Plan Your Wedding
Whether you are a Tampa Bay Area local or planning a Gulfside destination wedding, we have the creativity and connections to help you have the day of your dreams without all of the stress.
Plan Your Event
We LOVE social events as much as we love weddings. From Wedding Showers to Reunions, we've done it all. It's all in the details and we've got you covered.
Plan Your Travel
Need a weekend getaway during your wedding planning, time away with your family or help planning your honeymoon? We're happy to help!
We Are Dream Makers
Tampa Bay Wedding Planning with Heart, Style & Expertise
Special Moments Event Planning | Trusted Tampa Wedding Planners Since 2004
Welcome to Special Moments Event Planning, your go-to team of expert wedding planners in Tampa Bay. Led by Master Wedding Planner Tammy Waterman, one of only a select few in the world to hold this prestigious designation, our award-winning team has been planning unforgettable weddings since 2004.
Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic Florida beach wedding, a chic city soirée, or a destination celebration full of cultural flair, we’re here to bring your vision to life—stress-free and full of joy.
Think of us as the wedding-obsessed best friend you didn’t know you needed!
We love talking weddings—every detail, every idea, every “what if.” From creative challenges to meaningful traditions, we’ve got the experience and heart to make your day magical.
Photo credit Marissa Moss Photography
Full-Service Wedding Planning Across Tampa Bay
We offer wedding planning services in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, and Pinellas Park, plus expertise in Florida beach weddings in stunning locations like:
St. Pete Beach • Treasure Island • Siesta Key • Madeira Beach • Lido Key • Honeymoon Island • Clearwater Beach • Redington Beach
From elegant hotel ballrooms and lush gardens to private estates, airplane hangars, train stations, and even remote islands, we’ve designed weddings in some of the most unique and iconic venues in Tampa Bay.
We’ve had the pleasure of working at:
The Vault, Don CeSar, Nova 535, Sandpearl Resort, Isla Del Sol Yacht Club, Tampa Bay Watch, Mahaffey Theater, The Birchwood, The Vinoy, Tampa Garden Club, Davis Island Garden Club, and more.
Photo credit Kristen Marie Photography
Experts in Cultural & Destination Weddings
At Special Moments, we’re proud to be recognized as a leader in cultural wedding planning in Florida. From Nigerian, Greek, Jewish, and Haitian weddings to Egyptian, Ethiopian, and multicultural fusion events, we honor your traditions while celebrating your personal style.
Not local? No problem. We specialize in helping couples plan destination weddings in Tampa Bay, offering hands-on support and local expertise to make your big day effortless and extraordinary.
Meet Your Dream Makers
As a Master Wedding Planner, Tammy leads a seasoned team of professionals who take the time to truly understand your story. We’re easygoing, organized, and passionate about every love story we get to celebrate.
Our approach is simple: thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a whole lot of heart (plus a little laughter along the way).
Photo credit Lifelong Photography Studio
Let’s Plan Something Special
Start your journey with a complimentary “Get to Know Each Other” consultation, either by phone or in our welcoming Clearwater studio. We’ll chat about your vision, answer your questions, and create a custom proposal just for you.
✨ Wedding Day Management begins at $1,950
✨ Full-Service Wedding Planning starts at $4,495
✨ Custom collections available to suit your unique needs
Ready to plan your wedding with a Master Wedding Planner?
Let’s make your day a truly Special Moment.
Testimonials
Allison & Ryan
I cannot say enough good things about Tammy and her team. My husband and I planned our big, dream wedding in March and Tammy made every part of the process seamless. But, as a pandemic bride, restrictions required us to cancel our big day and re-plan a much smaller, private ceremony to keep everyone we…
Sara & Noah
Hi Tammy! I know we didn’t get to do this in person on Saturday with all of the hecticness of the day… but Noah, my family, and myself wanted to say thank you x 1000 for everything you did to make this past weekend go the way that it did! It definitely would not have…
Charlene ( Mother of Bride)
Thank you Tammy at Special Moments Event Planning for your invaluable expertise in helping us create a beautiful wedding for Samantha and Jake. We appreciate your professionalism, reassurances and creativity. We are very grateful for Melissa and Kathy for a wedding and reception that ran smoothly. We all enjoyed the day without worries. Samantha, Jake,…
Amanda ( Bride )
Absolutely Amazing! I cannot say enough about how absolutely amazing Tammy was, I would recommend her x100! Not only does she have a thorough knowledge of the industry, great relationships with vendors and venues, but she is on top of every detail from start to finish. She works with with you on what level of…
Melynda ( Bride )
I hired Special Moments Event Planning as my day of coordinator. After planning my wedding for months, I wanted to have someone there to keep the day running smoothly and I am so glad I found Tammy. She was so easy to work with during the entire process and was always responsive when I had…
