2-4-1 Weekend

  That morning: Walking to my car with a skirt on, it was a little chilly but I had no doubt with this predictably unpredictable Florida weather that the sun would not be absent from the day. We had a unisex 60th birthday party for a Mr. and a Mrs. Winchester in Lutz ( pronounced Lootz)…

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Cocktail Party

Last night, Tammy and I attended a Cocktail Party hosted by Kapok Special Events (pronounced  Kay-Pock. The name reminded me of the character Spock from Star Trek.)  This event hall, once a huge restaurant, is nothing short of gorgeous even in the rain.    As this is the start of wedding season, Tammy tells me these parties are…

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A Wedding Needs a Planner Like Water Needs Wet

PART 1 of my weekend I attended my first wedding as a guest since joining Tammy’s team.  The wedding was simple and short,  a guest’s dream.  But they didn’t have a wedding planner and it was obvious.  Not only did my trained eyes notice, but my boyfriend who I thought never listened to me, even…

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#2. Cosmic Paradise

In their Chucks and green suspenders, the groomsmen strolled toward the hanging blue windows at the end of the aisle, a homage to the popular British science-fiction series, “Dr. Who.”  In her vintage inspired lace and tool grown, the bride blissfully floated toward her man. Wedding World, we have arrived at my second stop of this journey! …

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Popping the Wedding Cherry

The 18th day of January introduced us to Matthew and Stephanie Stock.  As the air was cut with a slight chill, it took nothing away from the outside ceremony overlooking the sparkling water of St. Petersburg Women’s Club. I pulled up to the pink building ready to pop the cherry of my first wedding; rental…

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High School Sweet Hearts tie the knot

We are thrilled to share with you today that our October couple Niasya and Antrone – are featured on Pretty Pear Bride….   to see the photos from their wedding compliments of Ashley Roper from Ashfall Mixed media and read their story click on the photo below… !!!!   Big Thank you to Shafonne Myers for featuring…

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Fifteen Things to Look for When Choosing An Officiant

We have a guest blog post for you today. We asked Rev. Virginia Bishop from Loving Unity to share the insight on what to look for when choosing an Officiant. We have included all of the information from her below:   LovingUnity Wedding Officiants                   Reverend’s Virginia & David Bishop & Associates www.lovingunity.com [email protected]     Fifteen Things…

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Customizing your wedding affordably and in style!

Have you been wanting to customize your wedding with a few details you have seen on wedding blogs or websites? Have you thought to yourself , I probably cannot afford to do those things? Have you attempted to try and DIY the items and spent many hours surfing for how to videos or instructions to…

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Do I invite my officiant to the reception?

 This is a common question from many  of our brides that come to us for assistance with planning their wedding…… We think this question has many answers…… 1. Yes, they are marrying you because you have attended the church since you were a child and will hurt their feelings if you do not extend the invitation…

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Blue and Purple Enchanted Garden Wedding

We got to help with a beautiful wedding at the Davis Island Garden Club on December 30, 2011. Silver lanterns decorated the tables with pops of purple and blue. The flowers were stunning purple, blue, and white from Debbie with The Bride’s Bouquet. The guests enjoyed a delicious catered meal by Delectables. The best part was…

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Meet the Special Moments Team- Bill W.

Bill Waterman finally conceded and joined the Special Moments Team in 2010 and has not looked back.. From being an Ordained Minister to the guy who designs and creates all of the fabulous arches and other interesting pieces to the New Wise guy for Weddings.. ( it is about the groom too ladies) Grooms in need we…

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Meet The Special Moments Team- Melissa

Melissa Toohey joined the team originally in 2006 and spent about a year with us before relocating to Orlando.. Well Good News is… She moved back to  the area in October and jumped right back in where she left off. Yeah!!!! So here is a little below about Melissa: ~My favorite color is pink ~Food:…

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