“Alicia was truly a life saver!! She not only made day-of coordination smooth and worry-free (for us), but also assisted us with communication between other vendors, organization of the timeline, and filling in the smaller details we didn't even consider. Her and Deric were such a wonderful hype team and checked in on us, and our parents, throughout our wedding night (which was such a nice touch). They thought of everything and were always just a quick email away if we had any questions. Cannot recommend this team more!!!”

-A&M, March 2024

“True joy weddings is a newer wedding planning company and has definitely proven themselves to be very good at what they do. My now husband and I planned our wedding in less than 3 months and the only reason it was possible was because of Alicia. She helped solidify and find many of our vendors to our specifications and was there for phone calls, meetings, and site visits. She was available to us around the clock and was dedicated to our wedding. In addition, she and her husband/teammate was there the day of which was absolutely essential- the day was flawless while they put out fires I never even heard about. They made sure my husband and I enjoyed our wedding to the fullest. Thank you true joy weddings!”

-H&Z, October 2023

“We booked True Joy Weddings 6 months from our date and couldn’t have been a better decision for our piece of mind; both before and during. We had some vendors booked but Alicia laid out multiple options through her contacts for the ones we still needed to book, made herself available whenever we asked and took care of last-minute fire drills that came up the week of the wedding. They also took care of all the logistics (picking up special pies we ordered and transporting our decorations from the Rehearsal dinner to the venue) the day of so we could relax and enjoy ourselves. They also helped book a cruise for 100 of our wedding guests the next day, which we struggled with on our own.”

- C&J, September 2023

“Alicia and her husband were WONDERFUL! We had our reception on a Chicago cruise so there were odds and end things that they didn’t have to do but stepped in and did anyways! They were so thorough and there for our needs every step of the way! I highly recommend them for your wedding (:”

- T&A, August 2023

“Alicia helped make our special day as smooth as possible! She was very organized and we had meetings and constant email exchanges prior to wedding day. We had a backyard wedding with 150 guests and a total of 4 food trucks. I planned my whole wedding and had extreme anxiety but Alicia helped me calm down. We definitely recommended her to our friends who are getting married. So, if you need a coordinator, I wouldn’t think twice in hiring her!”

-A&J, June 2023

“I had the pleasure of working with Alicia for our wedding and can’t begin to express my sincere gratitude for all she has done to make our special day so seamless and organized. Originally, I had planned on bringing in a day-of coordinator but three months prior to the big day, it was clear to me that I was in over my head and needed someone to take over the planning. I interviewed several wedding planners, and my initial impression of Alicia was that she was very even-keeled, calm, collected, polite and very experienced. She was exactly who I was looking for. Immediately after the hand-off, I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulder. In the first week alone, she sent out dozens of emails a day, caught so many details I missed and filled so many gaps in my planning. She also became very well-versed of all the vendor contracts, which came in very handy on various occasions. Alicia was on top of everything and sent me reminders of things I could easily overlook (from making sure I had nice hangers for my wedding dress photo to ensuring I had a dog caretaker for the ceremony). This among many things helped put my mind at ease, knowing no small detail was missed. Alicia was also a great resource. For example, she provided guidance on which vendors to tip and how much and helped me arrive to certain decisions by sharing her experiences (e.g., pros and cons of leaving wedding favors at a dedicated table vs on reception dining tables). During the wedding weekend, we also had the pleasure of meeting and working with Alicia’s husband Deric, who served as her assistant. They were such a great team and went above and beyond the call of duty. At the rehearsal dinner, for example, the room we had booked at the restaurant (before Alicia was hired) did not have sufficient space for us to rehearse. Alicia and Deric secured a room adjacent to our dining room at no cost before we even arrived. They took initiative so we didn’t have to worry or be bothered by it. Their execution of my vision for the big day was so flawless. We did not feel one bit of stress or anxiety. They exceeded all our expectations. For all the brides out there, you will be hard-pressed to find a more qualified wedding planner than Alicia and her assistant/husband Deric. We had such a wonderful time and glad we also made new friends in the process.”

-R&B, August 2022

“Alicia was with me every step of the way to make sure my wedding day went off smoothly, from quietly fixing my wayward veil for the first 20 steps down the aisle to watching for my unplanned cues to cut off music early when it got awkward. Her husband Derik also went above and beyond - he gave out impromptu pep talks and got the crowd coordinated on the Chacha Slide. There's probably plenty more ways they worked behind the scenes to make sure we and our guests were able to just enjoy our day! For both our rehearsal dinner and wedding day, they were always first on the scene and last to leave, plus regularly checked in with us via text to make sure we didn't miss any details. It's been a joy working with them, so I highly recommend choosing them for your wedding!”

-S&C, June 2022

“Where do I start with Alicia? Alicia came to me during small group and said “Hey, I have a wedding coordinating business, do you have one yet?” I was reluctant to having one in the first place because I had been looking around at the costs of them. Little did I know saying “yes” to having her as our go-to gal for our big day was by far one of our best decisions. Alicia constantly checked on me during the planning process and made sure each and every little detail was taken care of. I didn’t have to stress about every little detail leading up to the wedding or on the day of the wedding because I knew Alicia (and Deric, her husband) had our backs. We love her and 20/10 recommend True Joy Weddings to any and all with a wedding in their future.”

-M&B, June 2021

“I found Alicia’s day-of-coordinating services on Facebook and as soon as I initiated contact, she was very prompt with her communication. She went above and beyond to help ensure my wedding day was a success – and it was! From touching base over coffee to coming to the church rehearsal the day before the wedding, Alicia brought her A game in every circumstance. She was very meticulous with every detail we discussed and helped me navigate the process of planning a wedding for 150 people. The day of the wedding was completely smooth and worry free because Alicia made sure she had EVERYTHING under control. I would highly recommend using Alicia’s services and if I ever have another event that requires coordination/planning she is the first person I will contact. I know my wedding would not have been as effortless without Alicia’s help!

Thank you, Alicia, for helping me create the best day of my life!”

-S&S, September 2019

“Working with Alicia during our wedding planning was an excellent experience. With so many variables to account for, Alicia ensured that all our bases were covered. It meant a ton to us to have her experience and knowledge about weddings, but also have her joyfully sharing in our special day. She kept us focused, ensured the order of events but also kept us smiling throughout.”

-E&J, August 2019

“Alicia was absolutely amazing to work with. She took mere photos and made them a dream come true for our special day. We first hired her to only execute our day. Then like always something happens. She went above and beyond for us and made our dreams come true. She is very professional,creative, sweet and attentive. We never had to track her down, She always kept in touch and helped us stay on schedule. we were soo unbelievably grateful for her and all the time she spent to make our wedding something we would never forget.

I would definitely use her again . 5 ⭐across the board for her.

Thanks again soooo sooo much Alicia for making our day something we will never forget.”

-J&M, March 2019

“I believe our wedding could not have happened without Alicia. I was so thankful to have her as a support throughout the planning process. My close friend, after being a bridesmaid at a hectic wedding, strongly asserted that a point person on the wedding day was absolutely critical to a stress free day. With her minute by minute schedule in hand, Alicia was that person and more. She gently prompted us throughout the planning process to keep up with the deadlines we set together. It was also invaluable to have her knowledge about a/v and design ideas. She was nice and connected to our families well, respecting and honouring all those aunties and uncles we wanted to have on board. 

Very grateful to have had Alicia help us with our wedding.”

-A&R, October 2016

“It was truly a pleasure working with Alicia during our wedding planning process. Without Alicia we really would not have been able to pull off the wedding of our dreams. When we were in the early stages of wedding planning, Alicia helped us think through details that weren’t on our radar. It was helpful to have Alicia’s perspective when I had decisions to make and needed someone to talk through options and ideas. She is someone whose feedback and suggestions I can trust. Leading up to the wedding, she would drop by thrift stores to find decor and centrepiece items that I was looking for (gold picture frames and glass bottles), which was really helpful. She even helped with taking out the glass of each frame, and also assembling some decorations for me before the wedding. Alicia also took the lead on arranging for picking up and dropping off the sound equipment rentals, which was not a small task and really appreciated as we left for our honeymoon the day after the wedding.

Alicia was also our wedding day-of coordinator. Everything went really smoothly as she made sure we were on schedule even though it was a pretty packed day. She knew my vision for the welcome table at the ceremony and the dessert bar at the reception - everything turned out just as we had imagined. She ensured that the bride and groom did not need to stress on the day of, and I knew that she would stay calm and be able to handle any unexpected events or occurrences. Alicia is extremely organized, creative, thoughtful, and professional - someone you can trust on one of the most important and meaningful days of your life. She went over and beyond our expectations, and we are so thankful that we had her work with us and walk with us before and after our big wedding day!”

- C&J, July 2016