Press
Editors ask Olha about weddings, guests and hosting, and the trade press asks her about the business of events. Here is every feature, newest first, with her words as they were printed. For interviews and photographs, write to info@senseofmoment.com.
Speaking
Speaking at The Event Planner Expo 2026. Olha is among the 2026 speakers at The Event Planner Expo in New York City, 27 to 29 October. See the 2026 speakers.
Recognition
One of the Top 50 Power Players in Events. In October 2025, The Event Planner Expo in New York named Olha one of its Top 50 Power Players in Events, alongside Colin Cowie, Mindy Weiss, Preston Bailey and David Tutera. At the same Expo she spoke on a panel about marketing for event professionals: standing out in a crowded market, storytelling, and staying visible.
As seen in
For couples
A Detailed Wedding Budget Breakdown Based on Real Couples’ Spending
“Building a budget around a Pinterest board is a common mistake. Couples fall in love with what they see online and try to make the budget fit it.”
September 2026
Wedding Advice That’s Outdated in 2026
“The rule that you must have a bridal party is almost gone.”
July 2026
How to Narrow Down Your Guest List
“The couples who work on this as a team tend to carry the same energy through their marriage.”
July 2026
Ways to Make Guests Feel Comfortable at a Destination Wedding
“Make sure the guests know this person by name; it’ll help create a personal point of contact and provide real answers instead of group chat guesses.”
July 2026
What to Do 30 Days Before Your Wedding: The Complete Planning Checklist
“Pickup times (with allocated buffer time), locations, and points of contact, both from the transportation company and on your side, should be finalized.”
Sense of Moment on Building a Wedding Around What Couples Actually Want
“Stop planning the wedding you think you’re supposed to have and start planning the one you actually want.”
June 2026
Planning Tasks Couples Often Leave Until the Last Minute (and Shouldn’t!)
“The last thing you want is to be running around the bridal suite at midnight looking for your earrings.”
June 2026
Top Rehearsal Dinner Themes
“Fun hobbies, cultural traditions, or personal touches that didn’t make it into the main celebration get their time to shine here.”
June 2026
How to Invite Guests Who Don’t Get Along to the Same Party
“Usually, the event itself isn’t where things get managed. It’s everything before it: the seating, the flow, the structure of the evening.”
May 2026
How to Make Your Guests More Comfortable at Your Wedding
“Always plan for a small, dedicated quiet area, a lounge, or even a separate room for the guests.”
May 2026
10 Things Couples Forget to Ask Wedding Vendors Before Booking
“When booking a wedding planner or coordinator, make sure to ask how personal items will be handled at the end of the night.”
May 2026
10 Things Guests Secretly Appreciate at Destination Weddings
“Don’t name it as a budget-friendly option, just give two tracks for people to explore and choose from.”
May 2026
Everything You Need to Know Before Choosing Your Wedding Date
“If you’re already invited to two weddings in June, you would probably want to pick another month for your own wedding.”
May 2026
Wedding Decisions Couples Stress About Most (And How to Make Them Easier)
“A buffer budget is the conversation no one likes to have, but it’s so important to be honest about it from the beginning.”
April 2026
Ask the Experts: Navigating Guest Count Guilt
“Will we be happy and excited to see this person in our wedding album in ten years? If there’s any hesitation, the answer is no.”
April 2026
Tips for Planning a Meaningful Farewell Destination Brunch
“We always focus on creating experiences, not just events, and with destination weddings, it’s even more crucial.”
April 2026
Micro-Celebrations Are the Biggest Party Trend of 2026. Here’s How to Host Your Own
“Curating a high-end summer soirée for 10 of your closest friends is much more feasible than inviting 70 guests to celebrate your birthday.”
April 2026
Wedding Details Worth Splurging On: What Guests Actually Notice
“No matter how upscale your dinner is, after hours of non-stop dancing, guests will appreciate some simple finger foods.”
April 2026
Ask the Experts: Is It Too Late to Plan a Wedding This Year?
“Most custom wedding gowns require 8+ months for production, so if you’re on a shorter timeline, consider ready-to-wear options.”
April 2026
Bachelorette Trends for 2026: Immersive Experiences and the Rise of Adult Summer Camp
“Like with weddings, the bachelorette parties are gravitating toward personal experiences over hectic, generic get-togethers.”
April 2026
Non-Traditional Wedding Flows Couples Are Loving in 2026
“Couples want to connect with their guests beforehand, genuinely relax, and have fun before they embrace the wedding day.”
October 2021
20 Wedding Details Couples Usually Forget When Planning
On the business of events
August 2026
Building Trust with Your Team
“Sit down with your team, go over what worked, what didn’t, and what would be done next time, but don’t turn it into a blame session.”
The One Decision That Changed Everything: Olha Barabash of Sense of Moment on How a Single Choice Can Redefine a Leadership Journey
“If the answer begins with ‘there was this moment when…,’ then we achieved something more.”
July 2026
Favorite Not-So-Obvious Networking Tips at Conferences
“Cross-category conversations stretch your thinking and often lead to unexpected referrals down the road.”
June 2026
How Event Pros Are Showcasing Their Work in 2026
“There will be moments when a potential client is almost there and just needs to hear it from someone who isn’t you.”
May 2026
Wedding Booking Patterns Are Changing: Here’s What Event Pros Need to Know
“Couples usually come to us 12-16 months before their weddings, but over the past one to two years, we’ve seen an increased number of couples planning on shorter notice, closer to eight months.”
May 2026
What to Do if You Get a Bad Review (and How to Move Forward)
“Very often, a negative review comes from unmet expectations, which often result from gaps in the communication process along the way.”
April 2026
Why Vendor Communication Still Breaks Down, and How to Fix It
“Create one wedding guide and keep all updates within this document only, not in text messages or quick chats.”
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us about your wedding, and we will take it from there.