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REMEMBER THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME WEDDING PLANNING EXPERIENCE
FIND RELIEF, NOT THE OVERWHELM

Weddings and events bring the best of our love in one room. As your New Jersey wedding planner, Dee Kay Events creates moments through carefully curated design that lives for a lifetime. We combine impeccable wedding day management with your vision so you can be a guest at your own wedding. It’s time to take your guests’ breath away and start to enjoy this time. Let us take your stress away. We are your curator of happy tears & once-in-a-lifetime moments in New Jersey, Croatia and around the world.

RIDICULOUSLY FUN, INCREDIBLY KNOWLEDGEABLE, NJ WEDDING PLANNER WITH CREATIVE IMPACT

Hi. I’m Diane Šolaja. I live off Exit 11 in Central Jersey and I don’t pump my own gas. I’m a Jersey girl with strong Croatian roots and I’m the owner and creative director of Dee Kay Events. We are a boutique wedding planning agency specializing in curating one-of-a-kind weddings along the Jersey Shore. If you have a question or need, we know a guy…for everything from the intimate details to the grand vision of your big, luxurious wedding. Our work is motivated and sustained by an exceptional love for people, individuality, inclusivity and impact. We believe love has no labels, no gender and no titles. These values drive our work and allow us to align with couples who also value openness, connection, knowledge and the creative spirit.

ELEVATED SERVICE, IMPECCABLE DESIGN, STREAMLINED PROCESS, UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

Each proposal is catered specifically to the needs of our clients. Some clients need more, some need less. The best way to figure out your investment is to schedule a consultation. Every wedding is as unique as every couple. Rest assured, all of our wedding planning collections include wedding day management coverage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,200

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,750

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,550

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious

How many planners are on your team?

7
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Reviews of Dee Kay Events

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Diane and her team at Dee Kay Events are highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. They are described as professional, warm, and organized, and have been commended for their ability to handle last-minute changes and challenges. Diane's attention to detail and guidance throughout the planning process are greatly appreciated by couples, and her expertise and knowledge make the entire experience stress-free. The team's communication, coordination with vendors, and execution of the wedding day are consistently praised by reviewers, who describe their weddings as being seamless and filled with love. Overall, Diane and her team are highly recommended for their exceptional wedding planning services.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Diane and her team at Dee Kay Events are highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services. They are described as professional, warm, and organized, and have been commended for their ability to handle last-minute changes and challenges. Diane's attention to detail and guidance throughout the planning process are greatly appreciated by couples, and her expertise and knowledge make the entire experience stress-free. The team's communication, coordination with vendors, and execution of the wedding day are consistently praised by reviewers, who describe their weddings as being seamless and filled with love. Overall, Diane and her team are highly recommended for their exceptional wedding planning services.

Arielle
Bd91A85D92Eaa2F0A7Ccc04D1E930397Ab209A3E Sent on 01/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Planner

Diane was super organized, kind and understanding. Though our wedding did not come to fruition, Diane’s support throughout our engagement was invaluable, and I am confident that she would have helped plan a spectacular wedding.
Steph
Steph L. Sent on 05/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Investment!

I first met Diane years ago when she helped me lead a giant event for a Bravo star! I later worked with her to event coordinate one of the season finale's of a Bravo show and she was a consummate professional. We developed a friendship and I knew when the time came for me to get engaged, I wanted her to be my wedding planner. When people talk about your wedding after the fact, they mention the food, the music...all of which my guests did. My close family and bridal party ALSO mentioned how amazing it was to work with Diane. Some of the toughest Italians to impress in NY and NJ were overwhelmed by how amazing the entire team was. My husband and I sat on the beach on our honeymoon asking ourselves "How do people do this without a Dee Kay Events?" From talking child ring bearers off a ledge to managing challenging family members to also truly guiding the entire planning process with love and enthusiasm, you really can't afford NOT to hire Dee Kay Events. It will be the best investment you ever made!
Megan
Megan M. Sent on 01/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

Diane truly saved the day when it came to our wedding day. We sadly were ghosted by another wedding planner and Diane swooped in with just three weeks before the wedding and took absolute control. She turned an incredibly stressful and upsetting moment and turned it into a blessing. She is both professional and incredibly warm and inviting. There is no one better than her!
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Team

Diane Šolaja
Diane Šolaja
Owner & Creative Director

Hi. I’m Diane Šolaja. I live off Exit 11 in Central Jersey and I don’t pump my own gas. I’m a Jersey girl with strong Croatian roots and I’m the owner and creative director of Dee Kay Events. We are a boutique wedding planning agency specializing in curating one-of-a-kind weddings along the Jersey Shore. If you have a question or need, we know a guy…for everything from the intimate details to the grand vision of your big, luxurious wedding. Our work is motivated and sustained by an exceptional love for people, individuality, inclusivity and impact. We believe love has no labels, no gender and no titles. These values drive our work and allow us to align with couples who also value openness, connection, knowledge and the creative spirit.

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
NST Pictures NST Pictures Wedding Videographers

If you're looking for an amazing wedding planner in New Jersey, we highly recommend Dee Kay Events! Friendly, creative and extremely detailed oriented, their team can make your wedding planning a breeze. Definitely recommend!

Clarks Landing Yacht Club Clarks Landing Yacht Club Banquet Halls

From a bad experience with her own wedding planner, Diane saw a better way, so she became an event planner, with great success. She has a joy and passion for her events and the people she works with. She respects the venue, which is key for me, in allowing us to do what we do best. Anyone she has brought in to work with her has been the same friendly, passionate person. She and her team are so effortless to work with and she pitches right in and does whatever is needed to assure a successful event. If you are in need of a wedding planner, event coordinator, or day of consultant, Dee Kay Events is your key to a successful wedding or corporate event!

Alisa Tongg Alisa Tongg Wedding Officiants

I finally had a chance to work with Diane and the Dee Kay Events team and from a vendor's point of view, it was amazing! Diane made her vision clear from the get go and pulled together top professionals from many disciplines to bring that vision to life. Besides being organized, thoughtful and kind (not only to the vendors she works with but also to the couple) she has a talent for putting together all the details in amazing style and taste. Everyone's in good hands with Dee Kay Events!

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