Events by Tyra

Events by Tyra is a wedding planning company in Brandywine, Maryland. Owner Tyra White-Williams planned her own wedding in the fall of 2019 and began taking clients after others asked for her help.

LGBTQ+ couples

Events by Tyra is LGBTQ+-owned and describes itself as minority-owned. A planner with that perspective can help you handle questions that general advice skips, such as how to word invitations, who walks where, and how to include family members at different comfort levels.

Planning packages

• Full planning
• Partial planning
• Day-of coordination

How the levels differ

Full planning covers the process from beginning to end, including vendor recommendations and budget guidance. Partial planning suits couples who have started and want help with the remainder. Day-of coordination means a planner takes over the final stretch, manages vendors and keeps the schedule moving. Choose by how much time you have, not just budget.

Questions for a planner

Ask how many weddings the planner handles at once, who attends the rehearsal, and what happens if you need support on the day itself. Request a sample timeline and discuss how vendor communication works. Agree early how you will share documents and how often you will meet.

Location and reach

The business is based in Brandywine, in Maryland, in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, and serves the surrounding area. Ask about venues in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.