Invites, etc: You're Invited A+++
I LOVED my invitation lady! Sarah is so personable, easy to work with, and really on top of her game. She has a huge selection of products and we ended up using her for invites, programs, table numbers, guest book signs, other signs, labels for favors, gift bag labels, thank you cards, etc.. She is reasonably priced too, which I was not expecting from a "custom" invite company. She already probably knows it, but she was by far one of my favorite vendors to work with and I can't wait for something else to come up in my life where I need nice invitations.
Hotel Blocks: Holiday Inn Express Downtown A+
We LOVED working with Jalilah and the Holiday Inn. We also had a block at the Renaissance, but they didn't really get too personable with us. The Holiday Inn gave us a free suite (my parents used it) and shuttles to/from the ceremony and reception for all the guests. The inside is all re-done and the guests who stayed there loved it and said it was reasonably price (~89/night).
Rehearsal Dinner; Gordon Biersch A++
My husband's parents LOVE going out to eat at Gordon Biersch with us, so it seemed natural to have our rehearsal there since it is also downtown. You get a private room, get to pick salad, 3 entree options, and we included house beer/wine. You can decorate/set up the room however you want, bring a groom's cake if you want, etc. Best of all, my FIL got tons of points for every dollar spent, so he recently took us, plus my parents, out to a nice meal/drinks there for free!
I used etsy vendors for some little things - custom wine/beer glasses for bridal party, flower for my hair, wristlet for me & my MOH, program holders, card box, so message me if you want any of those details.