Kokate Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 2 – 8

About Kokate Events

AJ Kokate

Owner & Head Planner

Kokate Events is a specialty Event Planning & Design company that creates innovative and inspiring events that bring your vision to life. A wife and husband duo, we ensure you will have a picture-perfect and smooth event that will be remembered for years. We have executed weddings, fashion shows, conventions, and social events as small as 10 people to as large as 2000+ over 10+ years.

- We only take one event per day. This ensures your event is our highest priority - We NEVER use a B-Team. You will always have our Head Planner & Head Designer working and attending your event, ensuring the best quality - We can custom create almost anything in-house (invitations, decor, dresses, etc) so you are not limited in your options - Our pricing is always all-inclusive of our planning & design services so no hidden fees, service charges, etc - Most of our packages offer unlimited meetings on-site or virtual (based on availability) so we are always at your disposal - We are able to travel for weddings around the world!

In three words: Creative, Honest, Organized

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $5,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $4,000

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $2,000

Event design

Pricing starts at $4,000

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $5,000

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $1,000

A la carte

Pricing starts at $500

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  • Awesome event planners!

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    •Videsh•May 7, 2025

    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.

  • Thanks for your support and Service -Kokate Events

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    •Manish S R.•May 3, 2025

    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.

  • AJ and Beth were absolute magic!

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    •Sunanda D.•May 1, 2025

    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!

  • Great planners!

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    •Elizabeth•Apr 30, 2025

    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.

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