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Happy Valentine’s Day!

We love romance and all things related to love. Since today is Valentine’s Day, we’ll have a little fun with the history and fun facts surrounding it!   A Little Odd History What began as a Pagan feast day celebrating fertility became a day to honor St. Valentine, a Christian martyr, sometime during the 14th…

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Wed Society | Tampa + St. Pete Feature

Wed Society | Tampa + St. Pete recently featured a beautiful Special Moments Event Planning wedding. We adored working with Emily and Brandon, who didn’t let a little rain ruin their wedding day. The featured article, ” A Rain Kissed Romance: Emily & Brandon’s Enchanting Wedding,” captures the incredible details, romance, beauty, and joy of…

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A Bay Preserve at Osprey Wedding

Bay Preserve at Osprey is a magical property on Little Sarasota Bay. From the waterfront locations for photographs to the spectacular house and amazing outdoor ceremony space, everything made this day so special for Madi and Ki.     Begin at the Beginning The day started with hair and makeup for Madi, getting dressed, and…

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More Marry Me Tampa Bay Expert Advice

Our Marry Me Tampa Bay colleagues recently published Expert Advice: 10 Things To Know About Setting A Wedding Budget. It featured information and tips on setting a wedding budget from the region’s planners, photographers, and caterers. Our Special Moments Event Planning team was featured on several tips they shared in the article.   From Our…

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A Beautiful Blush And Ivory Tampa Wedding

This blush, ivory, and gold wedding at Tampa Garden Club was beautiful, and the garden club was the ideal location. Katie and Connor are adorable together! You can see how in love they are, and the details of their wedding day make it so personal.   Gettin’ Ready! Katie and the ladies started the day…

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County Advisory Board Feature

This week, our Special Moments Event Planning blog highlights a feature article on the County Advisory Board website.   What is The County Advisory Board? There are approximately counties across the United States, and the County Advisory Board focuses on highlighting and promoting the vast array of businesses, groups, and associations that make each of…

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Marry Me Tampa Bay “Best Of” 2024

Marry Me Tampa Bay helped our Special Moments Event Planning team start the year with a BANG! Their series “Best Of” 2024 Wedding Receptions | Part 1 features some of their most beautiful wedding reception features of the year!  We’re thrilled that our couple, Lexi and Anthony’s magnificent downtown Tampa wedding was featured.    …

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Saying Goodbye To 2024!

We can’t believe we’re writing our last Special Moments Event Planning blog of 2024. In some regards, the year flew by; in others, it couldn’t end fast enough. We survived not one but two major hurricanes this season. It’s always tough to ensure our clients are cared for, not to mention our team, vendors, homes,…

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Realistic Wedding Budget

Last week, our Special Moments Event Planning blog tackled the ugly side of wedding planning. We explored why creating a wedding guest list and budget are so important at the beginning of wedding planning. Basically, suppose you haven’t set a budget and don’t know how many guests you can realistically invite based on that budget.…

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Things No One Tells You About Picking a Wedding Venue

Our Special Moments Event Planning team is sometimes hired to plan a wedding after a couple has booked a venue. It’s certainly not the end of the world, but too often, we find that the couple didn’t do all of their research or didn’t read the fine print.  Here are a few things to consider…

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Wedding Weekend Do’s and Don’ts

It’s no secret to our Special Moments Event Planning team that a wedding weekend is hugely popular. We see plenty of them, and not just for Tampa Bay destination weddings. This week, our blog will explore fun ideas, myths, and trends about welcoming wedding guests.   Wedding Weekend Guests attending Tampa Bay Area weddings often…

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How To Stop Time On Your Wedding Day

One of the biggest comments our Special Moments Event Planning team hears from couples after their wedding is how quickly the day goes by. We understand that comment. The truth is that many of our couples have spent months planning their wedding day, and it’s over in a flash. Today’s blog post offers suggestions on…

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