Kokate Events

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 2 – 8

About Kokate Events

Kokate Events

Owner & Head Planner

Kokate Events is led by a husband-and-wife team known for crafting refined, culturally rich celebrations with effortless sophistication. Merging impeccable design instincts with flawless execution, they create elevated experiences that honor tradition while embracing modern elegance. With a reputation for calm expertise and an unwavering commitment to detail, they transform each client’s story into a beautifully curated, unforgettable event. With several unique aspects to Kokate Events, we:

1. We only take one event per day. 2. We don’t use a B-Team. You will meet your Planner before booking our services and that person will attend your event. 3. We have a full design and manufacturing house with the ability to design custom invitations, wedding websites, florals, dresses, and more. 4. Our pricing is always all-inclusive of our planning & design services so no service fees, tax, gratuity, etc. 5. Most of our partnerships offer unlimited meetings on-site or virtual (based on availability). 6. 20% of our weddings are international so we can curate an event for you anywhere!

In three words: Creative, Honest, Organized

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $7,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $6,000

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $3,500

Event design

Pricing starts at $5,000

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $8,000

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,000

A la carte

Pricing starts at $500

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

15 reviews

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    Videsh

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 7, 2025

    Awesome event planners!

    Very professional to work with. They listen to what you want and make suggestions accordingly. They have unique ideas. Their attention to detail is impeccable.

  • MR

    Manish S R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 3, 2025

    Thanks for your support and Service -Kokate Events

    A wedding is a celebration of love and togetherness. It has the power to uplift, inspire, and create a positive atmosphere for the bride and groom on their special day. I had a truly special experience during a wedding party organized by Kokate Events. The beautiful decorations, delicious food, and a range of innovative ideas contributed to a personalized experience for all. Their uniqueness in defining goals, project planning, and timely execution truly stood out.

  • SD

    Sunanda D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 1, 2025

    AJ and Beth were absolute magic!

    AJ and Beth were absolute magic when it came to planning! They were super reliable and chill, and they totally transformed the venue into a breathtaking wonderland. They had an eye for detail and were incredibly creative. From the gorgeous floral arrangements to the awesome playlist, everything was exactly how we wanted it. They were also great at anticipating our needs and handling any last-minute changes, so the day went off without a hitch. Our guests were blown away. If you’re dreaming of having a perfect event that’s truly unforgettable, you have to hire AJ and Beth. They’re the best!

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    Elizabeth

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Apr 30, 2025

    Great planners!

    Kokate Events was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, their communication style was detailed, positive, and warm, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. The team's creativity, seamless execution, and effective coordination ensured our art deco wedding dreams came to life flawlessly. They followed our timeline precisely and anticipated our needs, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day without a single hitch. We are so grateful to Kokate Events for making our wedding day truly unforgettable.

  • KD

    Klaudia Donovan

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 13

    A wonderful planning company! AJ the head planner was very on top of everything, made sure every vendor knew where to go, and everything was seamlessly coordinated. Highly recommend!

Kokate Events does ~30 weddings a year. This allows us to focus on each event and ensure the highest quality of service.
Our Head Planner and Head Designer plan and design your entire wedding. We have a Wedding Coordinator who helps in Client communication and on the day of the wedding. Your wedding will be attended by our Head Planner & Head Designer to ensure standards are met and we have additional staff we hire as needed.
We have planned conventions, fashion shows, and even fundraisers for clients. We specialize in taking on the unexpected.

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