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The Event Group International (TEGI) is a nationally recognized, full service, social and corporate event planning firm. Since inception in 1992, we have been customer-focused; with a direct, honest approach to customer service. We, at TEGI are straight forward, so sparing you the boring business introduction and getting to the point, here is what we do: We liberate you from the details and deliver an extraordinary event that exceeds your expectations. If you're reading this, we're convinced that you have an idea of how consuming managing an event can be. Things can quickly spiral out of control without proper planning, coordination, and execution. This is where partnering with the experienced TEGI team will make all the difference. The Event Group International will create a one-of-a kind, extraordinary event just for you. We are committed to raising the bar in all areas of event management and production by bringing over 25 years of professional experience to your special occasion.

Our team specializes in a variety of services ranging from budget planning, vendor negotiation, event coordination, event design and production logistics to security and entertainment – we know every detail matters. Whether selecting the ideal venue and location, developing event collateral, promoting the event, or offering on-site management on the day of your special occasion – we understand that every element is crucial to our clients. We communicate frequently throughout the entire event planning and execution process, ensuring the involvement and complete satisfaction of our customers. We devote ourselves to achieving your goals by creating a successful event that is a memorable experience for you and your guests.

To us it is not just another event… it is your vision and our passion.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,200

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,750

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,500

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
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

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

Reviews of The Event Group International

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Shabnam Sent on 12/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Superstars!

We hired TEGI as month-of coordinators, and we are SO glad we did. We went into the wedding planning process thinking we could handle it ourselves...but having Tanya and her team to support us in the final stretch was worth every penny. They dutifully tracked down vendors' paperwork to submit to the venue, coordinated the final timeline, made sure everyone was where they needed to be at the right times, and had so many helpful suggestions and feedback on everything from the best placement of the gift table to what kind of escort cards would make the most sense for our outdoor venue throughout that entire final month. We had a Persian/American blended wedding, so they had the extra challenge of having to set up a sofreh which they'd never even heard of! But they nailed it (with a little help) and everything looked great, and they loaded all of our stuff (TWO cars worth) into our cars themselves at the end of the night so we could focus on our guests. They attended our venue walkthrough and any other final meetings as well as our rehearsal the day before, and really just made us feel like we could "let go" and actually enjoy our wedding on the day. The peace of mind was honestly priceless.
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Kalika Sent on 04/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Planning with Tonya

Tanya and her team were wonderful to work with. We had a backyard bash so there were many things to consider and moving pieces. She was on top of things - everything from noise permits, parking logistics, and handling everything on-site day of. She also has a great energy, which, is so appreciated becasue planning can get a little overwhelming at times. Highly recommend TEGI!
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Alex Sent on 07/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Executive Director

This company superceded everything I specifically wanted and could ever imagine for my event. I was late contacting this company but I still needed the celebration party to be magnificent and on schedule. They absolutely did everything from the beginning of the planning down to the last second of the event. They are the best of the best. All of the guests will be boasting about the grandiloquence of the event for years to come.
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Leslie Sent on 05/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We planned our whole wedding in three months, and originally didn't think we'd need a planner. About a month out, after hearing enough people say having a day-of coordinator was the best money spent in their budget (or that it was the one thing they regretted not having), we were able to snag Tanya's amazing services. She worked with our schedules and thought of everything we had forgotten or didn't even think of to begin with. The day of, she made sure order came from the chaos and I never had to know about any issues. It was beautiful and she was a pleasure to work with, however briefly. Can't say enough, we couldn't have pulled it off without her.
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Menstal Sent on 10/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Tanya was wonderful! We hired her for day of coordination. She graciously worked within our budget and let us book her far in advance compared to other vendors that offer day of coordination. My husband and I handled almost all of the wedding planning ourselves, but we were confident in passing everything off to Tanya and her lovely assistant. We met with Tanya about a week before the wedding for a venue walk-through and she took it from there. The day of, we did not worry about a single detail. The venue looked exactly like how we pictured it, Tanya helped keep us on schedule, and if there were any last-minute decisions to be made, she always checked with us first instead of assuming the answer. And best of all, at the end of the reception Tanya and her assistant cleared the room quickly, brought all of our gifts to our hotel room, gave us extra plates of desserts since we didn't have time to eat them, and set up the leftover flowers all over the room. It was the perfect way to wrap up our wedding. We highly recommend Tanya and her team!
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Deepa Sent on 09/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Hi Tanya,
I wanted to drop you a quick line to say THANK YOU again for all of your great work on the mendhi.
Our guests had such a wonderful time. All of them talk about how memorable the evening was. The food was so tasty. The decorations were absolutely stunning. The artists were really professional and did such a nice job.
The overall atmosphere was so festive — you had such an amazing way of getting people to dance and sing and really enjoy themselves! We are so grateful to you and your support staff for all that you did to make that night so special for us.
Many thanks again!

Deepa & Sohan, Nashville, TN
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Lyandra Sent on 09/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Tanya was an amazing planner for our wedding and truly made our dream day a reality. Our wedding was the best day of our lives and went perfectly, thanks to Tanya and her TEGI team. We look forward to using Tanya for future holiday parties, baby showers, birthdays, and all other special events!
Thank you for everything.

Lyandra, Emmanuel Alexandria, VA

Tonya
Tonya Sent on 09/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If I had to do my wedding all over again I would not have changed one thing and that is all thanks to Tanya Wilbon. Every single thing about my wedding was perfect. My husband and I are still getting compliments from our guests about how it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Whenever I needed her, all I had to do was pick up the phone and Tanya was there with her support and her ideas as to how she could get whatever it is that we needed done. The night before the wedding I asked Tanya what I needed to do the next day and she said, “just be fabulous!” On my wedding day I was fabulous! Tanya handled everything. The only thing I had to do was sit back and took in all of the beautiful moments that were created that day. Tanya Wilbon of The Event Group International is AMAZING. Hands down, the best! I highly recommend her for whatever event you are planning.

Scott and Tonya Baltimore, MD
Latrina
Latrina Sent on 09/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
From the start to AFTER the finish, Tanya and her team were always one step ahead and made planning my wedding a BLAST. I was planning from out of state and only made two weekend trips while planning my wedding (not even needed, the vendors Tanya selected were perfect for our style and incredibly talented). I was a little clueless about everything that goes into a wedding and I looked forward to Tanya's updates to keep my on my timeline. It's hard to review everything that The Event Group International did because it was literally EVERYTHING. TEGI has amazing vendor connections but no pressure if you want more options or to pick your own. TEGI hand addressed save-the-dates and invites, collaborating with the stationary designer the entire way. Rehearsal dinner organization, weekend schedule help, transportation arrangement for both days, out-of-town bags (construction, delivery), meeting with vendors to give feedback, construction to final touches of the space, vendor payment and tips...
Tanya and the team will give you the wedding of your dreams. They will take care of every detail so that you can focus only on what matters to you. Hiring this team was the best and only decision I had to make to throw a wedding my family and friends will be talking about forever.

Latrina & Ryan
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Crystal Sent on 07/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Tanya,
A special thank you to you for everything that you did for us in the lead up to and day of our wedding. You really did help us pull together the most special day of our lives. You remained unfailingly positive, despite a few weather complications and pushed for us to get what we really wanted from our wedding day. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble at any stage along our wedding journey. You were always approachable and quick to respond so that we were never left wondering. It was obvious that you had everything so firmly under control, which meant that both us and our families could relax and enjoy our day. I would absolutely recommend that people use your services. It has been a pleasure working with you and we truly appreciate everything you have done for us.
Love Mr and Mrs S
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