claudia featured on al jazeera international

we’re so excited to share that claudia sokolova, founder of the big day events, was recently featured on al jazeera talking all things weddings, and how couples in sydney are rethinking their big day in 2026.

in the interview, claudia shares her perspective on:

• why weddings are becoming a huge financial burden

• how to plan a wedding that feels authentic without breaking the bank

• the trends shaping sydney weddings in 2026

🎥 watch the full feature below:

why this matters for our couples

being recognised by global media outlets like [news outlet name], al jazeera, 9 news, 7 news, and the new york post is a huge honour for us. it means our mission — to deliver authentic, candid wedding storytelling with a 24-hour turnaround — is resonating with couples everywhere.

at the big day events, we’ve now captured over 150 weddings across sydney and beyond. and every single one is a reminder that weddings are more than just events. they’re stories worth telling, and telling well.