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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Cookie Cutters Are For Christmas Cookies

Christmas cookie cutters

Cookie cutters are NOT for weddings! Since we launched Special Moments Event Planning back in 2004, we’ve always considered ourselves ‘Dream Makers.’ We believe that every wedding should have ‘Special Moments’ regardless of the budget. Each wedding should be a unique representation of you as a couple.   You’re Hired! We’ve recently had several inquirers…

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Sharing Some Holiday Cheer!

holiday table from the Redfin party planning article

We’re excited to be sharing some Holiday Cheer! Our Special Moments Event Planning team is so happy to be featured in this recent Redfin article: Designing the Perfect Festive Celebration at Home: Experts Share Their Favorite Holiday Party Ideas ‘Tis the season for spending time with loved ones, and there’s no better time than now…

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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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Love Conquers All

Clearwater Beach couple very much in love on their wedding day

Our Special Moments Event Planning team started working with Kate and Dave on their destination wedding in the spring of 2019. Unfortunately, like many other couples, their wedding date was postponed. However, their second wedding date was accidentally double-booked by the venue. This resulted in a date and venue change. We were all hopeful that…

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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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Don’t Let Pirates Steal Your Sunshine

bride and groom kissing on Clearwater Beach as a Pirate ship passes by

For our Special Moments Event Planning team, a big part of wedding planning is making sure there is a great “Plan B.” The weather here along the Gulf Coast can be unpredictable, especially early evening about ceremony time. Another big part of the planning is ensuring that your couple is okay with whatever spaces are…

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Expert Wedding Planning Advice

compass pointing toward Ex[ert highlighting expert wedding planning advice by Tampa Bay wedding planner Tammy Waterman

Special Moments Event Planning has been planning Tampa Bay weddings and events for 17 years. Additionally, our owner and Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, is one of only 47 Master Wedding Planners in the world. So, when publications, news outlets, and websites are looking for expert wedding planning advice – we’re happy to get the…

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