Business Details
Your Trusted Event Planning Partner in Washington, DC
The DC Event Planner, LLC (formerly Events by TRB) is a Washington, DC-based event planning company with a reputation for meticulous organization, operational excellence, and personalized client service. Our hands-on approach to event status tracking ensures every detail is managed with precision, making each client feel like our sole priority. With expertise in weddings, corporate events, government functions, and nonprofit initiatives, we translate client visions into unforgettable experiences. Founder Tiffany Balmer combines exceptional organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to budget-conscious solutions, earning recognition for managing over 500 volunteers at President Obama's second inaugural ball and featuring on Fox 5 News as a wedding planning specialist.Our team's dedication to quality has produced outstanding results for high-profile events like the District Sustainability Awards and DC Buys, while maintaining the flexibility to handle events of any scalefrom intimate retreats to city-wide productions.
Services
Wedding Planning
Corporate Events
Government Functions
Virtual/Hybrid Events
Nonprofit Initiatives
Destination Events
Social Gatherings
Event Production
Vendor Management
Budget Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience managing events from intimate weddings to 30,000-person productions
- Our team includes certified meeting planners with government event expertise
- We implement a proprietary event tracking system for complete transparency
- Our founder has managed events for President Barack Obama's inaugural committee
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate across all event categories
Associations and certifications
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Women's Business Enterprise (WBE)
What people say
Attention to detail
Professional and personable
Smoothly ran events
Budget-conscious solutions
Stress-free planning process
Services
Wedding Planning
Our wedding planning service transforms your vision into reality through comprehensive coordination from initial concept to final execution. We specialize in month-of coordination, vendor management, timeline creation, and budget oversight for ceremonies of all sizes. With expertise in both traditional and destination weddings, our team ensures every detailfrom floral arrangements to transportation logisticsis flawlessly executed while maintaining your unique style and budget constraints.
Corporate Events
We deliver strategic corporate event planning for conferences, galas, product launches, and team-building initiatives. Our services include venue selection, speaker coordination, registration management, and branded experience design. With experience handling Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike, we create engaging environments that align with organizational goals while managing complex logistics and budget requirements for events ranging from 12-person retreats to 30,000-attendee productions.
Government Functions
Specializing in government event planning, we manage protocol-driven functions with strict budgetary and regulatory compliance. Our services include attendee management, venue diagramming, vendor contract negotiation, and security coordination for agencies at all levels. With experience in presidential inaugural events and municipal award ceremonies, we ensure seamless execution of official functions while maintaining the dignity and precision required for public sector engagements.
Virtual/Hybrid Events
Our virtual and hybrid event solutions combine technical expertise with creative production for engaging digital experiences. We handle platform selection, speaker coordination, digital entertainment, and IT support while maintaining audience engagement through interactive elements. From corporate webinars to hybrid conferences blending physical and virtual components, our team ensures smooth execution across time zones with the same attention to detail as our in-person events.
Nonprofit Initiatives
We provide cost-effective event planning for nonprofit organizations focusing on donor engagement, fundraising galas, and community outreach programs. Our services include donor management systems, event budget optimization, and volunteer coordination while maintaining alignment with organizational missions. With experience in both small community events and large-scale charity productions, we help nonprofits maximize impact through strategic event planning and execution.
People
Tiffany Balmer
Founder & Lead Planner
Certified meeting planner with 15+ years experience managing high-profile events including presidential inaugural functions. Recognized on Fox 5 News as a wedding planning specialist, Tiffany combines exceptional organizational skills with creative problem-solving to deliver exceptional client experiences.
Questions
What types of events do you specialize in?
We specialize in weddings, corporate events, government functions, nonprofit initiatives, and virtual/hybrid gatherings of all sizes.
Do you handle destination events?
Yes, we offer virtual and on-site planning services for events in any location worldwide.
What's included in your month-of coordination package?
Our $4,500 package includes vendor follow-ups, timeline management, family coordination, and full-day execution support for weddings.
Are you certified as a small/women-owned business?
Yes, we're certified as both a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE).
How do you handle virtual/hybrid events?
We provide platform selection, speaker coordination, digital entertainment, and IT support for engaging virtual experiences.
Can you accommodate last-minute event changes?
Our flexible planning approach and experienced team can adapt to changes while maintaining event quality.
