Portfolio
Tia specializes in elaborate courthouse weddings and short planning periods. Scroll through this page to check out some events she has worked on.
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What is an elaborate courthouse wedding?
It doesn’t necessarily have to mean a microwedding, but it could be anything from a small elopement to a practical and cost-conscious party! Her goal is to prioritize the needs, desires, and comforts of the couple getting married while ensuring the legal part is done correctly and efficiently.
How short can your short timeframe be?
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Tia has planned weddings, events, and conferences in less than one month–both solo and by joining a team last-minute. To the average person, it may be overwhelming, but as someone who occasionally feels decision paralysis yet can also be impatient, Tia prefers the clear desires shown through fast decision-making and the thrill of quick accomplishments during short-term planning.
Tia and her husband at holding their commemorative marriage certificate in front of the Lake County Courthouse
Tia and her husband standing in front of a mural in Waukegan that says "The Waukegan Story Starring You"
Tia and her husband holding a crepe cake that reads "I guess we're married"
Tia and her husband at holding their commemorative marriage certificate in front of the Lake County Courthouse
For her own wedding, Tia kept her event small and intimate yet packed a whole day. She can also plan a full-day itinerary for you. She planned photo locations based on significant places in her history. Choosing lucky foods with well-wishes for her marriage, she planned a fancy Italian lunch and an 8-course Chinese banquet for dinner. Just like her own, she can also wrap your event with a memorable photo book.
For Tia's divorce party, she was all about the vibes. Through cutesy-creepy invitations, silly yet personalized activities, delicious dinner with signature drink, and overall decor, her event radiated the theme "Death to the Old You." This motto is also how Tia views events: life is better when you make choices that make you happy--not what you assume others expect of you.
Tia in front of a cake that looks like a tombstone and reads "Death to the Old You"
Death to the Old You
Activity card that includes silly prompts for guests to fill out
Tia in front of a cake that looks like a tombstone and reads "Death to the Old You"
Invitation for David & Bella Libert's wedding
Tia helping Bella put on shoes
David and Bella holding up skeleton arms during an alternative to the "Shoe Game"
Invitation for David & Bella Libert's wedding
For the owners of Sweetheart Ink Tattoo, Tia provided support every step of the way. Their invitations, website/RSVP, activities, and decor all kept within their theme: Romantic Goth. She also planned their full-day itinerary (photos, courthouse ceremony, and reception) and chauffeured the couple to each location. Through frequent meetings and open communication, Tia learned the priorities of the newlyweds and advocated for their needs and comfort through the entire process.
And many more collaborations!
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Northwestern University Earth & Planetary Sciences Department​:
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Kultura Festival by Filipino Kitchen
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NQAPIA’s Direct Action Trainings, Regional Leadership Summits, and Community Catalyst Awards Banquets
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Missouri Statewide Collaborative Diversity Conference Student Day
