Bridal and Groom Wedding Portrait | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography | Planner Special Moments Event Planning
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Vanessa and Ivan’s intimate Clearwater Beach wedding featured modern, elegant decor with rich colors of purple, silver and white.

“Since our wedding was on the smaller side, 60 guests, we wanted each decision, from the table décor to the attire and rings, to be simple yet elegant,” the bride explained. “Our attention to details including the flowers and arrangements as well as unique favors made the day fun and intimate for friends and family.”

The Tampa couple searched for a Clearwater Beach wedding planner who could coordinate the details and logistics for their wedding day, ensuring that they and their guests were able to relax and enjoy the weekend.

“We needed someone who could manage the event from invitations to menu choices, seating arrangements and who had the contacts within the Tampa Bay area that could help us make our event memorable,” Vanessa explained. “Tammy of Special Moments Event Planning consistently listened to our vision and made the vision a reality plus more! Her eye for detail and consistent communication were helpful especially during those last few weeks. The weekend of the wedding her team printed the day’s events so the bridal party and groomsmen knew exactly where to be and when.”

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To capture the details and candid moments of their wedding day, the couple hired Tampa Bay wedding photographer Djamel Photography.

“We wanted a photographer who had an artistic eye for capturing images; we didn’t want the standard posing shots. We wanted photos that would capture the moments absolutely beautifully, which is what DJ did,” the bride gushed. “Based on reviews and his website, we liked the quality of the photos and the rapid response rate and communication.”

Looking back, the bride’s most cherished memories was the final product of her months of planning.

“The scenery during the ceremony was one of the most memorable parts of the day. We held the ceremony just before sunset. Walking into the reception hall that evening and seeing how it all came together under the vision of our wedding planner and vendors was stunning,” Vanessa reminisced.

Elegant Sophisticated Black and White Wedding Invitation Suite

Tiffany & Co. Wedding Engagement Rings and Band

The Proposal:
Ivan planned a trip to St. Lucia and Grenada for a week of rest and relaxation from our hectic lives. On the third day of vacation in St. Lucia, he rented a private chartered catamaran to explore the island for the day. At the end of the day just before sunset, we pulled up to a private island and sat on the beach. Just as we were about to depart, Ivan proposed. It was super private, and with just the two of us, it was perfect for our personalities. We quickly chose October of that year to get married as the fall in Florida is absolutely stunning and a bit drier.

Bridal Earring Jewelry with Dom Periganon Champagne

Manolo Blahnik Royal Blue Wedding Shoes with Rhinestones

Strapless Sweetheart Wedding Dress with Rhinestone Belt for Clearwater Beach Wedding

Bride Getting Dressed on Wedding Day | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography

Bridal Portrait | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography

Purple, Lavender and White Rose Wedding Bouquet | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography

Bridal Portrait | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography

Flower Girls with Floral Crowns Portrait | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography

Outdoor Waterfront Wedding Ceremony | Clearwater Beach Hotel Wedding Venue Opal Sands

What did you look for in a wedding planner?
We needed someone who could manage the event from invitations to menu choices, seating arrangements and who had the contacts within the Tampa Bay area that could help us make our event memorable

Contact Special Moments

Tammy of Special Moments Event Planning consistently listened to our vision and made the vision a reality plus more! Her eye for detail and consistent communication were helpful especially during those last few weeks. The weekend of the wedding her team printed the day’s events so the bridal party and groomsmen knew exactly where to be and when.

Outdoor Waterfront Garden Wedding Ceremony with White, Purple and Lavender Flowers Decor | Clearwater Beach Wedding Planner Special Moments Event Planning

How would you describe your theme?
Our wedding was based on an elegant, modern fall wedding. We wanted rich colors, purple, silver and white and statement pieces. Since our wedding was on the smaller side, 60 guests, we really wanted each decision from the table décor to the attire and rings to be simple yet elegant.

What were your colors?
Purple, silver and white with hints of lavender were selected to evoke a sense of elegance.

Groom in Black Suit with Burgundy Boutonnière

Bridal and Groom Wedding Portrait | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography | Planner Special Moments Event Planning

What did you look for in a wedding photographer?
We wanted a photographer who had an artistic eye for capturing images; we didn’t want the standard posing shots.

We wanted photos that would capture the moments absolutely beautifully, which is what DJ of Djamel Photography did. Based on reviews and his website, we liked the quality of the photos and the rapid response rate and communication.

Bridal and Groom Outdoor Wedding Portrait on Rocks | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography

Bridal and Groom Outdoor Sunset Wedding Portrait on Rocks | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography

Tall Purple and White Wedding Centerpieces in Glass Vases with Dark Mahogany Chiavari Chairs | Elegant Wedding Reception Decor Ideas & Inspiration |  Signature Event Rentals, Gabro Event Services, Connie Duglin Linens

What did you look for in a wedding decor company?

Gabro Event Services completed all the draping in the reception hall, and the owner personally met us at the hotel and came up with several visions from which we selected. His eye for detail as well as how we wanted the flow of the room was taken into consideration and executed on.

Contact Gabro Event Services

Tall Purple and White Wedding Centerpieces in Glass Vases and Silver Chargers | Elegant Wedding Reception Decor Ideas & Inspiration |  Signature Event Rentals, Gabro Event Services, Connie Duglin Linens

What did you look for in a wedding linen rental company?
We wanted a company that had a wide variety of linens of quality which we found with Connie Duglin. They did a great job at helping coordinate both the wedding and rehearsal. Their rates were reasonable, and they did a great job at providing the linens we needed.

3-Tier White and Purple Round Wedding Cake with Cascading Sugar Flowers

Wedding Desserts and Engagement Rings Wedding Portrait | Clearwater Beach Wedding Photographer Djamel Photography

What did you look for in a wedding DJ?
We wanted a DJ who would take what we had in mind for music and add their special touch.

Contact Grant Hemond and AssociatesOur DJ, Jody from Grant Hemond & Associates  was amazing! We provided a playlist ahead of time, and he personally took time to call us and discuss our music choices. Jody did an amazing job of making sure the music choices were fitting with the mood and guests. Everyone had a great time!

Ceremony/Reception Venue, Caterer and Cake: Opal Sands Resort
Photographer: Djamel Photography
Planner: Special Moments Event Planning *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Florist: Braun’s Fine Flowers
Rentals: Signature Event Rentals, Gabro Event Services*Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pros
Linen Rentals: Connie Duglin Specialty Linen
DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates – Jody Bower *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Officiant: Sam Graham
Invitations: Tampa Calligraphy
Dress Shop: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection
Grooms Attire: Men’s Warehouse
Bridesmaid Dress Shop: Bella Bridesmaids




About the Author

Anna Coats

Marry Me Tampa Bay editor Anna Coats created Marry Me Tampa Bay in 2012 to showcase the area’s best local weddings and vendors. She has been featured as a wedding expert on the national talk show Daytime, Fox13, ABC Action News, Great Day Tampa Bay, and Bay News 9 (now Spectrum).

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