Posted on October 1, 2009 by Special Moments
Special Thanks to all of the vendors that helped make the Grand Opening Celebration of our new office a success.
Orange Blossom Catering- Food and Serving Staff
Coast to Coast Event Rentals- Tent, tables, chairs, bar & garbage cans
Connie Duglin Linens- All the linens….
Delectable’s Catering- Desserts
Black Tie Event Services- Prestige portable Restrooms
Lightning Jack- Steel drum music
Bohemenian Fire- [...]
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Posted on September 22, 2009 by Special Moments
To Celebrate the First day of Fall…. We thought we would share some fall drink recipes….
First one is from Better Homes and Gardens:
Cranberry Tree
A blend of chilled bubbly and cranberry juice, garnished with fresh berries, is festive and fun — and takes just two minutes to make.
Best for: Evening cocktail parties
Start to finish: 2 minutes
Tip: [...]
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Posted on September 15, 2009 by Special Moments
The wedding may still be a fresh memory, but a first anniversary is a great occasion for a celebration that will provide even more special memories for that special couple. Unlike the wedding itself, the first-anniversary party will be a casual event and will call for inexpensive gifts.
How to Plan a First Anniversary Paper Party
Step [...]
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Posted on September 9, 2009 by Special Moments
We follow quite a few blogs and newsletters for ideas, inspirations and education….
This is a reprint of a question posed to Nina Callawayof About.com that we found very interesting since we do get invloved in Themed Weddings….
See Below:
Reader Shannon writes:
My daughter and her fiance are at the invitation stage of wedding planning. How do you [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2009 by Special Moments
We could not resist sharing with you this YouTube video below that was circulating on Facebook today. If you are not a Fan of Special Moments on Facebook yet, What are you waiting for? Enjoy!
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Posted on July 22, 2009 by Special Moments
We have a few “Out of the Box” events that Special Moments helped with in the beginning of July. This is the first one we will be talking about. We were referred this event from our friends over at Orange Blossom Catering. Bruce was the host of this event. His parents were celebrating their 50th Anniversary [...]
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Posted on July 6, 2009 by Special Moments
Nichole and Brandon came to us in May of 2008 and wanted an ” Out of the Box” Beach Wedding. Brandon did not want the arch, white chairs tiki torches, blah, blah, blah…. He was looking for unique and cool.. Nichole was looking for help, since they live in the Gainesville Area with creating a [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2009 by Special Moments
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 [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2009 by Special Moments
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 [...]
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Posted on June 20, 2009 by Special Moments
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 [...]
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