You’ve Got A Friend!

Bride and groom who were high school friends

Roberta and Matt’s incredible Tampa Bay wedding was one for the books. The two met in high school and went their separate ways. They had families, and fate brought them back together later in life. Their Tampa Bay wedding weekend started in Ybor City with a rehearsal dinner with incredible food, cigar rollers, and flamenco…

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Allison and Austin’s Downtown Tampa Wedding

bride and groom under the Tampa Theatre marque in downtown Tampa

Allison and Austin, like many of our client’s weddings, was postponed because of COVID. But, we could not have been happier when it was finally rescheduled. The wedding was sweet and very personal with beautiful details. This couple, who appear very quiet and serious, has an amazing fun and quirky sense of humor. {check back…

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Wedding Parties and Honor Attendants

Two St Pete Beach brides with their wedding party

If you follow our Special Moments Event Planning blog, you’ll notice that we often use the term Wedding Party rather than Bridal Party. We also use the term Honor Attendant in place of Best Man and Maid (or Matron) of Honor.   Wedding Parties We are seeing more and more couples choosing friends and family…

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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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Sunshine and Starfish: Sandpearl Resort Wedding

Clearwater Beach Wedding. - Sandpearl wedding - Special Moments Event Planning - Clearwater wedding planner- bride and groom walking on beach at sunset

Our Special Moments Event Planning team adored working with Amanda, David and their families to plan this incredible destination wedding at the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach.     From the time they flew in for their tasting and initial vendor meetings to the last song of their wedding reception, we had an incredible time…

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Tropical Meets Industrial

Special Moments Event Planning – Tampa Wedding Planner – Tampa Bay Wedding Planner- Tampa Wedding – Armature Works wedding - bride and groom in limousine

Our Special Moments Event Planning team truly adored working with this sweet couple, Brian and Monica, and their families. They could not have been nicer to work with;  from final walkthrough meetings, finalizing details of their Armature Works wedding reception to their wedding rehearsal and finally their wedding day. The day started at the Le…

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