A Historic Wedding

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“We wanted something that was local and embraced some of the historical themes of Tampa.” Catherine and Adam’s wedding was exactly that. They chose the beautiful, historic Floridan Hotel, now on the National Register of Historic Places as The Floridan Palace Hotel. Originally opened in 1927, the hotel is the only Tampa hotel on the…

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Happy Accidents

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Sometimes, you meet people when you least expect it, things just click and you know it was meant to be. That is exactly what happened with our Special Moments Event Planning team, Skotti, and her mom; two months before Skotti and Leo’s incredible wedding at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Here is what Skotti had…

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Don’t Believe Everything You See

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Today we need to share a few things that dispel some of the typical wedding information you may have found on the internet. Our Special Moments Event Planning team is reading a lot of the same magazines and blog posts that our couples read. Sometimes we are amazed at what we find and today we…

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Love, Love, Love

Bobbie and Tracy learned about Tammy and our Special Moments Event Planning Team from their Maid of Honor.  We had the pleasure of planning her daughter’s wedding. We are so glad they chose our team for their special day, they are truly an inspirational couple. Back in 2015 when the United States Supreme Court ruled…

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A Star Spangled Wedding!

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Bonnie & Marcus | BridgePoint Downtown, St. Petersburg, FL   We thought the 4th of July was the perfect time to feature this fun, beautiful Special Moments Event Planning couple. This wedding was hosted at BridgePoint (previously known as Mirror Lake Lyceum), located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. This beautiful Mediterranean Revival style building was…

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Can You Breathe In That Gown?

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Few things are more frustrating than watching a bride tug on her gown for the entire day; you want to be comfortable on your wedding day and this is not how it should be. Wedding gowns are one detail of the wedding that a bride has probably thought about her whole life. From the time…

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It’s All About The Guest Experience!

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We talk to Special Moments Event Planning couples about their reception and they all want to make sure their guests have an amazing time.  We completely understand the guest experience is a key part of the wedding planning for most couples. Including interactive elements, such as a photo booth, a musical performance, candy buffet or…

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Rose Gold, Blush and Ink

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Megan & Steve | Haus 820, Lakeland FL   Megan and Steve hired our Special Moments Event Planning team about a month after Steve proposed. “My Husband Steve and I hired Special Moments about a month after we got engaged. From the very beginning, Tammy and her team made themselves available to assist in any…

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Take A Seat

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One of the questions our Special Moments Event Planning team is asked all the time has to do with seating at wedding receptions; specifically about escort cards and seating cards. So we will start with the confusing part. Escort Cards: Escort Cards are the cards on a central table that guests pick up during or…

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An Action Packed Wedding

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Courtney & Noel | Sand Pearl Resort, Clearwater Beach   To say that Courtney and Noel’s wedding was action packed might just be the understatement of the year. They added amazing touches to keep family and friends engaged throughout the day. Courtney and Noel spent their morning at opposite ends of this beautiful resort relaxing…

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F.U.N. FUN!

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Heather and Mike | Rialto Theater   They wanted Fun; it was that simple. When Heather and Mike hired our Special Moments Event Planning team for Wedding Day Management they wanted to make sure that everything at their Tampa wedding went smoothly. Their day began at the beautiful Le Meridien Tampa, where they had their…

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What Is Your Plan B?

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One of the challenges of planning Florida Gulf Coast weddings on the beach is always the weather. While a majority of the time our weather is beautiful and predictable, occasionally we will get some pop-up showers that mean we will need to go to ‘Plan B’. Our Special Moments Event Planning Team always has a…

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