Featured In The Press

As featured in Wed Society, this elegant Tampa Bay celebration reflects Special Moments Event Planning’s expertise in creating elevated, detail-driven weddings. Known for seamless coordination and thoughtful design, the team brought together soft draping, florals, and candlelight for a timeless and effortlessly beautiful experience.

Clearwater Beach Greek Wedding | Sheraton Sand Key Wedding Planner featured on WedSociety !!!

Here is a blurb below about the Couple and wedding – but you can click on the link to see the feature & Photos

Kali and Zach’s wedding at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida was a vibrant celebration of love, seamlessly blending Greek wedding traditions with modern, elevated design. Expertly planned by Special Moments Event Planning, a leading Clearwater and Tampa Bay wedding planner, the day began with a heartfelt ceremony at the bride’s family church, honoring their heritage with live music and homemade Greek desserts prepared by family.

The reception design featured a bold and romantic palette of dusty pink and rich red velvet, accented with gold metallic details for a sophisticated, vintage-inspired aesthetic. A striking black-and-white checkered dance floor and a luxurious velvet head table created a stunning focal point, while curated details throughout the space elevated the overall guest experience.

From a surprise choreographed father-daughter dance performance to the bride’s show-stopping outfit change and live performance with the band, every moment was thoughtfully designed to feel personal, immersive, and unforgettable.

This Clearwater Beach wedding perfectly showcases how Special Moments Event Planning brings cultural weddings to life through intentional design, seamless coordination, and a refined, guest-centered experience.

How we curate our list of the best event planners in Tampa

At Peerspace, our mission is to connect you with the most talented professionals who can turn your event dreams into reality. To create this list, we’ve carefully selected industry leaders who stand out for their expertise, creativity, and professionalism. Each one has demonstrated excellence across several key areas, including:

• Exceptional client reviews on multiple platforms
• Industry accolades and notable recognition
• Diverse portfolios, often highlighted in publications
• Professional memberships and certifications
• A consistent record of delivering high-quality, polished events

These industry leaders understand the art and logistics of event planning from start to finish, ensuring every detail is how you want it to be. We continually update our selections to showcase only those planners who meet Peerspace’s standards for innovation, reliability, and outstanding service.

Industry Leaders in Tampa

Below, you’ll find our curated list of the best event planners in the Tampa area, which also includes nearby Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Each planner brings their own unique style, expertise, and passion to the table.

We made # 2 Check out the Link to read all about it

Company name and founder/lead planner: Special Moments Event Planning / Tammy Waterman

Specialty/niche: Special Moments Event Planning specializes in full-service wedding and event planning across the Tampa Bay region, including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and beyond. Led by certified master wedding planner Tammy Waterman, the team is particularly experienced in handling large-scale celebrations, destination weddings, and culturally diverse ceremonies (including Nigerian, Greek, Jewish, Haitian, Egyptian and Ethiopian traditions).

Notable projects or signature style: Clients consistently highlight how the team creates joy-filled events where every detail has been anticipated—not just the big moments, but the behind-the-scenes ones that make guests feel at ease. One reviewer shared that their 365-guest wedding “was one of the smoothest/most fun weddings I’ve ever been to,” thanks to Tammy’s planning. Her signature style blends beautifully executed events with warm, personalized service.

Pricing: According to publicly listed starting rates, wedding day management begins at around $1,950, while full-service wedding planning starts at approximately $4,495. Packages are customized to event size, location and scope, so contact Tammy for custom pricing.

Why we love them: What sets Tammy apart is her knowledge of culture-specific traditions and her ability to handle large events with ease. If you’re looking for a planner in the Tampa Bay region (or destination-focused) who brings heart, a detail-oriented approach and a strong track record of success, Special Moments Event Planning is a team worth considering.

We LOVED working with Jess & Logan on their Clearwater Marine aquarium Wedding Reception . We had the privilege of working with Logan’s Sister Lindsey on her wedding back during Covid – see wedding story here –  https://eventsbyspecialmoments.com/love-and-laughter-in-saint-petersburg

So they knew how we worked and that we were going to assist them with a spectacular wedding they will never forget .

thank you so much for featuring their wedding Marry Me Tampa Bay !

Here is the link to their wedding featured to read and enjoy the photos =)

https://marrymetampabay.com/elegant-blue-and-silver-wedding-clearwater-marine-aquarium

Our Master Wedding Planner – Tammy Waterman was interviewed by the DatingNews Reporter Sheen Holt to learn more about our humble beginnings and what type of Tampa Bay Area Events we produce . From Destination Weddings in the Caribbean , to Fusion Weddings, and many cultures to extravagant affairs !  YOu can read all about it at the link below

https://www.datingnews.com/industry-trends/special-moments-makes-dream-weddings-a-reality

It’s engagement season, and 2022 is looking to be shaping up to be busier than 2021. So picking a wedding date that works for you and your family is going to be more important than ever.

Marry Me Tampa Bay tapped our Lead Dream Maker and Master Wedding Planner, Tammy Waterman, along with some Tampa Bay wedding colleagues for their best tips.

Expert Advice: 10 Tips For Choosing the Perfect Wedding Date

This article touched on everything from being mindful of Spring Break and the St. Pete Grand Prix to sweltering summer heat.

We’re excited to see so many awesome quotes from Tammy, starting with:

“When considering a wedding date, consider the availability of your immediate family and those closest to you. Beyond that, you will always have someone on your list who has a scheduling conflict for one date or another. You’ll never please everyone, so don’t even try. There will always be one or two people on your guest list who have scheduling conflicts.” -Tammy Waterman

But be sure to check out the Marry Me Tampa Bay feature for more expert advice!

Thanks so much to Stassy Olmos and ABC Action News Tampa for reaching out to our Special Moments Event Planning team on this awesome feature on Florida Weddings.

Yes, there have been challenges but we continued to help couples plan beautiful weddings in 2020 and 2021 – and we’re looking forward to an incredible 2022!

We’re so happy to be featured alongside our colleagues Scott Darhower of Apple Blossom Floral Designs and Kevin Lacassin of Good Foods Events + Catering. A special thank you to the incredible photographers and videographers who shared their images of our Special Moments Event Planning weddings for the feature.

Be sure to check out the online version of this ABC Action News Feature.

Our Special Moments Event Planning Team loves this recent feature in Marry Me Tampa Bay discussing the pros and cons of hosting a weekday or Sunday wedding. As usual, our Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman shared some expert advice from her years of wedding planning experience.

Thrilled to share that we contributed to an Expert Advice Article featured on Marry Me Tampa Bay about 7 things to know about COVID Weddings !! Great advice by fellow wedding planners in the Tampa Bay Area

It was so much Fun working with Samantha & Matt and witnessing their LOVE for each other . Samantha wanted a wedding color palette that would be timeless and soft and of course romantic . She hit it out of the park with all of her hard work planning such memorable details and the guests had a blast celebrating with the happy couple !! Thank you so much Marry Me Tampa Bay for the feature!!

Thrilled to share that one of our couple’s weddings was featured on Zola for their Glamorous Black-Tie Affair at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo, Fl .. The bride loved crystals and all things sparkly & Dreamed of a Black-tie affair for her wedding day and we delivered what the Bride had been dreaming about forever!

Sara & Noah’s Socially Distant Affair was featured on I Said Yes Fl today for their Garden Style Wedding at the Beautiful Tampa Garden Club located on Bayshore Blvd . Whites & Silver accents created a Romantic Backdrop to spend quality time with close friends & Family and staying safe & Healthy was the Key !