Smart Meetings
(April print issue): 2023 Smart Women in Meetings

Her Money: 6 BLACK FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS TO WATCH IN 2023

BizBash: Industry Innovators 2022

DC Magazine(September print issue): 2022 Dynamic Women of Washington DC

PartySlate: Hundreds of Top Event Professionals Join PartySlate in Washington to Celebrate “The Spirit of D.C.

PartySlate: 11 Masquerade Theme Party Ideas to Spark Intrigue

World’s Best Wedding Photos: The 15 Best D.C. Wedding Planners

PartySlate: 23 Top Party & Wedding Trends for 2023

PartySlate: 13 Catering Trends You’ll See at Every Party in 2023

Perfete: EXQUISITE 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN BAHAMAS

Maroo: Money Mantras and More With Tara Melvin

Weddings for Real(podcast): Stepping into CEO Mode in 2023, with Tara Melvin

PartySlate: Everything Old is New: 20 Vintage Wedding Theme Ideas

Bridal Guide: Black Wedding Traditions You May Not Know About

Everyday Bride: WHAT TO DO IF YOUR WEDDING DOESN’T GO ACCORDING TO PLAN

Wedding Chicks: Keeping Wedding Guests (And Yourself!) Safe During Omicron

New York Times: It’s a Boom Year for Brides and Grooms

Popped Blog: Newly Engaged? Here Are Your First 10 Must Do’s for a 2022 Wedding

Brides: 6 Black American Wedding Traditions to Include in Your Celebration

CBS: Price of love: Weddings in 2022 will Cost Couples More

CUISINE NOIR Feature:  “Black Event Planners…Leading Change for Diversity and Inclusion”

PARTYSLATE Feature:  “16 Fall Wedding Centerpieces With Year-Round Appeal”

BIZBASH Feature: 2021 BIZBASH Most Influential Event Professionals

BRIDES Feature:  “10 Things Every Bride Needs In Her Bridal Suite”

AISLE PLANNER Feature: “Steps to Attend Conferences Safely”

SPECIAL EVENTS Feature: “Who’s News in Special Events…The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals

THE KNOT WEDDINGPRO Feature: “How to Be a Mentor in the Wedding Industry (and Why It’s Important)”

WEDDINGWIRE Feature:  “Looking to Save on Your Wedding? Try These Practical, Planner-Backed Ideas”

TIMELINE GENIUS Feature:  WII 077: Tara Melvin Advises You to Learn and Network Like a CEO

THE WEDDING BIZ PODCAST Feature:  “The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals”

Featured: Shoutout Atlanta Magazine

Featured:  NPR WFAE 90.7

EventPros.Com Feature, Episode 42

Feature with Black Southern Belle; Creating The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals

Featured:  2020 Most Influential Event Professionals

Feature: Northern Virginia Magazine, 2021 Inauguration

BizBash Feature:  Behind the Scenes of Me Founding The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals

Interview with ThinkSplendid on Diversity & Inclusion

Voyage ATL Magazine Trailblazer Feature

Northern Virginia Magazine Feature

Prince William Businesses Lauded for Success 2019

The Creative Speaker’s Podcast

Our Sister Company, The Signature CEO Conference nomination

EP 172: Reapproaching High Touch Services with Perfect Planning Events Founder, Tara Melvin

Radio Appearance: One Fine Day, Wedding Planning