About this vendor
Shay K Events is a business based out of Allen, TX, that specializes in bringing wedding visions to life. Shay Katebe is the founder of this operation, and she is also the lead professional. Together with Madison and Sandy, she strives for perfection that puts smiles on couples’ faces. Through their expertise and passion, these three devoted individuals love helping couples celebrate their big day.
As the primary planner, Shay is proud to work closely alongside couples who book her services. From a young age, Shay was interested in the world of planning events, and she used to help her mother transform ideas into realities. This eventually spawned into a professional pursuit, and today she plays a key role in guiding couples through an enjoyable experience from pinboard to reception party. As the day-of coordinators, Madison and Sandy can be the point of contact for those final few weeks in the lead-up to the magical “I do” moment. These experts are adept at all manner of orchestration, logistics, and checklist fulfillment. Shay K Events enjoys making clients happy, and they love going the extra mile to make every special day the best it can be.
When couples book the services of Shay K Events, they benefit from a company that offers a comprehensive suite of features. For these specialists, weddings are about the experience en route to the aisle as much as they are about the memories from the day. Their Wedding Management package would suit those who are hoping to get hands-on with the planning process but still need professional guidance. The Full Planning bundle is the ideal choice for to-be-weds who want aficionados to handle the stress and hiccoughs of making everything perfect. What’s more, they can also put their knowledge to good use for destination celebrations by helping to plan festivities in far-flung locations.
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Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
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
- RSVP Tracking
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
- Bachelorette Party
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4.3
out of 5.06 reviews
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Shay K Events for my wedding, and I can’t recommend her highly enough! From the initial consultation to the final moments of our big day, Shay was professional, organized, and incredibly supportive.
She took the time to understand our vision even though we technically didn't have one LOL, and worked diligently to ensure every element was executed flawlessly. On the day of the wedding, I was able to relax and enjoy the moment, knowing that Shay had everything under control.
Her calm demeanor and problem-solving skills made a world of difference, especially when unexpected challenges arose. She coordinated seamlessly with all our vendors, ensuring everything ran on schedule.
If you're looking for a wedding day coordinator who is dedicated, reliable, and passionate about making your day special, Shay K Events is the way to go. She exceeded our expectations and helped create a beautiful and memorable experience.
This was the best service I have had. I enjoyed the effort out into planning and coordination of event. As the groom I barely had to lift a finger and was checked on at multiple points during the wedding to make sure I was goes and having a great time. I love it!!
Shay is on top of everything, amazing, professional, and detail-oriented. My wedding day was SEAMLESS!! Went so perfectly. She will drop everything to make sure you’re happy and you have the BEST DAY.
Shay planned my wedding and Natalie coordinate the event day of! I appreciate Shay and Natalie keeping me updated with checklists and progress dates so I never felt overwhelmed during the wedding planning process.
The day was beautiful and we had the best time celebrating with our loved ones. If you want peace of mind on your special day, look no further than Shay K Events!
I hired Shay K Events to coordinate my February 2024 wedding. Below is a transparent review of my experience.
Pros:
Responsive.
Personable
Initially, I felt comfortable hiring Shay K Events for wedding coordination services. However, as the wedding date approached, I started questioning her role because I was doing all the work. We had a rehearsal dinner two days before the wedding, that I had to plan because Shay didn’t. She rushed us throughout the entire thing.
Cons:
Disorganized
Lacks attention to detail
Inexperienced
The reception was a mess; it was Shay's fault as the wedding coordinator. Shay K Events did not coordinate the event effectively. To give you an idea, Shay told the caterer's two servers not to serve, which resulted in the reception dinner becoming a self-serve buffet. I did not want this, as I had paid for servers to serve the guests.
We ran out of food because some people took more than one type of protein. They were supposed to choose between chicken, fish, or pasta, not all three. Unfortunately, Shay hasn't taken responsibility for this mistake, even though it was entirely her fault.
Since the servers did not work, the caterer refunded the $250 serving fee. Thankfully, they were cooperative.
During the wedding, Shay caused chaos when cutting and serving the cake. Initially, she began cutting the cake and placing a few pieces on the table for guests to take. However, Shay's cutting skills were poor, resulting in unappealing and messy slices. To make matters worse, she abandoned the task, leaving guests to serve themselves. As a result, the dessert table looked disorganized and unsightly.
Shay spent the reception eating and conversing with people. A family member spotted Shay eating a cookie from the dessert table before dinner was served, which was unacceptable.
"What did she do right during the reception?" you ask. She checked on me and my now-husband several times to ensure everything was going well. We were fine, but unfortunately, she didn't have the same level of attention for the 50 guests who were left fending for themselves in the chaos. Just to clarify, I want to make it clear that I was not a bridezilla, and the wedding was semi-formal and not too demanding.
After the wedding, I received messages from multiple family members expressing their disappointment with Shay. Hearing similar feedback from various people confirmed that it was not just me.
Shay told me she hired an assistant at no charge to me to assist her with the wedding/reception. Shay needed an assistant to help her create chaos. I am trying to figure out what the assistant (who happens to be her sister) was doing besides eating.
I am incredibly disappointed with Shay K Events and cannot express it enough. I have contacted Shay twice to discuss my dissatisfaction, but she insists she fulfilled her responsibilities per the agreement. Although my wedding was a joyful event, based on my experience and feedback from my guests, I do not recommend Shay K Events.
I have been so blessed to find Shay K Events. Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful but with the help of Shay and her team, I never had to worry! Times are tough planning a wedding through a global pandemic but we did it and I couldn’t be more excited for our big day!!
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Allen, TX | United States
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