{the blog of Special Moments}
All the boxes are gone,
we’ve cleaned up our mess…
We would like to give you
our new address!
Special Moments
4989 71st Avenue North
Pinellas Park, Florida 33781
Same phone numbers as before
Office-727-343-0800
Fax-727-343-0811
Please keep and eye out for our invitation to our Grand Opening of our new office in September!!
Alaina and Brendan were from Pennsylvania and dreamed of a beach wedding in Sunny Florida. On May 17th, 2009 their dreams came true at 11:00am in the morning at beautiful Sand Key Park. Alaina and Brendan had a small intimate ceremonyof 20 close friends and family that had made the journey to Florida with them. We have included a few pictures of the beach set-up for you to view below……Congrats to Alaina and Brendan!
Tuyen and Tuan were married on May 2nd, 2009 on the Lawn of the Mahaffey Theater and the reception was held in the Ballroom upstairs of the Mahaffey also. The beginning of the day started with the Traditional Tea Ceremony and then followed later in the day with the Western Ceremony being performed on the Lawn of the Mahaffey Theater. The day gave us beautiful weather and a fabulous couple… Thanks to their photographer Van Tran, we are all able to remember that day with beautiful pictures. Thank you again Van for supplying the amazing photos below of Tuyen and Tuan’s “Special ” day.
One of my favorite ways to create a touch of elegance for outdoor weddings is the use of chandeliers. You can hang them in trees for the ceremony, under a rustic overhang for cocktail hour or inside a restored barn or rustic style building for the reception.
They add just a bit of elegance without being too stuffy, add interest to the ceiling and improve the ambiance with their soft lighting. For couples on a budget or wanting a non-traditional feel, there are all types for all price ranges, tastes and colors! For inexpensive ones try Ikea or Shop Wild Things. Here are a few pictures to inspire you…
During the depression, while the rest of the country was pinching pennies and just scraping by, the Rockefeller family was holding fabulous soirees complete with unique ideas. One of my favorites centerpiece ideas stems from their lavish parties. The Rockefellers would put a long, rectangular box filled with sand in the middle of the dinner table. The mini trowels placed in the box helps the guests unearth their party favors: emerald necklaces, diamond earrings, ruby bracelets, you name it! Why not update this idea by choose or creating a box of your own, filling it with decorative stones, crystals or even candy, and hiding favors in it?
When it comes to event decor, I’m a huge fan of ceiling features like draping. For those DIY hosts/brides out there who have their hearts set on indoor or outdoor draping, check out your local Ikea for an amazing, budget friendly option with these shade sails.
The Dyning shade costs $25 and you get a great triangular shade that comes complete with hooks and cord to hang it. For an indoor wedding, pick up a few super strong magnets with a built-in hook from Northern Tool at $3 each and clip to the ceiling. For outdoor decor, string the shade up between trees or lamp posts. It’s the perfect touch of drama and really makes the space your own…and all for less than $50!
Nikki and Nate are getting married in October at the Don Vicente Historic Inn in Ybor city. They have chosen the always amazing Limelight Photography to photograph their wedding. Christy is the photographer that shot the amazing engagements photos. You will see after watching the photos why we can hardly wait for this amazing couple’s wedding. Kudos to Limelight for the amazing photographs!
click the link below to watch the slideshow:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikkiandnate/sets/72157619945737894/show/with/3639495853/
Thanks for sharing Nikki and Nate!
One of our favorite ways to make your guests feel ultra-special is to send them breakfast in bed! Instead of the typical day-after brunch, let your guests relax and sleep in by sending them breakfast in bed! Have your hotel arrange to send up a full breakfast along with a lovely card thanking them for coming. It will allow you to nurse your hangover and snuggle with your new spouse while making your guests feel like they’ve gotten the “red carpet” treatment!
Having a destination wedding? Arrange for breakfast in bed on their first day of arrival to welcome them to the destination and start their trip off on a positive note.
Traditionally, cocktail hour is reserved for an open bar and passed appetizers. Why not change it up and offer some fun activities?
Face painting and friendship bracelet stations would be perfect for a casual, outdoor affair. Christmas parties could feature a make-your-own-ornament table filled with glue, pipecleaners and assorted craft materials. A pumpkin carving station or caramel apple bar with choose-your-own toppings would be great for an autumn affair. Unique activities during cocktail hour will be sure to have your guests excited to attend your next event!
For those brides/grooms, hosts and hostesses that want to make sure the colors they choose will make their guests lime-green with envy, check out www.colourlovers.com. It allows you to create your own color palette or search among thousands of palettes designed by other users. It’s a fantastic way to choose a color scheme for your event and share it with your florist, designer, linen supplier, coordinator, etc. Here are some lovely palette examples:
