You Mean The World To Me!

Bride and groom at Davis Islands Garden Club

Five minutes after meeting Lisa and Leon, you’ll love them. They have been together for seventeen years and love to travel the world. So, a travel-themed wedding was a natural choice for this incredible couple’s wedding.     Fun Fact: Leon’s handsome suit was handmade in Thailand.   Wedding Vows and Jumping The Broom The…

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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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Laura and Chris’s Tampa Waterfront Wedding

Bride and groom in front of the Tampa River Center

The Tampa Waterfront was a spectacular backdrop for Laura and Chris’s wedding. Their sage green, blue, and gold color story worked beautifully with the outdoor space and the industrial vibes of the indoor reception venue.   Getting Ready The couple, along with their wedding parties, got ready on opposite sides of Tampa Bay as they…

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Jennifer and Daniel’s Wedding at the Rusty Pelican

Bride and groom kissing at the Rusty Pelican

Jennifer and Daniel’s wedding at the Rusty Pelican was set against the backdrop of Tampa Bay. The intimate wedding was simple and elegant, and our Special Moments Event Planning team was honored to be a part of it.   Get Ready! For the ladies, the day began with hair and makeup, some fun photos in…

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A Timeless Wedding at the Oxford Exchange

Bride and groom next to a wall of clocks at the Oxford Exchange

Kelly and Patrick’s intimate Tampa destination wedding was timeless and classic. The couple were incredible to work with and so much fun!   Their beautiful black, white, and gold intimate destination wedding was so magical and full of personality!   A Tearful First Look After a morning of hair and makeup, getting ready, and making…

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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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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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Sloan and Jacob’s Tampa Garden Club Wedding

Bride and groom standing along Tampa Bay

Our Special Moments Event Planning team had a fantastic time working with Sloan, Jacob, and their families on their Tampa wedding.   After being transported to the Tampa Garden Club, Sloan and her wedding party finished getting ready.     I’m Not Crying  Everyone held back tears as the couple saw each other for the…

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Navitha and Mark’s Tampa Bay Wedding

Tampa Bay bride and groom posing for photos before their wedding reception

Working with Navitha and Mark on their Tampa Bay wedding was a treat.      Not only did our Special Moments Event Planning team work with them on planning and coordinating the wedding, but we also created custom paper products for their wedding day. And it was especially sweet for Tammy as their wedding ceremony…

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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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It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!

Beautiful african woman happy showing love with hands in heart shape expressing healthy and marriage symbol, outdoor

It’s ENGAGEMENT SEASON! Yup! Almost 40% of all engagement proposals in the US happen in the two-and-a-half months between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. The largest number typically occur on Christmas Eve, followed closely by New Year’s Eve. We’d guess that if you are reading this blog, you may have an indication that a ring is in…

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