Courtney + Jesse: Noah's Event Venue, Lincolnshire Wedding

Courtney and Jesse. What a beautiful couple. He really does love her and she really does love him! I am so honored to have been able to not only design pieces for their wedding but to be a guest! Courtney has been one of my best friends since middle school and I loved watching how beautiful she looked in her dress and how excited she was walking to Jesse. Tears were flowing.  I couldn't be happier for these two beautiful people inside and out. Congratulations and way to throw a great party!!!

CEREMONY & RECEPTION: Noah's Event Venue, Lincolnshire, IL  WEDDING PLANNER/DAY OF COORDINATORS: Events by L STATIONERY: THE ART IN TARA  FLOWERS: Abby Flowers PHOTOGRAPHY: Gerber+Scarpelli Photography, Maggie Thalheimer  (all photographs above are Gerber+Scarpelli Photography, except the images of stationery)  DJ: Essence Entertainment  

Kelly + Mario: Chicago Suburb Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Mario Morrone! This is one amazing couple. I had the wonderful privilege of working with Kelly and Mario to help create a beautiful navy blue, pink and gold wedding day starting with their save the dates. Designing piece by piece, but keeping theme, was so much fun and even more fun to see the smile on Kelly's face when I would deliver all the different pieces throughout the wedding planning process. After save the dates came bridal shower invitations, thank you notes, wedding invitations, a menu, programs, signage and thank you tags! Kelly and Mario had a beautiful vision for their special day and I am here to present to you the beauty that was their wedding day!

CEREMONY: Saint Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church  RECEPTION: Renaissance Hotel  STATIONERY: THE ART IN TARA  PHOTOGRAPHY: Gina & Tony Photography  FLOWERS: Flower Studio VIDEOGRAPHY: Nightowls Media  DJ & LIGHTING: Luxe Productions

 

Fall at The Lake

If you have been following me on Instagram you will see my serious obsession with Fall. I can't get enough! The colors, scarves, fleece jackets, sweaters, pumpkin everything, apple cider and carmel apples bring me lots of joy and warm and fuzzy feelings.

This past weekend I was able to get to my family's cabin, in Northern Wisconsin! It truly is my favorite place in the world. I have been going there ever since I was born and am so thankful to call my family a lake family! Don't get me wrong I love the beach, but there is something about a lake that really draws me in and gives me peace and calm. It is hypnotizing in a way-the fresh crisp clean air, the crystal clear still water, and the sparkles that reflect off the water when the sun shines down. For me it has always been a place where you learn, grow, create memories, explore, try new things and spend time with family and friends. 

The last 2 years have been a lot of change at the lake. It has been extremely hard to be there without the man who made it all possible, my dad. It was my dad's favorite place too! It was his hideout, his retreat, his oasis and a place that brought out another side of this suit and tie business man. This is the place that brought out his creativity and put my dad behind the camera. He has taken so many amazing pictures and I am so honored to get the privilege to continue taking pictures with his camera! It is a little piece of my dad that I get to keep and use to continue building memories and telling stories at the lake!

I hope you enjoy the story I am telling with these photos.


Shannon + Emilio: Chicago History Museum

This wedding is near and dear to my heart. It seemed to be the start of my overwhelming passion for designing custom work for Brides. Shannon is my sister and I was so excited to see everything come together on their wedding day that I ignored the fact it took her weeks to make a decision :) We both were extremely thrilled with the results! The wedding was full of love, flowers, dancing and amazing food. I will let the pictures do the rest.

VENUE: Chicago History Museum   PHOTOGRAPHER: Jordan Quinn Photography   DRESS: Wedding Belles Ltd.   STATIONERY: THE ART IN TARA    FLOWERS: Prairie Basket

 

Welcome to my Blog!

Hi. I'm Tara, owner, designer and artist behind THE ART IN TARA. I create custom wedding invitations, save the dates, baby announcements and special event invitations. 

I'm a fan of:

God, family time, my husband, gardening, cooking, all shades of blue (teal), being outside, traveling, painting, milk with a little coffee, discovering new restaurants, casual atmospheres, farmers markets, cheese (born in WI), the first snow, watercolor, hand lettering, mixing patterns and textures, Christmas, jeans and a t-shirt and of course stationery.

What you can expect from my blog:

Wedding inspiration, real wedding stationery, personal posts about food, travel and family and there will be some freebies.

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