Eat, Drink, and Be Married!

Butler passed hors d'oeuvres at a Tampa wedding

It’s no secret that people LOVE going to weddings! For most people, it’s because they love and support you as a couple.  But our Special Moments Event Planning team also knows that they are there for the food, the drink, and to have a good time with family and friends. With that said, here are…

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Special Moments Event Planning: 2022

Clock next to blocks changing 2022 to 2023

As 2022 comes to a close for our Special Moments Event planning family, we wanted to take a minute to look back at the past year. Our team thought it would be a fun way for you to learn a little more about us and answer some of the questions clients frequently as us.  …

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T’was The Week Before Christmas

Christmas Cookie cutters

T’was the week before Christmas, and here at Special Moments Event Planning, we’ve completed our last events for 2022. Our offices will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Monday, December 26th.  We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday, December. 27 through New Years’ Eve Day, closing January 1st and 2nd.   Sharing A…

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8 Weeks And Counting, Mailing Your Wedding Invitations

woman holding up eight fingers

There is no need to bury the lead! Yes, wedding invitations should be mailed eight weeks before your wedding! You probably saw our recent Special Moments Event Planning blog post When To Send Your Save The Date! It covered lots of things to know before sending out your Save The Date cards. So, today we’re…

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It’s NOT Our Wedding – Honest!

Master wedding planner and owner of Special Moments Event Planning during an interview with ABC Action News Tampa

Our Special Moments Event Planning team has been planning Tampa Bay weddings for a long time! Since 2004, to be exact. And one of the things we hear in the wedding industry is: “We don’t want to hire a wedding planner because it will become their wedding, not ours.” Honestly, that could not be farther…

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Getting Personal, With Flowers!

brightly colored bridal and wedding party bouquets

Hit up any wedding pro’s social media page, and you’ll be swamped with flower photos. Generally, you’ll see lots of fantastic ceremony structures, beautiful tablescapes, and, of course, some stunning bridal bouquets. But, what NO ONE ever talks about are personal flowers. Personal flowers are all of the bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages for your wedding…

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Congratulations On Your Engagement!

man holding an engagement ring behind his back with a bottle of champagne and flowers next to him

Congratulations on your engagement. Our Special Moments Event Planning team is so excited that you found us and are considering hiring a professional wedding planner.   Engagement Season According to the current wedding industry information, nearly 40% of all proposals happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. The largest numbers happen somewhere between Christmas Eve and…

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There’s No Such Thing As A Wedding Day Coordinator

stressed out bride crying with mascara running

Our Special Moments Event Planning team decided a long time ago not to use the term Wedding Day Coordinator. Doing a great job involves way more than coordinating the wedding day. Instead, we offer “The Unique Moment,” which is coordination for the month leading up to your wedding.   The Truth About Wedding Day Coordinators…

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