Totally about Weddings and Events

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Totally about Weddings is the type of service that will make that special day you've dreamed of coming true. We offer a variety of services such as planning, coordinating, elopement, and even officiating. We'll take away the stress and make your dream wedding come true. We also plan events....give us your event and let us take care of the details! At Totally about Weddings, we take your wedding preparations off your shoulders but never out of your hands. We listen to what couples are looking for! We want to find out what their needs are and provide them with the services they need and want. That starts as we get to know the two of you – your style, your stories. Then we combine planning with impeccable attention to detail to plan the wedding of your dreams. Which leaves you free to relax and enjoy the most important day of your life. We are a full-service company, we will plan, coordinate, and even Officiate at your wedding. We also specialize in Destination weddings.....bring us your destination and guest total, and we will take care of the rest! Need your bridal shower planned? Your Bachelor/Bachelorette party? Your rehearsal dinner? We do those, too! Tina and Tanya are Members of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) and both are Graduates of the ABC Certified Wedding Planner Program. We have over 20 years of experience planning and coordinating weddings. We have also Officiated at over 200 plus weddings from the smallest elopement to the largest of over 200+ guests! Every moment should be special! We are a Thumbtack TOP PRO and were recognized in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021 as a BEST Professional, and also a 2017 and 2018 Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award winner!

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Hired 228 times

Serves Rensselaer, NY

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2 employees

10 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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106 reviews

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December A.

Jan 15, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

Tanya wrote a beautiful ceremony where both me and my husband during our elopement of just us two cried. Answered all my questions. Was very professional. Loved her services.

Details: Elopement • Non-religious (no mention of God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant

Crystal K.

Oct 5, 2023

Hired on Thumbtack

Tina was great to work with. Very polite and efficient. My husband and I really appreciated her calm and patient demeanor on our wedding day, at some of the high stress times. Thanks so much.

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

Wedding Officiant

Christine R.

Jul 26, 2023

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Tina was AMAZING! She took care of everything and went above and beyond. We had monthly which turned into weekly phone calls. She made sure everything was order from me picking out certain songs to bouquets to the walking order literally everything. She handled all my vendors as well which was a nice weight off my shoulders, she did a time line which we actually followed perfectly. The day of my wedding it was raining, she ran out and covered me with an umbrella making sure I didn’t get wet at all! She made sure my train was always off the ground which I didn’t even think of! She was great at directing people, set up my venue exactly how I wanted it! She made sure I always had a drink in hand after the ceremony which was awesome, she made sure my husband and I got our food first and apps. She also paid close attention to our gift box which was nice to not worry about. Once filled she grabbed the designated person (my mom) and put away all our gifts and locked them in the trunk on my moms car. She truly just went above and beyond for us Im so happy with my decision to have her help with my wedding and I’d pick her again in a heartbeat!

Details: 1 - 4 months in advance (includes day-of coordination and vendor coordination) • 101 - 150 guests • My home, venue, etc.

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Frank C.

Jul 19, 2023

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Where do I even begin?! To whoever is reading this- a bride, soon-to-be husband, family member, or anybody else planning an event you are in the right place. I can assure you that you will want to give Tanya of Totally About Weddings and Events a HUGE consideration for whatever event you are planning. My husband & I hired her for our May 2023 Wedding & we couldn't have been more thrilled with our choice. There are a handful of things that stood out to me (the bride) about Tanya during our journey of planning a wedding together. I found that she was extremely responsive, proactive about things you communicate you need assistance with, kind-hearted, hard-working, flexible, affordably priced (unlike many other planners I sought out), organized & truly fantastic to work with. Tanya helped me plan my wedding from beginning to end- she sought out each & every single vendor I used as well as made the initial communication with them. This part of wedding planning I absolutely dreaded but Tanya had all my vendors for me within 1-2 weeks time. She worked with me within my budget & negotiated prices & packages on my behalf with the vendors! In addition, communication with her was frequent if not every day & she was always very quick & thoughtful with her responses. I felt I could ask any question I wanted without shame or judgment & she would give me her honest & professional opinion in return. I planned my wedding with Tanya from across the country so communication was key. Tanya printed out, addressed, stamped & mailed all my invitations for me as well. They came out beautifully. I share this because I think this really shows how dedicated she is to her clients. Throughout the months of planning a wedding, I sent her every single piece of decor I used through the mail & she stored it & brought it to the venue for me. Each piece I sent was at the venue the day of the wedding & set up to my exact vision by her & her mom! This, once again, reveals her dedication & commitment to her clients as well as her organizational skills & ability to see a bride's vision. As for the day of, she printed out timelines for each person in the bridal party & helped us all stay on track. I felt completely carefree the day of & knew that everything was being handled by Tanya & her mom, Tina. Family & friends also gave me compliments on how nice & attentive Tanya was. The day had a perfect flow to it & people commented on how organized it all was. A side note: my wedding was on a military base which presented a whole new set of challenges of which Tanya was very helpful in helping me navigate. If you made it this far through my review, I hope you are able to grasp just how grateful I am for Tanya for all that she did leading up to my big day & on my big day. She felt more like a friend to me than just a planner & I think that in itself is an experience every bride hopes for. You will not regret hiring Tanya for any event you have planned!

Details: 4 - 8 months in advance (includes day-of coordination, vendor coordination, and vendor selection) • 101 - 150 guests • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Wedding Planning

Kristen S.

Oct 13, 2016

Hired on Thumbtack

Tina was an absolute blessing on the day of our wedding! We spoke a few times leading up to the big day to run through the plans. She handled everything from meeting up with vendors (florist, photographer, priest) to make sure everything was in place. We rented coach buses to shuttle our guests from the hotel to the reception site - a local pier since the reception was on a yacht. While the bridal party was taking pictures, guests were to board the buses. However, only one of the 2 buses arrived. Tina immediately called the bus company and when timing became an issue, she arranged alternative transportation for the remaining guests at the last minute. Additionally, on our behalf she sought a refund for the "no show bus". At the end of the night she reached out to me to let me know she had triple confirmed all of the return bus reservations. I was able to enjoy the time with my family and friends knowing she was ON TOP OF IT! I highly recommend Tina and her day-of coordination services. Thank you, Tina! -Kristen & Anthony

Totally about Weddings and Events's reply

Thank you for the review Kristen! I truly enjoyed being a part of you and Anthony's special day! Your families and friends are truly amazing. I wish you both all the happiness in the world! Tina

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License Type: Marriage Officiant - NY City Clerk (NY)

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Tina Burke-Castle

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We start with phone call prior to starting to make sure we are a good fit. Once contract is signed, we send out a questionnaire to get to know the couple and wedding specifics. Then depending how far away the wedding is, we start with monthly/bi-weekly/weekly phone calls to help with the process.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certification in Wedding planning, Bartender certification
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I loved being involved in any event planning! Enjoy creating and planning that special event, whether it be a wedding or a corporate party! I became an Officiate to match the needs of what my couples were looking for!