Catherine and Matthew’s Tampa Bay Wedding

Bride and groom wrapped in a veil

Catherine and Matthew are too cute for words. Except for Matthew seeing Catherine for the first time, they both smiled ear to ear all day!     Their mass was personal and loving, and their reception reflected the blues and textures of shimmering water. The day was simple, elegant, and full of love.   Let’s…

Read More

A Spectacular Downtown Tampa Wedding

Bride and groom portrait wrapped in the brides'0s veil.

Lexi and Anthony’s downtown Tampa wedding was spectacular! The champagne, white, and ivory color story was incredible. And we love seeing this incredible couple surrounded by family and friends.     Opposite Sides Of The Bay The couple spent the wedding morning on opposite sides of the bay. As with most weddings, the day involved…

Read More

Love Is A Verb: Tampa River Center Wedding

Bride and groom on the Tampa Waterfront

Our Special Moments Event Planning team loved working with Meghan and Frankie on their Tampa waterfront wedding.     The color story, details, and music selections all reflected their personalities. And it was incredible!   With This Ring With everything in place at the church, guests arriving received custom wedding programs.      We especially…

Read More

Dancing In The Dark at Tampa Garden Club

Tampa couple kissing under the bride's veil.

We love the elegance and details of Vanessa and Nick’s Tampa Garden Club wedding. It was clear from the special touches they incorporated into their day that they thought of their guests.   Starting Their Wedding Day Vanessa’s day started with her wedding party. They shared some special moments, had on-site hair and makeup while…

Read More

Just Married: Downtown Tampa

Bride and groom in downtown Tampa

Corie and Nick’s downtown Tampa wedding was adorable. A downtown wedding has a different vibe, offering many unique backdrops and historic buildings.      Getting Started For Corie and the ladies, the day started with onsite hair and makeup, photos of wedding details, and a toast.     Meanwhile, Nick and the guys hung out.…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More