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Design Your Wedding Day: A Mood Board Starter Kit
Wedding design doesn’t start with linens or florals. Start your planning process with how you want the day to feel. Before you choose colors, rentals, or décor, you need to understand the overall vibe you’re trying to create. That’s where a mood board comes in. A mood board is your visual North Star. It helps you articulate what you love, spot patterns you didn’t realize were there, and communicate your vision clearly to vendors, and especially your wedding planner. If you’re

Tabria Etuk
4 days ago3 min read


Yes, Your Queer Wedding Deserves a Planner Who Gets It
Let’s say this plainly: Queer couples already do enough explaining in the world. Your wedding planning experience shouldn’t be another place where you’re educating people just to feel respected. You deserve a planner who gets it . Not one who needs a crash course in pronouns, family dynamics, or why tradition doesn’t always fit. Someone whose lived experience informs how they plan, advocate, and protect your peace on one of the most meaningful days of your life. Because at th

Tabria Etuk
Mar 62 min read


What’s the Difference Between a Wedding Day-Of Coordinator vs. a Venue Coordinator?
This is one of the most common (and costly) misunderstandings in wedding planning: “Our venue has a coordinator, so we don’t need a wedding coordinator… right?” Totally fair question. And the honest answer is: They do very different jobs. Both are important, but not interchangeable. Let’s break it down clearly so you know who does what, who advocates for whom, and why having the right support matters on your wedding day. The Wedding Day-Of Coordinator: Your Advocate & Your Ai

Tabria Etuk
Feb 273 min read


Planning a Wedding Can Feel Like a Part-Time Job: Here's Why Investing in Help Can Save Your Sanity
Hello, future newlyweds! Planning a wedding without assistance is akin to juggling on a tightrope. After planning my own wedding with no...

Tabria Etuk
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Full Service vs. Partial Planning vs. Day-of Coordination: Which One’s for You?
Hey there, lovely soon-to-be newlyweds! My name is Tabria Etuk from Truly Trusted Events, and today we’re diving into how you can choose...

Tabria Etuk
Jul 17, 20253 min read


100+ Must-Ask Questions for Your Wedding Vendors
When planning your wedding, selecting the right vendors is pivotal to ensuring your day is as magical as you've always dreamed. A...

Tabria Etuk
Jul 3, 20259 min read


What Does a Wedding Planner Actually Do?
Hello, wonderful couples, my name is Tabria Etuk. I’m the calm, collected voice behind Truly Trusted Events, dedicated to crafting...

Tabria Etuk
Jun 5, 20254 min read


Why Finding the Right Wedding Planner Fit Matters
Hello, beautiful souls! I want to share my thoughts on why finding the right wedding planner is not just important, it’s essential....

Tabria Etuk
May 1, 20253 min read
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