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bride and groom on the waterfront after their wedding at Tampa Bay Watch

Dance Like Nobody’s Watching

Regan and Matthew are an adorable and very organized couple. They hired our Special Moments Event Planning team for Wedding Day Management for their September 11th wedding at Tampa Bay Watch.   Time with Your Wedding Party The couple each spent the morning with their wedding parties. They were able to relax, toast with a…

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Marry Me Tampa Bay — ‘Best Of 2021’

Our Special Moments Event Planning team thinks that being selected for Marry Me Tampa Bay, “Best Of 2021″ is a pretty fantastic way to start the new year! Each year our friends at Marry Me Tampa Bay select both “Best of Wedding Ceremonies” and “Best of Wedding Receptions. Often these selections are a mix of…

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Moon Gate wedding arch on Clearwater Beach

Wedding Venue Wednesday: Finding A Venue

Wedding Venue Wednesday was a feature our Special Moments Event Planning team launched in 2021. It was an excellent opportunity to showcase some incredible Tampa Bay wedding venues. Many times, the venues we highlighted were hidden gems with unique details. Other venues we selected were because of their incredible locations and customer service. Quite a…

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Cheers to 2022 weddings!

Cheers to 2022!

Our Special Moments Event Planning team is so excited for all of the special moments 2022 weddings have in store for all of our couples.   Looking Back at 2021 This time last year, when we blogged about H.O.P.E – Having Only Positive Expectations – we had no idea exactly what 2021 would have in…

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bride and groom on Clearwater Beach in front of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater beach

Sweet Details and Sunsets on the Sky Terrace

Earlier this year, our Special Moments Event Planning team got to work with Esme and Nicholas on their Clearwater Beach wedding.   Theirs was yet another wedding was postponed because of early Covid restrictions. And, this couple was ready to come together with their closest family and friends.   The Sky Terrace The 16th floor…

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Christmas cookie cutters

Cookie Cutters Are For Christmas Cookies

Cookie cutters are NOT for weddings! Since we launched Special Moments Event Planning back in 2004, we’ve always considered ourselves ‘Dream Makers.’ We believe that every wedding should have ‘Special Moments’ regardless of the budget. Each wedding should be a unique representation of you as a couple.   You’re Hired! We’ve recently had several inquirers…

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StPete beach Brides at Golden Hour

You Are My Sunshine – St Pete Beach Wedding

Our Special Moments Event Planning team worked for nearly two years with Amber and Amanda to plan their St. Pete Beach wedding. It was so much fun, and the details of their wedding day were incredible. The day for each of them began with their wedding parties. From hair and makeup onsite at the hotel…

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Sunset view at Sandals Southcoast Resort in White Hall Jamaica

Wedding Venue Wednesday: Sandals Resorts

Usually, our Special Moments Event Planning Wedding Venue Wednesday feature highlights incredible Tampa Bay wedding venues. Many are off-the-beaten-path wedding venues. This month we’re going way off the beaten path to the Caribbean! Our Special Moments Event Planning team are Certified Sandals Specialists and have personally been to over ten Sandals / Beaches Resorts!  …

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bride and groom getting married in a church

‘I Do’ – Getting A Florida Marriage License

Our Special Moments Event Planning team knows that in every fairytale wedding, the couple shows up, says I DO, kisses and lives happily ever after. Unfortunately, in real life, just saying I DO isn’t enough. Getting married takes a little bit more work.   The Things We’ve Seen Over the years, we’ve seen couples who,…

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holiday table from the Redfin party planning article

Sharing Some Holiday Cheer!

We’re excited to be sharing some Holiday Cheer! Our Special Moments Event Planning team is so happy to be featured in this recent Redfin article: Designing the Perfect Festive Celebration at Home: Experts Share Their Favorite Holiday Party Ideas ‘Tis the season for spending time with loved ones, and there’s no better time than now…

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Proposal in the street man asking marry to his girlfriend

Engagement Season 2021

Engagement Season 2021 officially started yesterday. So, if you are newly engaged and reading this – Congratulations! Nearly 40% of all wedding proposals each year happen between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day and then into Valentine’s Day. Nearly every year, our Special Moments Event Planning team takes a good look at Engagement Season.   Last…

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bride and groom at their Clearwater Beach wedding

I Get To Love You

For many of our Special Moments Event Planning couples, Wedding Day Management is essential. It ensues that their wedding day and events leading up to the big day go smoothly. So much so that more and more Tampa Bay wedding venues require it. For Mikalia and Jacob and most couples, the last month before their…

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