Wedding Weekend Do’s and Don’ts

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It’s no secret to our Special Moments Event Planning team that a wedding weekend is hugely popular. We see plenty of them, and not just for Tampa Bay destination weddings. This week, our blog will explore fun ideas, myths, and trends about welcoming wedding guests.   Wedding Weekend Guests attending Tampa Bay Area weddings often…

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How To Stop Time On Your Wedding Day

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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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Wedding Traditions and Customs Unraveled

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Escort Cards and Place Cards!

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Every few years, our Special Moments Event Planning team creates a blog post about the do’s and don’t of escort cards, place cards, and seating charts. Too often, couples and their families struggle with how these simple pieces of paper affect how smoothly their guests can find their seats at the wedding reception. So, here…

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Cristina and Christopher’s Belleview Inn Wedding

Bride and groom outside of the Belleview Inn.

The Belleview Inn was the ideal setting for Cristina and Christopher’s intimate wedding. While it might be a short drive from Clearwater Beach, this historic Belleaire venue is worlds away.   Today’s The Day!     Inside the historic inn, Cristina and Christoper spent the morning getting ready. The morning was spent getting dressed and…

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Sunset at Tampa Bay Watch

Sunset at Tampa Bay Watch

Kathleen and Chris are an incredible couple. They are so sweet and have been together for ten years, and there were several nods to that during their beautiful Tierra Verde wedding at Tampa Bay Watch.     With everyone dressed and ready, each of them, with their wedding party, made their way to the beautiful…

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Tammy’s a Genius!

Tammy Waterman, Lead Dream maker and owner of Special Moments Event Planning

For our Special Moments Event Planning team, there was no doubt that our Lead Dream Maker and owner, Tammy Waterman, is a genius!     But seriously, recently, Tammy completed a professional development program and is a Certified Timeline Genius!   What’s Timeline Genius? Timeline Genius is a product our team has used for quite…

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Katie and Royal’s Tampa Bay Watch Wedding

Bride and groom at sunset at TAMPA BAY Watch

This Tampa Bay Watch wedding was too sweet for words. Katie and Royal were so much fun to work with, and the day was filled with personality.     Not only were there lots of DIY touches, but the personal details and family members who were part of the day made the day extra special.…

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Dealing With The Dreaded +1

bride to be dealing with a +1

One of the first steps in wedding planning is putting together a guest list. Creating your guest list is an essential first step, as couples and their families often have very different ideas about how large the wedding might be.  A guest list drives part of your wedding. You can’t determine how far your wedding…

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2 Mistakes Newly Engaged Couples Make

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Recently, a wedding industry colleague asked our Special Moments Event Planning Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, what is the most common mistake that she sees newly engaged couples make. After the discussion, we decided it would make a fantastic blog post! Read to the bottom for a few tips to keep you sane during wedding…

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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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