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Elizabeth Kokate
Elizabeth Kokate
Owner & Head Designer

Asian-owned, Woman-owned

3 years in business

We speak English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, French and Bulgarian

3 team members

Kokate Events is a bespoke wedding planning and design service operating out of Chicago, Illinois. These wedding experts curate both intimate celebrations and grand soirees, and they'll help you achieve all of your wedding dreams.

Services Offered

AJ Kokate is the founder and head planner of Kokate Events. He is an experienced professional and works with his wife, Elizabeth, a talented designer, to craft unforgettable events. Together, this dynamic duo has effectively planned celebrations with over 2000 guests. For your big day, they offer fully bespoke planning packages, covering everything from budget management to vendor contract negotiations and personal styling. With Kokate Events, you'll always be working directly with AJ and Elizabeth, who have the expertise to bring your vision to life. They also offer custom creations such as invitations, decor, and even dresses, allowing you to relax and enjoy your engagement as these skilled planners handle all the details.

Pricing

$2,000 starting price
$4,995 average price
Hourly Consultation
$600 / starting price
Discuss any aspect of your wedding for 2-3 hours
Simple Wedding Partnership
$2,000 / starting price
Provide backups and troubleshooting
Plan and tweak timeline
Discuss and finalize logistics of the wedding
Unlimited meetings and phone/email 2 months prior
Execute the wedding and manage vendors
Extensive Wedding Partnership
$4,000 / starting price
Provide backups and troubleshooting
Unlimited meetings and phone/email correspondence
Negotiate some vendor contracts
Execute the wedding and manage vendors
Budget and Planning Timeline
Provide designs and concepts for a unique wedding
Attend all vendor meetings (as per availability)
Most popular
Complete Wedding Partnership
$5,000 / starting price
Budget and Planning Timeline
Provide designs and concepts for a unique wedding
Book & negotiate all vendor contracts
Attend all vendor meetings (as per availability)
Have all wedding expenses go through Kokate Events
Unlimited meetings and phone/email correspondence
Provide backups and troubleshooting
Execute the wedding and manage vendors

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FAQ

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

$2,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$250

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

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Reviews of Kokate Events

Google
Google Sent on 05/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My go-to planners.

AJ and Beth were the absolute best team to handle our most recent event! They were super easygoing and reliable, and I highly recommend them as a wedding planner.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
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Team

AJ Kokate
AJ Kokate
Owner & Head Planner
Elizabeth Kokate
Elizabeth Kokate
Owner & Head Designer

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