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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Jordan and Tyler’s Wedding At The Howey Mansion

Bride and groom at The Howey Mansion.

You’ll find the Howey Mansion in Central Florida in Howey-in-the-Hills. The 1920s Mediterranean Revival-style mansion created the perfect backdrop for Jordan and Tyler’s wedding.     All About The Details The day started with onsite hair and makeup services for Jordan and the ladies while Tyler and the guys chilled in one of the Howey…

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Lauren and Mike’s Opal Sands Wedding

Bride and groom at the Opal Sands Resort

If you knew nothing else about Lauren and Mike’s Opal Sands wedding except for this photo, you’d know a lot.     This sweet, fun couple has surrounded themselves with loving family and incredible friends who always enjoy a good time! The details of their day are thoughtful, heartfelt, and beautiful. We love the soft…

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Kali and Zach’s Incredible Sand Key Wedding!

Bride and groom inside of Holy Trinty Orthodox Church in Clearwater.

Every couple and every wedding is unique. It’s infused with their personalities and sense of humor. For Kali and Zach’s Sand Key wedding, that might be the understatement of the year. You see, Kali is a writer and performer with her own one woman show. Need we say more?     Rumor is that Kali…

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Briana and Alex’s Westin Tampa Bay BlueVu Wedding

Bride and groom on the rooftop deck at BluVuat the Westin Tampa Bay.

BluVu at the Westin Tampa Bay, with its views of the shimmering water and blue skies, provided incredible backdrops for Briana and Alex’s wedding. Our Special Moments Event Planning team was so excited to provide Wedding Day Management services for their fabulous day!     Let’s Get This Party Started! The day began early for…

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Special Family Dances

Father daughter dance at Carlouel Yacht Club in Clearwater Florida

Last week, our Special Moments Event Planning team tackled the topic of the First Dance. It’s one of the most important moments of a wedding reception. From picking the right song for the two of you to the dance itself and possibly taking dance lessons, we tackled it all.   Lifelong Photography Studio Universal Music…

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Ready For Your First Dance?

Bride and groom's first dance at their Sandpearl Resort wedding reception on Clearwater Beach.

Our Special Moments Event Planning team has had much fun sharing Real Weddings. We love the personality, details, and love infused in every wedding. Each wedding is unique and different, and we hope that by sharing them, we offer you some great inspiration for your wedding.   It’s Time To Party! But this week, we…

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