About this vendor
Chicago, IL is home to an elite wedding planning and coordination service, Kesh Events. This company is renowned for designing fabulous celebrations that catch the eye, and leave couples with long-lasting memories. Over the years, these experts have established themselves as a leading force in the industry both on a local, and global scale.
Chief executive officer and creative leader Akeshi Akinseye is not only a successful business person but a best-selling author too. Her company’s rise to fame has been well documented through various publications. She has also appeared on notable television shows such as ABC Chicago. Kesh Events has been known to work with a range of high-profile personalities. Through their many successfully planned weddings, these experts have refined their own style of designing dreamlike events. Akeshi also provides educational opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Akeshi’s team of professionals approach each nearly-wed couple with a completely fresh perspective. Her creative intuition allows her to design events that possess an essence of imagination. They focus on infusing each pairs’ personality into the look and feel of the occasion.
Kesh Events are adept masters of full-service event planning. They can, however, happily facilitate partial-planning and day-of coordination if required. Whether you’re hoping to host your wedding close to home, or in an exciting destination, they can assist you in piecing it all together.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.060 reviews
We are still at awed, words cannot express our gratitude and satisfaction for Akeshi and the Kesh Event staff. When I say our wedding was something out of a magazine... that’s exac...
tly what it was! It was absolutely OUR DREAM WEDDING and it's all because of them. I came to them with a a vision, several over the top ideas and they brought it to life. Although I knew exactly what I wanted and how I wanted it, it wasn’t hard allowing and trust Kesh Events to take the lead. So, if you think you don't need a wedding planner, think again, but be sure it’s the right one. It’s been almost 3 months and people are still talking about how amazing our wedding was. It was a lifetime experience, aka Kesh Experience!!!!
In meeting Akeshi, we immediately knew she was the one, and were incredibly blessed to had her be the leader of our special day. She always made us comfortable that everything was under control, would be taken care of and delivered as we wanted, expected..... Fast forward to the day of execution, when I say I woke up at peace with no worries, I knew the day was going to be perfect. And it was.... Akeshi and her team made sure our wedding day was perfect. I can’t THANK them enough. Everything, everyone and every memory with forever be cherished..... Akeshi and Kesh Events is the TRUTH!!!!!
Akeshi is great to work with. It was hard to articulate my vision but miraculously Kesh Events was able to bring to life the vision in my head. Kesh Events was with me every the st...
ep of the way from dress fittings to venue shopping to the cake tasting. She also has amazing connections with major vendors all over the city! The final result was fantastic! So glad we choose Kesh Events.
Akeshi did an excellent job with our wedding. She served as a guide throughout the entire process. Although she is very busy, she is present when it matters most. We would highly r...
ecommend Akeshi and her team. You'll be glad you worked with her.
The entire team at Kesh Events took the stress out of planning our wedding! They were great at listening to the concept my fiance and I envisioned then coupled that with their desi...
gn experience which created an absolutely stunning atmosphere! Akeshi's team made the one month planning experience well worth it! They exceeded our expectations and I will continue to recommend them to friends and family who are looking for experts to make their wedding day and experience flawless!
Where do I begin? My husband and I could not have asked for a better coordination company. Akeshi and her team missed no details when it came to providing professional, organized, ...
timely, and absolutely impeccable services. I was blown away with their precision to meet with all vendors involved with the wedding, at the venue for the wedding, on the same day, prior to the big day, to do a full and thorough walk though. This ensured that everyone would be on the same page in terms of time and organization.
There are so many factors that come into play when planning awedding and it’s far to easy to forget about the smallest things that can ultimately be devastating on the big day. But Kesh Events missed no beats, and planned ahead for all unforeseen circumstances. They were in tune with the entire wedding, even down to knowing when I felt uncomfortable in my shoes and on immediate standby with my second more comfortable pair, amazing! Not only did they do a wonderful job but have left a lasting impression for all my guest to see.
Akeshi is super fun to work with and makes the entire reception look beautiful! Her flower arrangements are gorgeous and her creative mind is spectacular! My husband and I both lov...
ed working with Akeshi. Thank you Akeshi! 😘
Working with Akeshi and her team was one of the best decisions we made regarding wedding planning. She is meticulous and organized. Her follow up and follow through were just what ...
we needed. Akeshi handled all of the communication with vendors during the planning stages and on the wedding day. By engaging Akeshi and her team we truly had peace of mind that everything would go smoothly and it did! I did't realize what a huge help her team would be on the wedding day. Their presence and coordination allowed us to enjoy every single moment of our big day completely hassel free. I would highly recommend not only hiring a planner, but that it be Akeshi and her team. She is professional, accountable and wonderfully friendley - she is top-notch!
Where do I begin...when I think of Akeshi and her team, so many wonderful things come to mind. My wedding was 7-7-17 and I reached out to Kesh Events in January after reaching out ...
to a few event planners in the industry. From the initial phone consultation with Shalamar I was greatly impressed. So I had to meet Akeshi in person and from entering her warm, fabulous office space I was amazed at her work. Most importantly she understood my vision for our special day right away...so not only was I beyond impressed with her planning capabilities but also her vision for the design. Without much thought we immediately went with Akeshi and her team for planning and design. Let me tell you her team has the connections and move quick to exceed your expectations!!! Our minds were blown away...anytime we thought of something within a couple days appointments were made and/or tasks were confirmed and completed!! Talk about Wonder Woman!! Considering my husband and I were extremely busy leading up to our big day...Akeshi and her team made everything effortless and I completely had trust in her. Although always professional they seemed like an extension of our family and that meant a lot to me...we were more than just a “customer”, she was passionate from beginning to the end and she wanted to fully execute my vision. I can go on and on and write a book about my positive wedding experience with Kesh Events and team. So let’s get to the big day...I had an idea of what to expect but what took place was beyond my imagination!! Everything was exceptional and with excellence...I was wowed, our guests felt like royalty, here we are months later and people are still raving about our fabulous wedding that should’ve been televised (LOL no seriously 😉). I’ll end with this I’m not a “crybaby” especially in front of people...but when I saw how she had transformed the venue I cried like a baby (there are pictures to prove this😩). I cannot thank Akeshi enough and give her enough props...if I had to do it again, I would do it all over again and I definitely wouldn’t change a thing!! There is no wedding without love and...Akeshi in the mix!!!😊
Akeshi is amazing. We literally went to her and were like we want to get married in Greece, which we have never been, and need you to help up with everything. She went above and be...
yond and created an experience that we will remember forever.
Working with Akeshi and the staff at Kesh Events was such an amazing experience. Akeshi took the time to sit down with me and figure out my vision for our big day and boy did she e...
ver make that vision come to life. There was not a single detail that was missed. From the beautiful bouquets, to the table centerpieces, and our amazing chuppah decor. Additionally, the team members were so amazing to work with and super sweet. They were always there to make sure I had everything I needed and also to ensure that everything went according to schedule and by the numbers. If you are planning a wedding and want a top notch planning and design expert who truly cares about all of her clients, I HIGHLY recommend Akeshi and Kesh Events.
Akeshi, you stopped at nothing to make sure I had the most incredible day/weekend of my life. You gave me comfort and peace of mind when I needed it the most, and everything turned...
out perfectly. Nothing I can say could truly translate the gratitude Jeff and I have for you. Your effortless execution, and delivery are nothing short of 5 stars.... from picking the right vendors to the little things like spending time getting to know us. Your talent and expertise far exceeds anything I know.
Our whole wedding weekend was everything we imagined and far more. Thank you for creating memories that will for sure last a lifetime.
Akeshi you rock!!!
With love,
Chelsea Lazkani
Working with Akeshi and her incredibly talented team at Kesh events is always such a pleasure. From the incredibly creative design process to the day of the event this team is resp...
onsive, professional and so much fun. As a wedding planner and venue owner I cannot say enough about their talent and integrity! Highly reccomend!!!
Although Akeshi's designs and visions are beautiful, I had a consultation with her and after two weeks never received a proposal. I contacted her assistant and she informed me that...
it normally takes about 2-3 weeks, so I waited. Two months later after not receiving anything I emailed again and told them due to lack of response I would no longer need their services. If there was a lack of communication to start, how would it be as my wedding date approached!?
I used Kesh Events services for my wedding on 08/06/16. Akeshi and Mary are excellent wedding planners. I thought I could plan my wedding all by myself. WRONG!!! I was totally wron...
g. They are very detailed oriented in that on my 1st encounter with Akeshi and Mary, I was given a check list as a guide. They are very professional. On the day of my wedding, they were with me from the beginning to the end of the event (i.e from my make-up session to the end of the event). They made sure they attended to all my needs and that the bridal party and groomsmen were ok. They made sure things got done in a timely manner. The event was very smooth and they did an excellent job coordinating the event. I'll recommend Akeshi and Mary to anyone needing help planning their event because THEY ARE JUST THAT GOOD. Believe me. It's just that simple... They are extremely good. Can't go wrong with the services that they have to offer.
Akeshi and her team were AMAZING! Actually, they were more than just AMAZING! Akeshi and her team really had my dream wedding come to life. She worked with my fiance and I from t...
he very beginning of our planning stages and boy was she worth it! She made planning fun and easy. Not only is she a great planner but she is a sweet and wonderful person who is so easy to work with. It is almost like planning a wedding with your bestie! Akeshi and her team not only delivered planning services but she also delivered design. My guests can not stop gushing about the exquisite floral pieces and design which brought such class and elegance to my loft space. My wedding day could not have been more perfect and it was definitely thanks to Akeshi and her team. I would recommend her in a heart beat! <3
Kesh Events was absolutely amazing to us, our family, and our guests! We had a specific vision for our wedding and really had several small details that needed to be implemented an...
d go off without a hitch! Akeshi and her team were flawless!!! We received the very best attention to detail. There were even some things that as the bride I did not think of, like someone bringing my relief shoes to me right after the ceremony, or making sure my touch-up makeup was in a bag close by during the reception that someone from her team held. The attention on us as the bride and groom was amazing. Akeshi was right there the whole time and there was nothing to focus on except each other and really getting to enjoy our wedding from beginning to end! We were very comfortable. Our special day was extremely organized, and flowed perfectly with Kesh Events and Akeshi guiding the ship. I would recommend Akeshi and her Kesh Events team to everyone that wants a memorable, professional, and great team to trust with something as important and as a special as your wedding. Akeshi's credentials and experience helped us make the initial decision to work together, but the Kesh team's execution made our wedding even more amazing and a true experience! We are so thankful and glad that everything was really taken care of. We loved, loved, loved, working with Akeshi and would not change a thing. Just awesome!
Kesh and her staff were absolutely amazing. As someone who never even actually thought about having a wedding, I was a bit overwhelmed and all over the place with the details. Kesh...
was able to articulate my vision when no one was able to understand exactly how I wanted my wedding to feel and look. Also, Kesh recommended our photographer, who was a total gem! The venue staff were an absolute nightmare, Kesh managed those people with impeccable grace so that my guests didn't experience a single hiccup. I would definitely recommend Kesh and her staff for any event.
I'd been following Kesh Events for about 2 years on Instagram prior to getting engaged. So once the engagement happened it was a no brainer to contact them. Most of my major weddin...
g vendors were booked ahead of time. So as the date got closer it was only tying loose ends. They recommended a fabulous engagement photographer and booked my favorite photographer for my wedding. I saw my vision come to life at the reception. Such a beautiful day!
WOW! I cannot say enough nice things about Akeshi and her team. To be honest, going into the big day I was a little worried regardless of who we were to go with for our planner. ...
We had met with and done research on several vendors because we were picky....you should be on your big day right?!? You want the day to go flawlessly and don't want to have to think about forgetting the little details. The moment I met Akeshi I was impressed by her organization and class, not to mention she has such a fun and loving personality that I knew I would enjoy working with her. Leading up to our big event I felt very confident in our decision to work together. Akeshi and her team delivered the PERFECT day! They went above and beyond our expectations which we are forever grateful for.
I found kesh events on Instagram-2 years prior to our wedding. Our initial call was over an hour long and I fell in love!
Most planners I takes to said with my budget there wasn't...
much I could do but kesh was so positive and helped me figure out what I wanted.
I had hired her for styling and day of coordinator. I don't think the styling was 100% needed and my family thought I was nuts getting a day of coordinator but when they met Desiree at the rehearsal they all changed their minds. With this team by my side I barely freaked out all day-outside of the normal waking down the aisle butterflies.
Desiree coordinated all the last details with my other vendors-created timelines and when I was running late from hair to my parents house to begin pictures-they helped the photographers start detail pictures poured my bridesmaids mimosas as we started pictures. And at the end of the night packed up our stuff from the reception. Which is the last thing you want to that night.
Kesh events is amazing and I have been highly recommending them to my friends who are getting married next year!
Thank you for helping our big day go as smoothly as possible!
Words can't explain how happy and satisfied i was with Akeshi and her team. They made my day soo beautiful that I had absolutely nothing to worry about. They are just everything yo...
u need and more for a planner. Most importantly not only did they make sure everything went according to plan, they also made sure I was very well taken care of which was really sweet. Love you guys 😘😘
When you are planning a wedding it can be an overwhelming process. Akeshi and her team made the process so enjoyable. Even with brining in tons of pictures of design ideas, she was...
able to sculpt the most beautiful wedding I could have ever dreamed of. Planning my wedding went from stressful to excitement. I was able to have KESH Event coordinate my wedding from a few months out. Through my dress fittings, meetings with the venue and walk through this amazing team was there. I could not have asked for a better company to be apart of my wedding a bring it to life. Akeshi was truly my wedding fairy godmother. No matter where you are in the world, your dream wedding is possible with KESH Events. Thank you for making my dream wedding possible, I am forever grateful.
Xoxo
Mrs. Oakley
Kesh is the ABSOLUTE best! She took my vision and turned it to reality. Every single detail was perfect! The floral arrangements were BEYOND unbelivable! I would tell any bride tha...
t their service is a wedding MUST! They worked with our budget to create a fairytale wedding that blew my our minds. My dad's direct quote the day after the wedding "Akeshi and crew was worth every penny! Best investment for the wedding!" Thank you for making our day so special! We absolutely adore you!
Akeshi and her team at Kesh events were beyond amazing. Where do I begin. I feel as if I gained a sister and a friend. From the beginning she put my mind at ease and gave me an out...
line and estimates budget of what I expected. She always replied to my emails and would be early to appointments even when I was late and never complained. She was present at my dress fittings and even did some of my bridal shopping for me that I didn't have time for including gifts for my bridesmaids. She was always present and I believed in her and her team. She put together an amazing team of vendors that was well suited for my taste. The wedding day was amazing and the flowers, decor, timeline was more than I had imagined. She rocked it. She even dropped me and my husband off at the end of the night because our limo had left. If you need an amazing wedding planning team, who is patient, will go above and beyond for you then look no further. The wedding was so amazing that we got accepted for a feature in inside weddings that we now have as a keepsake. We love keshevents and will be forever grateful.
If you are looking for a planner in the Chicago area or anywhere else, stop your search here. My husband and I got married 12.12 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago and we still can't b...
elieve how smoothly and perfect everything went. We feel like we had a fairytale wedding and our guests have given us the same feedback. Even though I do not live in Chicago and wasn't able to meet with Akeshi face to face very often, she did a great job understanding who I am and what I wanted. From the very first phone call, I realized how many connections Akeshi has in the Chicago market and her great relationships with vendors made the whole planning process go very smoothly. Akeshi and her team are the DREAM team!
Where to begin. I cant say enough about Kesh Events and team. They were truly amazing and our wedding was successful because of them. Our guests still give us compliments about our...
big day.
From the planning to design concept and the execution. Everything was PERFECT! We are truly grateful for the Kesh Events team and they will always be in our hearts forever.
If you are looking for a company that will keep you same and produce a magical wedding for you, this is it!
Love,
E+S
My experience working with Kesh Event and her team has been an absolute joy... They are very approachable and easy to express your need. This is one big aspect i was worried about ...
and this luxury event company absolutely put all my fears to rest.
All the way down from my invitations to the fine details of my menu cards they have been nothing but perfection.
For my future occasions, i will definitely consider the company & their services again.
Brides are you looking for an approachable company looking to put all your tensions and fears to rest. Well look no further Kesh Event will have you covered all the way.
Cheers
Rosie
Where do I begin? We were blessed to have been able to work with Kesh Events and were lucky enough to have booked them early, since they are high in demand. My Husband and I got ma...
rried back on September 4th of this year (Labor day weekend) and the whole wedding went better than we could have imagined. During my initial wedding planner/designer search, I was looking for someone that had a similar stylistic vision to mine and Kesh hit it right on the nail. First of all, she does an excellent job of projecting a bride’s vision and her design schemes are spectacular. The decorations were beautiful and it was all thanks to the owner and main planner, Akeshi. She was always on top of everything and has A CLASS employees working with her which makes this whole process stress-free. For the most part, Akeshi took care of the decorations and design of our wedding venue/church and Brianne handled the itinerary for the day and communication to all vendors and guests. Brianne was a Godsend and was responsible for making sure everything went according to plan. On your wedding day, you should not have the slightest worry about anything, and that was the case for us thanks to Brianne’s professional and outstanding commitment on making sure that we had the perfect wedding. I can go on and on about how amazing Kesh events is but it will do it no justice, so just know this, by booking them you will not only have a stress-free wedding but also the most beautiful wedding of your dreams and we all know that’s every girl’s dream!
My wedding was EVERYTHING!! And I mean that in every sense of the word. Thank you Akeshi for everything you did to make my day fabulous!! I cannot even begin to go through all the ...
"amazingness" of our day. I loved working with Akeshi from day one because she KNOWS her stuff and her attention to detail is incredible. She would sit with me on the phone while i went through everything i wanted: she listened, delivered, and went above and beyond. The best part is...she kept me laughing the entire time. Even when i would be stressed out about wedding planning she was always there to be keep me laughing. I miss my wedding thoroughly. Thanks to Kesh Events, I was able to soak in and enjoy every minute of it because i knew we were in great hands. My guests were happy, our mums and families were happy, and we were extremely happy. The Kesh Events Team was absolutely phenomenal. My wedding took place in Glendale, California with 420 guests and everyone was in AWE of how smoothly things went and how amazing the venue looked (the florals and decor were out of this world!). The fact that she is based in Chicago and was able to gracefully execute everything we discussed was just incredible. We were ON TIME in every way possible from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly. Akeshi had a timeline for all vendors and everyone stuck to it diligently. If you are in need for a wedding planner/designer, look no further because Kesh Events will be one of the best decisions you make for your wedding. Akeshi, I cannot thank you enough for the sleepless nights, the random calls, emails, and texts. Most importantly, thank you for bringing my dream wedding to life and even surpassing what I had ever imagined.
Love, Omo & Victor.
There aren't enough words to express how amazing the Kesh Events team was in planning and executing our fairytale wedding. We live in NYC but were married in Chicago and at no poin...
t in time did it feel like we were over 750 miles away when it came to dealing with wedding details and vendors due to the expertise and organization of Kesh Events. The entire process was seamless. I actually became worried that I wasn't as panicked as people make you think brides should be/are. But there was absolutely no reason for me to be and Kesh Events constantly reassured me of that.
Everything you can think of and all those things you never knew you had to think about were taken care of by Kesh Events; from EVERY detail at the wedding to all the communication the year leading up to the wedding. They were full of kind and calming words. They made sure we stayed on track from the day we started our planning relationship til literally the very last minute of our wedding. They were heaven sent and I would HIGHLY recommend them. I can honestly say that my husband and I would've been completely lost without them. --Danielle
Where to start?! Our big day was absolutely perfect and we owe it all to Akeshi and her team. I wasn't the typical bride. You know, the kind who had been dreaming of her wedding...
since grade school and had a scrapbook full of ideas. I had never imagined the dress, venue, flowers or any of it until after my husband proposed and when he did, I was immediately overwhelmed. We live in Indiana but our families are mostly in Chicago. We decided early on to have the wedding in Chicago so it would be more convenient for our guests. I knew I was in over my head so I started the search for a planner.
I still remember our first call. It was if I had known her for years. She was pleasant, energetic, and not afraid to give me honest truths when needed. From the very beginning she helped us establish a realistic budget and ensured we kept to a timeline. She put me at ease that my vision (once I finally established one) would come to fruition. She made the planning process a walk in the park. Then the big day came. Again she was there every step of the way. Just when I didn't think it could get any better, we arrive at our venue and the decor was ahhhhh-mazzzzzing. My guests are still talking about how beautiful our wedding was to this day.
To get to the point, because of her, we could really enjoy every moment with our loved ones on such a special day. If you are looking for wedding planning and design services, look no further. Besides the groom, Kesh Events was the best decision I ever made when it came to my wedding day.
Akeshi is an outstanding planner. From the beginning, she and her staff were attentive and very helpful in learning about our wishes and, more importantly, our budget.
We wer...
e married in Negril, Jamaica and the resort required that we work with their on-site coordinator. Kesh worked very well with the coordinator and the two of them ensured that our wedding was beautiful and had the local touches that we dreamt about. Her attention to decorative details and her keen ability to refine everything is definitely her strength!
Thanks for everything Akeshi!
Love,
Katrice & Deshaun
Going into the wedding planning process, I had my reservations about recruiting a wedding planner. I had heard so many horror stories from friends and colleagues so I decided not t...
o bother myself with hiring anyone. A couple of months after I got engaged, I bought my dress from a fabulous boutique in downtown Chicago and little did i know, that encounter would completely transform the wedding planning process for me. They handed me a cute little business card for Kesh Events and told me to check it out. I actually forgot about it since I had already kind of made up my mind about hiring a wedding a planner. The night my husband and I started putting together a budget, I came across that business card while digging around in my purse. Something told me to call and set up a meeting just to check it out at the very least. This was by far the best wedding decision that I made! From organizing our wedding vendors, to designing and orchestrating the beautiful venue decor, everything was magnificent. Akeshi and her team were such a pleasure to work with. I am normally a very laid back person but as most people who have been through the wedding planning process know, stress likes to sneak in at the worst times. I literally can't recall any moments when I felt overwhelmed or strained. The entire process was SEAMLESS. Kesh Events literally took our vision and effortlessly turned it into the amazing reality that has come to be the best day of our lives!
Throughout my wedding day, many of my guests commented on how calm I was for a bride, and I attribute this to Kesh Events. Akeshi and her team were organized, professional, and at...
tentive throughout the planning process, which allowed me to relax and truly enjoy our big day. A few of the ways Kesh Events went above and beyond: facilitated our rehearsal, picked up my gown, delivered breakfast+lunch to the bridal party, packed and delivered all gifts+materials from the reception, etc. Kesh Events greatly exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them for a seamless wedding day.
I used Kesh events as my wedding planner and for decor for my wedding. Her service was awesome!! My wedding day went perfectly and the decor was beautiful. I was told on multiple o...
ccasions that I had the most beautiful wedding a guest had been to. The setting was classy and elegant, and it was definitely worth the cost. The team is very easy to work and communicate with. They are very organized and making your wedding day what you want it to be is their top priority. I would recommend Kesh Events and I would definitely use her services again. Her attention to detail and creativity are definite strengths. It truly was a pleasure working with this team!!
We're busy professionals in training, and wanted a small and simple, elegant Indo-Pak wedding reception on a budget, in downtown Chicago. Akeshi came highly recommended and I decid...
ed to invest in an event planner. It was the best decision I could have made. She was on top of everything since day 1. We started by planning a detailed calendar from Day 1, stayed mostly on track, and I enjoyed every single minute of it. I trusted her more than myself throughout the process. Akeshi was dependable, reliable, honest and extremely responsible. One of her biggest assets is her creativity. There were times when we ran short of budget and she pulled through with brilliant creative ideas at minimum cost to us. Another tremendous asset is her progressional demeanor, and happy spirit. On the day of the reception, we had everything timed to the last second. Our guests had a lovely evening, were impressed by the decor and arrangements as well as the organization which is rarely seen in Indo-Pak weddings. Also, the food was amazing and the decor was spectacular. Everything was done to perfection. On top of a busy night, she kept checking on me to make sure I was doing okay. She was my sister that day. I truly appreciated this since I don't have a sister and was longing for one. Now, I have one for life! My hubby was happy to see me happy and relieved on our special day. All thanks to Akeshi. We love you!
Akeshi did a great job from the beginning to the end. She was attentive, made sure she did weekly check-in's with us and never showed frustration with our slowness in getting thing...
s done.
Kesh Events was able to manage our wedding of over 400 guests and our day was perfect. She took all the worry and all off our hands so my husband and I could enjoy our day.
The day events were very seamless, she has really thought of everything a bride could need, down to safety pins!
She was attentive to my husband and I both before and during the event. From rehearsals, to breakfasts, to organizing bridesmaids and groomsmen.. I really could go on and on!
This is a great company, and I will hire them again if I'm planning another big event.
I could not have gotten through my wedding day without Akeshi and her assistant. Akeshi had me laughing when I felt like crying and calm when I wanted to scream. Her expertise and ...
professionalism was priceless! After my wedding was over I found out through friends that she took care of things that I had no idea about. She took care of every detail flawlessly! If I could give a future bride a piece of advice it would be to hire Kesh Events for your wedding because things will happen beyond your control and you need a true professional like Akeshi to have your back! I'm so glad we did! Every bride wants their wedding to be perfect and with the Kesh Events team it will be.
Kesh Events planned and coordinated our wedding and it was phenomenal. She is very professional and attentive to details. If you need someone that will fix your mess before you fin...
d out and bring your vision to life then this is your event planner. We look forward to working with her in the future :)Office atmosphere is welcoming and we will miss visiting :)
I cannot say enough great things about Kesh Events :-) when I was looking for a planner, I immediately went to the knot and searched wedding planners in the Chicago area. Many plan...
ners popped up, and I reached out to a few. However, upon the return phone call from Akeshi (Kesh Events,) I knew that she was the planner we needed. Not only did she promptly return my phone call, but over the phone her energy & passion for what she does was very evident! Upon chatting, I was confident that she would be able to capture our wedding, exactly how we wanted it...especially being that we wanted a themed reception. When I met her in Chicago for the first time, my initial thoughts were confirmed; she was AMAZING! She walked in, looking beautiful as ever, introduced herself & hugged us...We instantly clicked! Akeshi was always available to answer questions, no matter what time of day or night it was and she really kept me involved with the planning process which I liked! She was never pushy, never overbearing, always had great ideas and made sure to present us with the most amazing selection of vendors ever! I must say, that everyone she referred us to had same level of professionalism & talent as her. Watching her interact with the vendors, it was evident that they feel the same way about her, as we do. Everyone spoke highly of her, and her talent. I love that she is a jack of all trades… She has a great eye for couture & luxury decor, so everything at the wedding and the reception looked stunning. The set up, the flowers, and all the small attention to details was amazing! I'm still in awe at how beautiful the ballroom was!
Our wedding day was literally perfect. The day was seamless… No stress, no drama, no noticeable hiccups, and everything looked amazing. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and have been raving about the wedding since it has passed! We are all missing that we can very much. Akeshi made sure we had everything we needed, that everything and everyone was in the proper place at the right time. She made sure to coordinate transitions, that everyone had an itinerary, and most importantly… She made sure to keep a great, and positive attitude. She really helped keep me sane through the entire process, and was always smiling! She literally has the most amazing energy, and her smile lights up the room. I could go on and on about her… But all in all, I'm just very blessed and thankful to have had the opportunity to work with her, and her team. My husband and I will forever be thankful for her amazing work, not to mention we have gained a friend in the process! If you need a wedding planner, Kesh Events is definitely THE best! You will not be disappointed! Simply put...she's amazing !
We all know planning a wedding can be very stressful. The way we met Akeshi from Kesh event was very unconventional. We first met Akeshi about 2 years ago, while attending one of o...
ur good friend's birthday party. Akeshi and her staff did the planning for the event. Fast forward 2 and half years later, my husband and I found ourselves planning for our dream wedding! Half way through the planning with our planner came the time to pick a lighting and decor vendor for the wedding. With numerous research done and countless lighting, flower and decor vendors that were presented, none of them fit our personality and taste we wanted. With our stress level amounting for not finding the right vendor while we were running out of time. One night my husband and I had a talk and thought maybe the reason we were frustrated and had not booked a lighting and decor vendor was because we didn't know exactly what we wanted. At that point the lightbulb went on and we decided to go through our old photos and see if we can find a theme decor that we liked. That night we came across a photo of the decor that Kesh did at our friend's birthday party and we quickly got excited and jumped on the phone to call our friend to get a hold of them. Our friend managed to arrange for us to meet Akeshi later on in the week at her office. During our first meeting with Akeshi, we were welcome with an exquisite professionalism! Before we started, Akeshi wanted to make sure we were relaxed and were in a celebratory mode like we should be! She did her research on us as well and knew what we liked. She had couple of our favorite treats available (Champagne and cup cakes) and as we begin talking to her, I realized how attentive, and poised she was on listening to our vision for the wedding. After we were done, my husband told her, well can you do all that we wanted within our budget? We all know every bride wants a luxurious wedding without the huge price tag. So, a day later, Akeshi was able to send us a quote of everything we wanted and without hesitation we decided to book her. Her price was very reasonable compared to most vendors we met. The reason we booked Akeshi out of the countless vendors we met, was her personality, her sense of attentiveness, her being able to listen to our vision, putting it into perspective and not shoving us her point of view like other vendors we met. Akeshi, not only went to the extra miles for us, she made sure we were not stress throughout the process. She was easy to work with when it came to contacting and email our planner and the venue representative. Couple days close to the wedding date, when she called me to finalized the decor, she realized I was stressed and quickly arranged for us to meet for dinner, which is something every bride needs when stressed, but from her bridesmaids! Akeshi didn't have to do that, but this goes on to tell you that she cares about her clients! She would do anything to make sure her clients are satisfy! On the wedding day, we knew Akeshi will deliver but was completely blown out of our mind when we had our first look at the reception space completed by Akeshi. My husband and I couldn't stop goshing on how beautiful and magical she made it! She nailed every inch and corner of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago's ballroom! In fact, even the staffs of the hotel were in awe on how magical and romantic she transformed the space! Kesh Events is worth every penny! WE DEFINITELY WILL USE THEM AGAIN AND RECOMMEND KESH EVENT!
We hired Akeshi of Kesh Events to help us plan our wedding. We hired her partly because we don't live in Baltimore and the bride was going to be a new mom at the time of the weddin...
g. So our hands were going to be full at the time of the wedding.
During the planning of the wedding, she constantly kept in contact with us with regards to vendor selection and also staying within our budget. She understood our vision for our wedding and was very instrumental in helping us to identify vendors that would appeal to us. From the cake to the photography, Akeshi handled everything for us so much so that on the day of our wedding, everything was flawless.
In fact, our wedding day couldn't have been more angelic, thanks to the outstanding planning services of Akeshi. She was completely in charge, extremely organized, very, very detailed oriented and stellar planner to the letter. She made us feel like a bride and groom ought to feel on their special day, with no stress or worries, she took care of last minute changes and redresses without showing any signs of exhaustion! Our entire family and friends fell in love with her and couldn't stop singing praises.
Even as the night wore on, Akeshi was right by our side to the very end to ensure that our special day ended just as it began, with a smile still on our faces. If you are looking for a wedding planner that would help you have the wedding of your dreams while smiling all the way to the end, then Akeshi is the planner for you. Trust me, with Akeshi by your side, you are destined to have a truly glorious day.
Akeshi was well organized, enthusiastic, and very responsive to all of our calls and emails. I would definitely recommend her for her day-of planning services. She was also helpful...
in getting freebies and extras from the hotel hosting our event ;)
Thanks for everything Akeshi!
SPECTACULAR!!! That is what I have to say about Akeshi and her team! From the beginning of our correspondence, Akeshi was very pleasant to work with. She was easy to talk to and w...
as able to turn all of my ideas into words and ultimately a picture perfect event. We did our initial consultation at my venue, where Akeshi got a feel for the space and let me know what she could do for me, and what was needed. She was very flexible with our proposal as I requested many changes after the first one was sent in, still she stayed patient and very professional.
My Wedding day was MORE than I could have ever dreamed it would be. I didn't picture it in my head looking as beautiful as it looked, she really brought everything that we talked about to life, and went above and beyond to make sure that it was exactly how she said it would be (even with a few extra tweaks). I absolutely loved everything about the decor, it looked like something out of a movie. My wedding was at the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower in Chicago on the 99th floor, and everything was just breathtaking. My sweetheart table was a huge hit with my guests, everyone loved how she put it together. All in all, I would definitely recommend Akeshi to anyone planning a wedding, or any event that needs coordination and decoration for that matter, she really knows her stuff, and it is evident that she really cares about the people that she works with! She was really involved in making sure that my day looked amazing, my wedding would not have been the same without Kesh Events!
Akeshi was the master planner at our wedding. She was very easy to talk to, it was easy to communicate my ideas to her and she understood my vision. As an event planner, she was ve...
ry meticulous, detailed and followed through with all of the to-dos for the wedding. On the day of the wedding, she did such a great job of keeping everything together, of keeping everything moving according to schedule and even being instrumental in helping diffuse some tense situation lol. She is that wedding day rock that you need to lean on when everything seems to be falling apart.
As a decorator, she ensured that Most of our discussed details were accomplished and carried out. I got tons and tons of compliments on how beautiful our hall was. The entire wedding was a magical moment and I give Kesh Event the credit for that.
Kesh Events is amazing. Akeshi and her staff were extremely patient and very friendly. Akeshi was easy to talk to and she went above and beyond to make sure that my stress level wa...
s as minimal as possible. She was always available and provided great ideas. The best part about working with Akeshi and Kesh Events is that you will feel like you are planning a wedding with a friend that has known you for a long time. Akeshi ensures that her brides are stress free and well taken care of. I would definitely recommend her to any bride that wishes to have an amazing wedding!
Kesh Events went SO far above and beyond for my special day, I cannot express in words how happy I am with everything they provided. From pre-planning to execution on the big day, ...
they made everything I wanted a reality. I'm very picky and had exact ideas already in mind before talking to Akeshi, and she listened and had helpful suggestions every step of the way. Our wedding was absolutely perfect because of the flowers, lighting, organization and special touches planned by Akeshi. She talked me down from the ledge more than once (this stuff is so stressful and crazy) and it took so much off my mind knowing that she was handling everything. Seriously our wedding was completely perfect, beautiful and amazing because of Akeshi and Kesh Events.
Akeshi was my planner for my September 28, 2013 wedding at The Murphy Chicago. Interestingly, I retained her company 6 weeks before my event once I realized that I could not do it...
ALL on my own. From our initial meeting and throughout the whole process Akeshi was professional, enthusiastic, and extremely creative. I walked into her office with good ideas, but she was able to take my ideas to the next level and made them GREAT. She communicated with all of my vendors and became the central point of contact, this allowed me to relax and enjoy the weeks leading up to the wedding. My wedding day was stunning and went on without a hitch. Overall, the work that her and her team performed exceeded my expectation. I highly recommend Kesh Events and wish I could do it again just to work with Akeshi and the Kesh team.
Where do I start, Kesh Production was simply amazing! OMG, planning my wedding when it came to the vendors, I had to have a bond with the vendor; they had to understand my vision....
When I first met Kesh, we clicked, she understood my vision, and I felt like a bride. She was very helpful and understanding. She was amazing, her team was amazing, and I had no problem with Kesh Production at all. Best prices in Chicago when it came to décor, up lightening, monogram, and sweet table. When it came to other vendors or needing something she was very honest and true. She had many contacts and only work with vendors she knew will give me great services and also great price. Kesh became a friend and I truly love her. She was on time, her staff was amazing, the décor was exactly what we talked about, up lightening, sweet table, and ceremony was spot on. No complaints at all, she made my wedding the talk around town and a night I will always remember. Thanks Kesh Production.
After I got engaged, I was clueless on how to plan a wedding and I needed someone to help with my vision, an organised timeline to get things done and put me at ease. Kesh Events w...
as the perfect fit! She is extremely personable and honest. She checks up on me constantly to make sure we are making progress and everything is going well. Her work style is very classy and fabulous; she wouldn't settle for anything less - so meticulous. She's helped out with venue viewings, freak out sessions, and a lot of vendor recommendations for a person who just moved into town. It's like having your wedding planning best friend :). I will recommend Kesh Events with no reservations!
She understands my needs and is helping me stick to my budget. Even though, my wedding hasn't taken place yet, I am confident that it will be gorgeous and well executed, thanks to Kesh Events. I can't wait!!!
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