Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

 We are sharing a few details from our First Wedding of 2010… Jessica and Morgan got married at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa on Jan 2nd, 2010. They were an amazing couple to work with and we are pleased with the details we were able to assist them with during the planning process. The most Unique part of their wedding reception was the Cool Wedding Singer that they choose to entertain the guests all night long… If you are looking for a Unique type of entertainment then you want to Check out Colt Clark. He is AWESOME!!!!

Here are a few detail shots from Morgan and Jessica’s Wedding Reception…

Featured Friday- Sheraton Riverwalk Wedding

We thought for Featured Friday this week, we would pull a video out of the Special Moments Vault.. So Re- released for your viewing pleasure, we bring you Kristen and Chris…. Kristen and Chris were married at the Sheraton Riverwalk- Dowtown Tampa in April 2007. The video is compliments of Trinity Wedding Video….

I cannot stress how important video is…..We have had many clients think they can live without …..only to regret it later…Your wedding day goes by so quickly and you will not have a chance to experience or even see half of what your guests did. The video will be the only way to watch the wedding and reception from your guests point of view and experience what they did.

So sit back, grab a drink and experience Kristen and Chris’s Wedding…….

New Blog Format- Featured Friday

We have decided to update the format of our blog…. There are so many great design blogs out there to give you inspiration and planning advice……

We are converting the Blog to a Monday thru Friday Blog… Each Day of the week will have a topic/theme and it is designed to have you the viewers be able to post things related to that day of the week…….

Friday will be fondly known as Featured Friday  from now on…….

We figured one day had to show off our work…. Featured Friday is for us to “brag” about all the cool events we do…… The things featured can range from a certain aspect of the event to the entire event itself… If you like what you see, remember, we are only a phone call away….

Our first Featured Friday is  Amy and Mike’s Wedding…..

Amy and Mike were married at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club.. in December….. Beachside Wedding with the reception in their Ballroom with a fabulous water view for all guests to enjoy…… One of the elements of this wedding that stands out was the fabulous pink lighting used for the reception…. The other key element is the rose petal send-off at the end of the evening……..

Below is the little white book of vendors:

Photographer: Britt Mcallister

Videographer: Hearts Video

Minister: Rev. Virginia Bishop

Location: Isla del Sol Yacht Club

Florist: Izas Flowers

Ceremony Music: Amanda – The Pink Fiddle

Reception Music & Lighting- Josh- Inspire Entertainment

Ceiling Treatment- Concept Bait

Cake- Cakes by Carolynn

Linens: Connie Duglin Linens

Hair and Make-up- Michelle Renee Group

Here are a few of our favorite photos below:

Destination Weddings in Panama

Thru the Association of Bridal Consultants , We are able to meet and partner with some of the most unique locations to host your Destination Wedding…….

Thus starts the beginning of a series that will be featured on Unique and Out of the Box locations to host your Destination Wedding…. or to Escape for your Honeymoon.

The first one is Panama…..

See what Panama has to offer. It has become the newest and most exciting place to tie the knot or to  Honeymoon there…..Don’t miss this opportunity. Dare to be Different!!!

Check out the Video below that is with one of our partners thru the Association of Bridal Consultants…. Jaymar Pinzon……

If you are intrigued by the location and want to learn more…. Give the Special Moments Team a call… We have a great Destination Event Management Package that will totally blow you away!!!!!!!!

If you are interested in Panama for your Honeymoon Destination… We offer a Complimentary Session to discuss your Honeymoon Planning…..

Enjoy the Video!!

Mahaffey Theater Wedding & Reception

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.

Mixon’s Fruit Farm

 This working orange grove in Bradenton, Florida, calls its wedding facility Mixon’s in the Grove, and it’s set up for couples who are dreaming of hsoting their wedding in a outdoor facility with the greenery and water elements…. The bonus to this place is there is a “Plan B.”

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 I love this pergola’s tropical greenery.

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The Garden Oasis (pictured above) is one potential ceremony spot.

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This flower-draped metal gazebo in the Butterfly Garden at Mixon’s in the Grove is another potential site for a small  intimate wedding ceremony.
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The gazebo is a third option, and it offers a great fola point and little shade from the sun during the heat of the day.

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The best location of Mixon’s in the Grove is this pavilion, located directly across from the gazebo. It can comfortably hold about 200 guests and offers cover in the event of Florida afternoon thunderstorms. Mixon Fruit Farms also has an indoor banquet hall that can seat 75 for smaller receptions. To tour this  wedding site or request more information, call 941-748-5829, ext. 280 or email Events@mixon.com.

Mahaffey Theater Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Tuyen and Tuan Tuyen and Tuan were married on May 2nd, 2009 at the Mahaffey Theater in Downtown St. Petersburg. The day started with a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony in the morning, followed by a Western Ceremony in the late afternoon on the Lawn of the Mahaffey Theater. Tuyen and Tuan chose Orange and Navy as the colors of their wedding. For the Western Ceremony they had a Bamboo arch decorated with ivory fabric and accented with orange Mokara orchids and lilies. The aisle was accented with Orange Floral Pomanders with navy and orange ribbons braided for the handles. The final touch was the Orange rose petals trailing down the outer edges of the aisle. After the ceremony the guests moved indoors for the reception in the Grand Ballroom overlooking the water. After picking up their placecards at the entrance to the Ballroom, they entered the room to Navy floor length table linens and a beautiful centerpiece in the center of the table with ivory ribbons on the outside and beautiful Orange Mokara orchids inside. The Ballroom was uplight with different colors of blues, purples and ambers supplied by Josh from Inspire blue and white wedding cakeEntertainment.The wedding cake was placed on top of a glass block cake stand and the Groom was suprised by the Bride with a replica of his dog for the Groom’s Cake.The guests were treated to a 10 course Vietnamese meal by Hao Wah Catering. After some dancing to work off dinner, they guests sent the Bride and Groom off with a fireworks send-off. Thanks to the great vendors for helping pull off such a great day for Tuyen and Tuan.

Ceremony: Rev. Tom Greene

Ceremony Chairs: Coast To Coast Event Rentals

Arch & Decor: Special Moments

Bouquets- Alma Ingram

Music: Gwen Greene

Reception : Mahaffey Theater Grand Ballroom

Caterer: Hao Wah Catering

Dj & Lighting -Inspire Entertainment- Josh

Video- Artistic Media- Mike & Dave

Photographer- Van Tran

Linens: Connie Duglin Linens

Cakes- A piece of Cake- Laurie

Centerpieces: Special Moments

Menus, placecards & Table numbers- Special Moments

Below our the non-professional Pictures that we captured during this event to share. Look forward to the professional pictures and video.

Kapok Special Event Center Reception

Erica and Derek were married in February 2008 in  St. Petersburg at The  Seventh Day Adventist Church. The ceremony was started with live music by a violinst to great the guests and then when Erica was escorted by her father, Chuck Weirich from TampaBayDJ.com played the trumpet for her grand entrance. The Bride and Groom rode in a white rolls royce from Allstar limousine to the reception. The reception was held at the Kapok Special Event Center in Clearwater. Erica and Derek had chosen the color chocolate and ivory for their wedding. Erica also used a pearl style theme as the accent for the reception. The guests were greeted as they arrived to the reception by a Steel Drummer and were served passed appetizers and punch and lemonade while they strolled thru the Gardens. After all of the guests were seated in the Ballroom and the Wedding Party and Parents formally introduced down the Grand Staircase into the Ballroom, Erica and Derek were introduced to a Loud roar of applause and they proceeded right into their First Dance under the beautiful chandelier in the ballroom. After the first dance, the guests were treated to a plated dinner served by Olympia Catering. The background music and Mc services were supplied by Chuck Weirich of Tampabaydj.com . The guests were treated again as they left the reception with personalized mugs filled with a to go bag of Hot Cocoa mix complete with marshmallows and chocolate chips. There were also small boxes filled with single serving size black cake for the guests to enjoy with their Hot Cocoa , baked for the occasion by family members. The photos below were supplied to us by the photography company that were present at the Wedding and Reception. A BIG THANK YOU goes to Stacy from Alexis Photography for the amazing photos below. Enjoy!

Featured Reception Location-The Riverhouse

The RiverHouse is a waterfront banquet facility located on the historic Manatee River at Regatta Pointe Marina in Palmetto, Florida. Built on an island and surrounded by a 350 slip resort marina, the RiverHouse offers a unique banquet facility with stunning views and breathtaking atmosphere.

The facility can comfortably host a 250 seat single event inside, with open waterfront porches offering an additional opportunity for seating, wedding locations, or social events. The RiverHouse is available for daily, evening, or luncheon bookings.

They are continuing to improve and renovate the facility which currently seats approximately 320 inside The Riverfront Room (2nd Floor) with gorgeous views of the Manatee River. Outside every window is a breathtaking view that is sure to make your event one to remember.  They are now also reserving The Regatta Room for banquets on the third floor with approximate seating of 110.

(Seating capacity can change based upon the customer’s layout requirements.)

For further information you can visit their website at : www.manateeriverhouse.com  or:

The RiverHouse at Regatta Pointe, Inc.
1001 Riverside Drive Suite 200
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone:   941.721.3800
Fax:        941.723.0024
Email:    Info@ManateeRiverhouse.com

Unique Featured Reception Location-Nova 535

  NOVA 535 offers a truly unique, spectacular & private setting

Event Venue - Weddings, Corporate Events, VIP Parties

Housed in a gorgeous, meticulously renovated 1920’s structure with 18’ ceilings and Brazilian Hardwood Floors, NOVA 535 offers 7,000 sq. ft. of extraordinary & versatile event, gallery & meeting space with convenient parking.

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The  unique modern art gallery – event venue symbiosis features a full-service bar, a world-class floating DJ booth, discrete VIP service & private access, 2nd floor VIP bar, delicious in-house catering, private balcony, smoking terrace, ADA access, fully air-conditioned museum quality gallery space, ten spectacularly gorgeous bathroom suites.

 
Artistic Diversity + Unique Space
NOVA 535’s mission is to provide a gorgeous and unique contemporary art gallery and event venue where the people of the Tampa Bay community can enjoy spectacular visual and performing arts experiences while offering the area’s most spectacular wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, corporate meeting, social mixer and special event space.

 

Where your first word is usually WOW!

For further information you can visit their website at www.nova535.c0m

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