Meet Derin

I'm Derin, a detail-obsessed, emotionally intuitive planner who left a decade in finance to pursue a calling: curating extraordinary celebrations that feel deeply personal, profoundly beautiful, and impeccably executed.

I know this world from the inside. I planned my own Polish-Nigerian European wedding - two cultures, guests from multiple countries, a full weekend celebration across borders - and I could not find a planner who truly understood the sensitivities and cultural nuances that such a celebration required. So I became her.

That experience is the foundation of everything I do. I understand what it means to want every part of who you are fully present in one room - as one complete, coherent celebration that honours exactly who you are, without compromise.

Because of my finance background, I plan with structure as well as taste: a live budget, clear forecasting, and steady oversight so decisions stay intentional and nothing catches you off guard. It's how I protect your vision and your peace.

Most of my brides are based in the UK, US, Australia, Asia or across Africa - women who carry more than one world and are planning a European celebration that holds all of them. They are navigating time zones, family expectations, cultural traditions, and the particular complexity of wanting something both deeply personal and impeccably executed. My job is to translate all of that into one seamless, grounded, genuinely joyful experience.

I have walked the winding paths of historic estates across Tuscany, stood in Portuguese quintas at the hour the light turns gold, and visited every venue I recommend before I recommend it. I work with the best local vendors, artists, and hospitality teams across Europe to ensure every detail reflects your values, heritage, and aspirations.

I don't just plan your event. I understand what it means to you. And I will hold that meaning with the same care I brought to my own.

If you are planning something extraordinary in Europe, and you want a planner who has been exactly where you are, I am here. Call me with your 2 AM thoughts. I can’t wait to hear from you.