We’ve Got You Covered

Hi, I am Trina, the creative force and lead Event Curator behind Weddings and Events by Trina, LLC. With a passion for turning visions into unforgettable experiences, I specializes in curating elegant, meaningful, and seamlessly orchestrated events that reflect each client’s unique story.

From intimate weddings to large-scale conferences and celebrations, I bring an expert touch to every detail — blending creativity, organization, and a deep understanding ti my clients’ dreams. My goal is simple: to create moments that leave lasting impressions and connections that inspire joy.

Under my leadership, Weddings and Events by Trina has become known for its simplistic designs, flawless execution, and personalized service. I believes that every event is an opportunity to celebrate life’s most significant milestones with intention, beauty, and grace.

Whether I am designing a cozy wedding, managing a corporate experience, or curating a community gathering, I want to ensure that each event reflects authenticity, elegance, and excellence from start to finish.

Cheers!

Hello, I am Trina Diane

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I fell in love with weddings and event planning while when I lived in Chicago. It all started as mostly… helping out with my friends weddings and events at church. After spending so much time planning details for others, I decided to run with it as a gift that God wanted me to use to help serve and bless others on one of their most important days of their lives. I planned weddings and events for 15+ years in Chicago before moving to Arizona 9 years ago.

I came to Arizona to retire, and well God had other plans for me. I met my AMAZING husband James L. Burkhalter, Jr., and we relaunched my wedding business in 2022, and started his photography business in 2023… What a plan!! When we are not planning weddings or taking photos…we love spending time together, hiking, working out, serving in church, or just acting silly, enjoying pizza and watching movies.

Well enough about ME… Let’s Get Your Wedding or Event Planned!!!

Our Services

  • Weddings

    Your wedding day is going to be one of the most important days of your life, and we don't take that lightly. It's our priority to always be there for you, listen to your expectations, and create an unforgettable wedding that's authentic to you, so you're one step closer to saying "I Do."

    " I Do"

  • Social Gatherings

    Your goal is our goal to make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed with tasks and overflowing details. We won’t leave you in the dark about what's going on. We know worry-free doesn't always mean mind-off. We'll keep you in the loop at all time on those most important things you need to know, so you and your guest get to enjoy your planned vision.

    Mingle.. Mingle

  • Corporate Events

    We know the importance and the weight events can hold. It might be one of the most important days of your career, and we don't take that lightly. So it's our priority to always be there for you and your team, listen to your expectations, to create a celebration that exceeds your expectations.

    Networking

Planning a well organized event of every kind of “Celebration Of Gatherings” can often take anywhere from 150 plus hours or more. A Planner will help to prioritize your time to make sure it is used in the most efficient areas of the planning, from the communication of all your vendors, to the crafted timeline, enabling you to make the best informed decisions. As your Planner, I will take on the heavy lifting and walk in the role as your consultant to guide and give suggestion to you through the process at whatever stage you are planning. I will provide essential information that will help you confidently choose your best preferred location, and vendors, to help you stay on track, and manage your budget effectively. The stress levels involved in planning a wedding or event can majorly decrease when you make the decision to hire an Experience Planner.

  • You will know when its the right fit and so will the planner you have decided on. It’s like an extended bestfriend and it won’t be hard on the journey of your planning. You will just get each other, and the vision will be clear to you both.

  • After our initial discovery call we will put together a customized package and quote with a flat rate that will reflect the planning package for your event.

  • NO! We Love weddings as that was our 1st love. We are continuously growing, and we cater to a healthy clientele of both weddings and various events.

  • YES! We will attend vendor and a site visit with you. Depending on where you are in your planning, we will for sure do a site visit. Overall we want to be with you on this journey to make sure you make the best choices.

  • YES I DO! We have 2 or 3 team members to help with your event depending on the size and all the moving pieces that are needed.

  • YES I Will Be There. It is very crucial that we attend and facilitate the ceremony rehearsal in conjunction with your Officiant. It is automatically included in every package. Unless your church has specific rules about their team running the rehearsal, we will then be present to ensure we understand how to proceed and respect the house policies to assist accordingly.

  • YES! LOVE IT! I know at times other planners may not want to be available for these kind of details. We understand the creative mind of just Doing It Yourself! We also know that it can become a bit overwhelming and taxing for you. We can help you master your projects and allow you to enjoy the rest of the planning , as much or as little as you want to handle.

  • WOW! Love this question. You can expect to have a team that cares for every single detail. You can expect to have an event that will allow you to be the bride, the groom, the host, etc. and be a guest at your own event. No need to be concerned about any details, we will have planned a well organized timeline to ensure your event is orchestrated seamlessly. Cheers!