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‘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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Clearwater Beach couple very much in love on their wedding day

Love Conquers All

Our Special Moments Event Planning team started working with Kate and Dave on their destination wedding in the spring of 2019. Unfortunately, like many other couples, their wedding date was postponed. However, their second wedding date was accidentally double-booked by the venue. This resulted in a date and venue change. We were all hopeful that…

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bride and groom after their first look on the rooftop of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

Up On The Roof: A Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Wedding

It’s no secret that our Special Moments Event Planning team loves a challenge. But, when Jalencia and Torey approached us one week before their Clearwater Beach wedding, we knew we’d have to work some magic. From finalizing agreements with wedding vendors to confirming details and getting everything in order, it was a very busy week…

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The Opal Sands Resort on CLEARWATER BEACH part of the Opal Collection

Wedding Venue Wednesday: The Opal Collection

Our Special Moments Event Planning Wedding Venue Wednesday is taking a slight turn from the norm this month. In past months we’ve focused on unique, “off the beaten path” hidden gems. This month we are sharing some gems that are in plain sight! It just takes one look at some of our real weddings or…

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couple standing behind their luxurious sweetheart table

3 Ways to Make Your Wedding WOW!

Our Special Moments Event Planning team knows that everyone has a budget! And, while some budgets are bigger than others, couples want to get the biggest bang for their buck. We all want to spend wisely and make our wedding budget go as far as possible. But, we all want to make sure we WOW…

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Our Couple’s Say It Best!

A friend once told us that regardless of what you think your business is, it’s whatever your clients are saying about you. So, for our Special Moments Event Planning team, it’s super sweet when our couples share kind words with us after their wedding! Especially when couples post a Google Five Star Review. It means that…

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bride and groom kissing on Clearwater Beach as a Pirate ship passes by

Don’t Let Pirates Steal Your Sunshine

For our Special Moments Event Planning team, a big part of wedding planning is making sure there is a great “Plan B.” The weather here along the Gulf Coast can be unpredictable, especially early evening about ceremony time. Another big part of the planning is ensuring that your couple is okay with whatever spaces are…

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bride and groom holding hands and walking on clearwater beach

You and Me By The Sea

Our Special Moments Event Planning team loved working with Leigh Ann and Jimmy. Their beautiful beach wedding at the Sandpearl included tons of fun beachy details. One look at their wedding and you know that the beach is their happy place.   The Bride, the Groom, and the Details After a morning of getting ready,…

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bride and groom kissing in front of the Fenway hotel in Dunedin Florida

Wedding Venue Wednesday: The Fenway Hotel

If you have not been to Dunedin lately, you are missing a lot. We love exploring the downtown area with its unique shops and restaurants. And, the waterfront is beautiful!   Our Latest Wedding Venue Wednesday Selection And then you have our latest pick for our monthly Wedding Venue Wednesday. The beautiful Fenway Hotel, part…

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