Happy Valentine’s Day!

A vintage Valentine's Day card.

We love romance and all things related to love. Since today is Valentine’s Day, we’ll have a little fun with the history and fun facts surrounding it!   A Little Odd History What began as a Pagan feast day celebrating fertility became a day to honor St. Valentine, a Christian martyr, sometime during the 14th…

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Wed Society | Tampa + St. Pete Feature

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Wed Society | Tampa + St. Pete recently featured a beautiful Special Moments Event Planning wedding. We adored working with Emily and Brandon, who didn’t let a little rain ruin their wedding day. The featured article, ” A Rain Kissed Romance: Emily & Brandon’s Enchanting Wedding,” captures the incredible details, romance, beauty, and joy of…

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A Bay Preserve at Osprey Wedding

Bride and groom at Bay OPreserve at Osprey.

Bay Preserve at Osprey is a magical property on Little Sarasota Bay. From the waterfront locations for photographs to the spectacular house and amazing outdoor ceremony space, everything made this day so special for Madi and Ki.     Begin at the Beginning The day started with hair and makeup for Madi, getting dressed, and…

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More Marry Me Tampa Bay Expert Advice

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Our Marry Me Tampa Bay colleagues recently published Expert Advice: 10 Things To Know About Setting A Wedding Budget. It featured information and tips on setting a wedding budget from the region’s planners, photographers, and caterers. Our Special Moments Event Planning team was featured on several tips they shared in the article.   From Our…

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A Beautiful Blush And Ivory Tampa Wedding

Waterfront weddingh photos across from Tampa Garden Club

This blush, ivory, and gold wedding at Tampa Garden Club was beautiful, and the garden club was the ideal location. Katie and Connor are adorable together! You can see how in love they are, and the details of their wedding day make it so personal.   Gettin’ Ready! Katie and the ladies started the day…

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County Advisory Board Feature

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This week, our Special Moments Event Planning blog highlights a feature article on the County Advisory Board website.   What is The County Advisory Board? There are approximately counties across the United States, and the County Advisory Board focuses on highlighting and promoting the vast array of businesses, groups, and associations that make each of…

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Marry Me Tampa Bay “Best Of” 2024

Featured On Marry Me Tampa Bay logo for local wedding professionals

Marry Me Tampa Bay helped our Special Moments Event Planning team start the year with a BANG! Their series “Best Of” 2024 Wedding Receptions | Part 1 features some of their most beautiful wedding reception features of the year!  We’re thrilled that our couple, Lexi and Anthony’s magnificent downtown Tampa wedding was featured.    …

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Saying Goodbye To 2024!

numbers changing date from 2024 to 2025

We can’t believe we’re writing our last Special Moments Event Planning blog of 2024. In some regards, the year flew by; in others, it couldn’t end fast enough. We survived not one but two major hurricanes this season. It’s always tough to ensure our clients are cared for, not to mention our team, vendors, homes,…

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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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Wedding Traditions and Customs Unraveled

bride dancing with her groom keeping her fingers crossed for good luck

Our Special Moments Event Planning team knows all too well that weddings are full of traditions. Some things we do are driven ‘just because,’ while others are based on our family’s ethnic and cultural customs. We know that unless you are a total wedding geek – lots of hands raised in our office – you…

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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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