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Take A Seat
One of the questions our Special Moments Event Planning team is asked all the time has to do with seating at wedding receptions; specifically about escort cards and seating cards. So we will start with the confusing part. Escort Cards: Escort Cards are the cards on a central table that guests pick up during or…
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An Action Packed Wedding
Courtney & Noel | Sand Pearl Resort, Clearwater Beach To say that Courtney and Noel’s wedding was action packed might just be the understatement of the year. They added amazing touches to keep family and friends engaged throughout the day. Courtney and Noel spent their morning at opposite ends of this beautiful resort relaxing…
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F.U.N. FUN!
Heather and Mike | Rialto Theater They wanted Fun; it was that simple. When Heather and Mike hired our Special Moments Event Planning team for Wedding Day Management they wanted to make sure that everything at their Tampa wedding went smoothly. Their day began at the beautiful Le Meridien Tampa, where they had their…
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What Is Your Plan B?
One of the challenges of planning Florida Gulf Coast weddings on the beach is always the weather. While a majority of the time our weather is beautiful and predictable, occasionally we will get some pop-up showers that mean we will need to go to ‘Plan B’. Our Special Moments Event Planning Team always has a…
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Beautiful Garden Wedding
Nicole and Mike | Largo Botanical Gardens Special Moments Event Planning works with Pinellas County wedding venues and was thrilled to be part of the wedding of Nicole and Mike at the breathtaking Largo Botanical Gardens. We worked with them to orchestrate their beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony in the botanical garden’s walled Wedding Garden.…
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They Gave Each Other The World
Stephanie and Nathan |Travel Theme Wedding Our Special Moments Event Planning team LOVED working with Stephanie and Nathan on this travel themed wedding. Their Tampa Bay area wedding started out with their ceremony at the historic Andrews Memorial Chapel in Dunedin. This beautiful chapel was adorned with simple touches of white flowers and greenery attached…
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When High School Sweethearts Wed
Kendra + Lucas | Opal Sands Resort, Clearwater Beach Kendra and Lucas first met in high school and as they say, the rest is history. Their first date was to watch the Ironman Competition on Clearwater Beach; so returning for a Clearwater Beach wedding overlooking the Gulf of Mexico was an easy choice Our Special…
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Take A Bite!
As Tampa Bay wedding planners, especially planning destination weddings, Special Moments Event Planning is asked all the time about tasting food for your wedding. Hiring a professional wedding planner was your first step in the right direction to make this easier and less stressful for you. We have prescreened some of the best caterers in…
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The Maid of Honor Said It All
Jenna + Kevin | Clearwater Beach Recreation Center [vimeo 192074477 w=640 h=360] “Tammy has been there for me since day one of our planning process. I met her years ago when she planned my sister’s wedding, and since then has planned so many friends weddings. Not only is she knowledgeable, but she is so…
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Gold, Silver and White Wedding
Christine + Kiel | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa Christina wanted a wedding design that was gold, silver and white with beautiful draping to separate different areas within the reception; however, it seemed not everyone she met understood her vision. Fortunately for Christina, Kiel and Christina’s mother Coleen, who was at times…
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Challah!
Last week, we talked about some of the pitfalls couples encounter when planning a Jewish wedding. This week we continue with some excellent tips you might not have thought about. One thing that is often missed is that different families and different generations might not have the same expectations. A young couple getting married might…
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When Wedding Planning Gets Meshuggah
After chatting recently with several young newly engaged Jewish couples, we thought it appropriate to write a blog series with a few things to think about. We are finding that younger couples planning a wedding might not think about some things that their parents or older relatives might hold important. It’s A Family Affair…
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