From Vision to Vows: Bringing Dream Weddings to Life

In the bustling world of weddingplanning, one entrepreneur stands out for herdedication, creativity, and the exceptional services she provides to couples—Hannah Nuque-Carizon, owner of the events management business Hulyo TreceManagement Services.

Organizing events, especially life milestones like weddings, requires meticulous planning and attention to detail. Her previous role as a Business ProcessManager prepared her with the critical skills needed tothrive in her business.

“We’ve been operating since 2016 and started withcrafting invitations and souvenirs, photography serviceand later on have invested in equipment and moreitems in order to provide full event planning services ofcourse with the help of outside suppliers,” Hannahshares.

Hannah’s path to becoming a successful wedding planner has its challenges. “As an owner with a littleknowledge about graphic design, it was hard to communicate how I wanted the proposal, presentations and printouts and visualizing the expected output to ourdesigners. Canva helped me express what I want in away that saves our time as well. I have used different online apps in the past so adjusting to using the Canvainterface was easy for me,” said Hannah.

Despite the initial success, Hannah faced the hurdles ofbrand awareness and maintaining the business duringthe pandemic. However, her passion and determinationinspired her to move forward.

Elevating the Wedding Planning Experience withCanva

Hannah’s expertise in wedding planning goes beyondthe usual responsibilities. She believes in stayingcurrent with the latest trends, designs, and technology.With Canva, Hannah can deliver exceptionalexperiences to her clients.

“There was a memorable instance where a couple, bothoverseas Filipino workers (OFWs), entrusted HulyoTrece Management Services to plan their dream wedding. Due to this, we had limited personal meetings,but the couple had speciﬁc pegs and preferences, it wasreally dimcult for us to ﬁnalize these details that neededtheir approval,” recalls Hannah.

Canva’s publishing feature allowed Hannah’s team to showcase design updates and changes seamlessly,ensuring the couple’s vision was brought to life. “We collaborated through Canva and it made the planningprocess more efficient and convenient for both parties.We’re more than happy that the couple were more thanhappy with the results.”

“Sharing your thoughts and insights helps in refining the planning process, making it a collaborative journey. I encourage couples not to stress but to enjoy every stepof the planning process, cherishing the moments thatwill become cherished memories,” Hannah emphasizes the importance of effective communication betweencouples and their wedding planners.

As with all businesses, collaboration plays asigniﬁcant part in ensuring success. With Canva’svisual collaboration tools, any entrepreneur’s teammember can design better, together.

For aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs, Hannah’s adviceis simple: start now. “Embrace the learning curve,learn from failures, and always strive to provide the best for your clients. With the right tools, dedication, and a passion for improvement, success is withinreach,” Hannah shares.

If you’re a business owner with big dreams likeHannah, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a creative newbieinterested in discovering more about how you canunlock the magic of Canva, join the CanvaNegosyantrends 2023 Expo on August 5 at the SM Mall of Asia, Music Hall from 10am to 10pm. The expo will feature interactive learning sessions, seller booths, andfun prizes and activities.