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Unique Weddings & Events Bold weddings. No cookie-cutter vibes. Design-obsessed, detail-driven, and ready to plan your day with style, sass + zero stress.

UNIQUE Weddings & Events was founded because of a love of design and especially the theatrics that go along with events. What was once a hobby has now become a full fledged passion. With five years in business, our hearts are fed by the joy that's felt by our clients and their families. It's such an honor to be included in the creation of memories that become chapters of your life story! We are more than just your clipboard in hand, event maestros. We are designers, and our medium is events. You take the time to choose a special outfit and accessories the represent your personality, for a night out on the town. Why should your wedding or special event be any different? We believe that you deserve your day and an event that celebrates your personality and, in the case of weddings, your love story and relationship. We strive for each guest to walk away from your event talking about the details that truly represent you, a UNIQUE individual with a UNIQUE story.

11/04/2026

Sometimes the smartest design decision starts with choosing a venue that gives you room to create.

Not every wedding needs an architecturally elaborate venue or a space filled with existing décor. In fact, when we're developing a design-heavy wedding, I sometimes encourage clients to consider venues that offer a simpler backdrop. Why? Because allocating less of your budget toward the venue itself can free up resources for the elements that actually bring your vision to life.

Think custom installations, statement florals, specialty lighting, distinctive furnishings, and immersive guest experiences. A blank canvas gives us the creative freedom to transform a space rather than work around what's already there.

Of course, every venue comes with its own considerations, and a simpler space doesn't automatically mean a lower overall investment. But when the priorities are clear and the budget is allocated intentionally, the possibilities can be pretty extraordinary.

It's not always about what a venue already has. Sometimes it's about what you can imagine it becoming.

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Before there was your love story, there were theirs. ❤️The wedding dresses. The hairstyles. The questionable fashion cho...
11/03/2026

Before there was your love story, there were theirs. ❤️

The wedding dresses. The hairstyles. The questionable fashion choices. The couples who started it all. There's something pretty special about giving those love stories a seat at the celebration, even if it's just along a windowsill.

A collection of family wedding photographs, a few candlelit accents, and suddenly guests are reminiscing, comparing generations, and sharing stories that might not have come up otherwise. And let's be honest...half the fun is figuring out who's who in those old wedding photos! 😂

Sometimes the most personal wedding details aren't the ones you create. They're the ones you bring with you.

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VENDOR TEAM:
Planning + Design: UNIQUE Weddings + Events | Design + Planning
Venue, Catering & Bar: The Don CeSar
Florist: Tampa Wedding Florist
Linens: Over The Top Rental Linens
Rentals: Florida Wedding and Event Rentals
Hair & Makeup: St Pete | Tampa | SRQ Hair & Makeup
DJ: Cory Barron | Destination DJ and Event Host
Videographer: Darin Peachee
Photographer: Asha King | Tampa & Destination Wedding Photographer
Photobooth: ShutterBooth

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🎶 “MacArthur's Park is melting in the darkAll the sweet green icing flowing downSomeone left the cake out in the rainI d...
11/03/2026

🎶 “MacArthur's Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet green icing flowing down
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don't think that I can take it
'Cause it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again, oh no” 🎶

Yes, THAT cake. From THAT song. 😂

When your groom's favorite song is Richard Harris's MacArthur Park, naturally, you surprise him with a wedding cake inspired by the lyrics. Green icing dripping down the sides? Check. A cake straight out of one of the most wonderfully bizarre songs ever recorded? Check.

And judging by his reaction, I'd say the bride absolutely nailed it! Who knew a song about a cake left out in the rain would make such an unforgettable wedding surprise?

Now be honest...how many of you are singing it right now? 🎶

VENDOR TEAM:

Some color combinations are meant to play nicely together. Others are meant to make a statement.Emerald green, vibrant y...
11/03/2026

Some color combinations are meant to play nicely together. Others are meant to make a statement.

Emerald green, vibrant yellow, warm wood tones, and a little bit of retro personality. Not exactly a combination that plays it safe, and that's precisely why it works.

The movement in the patterned linen, the sculptural florals, and the mix of natural textures give this tablescape its personality. There's contrast, but there's also balance. And knowing how far to push one without losing the other? That's where design gets interesting.

Because sometimes the best design decisions are the ones that make you a little nervous.

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VENDOR TEAM:
Creative Direction + Planning: UNIQUE Weddings + Events | Design + Planning
Venue: Hotel Haya
Photography: Heidi | Wedding Photo & Video
Florals: Design by Schell 🌸 Sarasota floral designer
Hair + Makeup: Tampa Bay Hair & Makeup Team
Linens: Over The Top Rental Linens
Rentals: Florida Wedding and Event Rentals Hestia Event Rentals Kate Ryan • Event Rentals Rent The Event Tampa Bay
Signage: Ilze Nortje | Laser cutting and Engraving
Ladies Attire: Truly Forever Bridal Camilyn Beth
Content Creator:
Editorial: Suncoast Wedding & Event Leaders (SWEL)
Tuxedos:

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Blue skies, turquoise water, and a whole lot of color. 🌴When the waterfront is this good, you don't compete with it. You...
11/01/2026

Blue skies, turquoise water, and a whole lot of color. 🌴

When the waterfront is this good, you don't compete with it. You complement it. For this Clearwater Beach ceremony, we kept the design clean and intentional, letting vibrant, tropical florals bring the personality while the Gulf Coast views did their thing.

Proof that a statement doesn't always have to be complicated.

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THE CREATIVE TEAM:
Planner & Designer: UNIQUE Weddings + Events | Design + Planning
Bar, Catering, Hotel Accommodations, Venue & Welcome Party: Clearwater Beach Marriott
Cake: Angie Lopez
Foliage: Green Thumb Nursery
DJ & Lighting: Tampa Bay DJ Company
Floral & Decor: Tampa Wedding Florist
Hair & Makeup: Tampa Bay Wedding Hair & Makeup Team
Linens: Over The Top Rental Linens
Photobooth: Florida Photo Booth
Photographer:
Rentals:
Rentals & Draping: Gabro Event Services | wedding and event rental decor
Stationery & Signage: Ilze Nortje | Laser cutting and Engraving
Videographer: Darin Peachee

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That look? That's me mentally rearranging the next six hours of your wedding while simultaneously wondering if the flori...
11/01/2026

That look? That's me mentally rearranging the next six hours of your wedding while simultaneously wondering if the florist has arrived yet. And yes, I probably have six other things running through my head at the same time!

Welcome to the glamorous world of wedding planning!

Here's the thing. I absolutely LOVE the creative side of what I do. Give me a floor plan, a design challenge, and a room full of possibilities, and I'm in my element. But designing a wedding and actually pulling it off are two very different skill sets. Someone has to manage the moving pieces, make decisions on the fly, coordinate a dozen different professionals, and recognize potential problems before they become actual problems. And sometimes that means making 84 decisions in approximately four minutes while looking like I'm just casually standing there holding a clipboard

Eighteen years and 400+ weddings later, I can tell you one thing...the magic isn't that everything goes exactly according to plan. It's knowing what to do when it doesn't.

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THE CREATIVE TEAM:
Planner + Designer: UNIQUE Weddings + Events | Design + Planning
After Party Venue: Jekyll
Bar + Venue: Hyde House Public Studio SEAM Hospitality
Cake: CaraMel’s Bakery
Catering + Dessert: Good Food Events + Catering
Décor + Rentals: Kate Ryan • Event Rentals
DJ + Lighting: Tampa Bay DJ Company
Florist: Tampa Wedding Florist
Foliage: Green Thumb Nursery
Hair + Makeup: Tampa Bay Hair & Makeup Team
Hotel: Epicurean Hotel
Linens: BBJ La Tavola Over The Top Rental Linens
Officiant: tampabaysensationalceremonies
Photobooth:
Photography: .asha.collective
Rehearsal Dinner: Forbici Modern Italian
Tabletop Rentals: Treasury Rentals
Signage: Ilze Nortje | Laser cutting and Engraving
Stationery: A&P Designs

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Months of planning. Hundreds of decisions. And then they finally get to see what the hell we've been talking about.One o...
11/01/2026

Months of planning. Hundreds of decisions. And then they finally get to see what the hell we've been talking about.

One of my favorite moments on wedding day is the private reception reveal. Before the doors open. Before the guests arrive. Before the room fills with conversation, cocktails, and a whole lot of celebrating. Just the couple, walking into their reception space for the very first time. All those conversations about floor plans, floral designs, lighting, linens, and the million little details suddenly make sense.

And the best part? Watching them discover the things they didn't even realize would make such a difference. Because there's a big difference between seeing a design on paper and actually standing in the middle of it.

And yes, I absolutely love watching their reactions!

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THE CREATIVE TEAM:
Planner + Design: UNIQUE Weddings + Events | Design + Planning
Venue: TAMPA'S OFFICIAL IG
Photography + Videography: Sabrina Autumn Photography
Floral + Décor: Tampa Wedding Florist
Catering + Bar: Catering By The Family
Cake: Publix Super Markets
DJ: Platinum Entertainment
Hair + Makeup: Tampa Bay Wedding Hair & Makeup Team
Linens: Over The Top Rental Linens
Hotel Accommodations: Westin Tampa Waterside
Rehearsal Dinner: Columbia Restaurant
After Party: American Social Bar & Kitchen
Transportation: OlympusLimo

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Matching everything is not a design strategy.Some of the most interesting spaces happen when you stop trying to make eve...
11/01/2026

Matching everything is not a design strategy.

Some of the most interesting spaces happen when you stop trying to make everything match. Blue-and-white napkins. Natural cane-back chairs. Warm wood tones. Soft candlelight. Different materials, finishes, and textures, all contributing something to the room.

The trick isn't making every element look alike. It's understanding how they relate to one another. Contrast creates interest. Repetition creates rhythm. Lighting brings it all together. And when you get that balance right? The room feels cohesive without looking like everything came from the same catalog.

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THE CREATIVE TEAM:
Planner + Designer: UNIQUE Weddings + Events | Design + Planning
After Party Venue: Jekyll
Bar + Venue: Hyde House Public Studio SEAM Hospitality
Cake: CaraMel’s Bakery
Catering + Dessert: Good Food Events + Catering
Décor + Rentals: Kate Ryan • Event Rentals
DJ + Lighting: Tampa Bay DJ Company
Florist: Tampa Wedding Florist
Foliage: Green Thumb Nursery
Hair + Makeup: Tampa Bay Hair & Makeup Team
Hotel: Epicurean Hotel
Linens: BBJ La Tavola Over The Top Rental Linens
Officiant: tampabaysensationalceremonies
Photobooth:
Photography: .asha.collective
Rehearsal Dinner: Forbici Modern Italian
Tabletop Rentals: Treasury Rentals
Signage: Ilze Nortje | Laser cutting and Engraving
Stationery: A&P Designs

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Please stop interrupting the party.The dance floor fills up. Your friends finally drag you into the middle. Someone’s on...
10/30/2026

Please stop interrupting the party.

The dance floor fills up. Your friends finally drag you into the middle. Someone’s on somebody’s shoulders. And then...“Can we have everyone’s attention?”Again?!

If dancing is a priority, your timeline needs to give it room. I work with your DJ, caterer, and photography team to group formalities where they make sense, account for dinner service, and protect a stretch of time when everyone can actually let loose.

We can celebrate the traditions you want without making your guests restart the party four times.

Save this for your timeline meeting. Your DJ will appreciate it.

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Planner + Design: UNIQUE Weddings + Events | Design + Planning
Venue: TAMPA'S OFFICIAL IG
Photography + Videography: Sabrina Autumn Photography
Floral + Décor: Tampa Wedding Florist
Catering + Bar: Catering By The Family
Cake: Publix Super Markets
DJ: Platinum Entertainment
Hair + Makeup: Tampa Bay Wedding Hair & Makeup Team
Linens: Over The Top Rental Linens
Hotel Accommodations: Westin Tampa Waterside
Rehearsal Dinner: Columbia Restaurant
After Party: American Social Bar & Kitchen
Transportation: OlympusLimo

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Go big on the flowers, but leave room for the people getting married.A floral chuppah needs more than a gorgeous arrange...
10/30/2026

Go big on the flowers, but leave room for the people getting married.

A floral chuppah needs more than a gorgeous arrangement across the top. The opening, the height, the way the greenery falls, and where you’ll stand all affect the finished picture. And by picture, I also mean the view from an actual guest’s chair.

Here, white blooms and greenery give the structure fullness, while soft draping defines the space around the couple. Their faces and joined hands stay visible. Exactly where your attention should land.

When we plan your ceremony design, we’re thinking about you standing inside it. You’re somewhat essential to the whole thing.

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Venue, Catering & Bar: The Don CeSar
Florist: Tampa Wedding Florist
Linens: Over The Top Rental Linens
Rentals: Florida Wedding and Event Rentals
Hair & Makeup: St Pete | Tampa | SRQ Hair & Makeup
DJ: Cory Barron | Destination DJ and Event Host
Videographer: Darin Peachee
Photographer: Asha King | Tampa & Destination Wedding Photographer
Photobooth: ShutterBooth

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