Cristina and Christopher’s Belleview Inn Wedding

Bride and groom outside of the Belleview Inn.

The Belleview Inn was the ideal setting for Cristina and Christopher’s intimate wedding. While it might be a short drive from Clearwater Beach, this historic Belleaire venue is worlds away.   Today’s The Day!     Inside the historic inn, Cristina and Christoper spent the morning getting ready. The morning was spent getting dressed and…

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Sunset at Tampa Bay Watch

Sunset at Tampa Bay Watch

Kathleen and Chris are an incredible couple. They are so sweet and have been together for ten years, and there were several nods to that during their beautiful Tierra Verde wedding at Tampa Bay Watch.     With everyone dressed and ready, each of them, with their wedding party, made their way to the beautiful…

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Tammy’s a Genius!

Tammy Waterman, Lead Dream maker and owner of Special Moments Event Planning

For our Special Moments Event Planning team, there was no doubt that our Lead Dream Maker and owner, Tammy Waterman, is a genius!     But seriously, recently, Tammy completed a professional development program and is a Certified Timeline Genius!   What’s Timeline Genius? Timeline Genius is a product our team has used for quite…

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Katie and Royal’s Tampa Bay Watch Wedding

Bride and groom at sunset at TAMPA BAY Watch

This Tampa Bay Watch wedding was too sweet for words. Katie and Royal were so much fun to work with, and the day was filled with personality.     Not only were there lots of DIY touches, but the personal details and family members who were part of the day made the day extra special.…

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Dealing With The Dreaded +1

bride to be dealing with a +1

One of the first steps in wedding planning is putting together a guest list. Creating your guest list is an essential first step, as couples and their families often have very different ideas about how large the wedding might be.  A guest list drives part of your wedding. You can’t determine how far your wedding…

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2 Mistakes Newly Engaged Couples Make

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Recently, a wedding industry colleague asked our Special Moments Event Planning Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, what is the most common mistake that she sees newly engaged couples make. After the discussion, we decided it would make a fantastic blog post! Read to the bottom for a few tips to keep you sane during wedding…

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Eat, Drink, and Be Married!

Butler passed hors d'oeuvres at a Tampa wedding

It’s no secret that people LOVE going to weddings! For most people, it’s because they love and support you as a couple.  But our Special Moments Event Planning team also knows that they are there for the food, the drink, and to have a good time with family and friends. With that said, here are…

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Navitha and Mark’s Tampa Bay Wedding

Tampa Bay bride and groom posing for photos before their wedding reception

Working with Navitha and Mark on their Tampa Bay wedding was a treat.      Not only did our Special Moments Event Planning team work with them on planning and coordinating the wedding, but we also created custom paper products for their wedding day. And it was especially sweet for Tammy as their wedding ceremony…

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Special Moments Event Planning: 2022

Clock next to blocks changing 2022 to 2023

As 2022 comes to a close for our Special Moments Event planning family, we wanted to take a minute to look back at the past year. Our team thought it would be a fun way for you to learn a little more about us and answer some of the questions clients frequently as us.  …

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T’was The Week Before Christmas

Christmas Cookie cutters

T’was the week before Christmas, and here at Special Moments Event Planning, we’ve completed our last events for 2022. Our offices will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Monday, December 26th.  We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday, December. 27 through New Years’ Eve Day, closing January 1st and 2nd.   Sharing A…

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!

Beautiful african woman happy showing love with hands in heart shape expressing healthy and marriage symbol, outdoor

It’s ENGAGEMENT SEASON! Yup! Almost 40% of all engagement proposals in the US happen in the two-and-a-half months between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. The largest number typically occur on Christmas Eve, followed closely by New Year’s Eve. We’d guess that if you are reading this blog, you may have an indication that a ring is in…

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Life’s A Beach {Wedding}!

newlywed couple after their beach wedding

It’s no secret that our Special Moments Event Planning team LOVES a beautiful beach wedding! And we do a lot of them! From Clearwater Beach weddings to destination weddings at Sandals Resorts, we’re always up for the beautiful backdrops of beach weddings. And, it might surprise you that not only do couples book us for…

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