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Expert Wedding Planning Advice
Special Moments Event Planning has been planning Tampa Bay weddings and events for 17 years. Additionally, our owner and Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, is one of only 47 Master Wedding Planners in the world. So, when publications, news outlets, and websites are looking for expert wedding planning advice – we’re happy to get the…
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LOVE IS… on Clearwater Beach
Our Special Moments Event Planning team loves working with Jackie and Chris on their Clearwater Beach wedding. The day was filled with special moments and adorable details. It truly created an experience that was reflective of the couple, and they enjoyed their day. Love is… your first look! After a morning of getting ready,…
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Life in 2021 and Wedding Vow Renewals
More than ever, our Special Moments Event Planning team is hearing from married couples looking to plan a vow renewal. In the past, couples reserved this was an occasion that many couples saved for milestone anniversaries. While fifth and tenth can be popular, many couples waited for their Silver – 25th or Gold – 50th…
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Sailboats and Sunsets on Clearwater Beach
Our Special Moments Event Planning team loves working on Clearwater Beach. It offers beautiful backdrops, fantastic wedding venues, and Idallas and Adam’s wedding was no exception! Get Ready! The ladies spent the morning having some fun, taking photos, and getting ready. Idallas looked incredible in her wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline and modern…
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Need A Tropical Getaway? Try Sandals Ochi Resort!
If you watched our Special Moments Event Planning social media feeds last week you might have seen some unusual images. Our Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, had a little tropical getaway to the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. As a Certified Sandals Specialist, Tammy can assist couples with all sorts of incredible getaways. Whether you are…
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Wedding Venue Wednesday: The Orlo
For this month’s Wedding Venue Wednesday, our Special Moments Event Planning team crossed the bay to a beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood and a historic wedding venue. The Orlo! The Orlo 315 South Plant Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 History of The Orlo Located just outside Tampa, The Orlo, technically known as the Spafford House, was built…
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An Explosion of Tropical Colors
Our Special Moments Event Planning team loved Jenna and Scot’s beautiful tropical-colored wedding at the Opal Sands Resort on Clearwater Beach. They set the tone of tropical flowers and bright colors with the wedding invitations they selected. Paired with the sunshine and beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast, the invitation hinted at the beautiful wedding to…
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Chelsea and Joey’s Opal Sands Wedding
Chelsea and Joey’s Opal Sands Wedding was absolutely a family affair. One that our Special Moments Event Planning team won’t soon forget. You might remember hearing about Chelsea and Joey in our blog post “Sealed With A Kiss on Boca Ciega Bay.” That blog was about the wedding of Chelsea’s brother Brent and his bride…
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Wedding Reception Seating, Oh My!
Without a doubt, figuring out seating for your wedding reception can be one of the most stressful things for couples during wedding planning. Our Special Moments Event Planning team frequently works with couples on their reception floorplans and what seating style works best for their particular venue. Unfortunately, the hard part of figuring out seating…
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A Wedding Filled with Driftwood, Texture and Details
Lindsey and Nick’s Clearwater Beach wedding was amazing. Our Special Moments Event Planning team loved their design choices. The neutral color palette, texture, and details were perfect for the elegant beach wedding. Getting Ready at The Sandpearl Lindsey and Nick spent the morning getting ready, a little lunch, a little champagne, and lots of…
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Wedding Venue Wednesday: Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
This month’s Wedding Venue Wednesday features the spectacular Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach. It’s one of the beautiful resorts along Clearwater Beach, where you’ll find our Special Moments Event Planning team on any given weekend. The Wyndham Clearwater Beach is ideal for weddings, whether you are a local or planning a destination wedding. It’s a luxurious…
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An Intimate Wedding in Dunedin, Florida
Much like the rest of the world, last year was a bit challenging for Sarah and Russ. They are busy medical professionals planning their wedding for early Spring of 2020. When COVID hit, they opted to keep their original wedding date with a simple backyard ceremony – officiated by our own Bill Waterman. During the…
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