Julie and Austin’s Davis Islands Wedding

Bride and groom on the Swing at Davis Islands Garden Club

Julie and Austin’s Davis Islands wedding was incredible. Not only was it personalized and beautiful, but it was also so much fun. They incorporated food and fun they knew their family and friends would enjoy!     Get Ready! This beautiful wedding spanned two sides of Tampa Bay. Hotel accommodations were across the bay from…

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Featured on Marry Me Tampa Bay!

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Recently, our Special Moments Event Planning leader, Tammy Waterman, was featured in a Marry Me Tampa Bay Expert Advice column, “Wedding Planner vs. Venue Coordinator.” This is an excellent feature, as the struggle is real!  Thankfully, after nearly twenty years of providing wedding planning services across Tampa Bay, we find that we don’t clash with…

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Olivia and Curtis’ Tampa Wedding

Bride and groom's Tampa wedding portraits

Olivia and Curtis’ Tampa wedding was as unique and fun as they are. The wedding blended a bit of Shabby Chic with a retro Goth vibe. It incorporated beautiful nods to family and tradition while mixing things up with a unique color story in black, gold, ivory, emerald, navy, and soft blush tones.    …

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Michelle and Zach’s Westin Tampa Bay Wedding

Bride and groom at sunset at the Westin Tampa Bay.

Micheel and Zach’s Tampa Bay wedding, which featured gold, white, and touches of blush, was magical. The Westin Tampa Bay provided ideal spaces for their ceremony and reception, and the natural surroundings made for beautiful photos.     Michelle and the ladies began the day by getting ready and photographing some of the bride’s personal…

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Wed Society | Tampa + St. Pete Features

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WOW, Wed Society | Tampa + St. Pete is crushing on our Special Moments Event Planning weddings! We’re always excited to see our couples, our work, and our wedding vendors featured for all the world to see. Recently, they have featured not one but two amazing weddings.   Pretty In Pink: Kali And Zach’s Greek-Inspired…

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Janel and George’s Luxurious Tampa Wedding

Bride and groom wedding portraits.

This luxurious Tampa wedding for Janel and George was spectacular from beginning to end. It incorporated family tradition, elegance, and stunning black, white, and silver decor. We loved working with the couple and their family on this incredible day.   In The Beginning We love that the incredible day included a beautiful portrait session with…

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A Beautiful Blush And Ivory Tampa Wedding

Waterfront weddingh photos across from Tampa Garden Club

This blush, ivory, and gold wedding at Tampa Garden Club was beautiful, and the garden club was the ideal location. Katie and Connor are adorable together! You can see how in love they are, and the details of their wedding day make it so personal.   Gettin’ Ready! Katie and the ladies started the day…

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County Advisory Board Feature

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This week, our Special Moments Event Planning blog highlights a feature article on the County Advisory Board website.   What is The County Advisory Board? There are approximately counties across the United States, and the County Advisory Board focuses on highlighting and promoting the vast array of businesses, groups, and associations that make each of…

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Saying Goodbye To 2024!

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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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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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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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Mallory and Dylan’s Rusty Pelican Wedding

Bride and groom at sunset at the Rusty Pelican Tampa.

Mallory and Dylan’s Rusty Pelican Tampa wedding had everything. From incredible personal touches to spectacular sunsets and a gang that danced the night away.     Capturing the Details The day began with the bride and groom hanging out with their wedding parties. Mallory and the ladies spent some time getting ready and enjoying a…

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