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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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Nice Day For a June Wedding?

Yes, we know it’s November, and our Special Moments Event Planning team is in the middle of one of our busiest seasons. Our last blog post talked about wedding traditions. This week, we wanted to go one step further and discuss the history of June weddings.  The tradition of June weddings dates back thousands of…

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Wedding Traditions and Customs Unraveled

Our Special Moments Event Planning team knows all too well that weddings are full of traditions. Some things we do are driven ‘just because,’ while others are based on our family’s ethnic and cultural customs. We know that unless you are a total wedding geek – lots of hands raised in our office – you…

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Florida Destination Wedding Treats!

Our Special Moments Event Planning team works with many couples planning Florida destination weddings. Even those local couples have wedding guests traveling in from across the country and around the world. We’ve got a lot of experience showcasing fun local items for welcome bags, wedding favors, and sweet treats that showcase Florda-themed and regional products.…

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Jordan and Tyler’s Wedding At The Howey Mansion

You’ll find the Howey Mansion in Central Florida in Howey-in-the-Hills. The 1920s Mediterranean Revival-style mansion created the perfect backdrop for Jordan and Tyler’s wedding.     All About The Details The day started with onsite hair and makeup services for Jordan and the ladies while Tyler and the guys chilled in one of the Howey…

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