Wedding Venue Wednesday: The Orlo

Outside of the The Orlo an historic Tampa wedding venue

For this month’s Wedding Venue Wednesday, our Special Moments Event Planning team crossed the bay to a beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood and a historic wedding venue. The Orlo! The Orlo 315 South Plant Avenue Tampa, FL 33606   History of The Orlo Located just outside Tampa, The Orlo, technically known as the Spafford House, was built…

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We Went To a Garden Party

Bride and groom in the gardens at Davis Island Garden Club

Kayla and Chris’ Garden Party wedding at David Islands Garden Club was something special. Kayla had a very clear vision of the garden wedding, especially the flowers; her mother has a background in floral design. And, this wedding was very special to our Special Moments Event Planning team as Kayla is also Tammy and Jennifer‘s…

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Our Boss is a BADAZZZ!

Tammy Waterman - Master Wedding planner and Lead Dream Maker of Tampa Bay's Special Moments Event Planning

If you’ve ever met our Founder and Lead Dream Maker, Tammy Waterman, you know exactly what we are talking about. She is one of 48 Master Wedding Planners in the World and a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants since 2004. But she has been planning Tampa Bay weddings for 17 years!   Expert…

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Setting Sail with a Navy-Blue Yacht StarShip Wedding

Laughing bride and groom during their Tampa wedding on the Yacht StarShip

Our Special Moments Event team loved working with Grace and Sal on their Tampa wedding aboard the Yacht StarShip II. The wedding was beautiful and filled with laughter and lots of love.   Mimosas and Confetti The ladies’ day began with hair and makeup, breakfast, Champagne, and some confetti. One of our favorite details of…

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Wedding Venue Wednesday: Tampa’s J.C. Newman Cigar Co

J.C Newman Cigar Co logo

In case you missed it, last month, we launched a new Special Moments Event Planning blog feature – Wedding Venue Wednesday. On the first Wednesday of each month, we’ll showcase a new or unique wedding venue. We’re focusing on those hidden gems you might miss unless you’re in the know.   America’s Oldest Family-Owned Cigar…

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Intimate Tampa Wedding at The Vault

bride and groom's first dance during their Christmas wedding at The Vault in Tampa

Rosemary and George’s Tampa wedding at The Vault was initially scheduled for March of 2020. They were the first of our Special Moments Event Planning clients whose plans were affected by Covid-19. Unfortunately, their wedding plans that originally included 185 wedding guests were affected twice.   Third Time Is A Charm Later in the year,…

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Tampa Armature Works Wedding

Tampa bride and groom posing for wedding portraits on the steps of the University of Tampa

We can’t believe it’s been nearly a year since Shaina and Tim’s amazing Tampa Armature Works wedding. This past week this awesome wedding with rustic touches was featured in Marry Me Tampa Bay – so we wanted to show you more of the incredible details.   Thanks Shaina! Here’s a bit of what Shaina had…

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MMTB Expert Advice: Planning The Perfect Proposal

Featured On Marry Me Tampa Bay logo for local wedding professionals

Planning the perfect proposal is a big part of the holiday season – there are thousands of proposals from Christmas through Valentine’s Day! And our Special Moments Event Planning loves hearing couples share their stories. Proposals often involve favorite activities, restaurants, and locations- which can tell us a lot about the couple. This is often…

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This Tampa Couple Will Make You Smile!

Tampa bride and groom standing on the bride outside of The Chapel of the Holy Cross

If you are anything like our Special Moments Event Planning team, Samantha and Jake’s recent Tampa wedding makes you smile. All you have to do is look at them. They literally smiled all day long—giant ear to ear smiles.   Get Ready Samantha started her day with her wedding party, champagne, and a lot of…

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There Are No Secrets In Wedding Planning

woman surprised by wedding planning secrets

Our Special Moments Event Planning team knows that, if you are like us, right after you met Tammy Waterman, you felt comfortable and opened up to her. That is EXACTLY what makes a great wedding planner.   Have you met Master Wedding Planner Tammy Waterman and the rest of our Special Moments Event Planning Team?…

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Kelsey and Albert’s Tampa Bay Wedding

Tampa bride and groom in front of a white Rolls Royce

If you are like our Special Moments Event Planning team, all it takes is one look at Kelsey and Albert to see how much in love they are.   It’s All About Family For them, their incredible Tampa Bay wedding was all about family. They were surrounded by people who love, adore, and support them.…

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Celebrating In Tampa While Socially Distant

masked Tampa bride and groom standing next to COVID "in this 2gether' sign along the road.

Our Special Moments Event Planning team loved working with Sara and Noah. Keeping within Tampa’s local gathering guidelines, they were able to get married and celebrate surrounded by family and friends.     Special Moments Event Planning worked with the couple, their wedding venues, and their vendors to ensure everyone stayed safe and felt at…

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