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Hi I'm Drena, the Day of Guru!

As your wedding day extraordinaire I am responsible for the flawless execution of the plans you've made for your wedding. I specialize in day-of coordination. My service is for you if you’ve mastered the details of your event, but you’re wise enough to know you want to spend the day celebrating, not stressing.

www.dayofguru.com

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Day of Guru

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Carlye Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

We hired Drena as our 6 week our wedding coordinator. From the beginning she was beyond helpful. She was the main contact for our vendors and help coordinate delivery time and delivery instructions. She put together our timeline, visited the venue with us and was generally a huge help in the lead up to the big day. On the wedding day I knew I would need help but she made sure everything went off without a hitch. Everyone in my family was equally impressed how helpful, kind and organized Drena was. Her assistant Gloria was also so kinda. They were both there to make sure that we as the couple didn’t have to worry about a single thing. We are so grateful for everything that they did for us, they really made our day perfect. I cannot recommend Day of Guru enough to anyone that is looking for a wedding coordinator.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 01/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we made was hiring drena

Hiring Drena was without a doubt the best decision we made planning our wedding. She took care of so many details for us big and small and I cannot imagine having the wedding day we had without her. She was professional, diligent, she went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure every single detail was on point. My husband and I were able to enjoy our wedding day because of her presence. I'm certain that I don't even truly know the extent of all she did for us on our wedding day and prior. I trusted her and she delivered us the wedding day of our dreams. If I could go back in time I would have hired her the day I got engaged. WEDDING PLANNING AND DAY OF COORDINATION is the most essential element to your day and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Hire Drena and thank me later :)
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Gloria Sent on 03/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Memories are forever!

Drena planned an event celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary and my retirement. Her guidance and suggestions made our event stress free. Her attention to detail allowed my husband and I to enjoy the night. We felt like royalty from the moment we walked into our event. We had many follow up calls from our family and friends expressing how much they enjoyed our event. I happily recommend Just Drena Events and Design.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 03/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Anniversary/Retirement Party

Just Drena Events is one of the best event planners I've worked with! Drena's experience and attention to detail helped elevate our event to the next level. Her follow-up and care for approaching dates and deadlines, kept our party on track from beginning to a worry free, fun and flawless end...Thanks Drena!
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Debra Sent on 11/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Day of Event Services

We contracted with Drena for day of
wedding services as well as decor recommendations. She was knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Her integrity is impeccable.

Will definitely request her services for future events and highly recommend.
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Madonna Sent on 11/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless execution!

Drena is the best coordinator a Bride could have. She is trustworthy, dependable, professional, communicative and extremely organized and detailed. I live in Houston, TX and my husband and I decided to host our wedding in St. Louis, MO. Drena visited venues, she took pictures, and she coordinated with all of our vendors for the day. I never had to worry about a payment or email being sent. She was on top of it of it all! I attempted to plan the wedding myself in the earlier stages of planning, thank goodness I found Drena or there wouldn't have been a wedding. I cannot stress enough of how great of a planner she is. On our wedding day, my husband and I were running around greeting our guests, she approached me and asked, "why aren't you all eating?" A very simple question yet it let me know that she was concerned for our well being. Additionally, she concerns herself with the smaller and larger details. Our sweetheart table was amazing, I'm almost sure certain a few decorations came from her personal stash, something she didn't have to do that contributed to our wedding being reminiscent of a fairy tale. I cannot stress enough how talented and professional she is. She deserves 10 stars...flawless execution.
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Courtney Sent on 11/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Drena is the best! Beyond Amazing!

Drena was amazing to work with! She was super accommodating and always making sure my groom and I were happy and enjoying our special day. I recommend her services to any and every one. My friends and family all agree in saying that our wedding was the most gorgeous and organized wedding we have all ever been a part of!

Thank you for making it truly a day to remember Drena!
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Chris Sent on 11/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The key to our amazing wedding

Our wedding from start to finish would not have been the same without Drena. She took her time to understand our wants and needs, adapted to the Filipino customs and worked closely with all of our vendors, even when some weren’t as cooperative. To us, the day went off without a hitch and we had no stress whatsoever. Not once did I have to worry about someone being in the right place or whether or not the timing of something specific would work. I cannot thank Drena enough for all of her hard work, she truly made our day special.
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Ardella Sent on 08/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Drena was amazing! When my wife and I first reached out to her, we had already planned a great deal of our wedding, but we knew we needed a 3rd party to help us bring all of these ideas together and to give us insight to the aspects of Wedding Planning that we hadn't thought of yet (and someone to help execute the majority of the wedding plans). Drena did just that and much more. She reached out to us consistently to ensure we had all we needed leading up to the wedding day and during. What we didn't have, she made sure we knew how to get it or that it was covered. She stepped in on the day of our wedding and helped for each moment that we needed it. From ensuring we had the right pictures and angles with our photographer, to ensuring the DJ was perfectly aligned with our plans for the Reception. Drena. was.everywhere! She was also extremely flexible to our ideas and if/when they changed. When we decided on the day of our wedding that we wanted to have a sparkler exit from the reception, DRENA MADE SURE IT HAPPENED! Reaching out to her was a great decision and we would choose her again.
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My recommendation to those reading, trying to determine who to choose as a Wedding Planner, who is affordable, consistent, cares about your wedding and is invested in your day, then I say your search has ended. If you need someone who will give you guides to make your life easier, encouragement, check-ins, and ensuring you have exactly what you want for your big day, we HIGHLY recommend Drena!
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Joy Sent on 08/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Drena worked her magic and made our event magical. We realized kinda late in the game that we needed a planner, and Drena came all the way through. If we ever need planning services in the future for any event, I'm calling Drena!
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