you might deal with the misfortune we had at the beginning which made us want to just elope. If you want to work with someone who is willing to bend over backwards for you, will keep you excited throughout the process and feels like family, all at a great price, go with these ladies!
Reviewed On 10/31/2015 by Jenna S
Tamara brought structure and guidance to our chaotic wedding while we were living halfway across the country and she was very pregnant. If she can do that, what can't she accomplish? Our wedding was verging on epic and she kept it smooth and...
functioning until the very end.
Reviewed On 10/30/2015 by Molly H
We found Tamara through a friend and it was the best referral we could have had! Not only did we use her for our older daughter’s wedding, but we loved her so much that of course we wanted her again for our younger daughter’s wedding. Through b...
oth weddings we can say that we now call Tamara a friend. We agreed that we wished we had more daughters just so we could work together again! She put us in touch with the best vendors, had the most creative ideas, many of which she handcrafted herself, and worked tirelessly to make our daughters’ visions come to life. She was always so calm and reassuring, helping us navigate the stresses of two weddings in less than two years, and always letting us know that she had everything under control. Tamara is so much fun, and truly passionate about helping you create your perfect day! We can’t thank her enough for two flawless weddings, and all her care and concern for our family!
Reviewed On 10/22/2015 by Knottie1445543224
I don't even have words for Tamara Nicole! My wedding was 12 days ago and it was executed perfectly! The great thing about Tamara is that not only do the vendors love working with her, which as a bride makes your life easy, but she knows when a...
nd HOW to be there for you!! She kept the momentum going through the entire time and didn't allow us to compromise on our vision, which in the end translated to our friends and family! Use her! Refer her and have the best wedding day ever!!
Reviewed On 10/21/2015 by Marissa Y
I don't even know where to start!! Tamara has been simply amazing from the beginning to the end. She is the sweetest person ever. I feel in love with her work and I can guarantee you that she will work with you to create every little detail int...
o what you imagine or even better! She is very understanding and pleasant to work with. Always following up and making sure things are okay when it is hectic. If you are looking for someone to handle and do magic, Tamara is for you! I would highly recommend her.
Reviewed On 10/19/2015 by Elba Y
Tamara is simply the BEST! Great attention to detail, professional, and down to earth; she is dedicated to making your wedding an event to remember! :)
Reviewed On 10/19/2015 by Chloe W
Tamara is simply amazing! She went above and beyond leading up to and after the wedding to make sure every last detail was taken care of for the big day. Our wedding was everything I hoped for and more and it was no doubt, because of her! Wh...
en we couldn't narrow down our vision, she would e-mail or meet in person to help us figure out how best to make it happen. She then put us in touch with the best vendors to make it all come to life. When I felt stuck she was reassuring, calm, and helped alleviate any additional stress. She knew what was important to us, helping us to not compromise the entire time. My mom was heavily involved and Tamara made the planning process enjoyable for the two of us - and a time I will always treasure. Once it came to the day of, she executed flawlessly and made sure I had nothing to worry about. She was there smiling the entire time - from the beginning to the very last minute of the reception. I couldn't recommend her enough! We keep hoping for other ways to plan parties so she is a part of it :) My only regret, is not using her more. She's a bride's dream.
Reviewed On 10/13/2015 by Kristen R
Tamara and her sister Claire deserve more stars than this rating system allows! Throughout the entire wedding planning process, they got "me" and the vision I had for my wedding. I wanted it to be simple and not "too much" but what they gave me...
was just that and more than I ever expected without being overdone! My husband and I also threw a live farm animal into the mix, which was completely embraced! They had the perfect eye to get me what I wanted and also completely surpass my expectations. The tiny details included did not go unnoticed, and I know how much time and effort they put in, but you would never have known it from how cool calm and collected they were. Thanks for making me feel special ladies, and my day an absolute success!
Reviewed On 6/02/2015 by Lauren R
Where do I even start? It was almost as if Tamara was born to become a wedding planner! Her name should be "Simply Phenomenal" By Tamara Nicole. Because she is just that. Tamara has been a pleasure to work with from the start. You can tell...
that she absolutely loves her job, is passionate about weddings, and above all else, cares deeply about her brides and their hopes for their big day. She was the only and only wedding planner I interviewed & I knew within minutes she would be easy and creative to work with. During the planning process, ever single email, every single question, text, slight detail was attended to. There were times when we had 4 or 5 different emails about different parts of the wedding going back and forth, and she replied to all of them in a timely fashion and left no question unanswered. And she always asked how I was doing, do I have fun plans for the weekend, etc. Did I mention how much she cares?? Tamara is organized, and was always up to the know on what's going on with my wedding even when it seemed like she had so many others going on! She is full of fun and creative suggestions, knows so much about the vendors and the wedding industry- she is a wealth of knowledge. My wedding day was absolutely perfect. Everyone kept saying how calm I was during the morning when we were getting ready...I wasn't worried about a thing because I trusted Tamara would handle anything and everything. She brought along an assistant, Becca, to help make sure everything was perfect and Becca was also amazing! Tamara went above and beyond for my wedding...when I was running out of budget for "extras" like tablecloths, she made them herself, she packaged our wedding favors (all 155 of them), helped with the escort cards and the entree selections. I could go on and on. The week of my wedding she texted and emailed and asked how I was feeling/if I was worried about anything. In my opinion, she is the ONLY wedding planner to hire. I am forever grateful to her for helping me HAPPILY plan my wedding. It was one of the funnest times of my life... My wedding was just this past Saturday and I already miss my Tamara emails. Thank you Tamara, my sweet Wedding Genie- you helped make all of my wedding day dreams come true! <3
Reviewed On 2/16/2015 by Shabana A
This review is long overdue since our wedding was back in September 2014. I don't even know where to begin about Tamara. She is the hardest working planner I've ever seen. She not only planned our wedding, but decided to style our engagement ph...
oto session as a favor to us. We planned a fusion Indian wedding with full-on Indian wear. Tamara had no problems understanding our vision. She helped us save so much money when it came to the cost of the wedding and made sure we got the best deal possible with other vendors. Half-way through planning our wedding, Tamara found out that she was expecting a baby and her due date was ON OUR WEDDING DAY! I was pretty panicked but after talking with her, she reassured me that she would have enough help for our special day if she could not be there. As expected for any production by Tamara Nicole....the baby showed up promptly a few days before our wedding day. I wasn't worried. Her sister and husband helped organized our day and aided us through our rehearsal. Tamara, the crazy, awesome, over-achiever as she is, showed up to our venue the day of the wedding to organize everything. Mind you she had just delivered her beautiful baby only a few days before. If that isn't dedication, I don't know what is. Our wedding turned out beautifully and I could not be more thrilled with the result. I will always be thankful to Tamara and her team for the amazing job they did!
Reviewed On 2/11/2015 by Surrey P
There are not enough words for amazing that I can use to describe working with Tammy and her team at SBTN. From the moment I first met her, I had a feeling she was going to do a great job being our wedding coordinator. She was first vendor I hi...
red for my wedding and the best wedding decision I made. I always tend to stress out more than necessary and Tammy made sure to ask me what I was the most stressed about so we could tackle it first and eliminate the stress. With every email, phone call, text, and meeting that we had, I would just become more and more impressed. And we are talking about a woman who was due to give birth to her first child around my wedding date! If she was at all stressed herself or had anything else going on, we never knew. She gave her full attention and commitment to our wedding and probably a whole lot more than we ever could have asked for. She was always so prompt to respond to me and all of my wedding vendors (even mere days after giving birth!) so that I wasn't bombarded with questions. Since our wedding was so close to Tammy's due date, she left us in the hands of her associate coordinator, Claire, for wedding day coordinator duties. I met with Claire before and we bonded over our love of football, specifically the Seahawks. She's so sweet and friendly and every bit as capable and organized as Tammy. Throughout the day there were so many little things that came up that she just took care of so we didn't have to worry. Tammy was a true partner throughout our entire wedding. She worked so hard to make sure my husband and I got the wedding we envisioned and she tackled it with such warmth and grace and love that we couldn't help but become friends with her in the process. :) If you get to work with Tammy to plan your wedding, consider yourself one of the lucky ones!
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by Lili E
Tamara is an amazing person to work with! She and her team made everything run so smoothly on my wedding day, and she provided so much help to me prior to the big day. She is very detail oriented, and extremely creative - two very important cha...
racteristics to have in a wedding planner! Tamara helped me style my wedding, and the results were gorgeous. She knows her stuff inside and out, has a very creative mind and talent for design, and has fantastic vendor connections throughout the Seattle area. The dedication and focus she provides her clients is amazing, and I feel very lucky to have found her! She is so easy (and FUN!) to work with; it was an honor getting to know her during my wedding planning process. You will not be disappointed with SBTN!!!
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by Lindsey O
One of the first things I knew when I started wedding planning was that I wanted Tamara to be our wedding planner. She is a hard worker, smart, energetic and creative. She took the time to meet with us multiple times during our planning process...
, to hash out ideas, talk details and most importantly, help us budget the our wedding expenses. Tamara helped us take our wedding ideas to the next level! She helped us choose vendors who were within our budget and still fabulous. Every vendor we worked with had nothing but great comments about working with Tamara. Some of our other vendors even helped Tamara prep & decorate a little after they finished their services. Everything about on our wedding day turned out perfect and was smooth sailing. Tamara is such an organized and detailed professional. We seriously couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner! Tamara we love you so much and we are so grateful for all of your help! We can't wait to become better friends with you over the years!
Reviewed On 10/28/2014 by Lisa R
My family and I were so fortunate to find Tamara to help us plan my daughters wedding on October 18, 2014. From the moment we met her, we knew spending a year in the planning phase would be delightful. What we didn't know was how tireless, crea...
tive, responsive, inventive, reassuring, connected, and incredibly ORGANIZED and dedicated she was. She never missed a beat while pregnant with her adorable son and with his birth thereafter - yet we would have totally understood. She kept us excited and calm throughout the entire process, even sending little notes of encouragement and offers to help with anything. Her vendor recommendations were outstanding, and we have new, life long friends due to meeting and working with these quality people. We are blessed. Tamara's ideas and suggestions were unique and personal to us, and she created many decor items herself! To say she is extremely talented while being incredibly personable just doesn't seem descriptive enough. My husband witnessed her in action during set up (with so many details!) and called her a "marvel to watch." She was the conductor of her own orchestra, a queen bee, a supreme leader who so calmly handled a thousand details with a never ending smile. So many of our guests told me it was one of the very BEST WEDDINGS they'd ever attended, and appreciated the relaxed evening versus a rushed agenda, even though we had so much planned and a few surprises in store. As parents of the bride, we got to relax and enjoy every moment of this spectacular day, without a single worry or thought about what to do next. I admire her as a professional event planner, but she feels like an adored family member now. It's an unexpected gift! THANK YOU, Tamara...for everything! My baby girl had the wedding of her dreams, and our every dream was fulfilled. Enjoy your much deserved and overdue maternity leave with your precious bundle of boy and your sweet, patient husband! :) We could not give you a higher recommendation!
Reviewed On 10/28/2014 by Samantha C
Adding Tamara to our team for our wedding was the best thing we did! She is super professional, very organized and easily the sweetest person I've ever had the opportunity of working with. I had my wedding planned from a very young age so I wa...
s often asked, "Why hire a planner?" Once family members and guests saw the insane amount of incredible work Tamara provided- it seemed to click for everyone too! IT'S A MUST! She would one up every idea of mine and create things I wouldn't have come up with on my own. I swoon over my pictures everyday and have her to thank! She introduced me to all my amazing vendors and we couldn't of had a better team! Thank you Tamara! What a perfect day you created for us and we will be forever grateful ! We just love you!
Reviewed On 10/24/2014 by Shelby M
Simply by Tamara is by far the most amazing wedding planner to work with! She loves her clients and instantly makes you feel like she is part of the family celebrating your marriage with everyone else. When you give Tammy full reign, she design...
s beautiful weddings one can only dream of! Lastly, she works her ass off and does it with a smile that lights up a room. She allows family to sit back and enjoy the day while she and her team work tirelessly to make everything run smoothly and look perfect! Tammy is, by far, the best thing you can spend your wedding budget on... My husband and I highly recommend her!
Reviewed On 10/23/2014 by Knottie05186822
Tamara is simply the best!! On your wedding day she goes above and beyond to ensure that every little detail (even the ones you haven't though of!) is taken care of so that you can truly enjoy the moment. Not only is she extremely organized an...
d professional, but she is also wonderful and fun to be around! Couldn't recommend her more highly!!
Reviewed On 9/14/2014 by Ana N
I've had a chance to work with Tamara and I have to say she is extreamly professional, organized, creative, and so much fun to be around. She really gets it done! This is one of the easy choices when it comes to wedding planning. :)
Reviewed On 7/16/2014 by Jackie B
Tamara is simply awesome! My husband and I hired her for our day-of coordinator and our wedding would not have gone as perfectly as it did without her. I had a huge list of items for her to setup, and she and her husband executed everything ama...
zingly. Our ceremony and reception spaces looked so beautiful, and I know that so much of that was her doing. Not only did she deal with setup though, she also obviously had to coordinate. She was so professional, making sure we had everything ready to go, organized. Made sure all the vendors knew when to show up, helping get the timeline perfect! People knew where to walk, where to stand. And I’m sure she did so many other behind-the-scenes things that I never even got to see or know about. But I never had to worry that things weren’t going to go well, because I trusted that she would take care of whatever came up. Nothing fazes this woman- she is the best! Her services are affordable, and so so worth it. She goes above and beyond any expectations, and is so much fun to work with. I cannot recommend her more for a day-of coordinator. As an aside, her design work is also amazing! So while I wanted to do my own crafting and projects for my wedding, I would highly recommend her for full coordination if you need design help. This lady has amazing taste and design sense/skills! She just made top three for Seattle Bride- it’s clear she has made it and is continuing to go places!
Reviewed On 7/08/2014 by Marc M
Tamara is the perfect blend of organization, knowledge, personality, and ultimately execution. She exudes a sense of calm yet assertiveness to get things done from the styling of a wedding to keeping the timeline on track. My wife was at ea...
se throughout the planning process because of Tamara's checklists and attention to details a regular couple wouldn't know unless they had planned 100+ weddings like she has. Although Tamara technically works for her couples, she really works WITH them as a team. Her investment and ownership really sets her apart.
Reviewed On 6/28/2014 by Natallia M
Tamara is an absolute powerhouse wedding planner! She is so professional, fun, friendly, personable, extremely knowledgeable and detail oriented. She is passionate about what she does and is an absolute dream to work with! Tamara helped us ...
plan the wedding of our dreams, from the vendors to the little details my vision was brought to life! She was very helpful with recommending vendors, setting up appointments and keeping track of everything…it helped me tremendously and kept me very calm throughout the whole planning process to know that Tamara had everything under control. Our wedding day was flawless and with without her help I don't think that my wedding would have been so successful and seamless. We have gotten so many compliments from guests that our wedding was absolutely beautiful and that it was so much fun they wished it didn't end at midnight… one of my guest said that my wedding was a Pintrest fantasy wedding board that every bride should have! I truly cannot say enough good things about her! She is amazing at what she does. I will truly miss working with her!
Reviewed On 2/20/2014 by Tillie G
Tamara is without a doubt the best wedding planner. She guided me through all of the step leading up to the big day, including decoration, invitation, vendors and keeping my stress level low. On the wedding day, I didn't have a single stress or...
worry because I knew she would present a flawless wedding and she ended up exceeding my expectations. It was an absolutely perfect wedding and every last detail had been thought of and executed. I 100% recommend Tamara and her team-- if I were to plan my wedding over again, I would choose her a thousand times over.
Reviewed On 9/25/2013 by Erika C
I would give Tamara way more than 5 stars if I was able to, she is absolutely AMAZING! From start to finish, she was incredible. From planning meetings over happy hour or cupcakes she is so full of energy and has amazing ideas. She truly unders...
tood my vision and helped make everything in my head a reality. She responds to you so quickly and make the whole planning process seem so much less stressful. I hired Tamara to be my day of coordinator and for styling, and it was probably the best money spent for the wedding. The wedding day went off perfectly and everything was so incredibly beautiful. Not only is she one of the hardest working people I've ever met she really is one of the sweetest and genuine people I know. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended!! Thank you Tamara!
Reviewed On 9/02/2013 by Katie N
We were so lucky to have Tamara as part of our wedding day. From the planning process to our actual wedding day, she provided us with exceptional vendor recommendations and kept us organized. She is also a great listener and has a natural incli...
nation for recognizing what needs to be done, and knowing how to do it in a professional and polite way. We used Simply by Tamara Nicole for Day of Coordination, and it was worth every penny. As a bride (and also for my mom), it was so nice to know that all of the details were being taken care of by someone we trusted. From the first time we met Tamara, I felt that she got us, and understood our needs for Day of Coordination. Tamara conveys the perfect combination of authority, energy and kindness. For brides looking for a Day of Coordinator who you feel more like a great friend is helping make sure your wedding day goes perfectly, I would highly recommend Simply by Tamara Nicole!
Reviewed On 8/26/2013 by Heather H
Tamara was an excellent planner especially since I was out of state planning the wedding. She handled many situations including the unpredictable Seattle weather changes at the last minute, coordinating my vendors and ensuring timelines were k...
ept without blinking an eye on my big day. Tamara was flexible and cleared her scheduled when I was home to meet with her. She also contacted our DJ and rearranged our meeting to save us time and meeting in one location. It was very convenient on a limited time schedule. She is highly recommended!
Reviewed On 8/14/2013 by a member
Tamara was an amazing help for our big day. She did such a great job making sure everything ran smoothly and any issue that came up, she took care of immediately. Everyone told us how much fun they had and how seamless everything was and we cou...
ld not have done it without the help of Tamara! I definitely recommend hiring Tamara to help you plan and be there for your big day to ensure that it is everything you hope for!
Reviewed On 8/14/2013 by Erica R
I've gotten to know Tammy over our meets and emails through my wedding planning process and she was such a sweetheart to work with. Full of enthusiasm, she listened to all of our wants and needs from the start and gave us lots of visuals to wo...
rk with to create a vision for our big day. She responds via email promptly (very helpful cuz we live out of town- Portland) and she also met us with us to brainstorm ideas and to work projects making aisle decorations, etc. We had decoration and day of planning package. I felt she was super affordable compared with competitors in town. She was just awesome! :) Highly recommended!!
Reviewed On 4/02/2013 by Piyali B
Ladies, look no further...hire this woman!!! As soon as I got engaged, I was certain that I wanted to design my wedding myself but wanted someone there to coordinate everything to make sure it all came together on the day-of. I researched prett...
y much every well-rated day-of coordinator in Seattle and ended up choosing Tamara because not only did she already have stellar reviews and offered so much for her day-of package, she was incredibly sweet and friendly and amazingly affordable and I knew she would be perfect! I'm a super organized, detail-oriented person and I had always assumed hiring a coordinator for wedding day would just be back up. Boy, was I wrong! It wasn't until wedding day that I realized how totally crazy things were going to get. Even with my obsessive planning, many things had to be changed or dealt with on the day of and many people had to be herded and I truly don't know what I would've done without someone there like Tamara who knew exactly what I wanted, down to the last detail and executed flawlessly so I could focus on my day, my groom, and have tons of fun. I almost forgot there were so many details I wanted coordinated perfectly until I saw everything done, perfectly, from the timing of things to decor items, to bridal party and family. Who would have kept everything on the planned timeline? Who would have laid out all the decor items exactly where I wanted them? Who would have fixed my veil every time it fell out and no one was around who knew how to put it back in? Who would have told bridal party where to go, stand, and cue them? I have no idea, but Tamara was absolutely perfect in executing my vision. She came earlier than we hired her, took care of many details that I had forgotten about, and everyone loved her from other vendors to bridal party, etc! My husband Jon and I were totally thrilled with her and can look back at our wedding day as perfect. Thank you!!!! :)
Reviewed On 3/25/2013 by Lisa E
My husband and I found Tamara Nicole here on the knot.com. Her rave online reviews made us pick up the phone and call her. After one phone conference we knew she was the one to help coordinate our wedding! She is everything you want in a coo...
rdinator, and more. She is organized, efficient, quick to respond, attentive to detail and ridiculously friendly. You can tell that she loves coordinating weddings, which is great because she is SO good at it. Because of Tamara my husband and I could be present and enjoy the wedding we always dreamed of having. Really, what more could you ask for?
Reviewed On 2/15/2013 by Cassie T
I am so happy that I chose to work with Tamara for Wedding Planning. I would have been lost without her help and guidance and I don't even want to imagine what those 6 months of planning would have been like without her! Eeeek! Tamara was a...
lways quick to respond and follow up with next steps. She had a great way of tackling "to do" items without making me feel like I was being hammered with questions and deadlines. There is no way I would have been able to achieve my Wedding Day vision without her help. The day was seamless because she w