I Get To Love You

bride and groom at their Clearwater Beach wedding

For many of our Special Moments Event Planning couples, Wedding Day Management is essential. It ensues that their wedding day and events leading up to the big day go smoothly. So much so that more and more Tampa Bay wedding venues require it. For Mikalia and Jacob and most couples, the last month before their…

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Wedding Venue Wednesday: The Opal Collection

The Opal Sands Resort on CLEARWATER BEACH part of the Opal Collection

Our Special Moments Event Planning Wedding Venue Wednesday is taking a slight turn from the norm this month. In past months we’ve focused on unique, “off the beaten path” hidden gems. This month we are sharing some gems that are in plain sight! It just takes one look at some of our real weddings or…

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Our Couple’s Say It Best!

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A friend once told us that regardless of what you think your business is, it’s whatever your clients are saying about you. So, for our Special Moments Event Planning team, it’s super sweet when our couples share kind words with us after their wedding! Especially when couples post a Google Five Star Review. It means that…

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Sailboats and Sunsets on Clearwater Beach

bride and groom on the jetty on Clearwater Beach

Our Special Moments Event Planning team loves working on Clearwater Beach. It offers beautiful backdrops, fantastic wedding venues, and Idallas and Adam’s wedding was no exception!   Get Ready! The ladies spent the morning having some fun, taking photos, and getting ready. Idallas looked incredible in her wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline and modern…

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Wedding Venue Wednesday: Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Outside view of the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

This month’s Wedding Venue Wednesday features the spectacular Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach. It’s one of the beautiful resorts along Clearwater Beach, where you’ll find our Special Moments Event Planning team on any given weekend. The Wyndham Clearwater Beach is ideal for weddings, whether you are a local or planning a destination wedding. It’s a luxurious…

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8 Tips To Find The Perfect Tampa Bay Wedding Venue

view of Clearwater Beach from the Opal Sands Hotel

Our Special Moments Event Planning team knows that finding THE perfect Tampa Bay wedding venue is a huge task. Your wedding venue can easily be the largest expense of your wedding and there are so many questions and things you might not know you need to know.     8 Tips To Find The Perfect Tampa…

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Congratulations On Your Engagement!

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Congratulations on your engagement. Our Special Moments Event Planning team is so excited that you found us and are considering hiring a professional wedding planner.   Engagement Season According to the current wedding industry information, nearly 40% of all proposals happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. The largest numbers happen somewhere between Christmas Eve and…

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8 Tips To A Successful Florida Beach Wedding

couple walking on Clearwater Beach at sunset

Special Moments Event Planning knows, without a doubt, that the Saint Petersburg / Clearwater Beach area is one of the best in the country for beach weddings. Born and raised here, our Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, has planned hundreds of beach weddings. Both Tampa Bay locals and couples planning destination weddings come to our…

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Raise Up Your Wedding Cake

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Our Special Moments Event Planning team loves details. One of our favorite wedding details is the wedding cake. Beyond the two of you, your wedding cake will most likely be the second most photographed detail on your wedding day. In the past, we have shared how wedding cakes have evolved and tips from amazing local pastry…

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There’s No Such Thing As A Wedding Day Coordinator

stressed out bride crying with mascara running

Our Special Moments Event Planning team decided a long time ago not to use the term Wedding Day Coordinator. Doing a great job involves way more than coordinating the wedding day. Instead, we offer “The Unique Moment,” which is coordination for the month leading up to your wedding.   The Truth About Wedding Day Coordinators…

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Wedding Planners Are More Important Than Ever

Tammy Waterman - Master Wedding Planner - wedding planner - Tampa Bay wedding planner - Special Moments Event Planning

As a wedding planning company with over 16 years in business, our Special Moments Event Planning team has discussed with hundreds of couples and their families the importance of hiring a professional wedding planner. But, in the era of COVID-19 and what we can and can’t do changing almost daily, we thought it was important…

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What Couples Wish Wedding Guests Knew About Weddings and COVID 19

Bride and groom wearing masks - Special Moments Event Planning. – Tampa weddings – weddings after 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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