An Elegant and Understated Clearwater Beach Wedding

bride and groom on Clerwater beach

Elegant and understated might be the best way to describe Lien and Rhett’s Clearwater Beach Wedding. They are a sweet, kind couple who picked the perfect venue for their special day and surrounded themselves with people close to them. The couple found our Special Moments Event Planning team through their bridesmaid, Julia, whose wedding our…

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A Tampa Wedding With A Little Sparkle

Tamp bride and groom at the Rusty Pelican Tampa

You know our Special Moments Event Planning team loves a little sparkle. And Christina and Brandon’s beautiful Tampa wedding definitely incorporated a little bling. However, it was also filled with beautiful special moments. Getting Ready Christina and the ladies spent the morning having their hair and makeup done, relaxing, and having some fun. Meanwhile, Brandon…

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The Conversation No One Wants to Have: TIPPING

crying bride

As wedding professionals, we often have to have those uncomfortable conversations. Because, after all, couples come to us for all their wedding-related questions! So, this week our Special Moments Event Planning team tackles the big questions no one ever wants to have regarding tipping wedding professionals! Asking The Wedding Pros Rather than just sharing our…

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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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All Eyes Were On Kelly and Ryan

wedding party watching bride and groom kiss ing at the westin Tampa bay

All eyes were on Kelly and Ryan during their Tampa Bay wedding, and it was no surprise to our Special Moments Event Planning team. This couple is sweet and fun, and so are all of the people who surrounded them on their wedding day. Getting Ready The morning was all about the details. The bride…

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Runnin’ Down A Dream

Missy and Charlie’s wedding was absolutely a dream! As they live out of town, we worked on a good bit of the planning with Missy’s sister. The wedding day was filled with incredible details. There were so many details that this intimate wedding of close family and friends had nearly as many vendors as guests!…

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Before You Say I DO

Bride an groom on the lawn of the Tampa Garden Club overlooking Tampa Bay

Emma and Dillon’s beautiful Tampa wedding was so much fun. They were a pleasure to work with and they had a wedding day that truly reflected them. But, like most weddings, the things that go on early on the wedding day take lots of planning and timing is key. Counting back from the time the…

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A Clearwater Beach Jewish Wedding

Jewish bride and groom kissing after their first look

Our Special Moments Event Planning team loves the beauty and tradition of a traditional Jewish wedding. From the loving private family moments that go behind the scenes to the traditions surrounding the wedding ceremony and the fun and touching moments of the reception. Rachel and Samuel’s recent Clearwater Beach was no exception. We love the…

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Can’t Help Falling In Love with the Hyatt Regency Clearwater

bride and groom kissing on the Sky Terrace of the Hyatt Regency Clearwater

“Can’t Help Falling In Love” may have played as Lindsay walked down the aisle. But, it sums up how Lindsay and Joey felt about their Hyatt Regency Clearwater wedding! Like many couples last year, Lindsay and Joey had to deal with date changes, a venue change, and shrinking that guest list to comply with local…

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It Was Always You

Bride and groom outside of the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater beach

Spoiler Alert: ‘Always You’ was the beautiful song that Erica walked down the aisle to as she married the love of her life, Ryan. This Sandpearl Resort wedding in shades of pink and champagne was beautiful. But, the love and laughter between this couple stole the show. Erica spent the morning getting ready with her…

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Planning Your Tampa Bay Wedding

aerial view of the Opal Sands ceremony lawn on Clearwater Beach part of The Opal Collection

Across Tampa Bay, wedding planning is in full swing. Our Special Moments Event Planning team talks to dozens of newly engaged couples every week. And not just local couples planning their wedding but also for couples from across the country coming here for Tampa Bay destination weddings.   The Basics of Wedding Planning Wedding planning…

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Wedding Venue Wednesday: Finding A Venue

Moon Gate wedding arch on Clearwater Beach

Wedding Venue Wednesday was a feature our Special Moments Event Planning team launched in 2021. It was an excellent opportunity to showcase some incredible Tampa Bay wedding venues. Many times, the venues we highlighted were hidden gems with unique details. Other venues we selected were because of their incredible locations and customer service. Quite a…

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