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Behind the Scenes Tour – Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

It’s no secret that our Special Moments Event Planning team loves working at Tampa Bay Watch in beautiful Tierra Verde. From Tampa Bay Watch’s natural waterfront setting to its views of Tampa Bay and, of course, that every event benefits their ecological mission. This week Tammy and Mark were invited by Jon Zeigler, the Events…

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An Epic Saint Petersburg Wedding

A little over a year ago our Special Moments Event Planning team started working with Christina, Kyle and their families on what we were all sure would be an incredible wedding.  This late February wedding, in St. Petersburg, was absolutely one for the history books. The kind words of Christina’s mother, Linda, capture our relationship,…

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Personalize Your Wedding Cake With Unique Cake Toppers

If you have looked at any of our Special Moments Event Planning Real Wedding, you probably noticed that wedding cakes are as different as each of the couples. Did you know that a wedding cake is one of the most photographed pieces of any wedding? It is second only to the couple! Picking More Than…

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Romantic St Pete Beach Wedding

Our Special Moments Event Planning team always enjoys working at the beautiful Sirata Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach and Heather and Brad’s romantic wedding was no exception.   Romantic, Elegant and Effortless The beachfront wedding was anything but ‘beachy,’ this romantic pink and rose gold wedding was soft, romantic, and elegant. Heather’s strapless lace…

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Sunshine, Smiles and Milano Cookies

Our Special Moments Event Planning team knows how nervous and worried a couple, and their families can be when they come to us for Wedding Day Management. Most are concerned over whether they have hired the right people, things that they might have missed, and how it will all come together. We’re sure that Laura…

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What Couples Wish Wedding Guests Knew About Weddings and COVID 19

Our Special Moments Event Planning team has talked to countless couples whose wedding day has been postponed because of COVID 19. We completely understand the amount of stress and frustration that comes along with having to move, or worse yet, cancel your wedding plans. We know that a considerable number of our readers are couples,…

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A Memorable Clearwater Beach Wedding

This memorable Clearwater Beach wedding at the Sandpearl Resort holds a special place in the hearts of our Special Moments Events Planning team. And it’s not just because their color story included shades of purple, Tammy’s favorite color. Danielle and John’s wedding was our team’s last wedding, for a while, just days before Florida went…

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Wedding Planning From Your Couch

Our Special Moments Event Planning team knows that it might be hard to find a silver lining in anything that the world is currently throwing your way. We also know that many of our couples are still at home. And, there are ways to do wedding planning from your couch in between home projects. Couch Karaoke…

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A Night Of Laughter and Tears

Samantha and Matt’s February wedding began in downtown Tampa. Our Special Moments Event Planning Team was thrilled to be with them throughout this emotion-filled day.   Getting Ready Samantha wore a beautiful organza gown with a sweetheart neckline, paired with a brilliant blue pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes. Her bouquet of soft white and blush hydrangea,…

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What About Including Children In Weddings?

We’re willing to bet that this question about including children in weddings is as old as weddings themselves. But, our Special Moments Event Planning team knows that many Tampa Bay weddings are family affairs, and this can be a big topic of discussion. Do you want to include children in the wedding party? That’s a…

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What Will The New Normal Be For Weddings?

Unfortunately, right now, no one seems to know what the new normal for weddings will be. And while our Special Moments Event Planning team doesn’t want to dwell on COVID19, we want to make sure that in between beautiful weddings and fun blog posts, we share some important information. Going Digital With Wedding Save The…

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A Rose Gold Wedding Day

Our Special Moments Event Planning team enjoyed reflecting on Amanda and Jake’s November wedding at Clearwater Beach’s Opal Sands Resort. There’s just something about rose gold that makes you smile. It’s warm and cheery, and beyond that, this couple is so cute together. We’re happy to have been the Wedding Day Manager for their big day.…

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