James and Tara:

Your Expert Planning Team

Tara and James Ybarra are a husband-and-wife wedding planning duo known for their exceptional customer service, creativity, and calming demeanor—qualities highly valued in the wedding planning industry. With their combined skills and experience, they offer an unbeatable duo for planning unforgettable weddings.

Tara’s Journey to Wedding Planning

From a young age, Tara was destined to become an event planner. Even at 10 years old, she showed a natural talent for interior design by rearranging furniture, sewing her own clothes from repurposed materials, and organizing every corner of her childhood home. Tara’s love for creativity and organization became the foundation of her wedding planning career.

Her professional journey in wedding planning began in 2002 when she worked as a photographer’s assistant. During this time, Tara fell in love with capturing candid moments of love between couples, a passion that would later influence her approach to planning weddings. As photography transitioned to digital, Tara’s creativity found a new outlet in baking, and she became a pastry chef creating beautiful wedding cakes. After a memorable incident with a dropped cake, Tara decided to focus on something a little less fragile: floral design. Learning about the meanings of flowers and their traditions in weddings, Tara worked as a florist before realizing that her true calling was wedding planning.

In 2013, after completing her Event Planning certification and with the full support of her husband, Tara and James opened Ybarra Events. Tara’s diverse background, from photography to floral design and event coordination, has made her a versatile and highly skilled wedding planner. She is also a Certified Event Planner, a Registered Minister (just in case!), TIPS Certified, and CPR Certified.

James: The Ultimate Wedding Planning Partner

James is the perfect partner to Tara’s expertise in wedding planning. Known for his exceptional attention to detail and customer service, James has an uncanny ability to anticipate the needs of clients before they even ask. One glowing review even compared him to a superhero, able to spot and solve problems before others noticed them. His wit and charm make him an absolute favorite among clients, and his natural ability to create a fun and stress-free atmosphere at weddings has earned him a reputation as one of the best in the business.

As Tara says, “James is not only an amazing husband and father, but his work ethic and ability to handle any situation make him an invaluable part of the team. His ability to solve problems and keep things running smoothly is a key factor in our success.”

A Dream Team for Your Wedding Day

Together, Tara and James form a powerful team, combining their individual strengths and passions to ensure that your wedding is perfectly planned and flawlessly executed. Their commitment to excellence and their genuine love for their work make them the ideal choice for couples looking to make their dream wedding a reality. With Ybarra Events, you’re in expert hands every step of the way.