Not All Caterers Are Alike

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It seems that over the last few weeks our Special Moments Event Planning team has seen social media posts and local discussions about the differences between caterers. Unfortunately, in the world of weddings, the first question people ask is “how much?”.  It’s a good starting point as everyone has a budget they would like to…

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It’s All About The Wedding Cake!

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We have seen wedding cakes evolve quite a bit in our fifteen years at Special Moments Event Planning. We have seen big cakes and small cakes for the couple to cut for a photo.  We saw an upswing in cupcakes and donut cakes, and (thankfully) a swing back toward delicious, beautifully designed wedding cakes. Our…

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Blue and Gold Beach Wedding

Lauren and Neil were such a fun and interesting couple for our Special Moments Event Planning team to work with. Lauren had a lot of the planning completed for their Opal Sands wedding on Clearwater Beach but primarily worked with us for guidance and vendor referrals as needed. The wedding was created in a beautiful…

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Home Sweet Home?

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Our Special Moments Event Planning team frequently gets requests to assist in planning a wedding at a couple’s home or at a unique outdoor location. What’s not to love? It’s Florida and we have great weather, amazing sunsets, and beautiful scenery. However, the biggest challenge is that too often couple’s do not always think about…

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A Picture Perfect Reflection

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Our Special Moments Event Planning team adored working with Katherine, Matthew and their families on the fabulous wedding weekend. Their wedding day began at the spectacular Opal Sands Resort on Clearwater Beach where the wedding parties and this very photogenic couple had their first look. Katherine wore a form-fitting satin gown with a sweetheart neckline…

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Perfect Start to 2019

Our Special Moments Event Planning team is really excited to start 2019 with a huge honor. Our wedding planning team has received the Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award for 2019. This award is based on the amazing reviews our couples shared on Wedding Wire. Tammy and her crew are the best and made my wedding…

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It’s The Holiday Season

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Our Special Moments Event Team is ready for the holidays. Wedding season in the Tampa Bay area is starting to wind down. Intermixed with conference calls and planning sessions our Special Moments Event Planning Team has been out and about. Last week our team was in Clearwater Beach at the Sandpearl Resort for a Hanukkah…

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Christmas Came Early

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Christmas came early this year for our Special Moments Event Planning team! Our Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, had the opportunity to unwrap a very special holiday gift this week. Our Special Moments Event Planning Team received The Knot Best of Weddings 2019 Pick! We are thrilled to be receiving The Knot Best of Weddings…

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Return Of The White Queen

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This week our Special Moments Event Planning Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, had the honor of attending the historic ribbon cutting of The Belleview Inn in Belleaire.   The Belleview Inn opened in 1897 as The Hotel Belleview, a grand Queen Anne–style Victorian hotel with ornate gingerbread-like details in the peaked gables, overhanging roofs, and…

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Destination Wedding Done Right

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Ashley & Tyler | Clearwater Beach Destination Wedding When Ashley and Tyler chose Clearwater Beach and the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Resort and Spa for their destination wedding, it was the perfect way to pamper their guests. Special Moments Event Planning loves a couple who can focus on the details and on the guest experience. This…

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Gold, Silver and White Wedding

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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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