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Busola
Busola
Lead Planner and COO

Black-owned

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

RAE Affairs is an award-winning wedding planning company based in Lanham, Maryland. Standing for Relax and Enjoy, the team at RAE Affairs takes all the pressure off your shoulders, letting you fully enjoy and immerse yourself in the wedding planning process. With over 15 years of experience and 500 successful events behind them, they take care of all the details, meaning you can dance the night away without a care in the world.

Services Offered

This passionate team works collaboratively with you to ensure your wedding vision is brought to life exactly the way you want it. Their full-service planning takes care of all the details. The team knows that every wedding is different, and for this reason, each celebration is customized to fit your needs and budget. Discover the joys of planning your wedding with RAE Affairs.

FAQ

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Destination
Religious

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Reviews of RAE Affairs

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Kirsten Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Busola and her team were a joy to work with! She was very responsive and always had such a pleasant attitude! She made our wedding day so special!

Busola and her team were a joy to work with! She was very responsive and always had such a pleasant attitude! She made our wedding day so special!
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Jaisa Sent on 01/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly helpful!

I had the pleasure of meeting with Tomi early in my search process for a planner. She went above and beyond with her research and knowledge on vendors. Her insights helped us figure out what we needed and I highly recommend her for her thoroughness and effort to make sure we had all the details to make strong decisions.
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Erica Sent on 10/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding planner ever!!

I don't have the words to describe how at ease my experience with Shile and Sherina was. Shile worked to bring our vision to life while maintaining my budget and exceeded our expectations. From our frequent calls, her list of trusted vendors, even putting out fires on the actual day of. RAE Affairs did everything to keep my wedding day about my husband and I. They are the best!!!
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Pearl Sent on 08/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

01/12/19 - #TheGlennEvent

Oh my goooooddness, Shile, Shile, Shile! Shile and her team were worth every penny and MORE. Not only did she provide us the opportunity to be apply for our wedding to be televised, she was the ultimate dream and SUPPORT beyond her title! On the day of, I did not feel an inch of stress! I was able to be a bride! It was absolutely amazing. She is poised, organized, effective, a true down to earth and supportive soul. She is knowledgeable and professional. Filled with tips and advice to truly help even the most uncertain bride. I selected her for month of coordination and she went above and BEYOND! Book her - you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Shile!!!
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Felicia Sent on 07/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Relaxed and Enjoyed!

RAE Affairs lives by its name. Shile and her team are phenomenal. She orchestrated the wedding of our dreams and left a lasting impression on every guest. Every detail from was excellently curated and managed - dress shopping, destination wedding planning, court wedding details, traditional cultural wedding details, vendor management, guest list management, groom support, budgeting, design, parent management! and more. Her team was able to handle every component of every event that was part of the wedding festivities. She was also able to balance the vsrying family dynamics that manifest during wedding planning. I'd recommend her without question to anyone who wants to relax and actually enjoy their wedding planning process!
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Sitou Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The most organized & caring team ever!

My husband and I decided to have for our 15th anniversary, the wedding that we’ve never had! We are happy to say that we have chosen RAE affairs for our special event. Shile has worked with me from taking me dress shopping when I had a bad experience with the 1st dress I chose! , to picking the best photographer and videographer, the decor was on point ! Shile & her team made sure we were relaxed and enjoyed every moment of the wedding day! She also surprised us by adding some special touches to the event! Everything exceeded our expectations! She is very passionate about her work and really gives it 💯. Our special day was a success thanks to RAE affairs.
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Brittany Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Shile and the RAE Team Are Fantastic

Shile and the RAE team are absolutely fantastic. Shile has been such a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make our day even better than we could've imagined. Shile was always accessible and accommodating to our needs. She is very professional but in a special very personable way. She listened to our needs, remained flexible and was a true advocate for us in so many ways. My husband and I were able to genuinely enjoy the entire wedding planning process because we had Shile - always organized and thinking of the smallest of details. Our wedding day was executed flawlessly and I did not have one stress in the world because Shile and her team were so amazing. We knew all of the hard work Shile and her team put in, but it was even more telling when our parents and families were raving about how amazing our wedding planner and her team were. Shile always remained behind the scenes but was present to over-deliver. They truly exemplified their motto - relax and enjoy. Shile is a true gem and we are so grateful to her and her team for making our fairy tale a dream come true. Do yourself a favor, get yourself Shile and the RAE team.
Neneh
Neneh Sent on 10/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Pure Excellence

RAE Affairs was a true blessing for my husband and I. From day one, Shile, heard our vision and brought it to Life piece by piece. The entire team, listened, heard and catered to our amazing Dream wedding! Whatever we asked for was provided and they made sure to provide professional feedback and suggestions consistently. RAE Affairs is one of THE BEST planners out there. We stuck Gold with RAE Affairs. Not every planner is able to execute excellence, heart, and grace with consistency. We experienced professionalism, genuiness and the blissful art of wedding planning process with a professional and knowledgeable planner. Because we trusted RAE Affairs, we were able to have a wonderful and unforgettable experience that will be cherished for a lifetime.
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Vivian Sent on 10/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Seemingly Flawless

Every time I called, Shile answered all my calls, I often times forgot she had other clients, but I would not of known because she always answered and was very instrumental during the wedding process. My wedding was very well organized and structured!!
She is very good at her craft, seemingly flawless..she will keep you on track with during the planning process and covers any and all things wedding related. Thank you so much for everything RAE affairs!!
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Ameka Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Shile and her team at RAE Affairs are absolutely amazing. I am so thankful for wedding wire because they connected us with such an amazing person. Shile could have told me her total price was 30k and we would have found a way to pay her, she was that good. From the first phone conversation I felt a true connection with Shile and felt she understood what we wanted. It took some convincing for my hubby but the day of the wedding Shile and her team exceeded our expectations. My hubby is still in wow and said every penny was worth it! They are true professionals with the perfect personal touch. If you are on this page, email Shile and pay your deposit right now, you will not be disappointed, she is that amazing. With us both being active duty in the Air Force stationed overseas, we knew we had to find someone we trusted to make our vision come true and Shile did that and more. Our guests are still raving on about how amazing everything looked and how smoothly everything ran... And it's all thanks to Shile. The one downside to the wedding being over is not having a reason to talk to Shile almost everyday. I miss her. If you are able to book her then you will be one lucky couple bc she knows how to make each couple feel like they're her only couple. Not only because of her amazing personality but because of her work ethic and dedication. I'm like 90 percent sure she's a vampire because I dont know how she works the hours she does and still has the same excitement and enthusiasm with each and every wedding. Wedding planning is definitely her gift. So yes go ahead and book RAE Affairs RIGHT NOWWWW! You won't regret it. Thank you so much again Shile and to your whole team, thank you for everything! You made our day so unforgettable and made us feel like true royalty. Your hard work and dedication made our day feel so smooth and we will always be thankful. You're definitely planning the Hooper baby shower 2020/2021... Just wait on it lol
Love, The Hoopers
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
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Team

Busola
Busola
Lead Planner and COO

Professional Network & Endorsements

The Ballroom The Ballroom Banquet Halls

I have worked with RAE Affairs a number of times and can only say great things! I highly recommend working with RAE Affairs.

Ishola Photography Ishola Photography Wedding Photographers

Very good work, this team works hard to the T

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