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Clearwater Beach Rec Center Wedding Reception

July 9, 2009 1 Comment

Stefanie and Gary came to us around Christmas time looking for a “Day of” Planner for their wedding and reception. Stefanie and Gary along with Mother of the Bride ( Beth) will contest that they were glad they had hired Special Moments for their wedding day.

We are including the testimonial they wrote about us on Wedding Wire:

Tammy and Krissy were the absolute best at their job! Available, professional, take-charge, organized, great with the other vendors and totally necessary to survive the wedding day We had a beautiful wedding and reception that went off without a hitch thanks in large part to them. My husband and I were able to enjoy the surroundings, our guests and the frivolity and not even concern ourselves with the inner workings of the event. Tammy and Krissy were key to the success of the day and we thank them graciously. We would recommend them to all our friends who have daughters or sons that will someday plan a wedding. Thanks to both for taking care of our grown-up, now married daughter.
Beth and Ernie Harold
06/06/09

Now for the details of the event. Stefanie and Gary were married on June 6th, 2009 at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Clearwater at 2:30pm. The cocktail hour began at the Clearwater Rec. Center at 5:00pm. Yes, there was a gap between the ceremony and reception and it did work! The time in between was spent with the Trolley they rented taking the Wedding Party and Family to the beach for pictures. When the cocktail hour started they were done with pictures and able to enjoy the cocktail hour with their guests, plus have great pictures in a totally relaxed no time limit atmosphere… After formal introductions, Stefanie and Gary wowed the guests with a choreographed First Dance that left everybody chatting about it all night. Next was dinner, Amici’s put a great buffet for all of the guests to enjoy. After finishing up dinner, Father/Daughter & Mother/Son dances and toasts…. The Dance floor opened and the Chocolate Fountain and desserts opened also. The party was scheduled to end at 11:00pm, but the party was still going until 1:00am!!

The little white book of vendors:

Church: St. Brendan’s Catholic Church

Photographer: Britt McAllister

Flowers: Flowers by Jenny

Videographer: Trinity Video

Transportation: Jolley Trolley

Reception Location: Clearwater Beach Rec Center

Caterer: Amici’s

Dj- Ward – Grant Hemond and Associates

Bar: Mr. Margarita

Chocolate fountain- Chocolate Decadence

Coordinators- Tammy & Krissy- Special Moments

Below are the professional photos compliments of Britt McAllister. Looking forward to sharing the Video from Dave at Trinity as soon as we receive it!

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Featured Wedding Location -Sand Pearl Resort

November 20, 2008 1 Comment

Located on the unspoiled barrier island of Clearwater Beach, The Sand Pearl Resort is ideally suited for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and dinner/dance for up to 350+ guests and even larger reception style events. From your picture perfect casual beach brunch wedding, or a lavish sunset wedding ceremony,glamorous black tie reception to an entire weekend of memorable wedding activities, to include : Rehearsal dinners, bridal parties’ day at the spa, golf outings and deep sea fishing excursions.

The gulf lawn spans just over 6500 square feet, and is perfect for your beach garden ceremony for up to 350+ guests or a recpetion style event for up to 700 guests.

The Hunter ballroom has a 15 foot ceiling and can accommodate up to 350 guests for a sit-down dinner reception and can hold up to 700 guests for a cocktail like reception.

The Pool Lawn, is centered between a lagoon style pool and a fabulous waterfall feature. This location is great for wedding ceremonies or receptions for up to 225 guests. Nothing like a reception under the stars.

The Harbor ballroom can accommodate a dinner reception for up to 150 guests or a cocktail like reception for up to 300 guests.

For a more intimate gathering, the Cove room is the ideal choice with stunning views of the gulf of mexico and the perfect location to accommodate up to 60 guests for a dinner reception. The cove room can accommodate up to 100 guests for a cocktail reception.

The Private dining room is a great location for rehearsal dinners and day after brunches and can accommodate up to 40 of your closest friends.

For further information you can visit them on their website at www.sandpearl.com

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Marriott Sand Key Wedding & Reception

November 3, 2008 Leave a Comment

Special Moments was hired to assist Mom with planning Jill & Ken’s Wedding on November 1st, 2008 at the Marriott Sand Key in Clearwater. Jill and Ken did not live locally and Mom was put in charge of the local details and vendors and needed to accomplish a vast majority of details locally with Jill giving input by E-mail and phone. Jill was lucky to have a very crafty sister also who made the place cards and Menu cards for her sister along with the wedding ceremony programs. The weather was gorgeous for their waterside ceremony on the deck of the Marriott Sand Key and then the guests went upstairs for the cocktail hour in the foyer and then were treated to a sit down dinner and several hours of dancing. We have included a few non-professional photos for you below and will update you with the professional photos from Tina Ortiz as soon as they are finished. Enjoy!