Realistic Wedding Budget

Young couple discussing their wedding budget with our Special Moments Event Planning Team

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

crying bride

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

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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

time has stopped around a Tampa bride and groom

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?

bride and groom at thier oputdoor 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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Florida Destination Wedding Treats!

Wedding welcome bags for a Florida destination wedding

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

Bride and groom 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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8 Incredible Wedding Ceremony Readings

A traditional Jewish wedding ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach.

It’s Friday, October 11th, and it’s been a week like no other. Our Special Moments Event Planning team is safe and putting together all the pieces – personal and professional. We had this blog post tucked away for the future, but this week seemed the perfect week to share it.   Love, Love, Love This…

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Lauren and Mike’s Opal Sands Wedding

Bride and groom at the Opal Sands Resort

If you knew nothing else about Lauren and Mike’s Opal Sands wedding except for this photo, you’d know a lot.     This sweet, fun couple has surrounded themselves with loving family and incredible friends who always enjoy a good time! The details of their day are thoughtful, heartfelt, and beautiful. We love the soft…

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Kali and Zach’s Incredible Sand Key Wedding!

Bride and groom inside of Holy Trinty Orthodox Church in Clearwater.

Every couple and every wedding is unique. It’s infused with their personalities and sense of humor. For Kali and Zach’s Sand Key wedding, that might be the understatement of the year. You see, Kali is a writer and performer with her own one woman show. Need we say more?     Rumor is that Kali…

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The A, B, C’s of Wedding Seating Charts!

A beautiful sea foam green seating chart for a beach wedding

In our previous Special Moments Event Planning blog post, we discussed Everything You Need To Know About Escort Cards and Place Cards! We touched on a great deal of information to help you gather the information you need to create a seating plan for your wedding guests. However, sometimes couples create a decorative Seating Chart…

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Everything You Need To Know About Escort Cards and Place Cards!

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Every few years, our Special Moments Event Planning team creates a blog post about the do’s and don’t of escort cards, place cards, and seating charts. Too often, couples and their families struggle with how these simple pieces of paper affect how smoothly their guests can find their seats at the wedding reception. So, here…

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