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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 Sent on 01/26/2023

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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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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.

Michelle Sent on 12/31/2022

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What a kind heart!

We hired Diane after attending our friend's wedding who had her as their planner. We had a unique vision for our wedding, but I was pregnant, and I simply did not have the energy to take care of all of the details that I wanted. I could not have asked for a better planner than Diane and her team from Dee Kay Events. We live in NYC, but wanted to have something down the shore near my parent's home.

Diane was able to guide me through every detail and gave me some new ideas. Her guidance on budget truly gave us immense guidance. We ultimately changed our entire vision to something very intimate and I couldn't have asked for a better day. It was simple and full of love.

My wedding day was one of the best days of my life thanks to Diane and her team. I am forever grateful. Thank you!

Jacqui Sent on 12/31/2022

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Mother of the groom

Diane rescued us.
With less than 3 weeks to go to the wedding , and a planner that was a no show , Diane and her team stepped in and brilliantly took us through every moment of every day right up to the magical moment when Devin amd Megan became husband and wife.
She did all that with a compassion and enthusiasm for the occasion that can’t be measured.
Smart , organized , supported by technology that is unsurpassed in the industry Diane gets it done and done right.
Diane went from vendor, to friend , to family.
Can’t thank you enough. 💜

Devin Sent on 11/12/2022

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Diane is simply the best!

Diane Kolanović-Šolaja is SIMPLY THE BEST. Life-saver, guardian angel, world-class wedding planner - whatever you want to call her, this is the woman you need in your life. We cannot overstate this enough: do not hesitate to book Diane. We will be singing her praises for the rest of our lives. After an unfortunate experience with a previous planner left us in the lurch with mere weeks to go before our wedding, Diane came in on her white horse and truly made everything such a breeze. Her genuine warmth, authentically generous spirit, and loving personality instantly revitalized us and not only made us comfortable with the process, but excited. Her meticulous attention to detail, follow-through, and timeliness instilled every ounce of confidence that our wedding day was going to go smoothly. Diane shows up for her clients. Full-stop. This woman makes you and your families feel prioritized and taken care of to the fullest extent. The materials she provided - often generating countless spreadsheets, charts, diagrams, as well as thoughtful words of wisdom - and the phone calls she led left no stone unturned. For someone to jump in at the last minute, she seamlessly fit right in with our families and made sure our vision was executed to perfection. Diane went above and beyond for us in every possible way and we feel so grateful that she was willing to step in and work with us. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING DIANE - WE LOVE YOU!

Kayla Sent on 10/17/2022

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Incredible Experience with DKE

I cannot recommend Dee Kay Events enough! The entire DKE team went above and beyond throughout the entire Wedding Planning Process! We had no idea what to expect, but we were so happy to follow Diane’s lead from start to finish and everything in-between! The software that the DKE team uses ensures that nothing slips through the cracks and that everything is executed timely. We were extremely grateful to have been able to have open lines of communication from the very moment that we booked with DKE all the way through to our wedding. The DKE team is one of the most optimistic teams that I’ve had the pleasure of working with during an extremely stressful time! No matter the situation or how my fiancé and I were feeling, Diane and her team figured it out with pure elegance and positivity. DKE helped us hire several of our vendors, came to multiple vendor meetings, stuffed and stamped our invitations, created our Welcome and Bathroom Baskets, did our Rehearsal at our venue, and flawlessly executed our wedding day! Not one time did Diane or her team fall short. I can truly go on-and-on with everything that she and her team did to ensure that we had the most perfect, stress-free wedding we could’ve imagined! You can’t go wrong with Dee Kay Events and I feel forever grateful to the entire team for everything that they provided from the moment that we hired them through today. I hope to have another event where I can work with this perfect team again! Thank you Dee Kay Events and Team!

Gina Sent on 04/07/2022

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Look no further because Dee Kay Events is the best!!

Diane is the best of the best! I met Diane about six months out from my wedding. I had locked in all my vendors but was having difficulty organizing my budget and knowing what little details I was missing. She immediately took over as the point of contact for all our vendors, had me set up in the system she uses to organize everything, and started sending me essentially “homework” little by little so I wasn’t overwhelmed as the big day got closer. Having her guidance took me from being an overwhelmed, unorganized bride to calm and stress free. Diane is more then a day of coordinator. She is with you from start to finish, there to help talk you off ledges, provide solutions to things your worried about, will give you ideas to bring personalization to your day, and knows where to find anything you might need or want for your big day! She gave me so many fantastic ideas for our welcome bags, decor, logistics etc. Diane also put together beautiful itineraries for our bridal party and provided our vendors all with a full schedule/vision board so they knew our vibe and what we were looking for. Our bridal party kept saying how smoothly our day went, but that was all thanks to Diane for organizing it all. Diane also made me feel so special throughout this whole process. She sent multiple little goodies to my fiancé and I during the planning. Diane had become a life long friend! If your looking for someone to help make your wedding planning process virtually stress free look NO FURTHER!! DIANE IS YOUR GIRL!!

Angelika Sent on 11/13/2021

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Fantastic Planner!

Diane was a joy to work with! Her and her crew went above and beyond to make my wedding day go smoothly. All the details were accounted for and some were even noticed by the guests. The wrapped chocolate with the Made in Germany tag delighted my friends that stayed at the hotel. She was even able to arrange perfect weather 😉 Thank you!

Kelly Sent on 08/24/2021

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Our Must Have Vendor

Diane is a preferred vendor of our venue and actually got married there herself! She took over the planning process about 2 months out and relieved so much stress off my plate. She coordinated everything between the vendors. I had no idea how much went into planning the day towards the end but I am so beyond happy we hired her because I would have been a mess! She is an amazing, down to earth person and so is the rest of her team. Our priest couldn’t attend the rehearsal so she actually ran it for us! She made little timeline cards for the bridal party so everyone knew where they had to be at what time! Highly recommend hiring a day of coordinator especially if you are taking photos at a different location. She had water, fans, and umbrellas for my husband and I to cool off between photo sets. I can’t recommend her enough!

Erin Sent on 01/15/2021

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Best decision I ever made!

I used Dee Kay Events for wedding planning and it was the best decision I ever made! Diane Šolaja and her team were absolutely amazing! She made wedding planning so much less stressful by keeping me on top of my checklist and always staying one step ahead. Diane was very responsive to my never ending list of questions and concerns. She provided amazing vendor suggestions (while being very conscious of my budget) and coordinated with them to make the day run smoothly. Most importantly, she orchestrated my wedding day from start to finish perfectly with much attention to detail. I will forever be grateful for Diane and her team at Dee Kay events. Not only did I have my DREAM wedding, but I gained a friend through the process!

Catherine Sent on 01/10/2021

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Couldn’t have done it without Dee Kay Events

Originally, my husband and I postponed our June ‘20 wedding due to covid. After much back and forth, we decided to elope and save the celebration for a later date. Diane not only helped us find a fabulous last minute celebrant when we eloped, she also re-scheduled all of our vendors from the original date and coordinated the new date for our future celebration. She gave us valuable advice throughout the whole process, which we honestly would have been lost without.

Diane managed to make a highly stressful experience very easy for us and we are so grateful to have had her by our side.

I would definitely recommend Dee Kay Events to anyone looking for a professional, thorough and caring wedding planner.

Kara Sent on 01/09/2021

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Phenomenal + Professional

I've had the honor of working with Diane on several events during the past 18 months and she is by far the most thorough and talented planner I've had the pleasure to work alongside. She is thoughtful and personable, putting everyone at ease and thinking through every single scenario before acting. She makes valuable connections in the industry and connects clients with the best vendors for their events. She is somehow both detail-oriented and big-picture minded, creating the best of both worlds and the kindest demeanor you'll ever encounter. I cannot recommend Diane enough!

Taylor Sent on 12/29/2020

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Saved the Wedding!

I wanted to write a review for Dee Kay Events since they absolutely smashed it out of the park for my cousin's wedding. It was re-scheduled twice because of restrictions, but Diane was able to help us with all the craziness. The venue was moved to my backyard and I wouldn't have been able to do it without Diane's help. She helped with social distancing measures, making sure families sat together under the same household, ordering masks. It was awesome. I wish the wedding could have went as planned, but we made the best out of it. Dee Kay Events was so gracious with their time and really got us through so much. We are so grateful! (I had to share the florals since our florist got sick, Diane helped us create these last minute with her resources! I have to upload pictures from the photographer too.)

Kristen Sent on 12/28/2020

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The best!

Trying to plan a large wedding over an hour away with so many moving parts around the holidays is a challenge in itself! Only a couple months out, it became overwhelming and we were running out of time to finish all the necessary tasks and bookings. It came to a point where we decided that a wedding coordinator needed to be called.. we called Diane and her team and it was one of the best things we could have done! In a short amount of time she took over everything for us and coordinated all of our vendors and found others that we still hadn’t booked yet.. Our entire day was planned out down to the minute with at least one planner in each location to make sure everything worked out seamlessly and we were on running on time. She even gave each vendor this schedule so EVERYONE was in the same page!!
Anyone that gets married at the Venetian or any venue could definitely use a team of professionals to put all those moving parts together. I highly recommend the DeeKay Events team, whether you book them from the start or last minute in a pinch, like us. They will coordinate the most beautiful day with the best vendors for your needs and make sure everything is completely flawless on your day!!

Kris Sent on 12/15/2020

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Stop looking - Diane of Dee Kay Events is your event person!

Dee Kay Events helped me and my husband tremendously for our (pretty much) last-minute wedding celebration last year. Diane was very responsive, professional , and truly listens to what you want and need. From the very first call, we felt comfortable and trust came easily.
She recommended vendors that would work within our budget and was never pushy about anything. Her suggestions always aligned with what we were going for, and that shows that she truly cares and wanted us to have the wedding we'd love! She was kind and understanding enough to accommodate last minute changes to some of our appointments (because we just had a newborn when we were planning our wedding!). She followed up when needed and whenever we requested, and genuinely empathized with me whenever I'd get anxious. She's a problem-solver! We never had a problem with communication as she's been exceptionally professional. On the day of our wedding, her team rocked! They did all the runs for us and assured us that everything will be fine - and surely did, more than what we even expected! Diane and her team are the hidden gems of the massive event-planning industry!

Steph Sent on 08/10/2020

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Weddings & MORE - Event Versatility at is finest.

I worked with Diane and oversaw her production of a large corporate event in Las Vegas at a premiere venue in February 2020. Her ability to manage an event from managing guests lists, to coordinating extraordinary catering and entertainment, to creating the perfect ambiance and decor was second to none. This event was critical to the brand reputation of the company and received rave reviews from important constituents. Her ability to manage multiple communications and coordinate vendors is a huge stress-reliever for anyone hoping to to deliver an exquisite event that is not to be forgotten.

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Amy W. Sent on 01/12/2020

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Above and beyond

I can’t even begin to explain how amazing Diane and her team are. Diane is an absolute expert at what she does and is so creative! They are all an absolute pleasure to work with and they really brought my vision to life. They connected me with amazing vendors and organized and executed the logistics of my wedding perfectly. My wedding was everything I dreamed because of Diane. Vinny and Kat. I’m so thankful that I got to work with them! I would again in a second

Jenny Sent on 12/31/2019

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The Best Day!

I cannot believe it has taken me this long to write this review! Omg. I am so sorry! I hope this makes up for it. When I was looking for a wedding planner, I needed someone to simply put together a timeline. After speaking to Diane, I soon realized I needed way more than I thought I did. If it wasn't for Dee Kay Events, I don't know how I would have gotten through the day! She reminded both of us of tasks that needed to be done, even down to tipping. I didn't think of so many things and Diane and her team kept us focused and on task. It was the best day! I highly recommend Dee Kay Events.

Dcg Sent on 12/31/2019

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Great Experience

We hired Diane to help organize the biggest conference in our industry. The attention to detail takes a certain personality and Diane has the organizational skills to execute it flawlessly. The first event was in Chicago, followed by the big conference in Las Vegas. With over 500 attendees for our private event, with thousands attending our booth, Diane was able to organize invitations, digital and hard copies, catering, entertainment and work alongside our marketing team to make sure everything goes well. Diane makes it look easy and we wouldn't be able to do it without her.

Component Sent on 12/31/2019

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Great Choice for Corporate Planning

Diane and her team helped us with a few corporate events over the year. Her competency on budgets, design and on time delivery is very helpful to us. We enjoy working with Dee Kay Events and appreciate the help always. If you are looking for a smart team of planners, look no further than Dee Kay Events. We look forward to working with them again in the new year.

Lory Sent on 10/06/2019

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Amazing, warm, upbeat, and super organized, flexible, and responsive!

We used Diane Šolaja and Dee Kay Events for our wedding at Clarks Landing. She and her team were amazing, warm, upbeat, and super organized, flexible, and responsive. Diane put me at ease, was creative and resourceful, and went above and beyond. And, everything was executed with a smile and a hug. Highly recommended!

James Sent on 06/25/2019

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Event planning DONE RIGHT! trust us

We worked with Dee Kay Events, Diane specifically, for a Wedding just recently. As we told her, we work over 700 parties a year and thus see every type of event...gigantic wedding, small personal weddings, mitzvahs that rival weddings, backyard parties etc. She made every step of the way dead simple and super organized. It's actually shocking how many times we encounter planners that make things a bit more difficult but Dee Kay gets it. There's an art to being organized, getting everyone on the same page, communicating with everyone efficiently and the end result proved to be amazing. The wedding was flawless, it lets all the vendors breathe and yet have structure and get the best job done. 2 thumbs up from us! (or five stars, you get the point)

Alexandra Sent on 01/01/2019

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Professional and personable!

I have worked with Dee Kay events on several occasions in the past four years and each time, I have been blown away by their professionalism, creativity, and expertise. They care deeply about their clients and will go above and beyond during all stages of the event to make sure their clients' wishes are taken care of in the best way possible. Not only that, but they are very personable and it's very easy to connect with them, which makes working with them very enjoyable, too! I highly recommend Dee Kay Events!

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Robert Sent on 12/31/2018

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Great Job Very Organized

Dee Kay Events is always professional and very communicative. They did a great job. Very organized.

Christina Sent on 12/31/2018

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Part of the Family

I have worked with Diane of Dee Kay Events on a few wonderful events, one was my daughter's wedding this year and my daughter-in-law's baby shower this year too. A busy time, but Diane kept us all organized and care free. She is so thoughtful and really cares for what she does. She was recommend through our dear friends and we couldn't be happier. I hope if you read this, you make the decision to hire her. You won't regret.

Francisco Sent on 12/31/2018

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Sarcasm and Diane Made Our Wedding

My groomsmen don't know how to pin flowers to suits, or any other wedding stuff. Diane's team did. This may seem like something small, but it really was a huge deal for us. They were awesome. Put us all at ease. From that point on, Diane's humour made us all relax. I needed that. Thank you!

Natasha Sent on 12/06/2018

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Perfect Day!

We hired Diane for wedding day management. She was very organized and took the time to understand our needs. Our wedding had a lot of logistics and we were so happy someone took over the timeline. I wish I hired her for design work but she was generous enough to give me ideas where I needed help. Overall, a great experie
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Tristan Sent on 10/01/2018

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Diane is an absolutely amazing. She goes out of her way to make sure you don't have to worry about a thing. I was hesitate to use a wedding planner before as I thought it was going to be very pricey but I feel I am the one who is getting the bargain here. My wedding is in next June of 2019 and Diane has already mapped out what needs to be done each month. I highly highly recommend her :)

Ketan Sent on 12/31/2017

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Dee Kay Events fulfilled my every need and request without any hesitation. I had a vision and expressed it to Diane and she completely turned it into a reality. Everything turned out so beautiful that my guests were all in awe and asking me for her information. Can't wait to work with her again in the future! 5 stars!!

Luca Sent on 12/31/2017

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We hired Diane right after getting engaged and I wasn’t totally sold on value. My now wife insisted, and I’m so glad we hired Dee Kay Events. I learned so much and she saved us money with a few vendors. She also worked relentlessly for us on our wedding day. Great stuff.

Anthony Sent on 11/30/2017

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I havent had too much experience with Wedding planners/stylists, but I can say that I was more than satisfied with Diane. We gave her our vision and she provided so many different options and even let us use some of her vast inventory of items to make our day perfect. The day of our wedding, weather was not cooperating, and Diane made sure that everything was taken care of. She was great with the staff, our family and especially us as I was a nervous wreck. She took charge and made sure everything ran smoothly and even better than I could have wished. I can say without reservation that she is excellent at her job and I'm so glad she was a part of our day!

Kristen Sent on 07/02/2017

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Diane helped to create the perfect day for our wedding. She was extremely helpful and had thoughtful feedback throughout the whole planning process. All of my other vendors even made it a point to let me know how organized she was. My guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was! She is very detail oriented and I don't know what we would have done without her! I would highly recommend DeeKay to any and everyone!

Brian Sent on 05/30/2017

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From the table arrangements to the over-the-top gorgeous dessert table, Dee Kay Events never let us down for a single instant during our wedding. We are two spontaneous guys and Diane worked admirably on-the-fly to accommodate our needs. She coordinated with all of the teams and helped make the day beautiful and special. I would highly recommend Dee Kay Events for both the sheer joy the team brings and their professional presentation. (The design of the dessert table was one of the highlights of the night and left the guests RAVING.)

Leighann Sent on 12/22/2016

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Diane is an absolute pleasure to work with, from start to finish. She is creative, calm under pressure, always professional, and truly works to understand your needs as well as your budget.

Jeanette Sent on 12/14/2016

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The entire event was absolutely amazing! Everything was very well planned and done in a timely fashion. The decor exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone who needs a Planner!

Chris Sent on 12/12/2016

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Diane was a dream to deal with. She thought of every detail and was huge part of the success of my special day. I cannot thank her enough for making it stress free for me. The way she put together the venue made it feel magical and our guests were blown away.

Jonalyn Sent on 12/07/2016

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Dee Kay Events provided incredible service at our wedding,...flawless,...Diane has an incredible gift,. I was absolutely impressed by her perfection, she really listened to us. Highly reccomended, 5 stars all the way!! Couldn't have done it with out her.

Fonda Sent on 12/07/2016

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I would say feel free to book-in a witih confidence this wedding planner is not just offer planning they also do decor, lighting DJ, photographer and apporiate party activities.

Rishima Sent on 11/28/2016

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Hiring DeeKay events was the best decision I made. I was short on time, out of town, and had to plan a baby shower for my sister quick! Diane made me feel confident that everything would be taken care of and when I shared my thoughts with her she knew exactly what I wanted and envisioned! She totally understood! She made the venue so beautiful and went above my expectations! I already have her in mind for my next events because I know she'll be amazing!

Christina Sent on 11/23/2016

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We had a great experience with Dee Kay Events from start to finish. We had a number of "moving parts" with our day, including numerous rental items coming in, floral installations, guest transportation, and small little detail items that I wanted done (that I didn't want the venue to have to handle). Diane and Vedran seamlessly worked our event as though nothing was an issue, and we couldn't have ended up with a more perfect day.

As a special note, I would like to make specific mention of Diane's emergency kit. It is the real deal people. Everything, and I mean everything, you could need was in this kit. Being in the wedding business myself I see a lot of emergency kits - Di's puts them all to shame!!

Caroline Sent on 09/30/2016

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We hired Diane at the very beginning of the wedding planning process, and without a doubt it was the best wedding decision we made. Diane is an absolute joy to work with—she is incredibly kind and thoughtful, and never short on creative ideas and solutions. She not only kept us organized and on track, but she brought in multiple vendors that provided amazing services without going over budget. She was so generous throughout the year with her time and attention, and came with us to important vendor meetings and venue walkthroughs. When it came to the wedding weekend, we knew that we would be in good hands, but Diane and her team far exceeded our already high expectations. I cannot begin to list how much Diane’s team took on for us, and how grateful we were for everything they did to make our wedding a truly spectacular event. Diane helped us execute our vision perfectly, and the result was beyond what we could have hoped for. Many of our guests came to us with high compliments about the whole Dee Kay Events team, and our families were incredibly appreciative for their support throughout the weekend. Most importantly, when it came to the wedding day, we had absolutely nothing to worry about—everyone was able to fully enjoy the day and be present in the moment, knowing that every last detail would be handled seamlessly, and we felt incredibly well taken care of. Highly, highly recommended!

Claudette Sent on 12/29/2015

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There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Diane Kolanovic-Solaja for ensuring that my daughter's wedding day was PERFECT in every way possible! Although Diane was a contracted vendor she became more like a member of our family; and still is 6 months after. My daughter and I had interviewed several wedding planners, but when we met Diane we knew she was a perfect fit for us. Diane has a great personality which made it easy to work with her. She is creative, incredibly organized and flexible. She is a genuinely warm, kind and caring person. Diane was by far the best investment for my daughter's wedding! The months, weeks and days leading up to the wedding I was feeling relaxed and confident that all details were being addressed. I truly believe that what could have been a very stressful time in our lives was actually drama free. And, the best part was that on the day of my daughter's wedding I was able to enjoy every moment of this very special day.

Alexander Sent on 12/29/2015

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Dee Kay Events was the best decision that my wife and I could have made from the beginning. Diane and my wife hit it off from the start and I immediately knew that the pre-wedding planning and day of coordination would be perfect. The pre-wedding planning stress was non-existent since Dee Kay Events did all of the worrying and stressing for us. We were planning a 200 guest wedding with people from all over the country and there was a lot to plan for. Dee Kay Events has great relationships with their vendors to handle everything we needed from the day-of favors at the wedding hall to the transportation for the wedding party and guests. The planning teleconferences were to the point and every little detail was thought of. Diane and her team are willing to work with your budget requirements. When you meet Diane and her team you will know you made the right choice. The planning process from start to finish was so much fun and so easy.

On the day of the wedding it unfortunately rained, but that did not stop us. Since Diane and her team were well prepared for everything we did not have to worry about a thing. Dee Kay Events made sure every guest got directions to the hotel or venue, along with making sure that everyone was where they were supposed to be. I do not remember any wrinkles or problems on my wedding day because Diane and her team took care of them before my wife or I even knew about them. They designed and set-up the most amazing Candy-Cake Bar that all of the guests enjoyed. There was nothing left for us to take home at the end of the night.

Speaking as the Groom, if you do not want to worry about anything then Dee Kay Events will be the perfect choice for you.

Chris Sent on 12/28/2015

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Diane planned our business holiday party. All aspects were thought through with an incredible attention to detail. Everything from decorations at lunch, to ticketing for a corporate box at Madison Square Garden to getting everyone home safely in an Uber. I couldn't be more pleased with how Diane managed our event.

Erin Sent on 12/20/2015

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I don’t even know where to begin to describe how amazing Diane is and what a life saver she was for me during my wedding planning. We clicked from our first phone conversation and I knew with her energy and positive attitude she was exactly what I was looking for!. She went above and beyond on every aspect of planning, organizing, and executing my wedding without the blink of an eye. She was always available to handle whatever crisis I was having and I literally would text her all day long as I would think of things (and most of time she already had them done). She made what can be a very stressful time much more manageable. She is incredibly talented, creative, and an amazing person. My wedding day went absolutely perfectly because of her and her team. She coordinated with all my vendors leading up to the wedding and was there to meet them on the day weekend of. She flawlessly put together my invitations and welcome baskets which I am still getting complimented on. Above all she was fantastic to work with and I am happy to call her my friend! I can’t wait to plan my next big life event so I can hire her again! Hands down the best decision we made during our wedding planning was hiring Diane!!

Sarah Sent on 12/14/2015

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Diane and her team were absolutely incredible and truly made my wedding dreams become reality! As a corporate events planner, I have high standards for my events and my guests definitely expected the best from my wedding...no pressure! I knew I wouldn't be able to enjoy my wedding day and also micro-manage every last detail on the big day, so that's where Dee Kay came in. Diane was there for me from the moment (even before) I signed the contract. We clicked immediately and her vibrant personality totally won me over. Right away I felt a huge wave of relief and knew I had made the right choice. Diane was super organized and offered so many great ideas that totally fit in with the overall vision for my wedding, basically, she 'got' me. Diane worked with my venue and vendors to create a detailed plan and timeline and I didn't have to worry about a thing. On the day of, Diane was doing a million things behind the scenes, but still was able to pop over to my parents house and hang out with me and the girls while we were getting ready - she was even spotted washing dishes! Even with the Dee Kay team taking care of everything, I still thought there might be a chance that I wouldn't be able to sit back and relax, but when it came time to walk down the aisle, I was completely in the moment and didn't think about a single thing for the rest of the night, because it was handled. Diane and her team managed everything flawlessly and I am so very grateful to them for helping to make our day so incredibly special.

Jennifer Sent on 11/30/2015

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I worked with Diane to plan my daughter's extravagant, ballerina themed, first birthday party. Diane thought of every last detail. She was very helpful in providing vendors to pick from and in making sure every last detail was perfect. The party was absolutely amazing and my friends/family are still raving about it to this day. The best part was seeing my little girl's face as the live ballerinas danced around the venue. Thank you, Diane, for everything you did....before, during, and after the party....to make that day everything I hoped for and more!!

Damir Sent on 11/23/2015

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Diane and team did a wonderful job, not only on the wedding date itself, but in the months leading up to it as well. They were thoughtful, creative , friendly and made the process as smooth as possible. I don't know what I would have done workout them. They made my wife extremely happy which made me even happier. I would recommend them to everyone.

Ashley Sent on 09/22/2015

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I have a wedding coming up in a couple of months so I am currently shopping around for the best place/person to plan my wedding. I came here last week and I was really impressed. They are professional, gave me a lot of options to choose from, and were attentive. I recommend this place.

Michelle Sent on 07/14/2015

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If there is one bit of advice that I could give to any bride, it would be hire Dee Kay Events! I started interviewing day of coordinators because I was feeling a little overwhelmed doing everything myself. When I first spoke to Diane, I felt a HUGE weight lift off of my shoulders. She didn't talk to me like typical possible client planning just another wedding, like other planners I spoke to. She was talking to me like she had been my friend for years, getting excited about all of the details of the big day and all of the planning I had done thus far. Diane made me feel like her number one priority from the first phone call until we said goodbye the day after the wedding. As a bride, that is exactly what you want. Someone to be on your side, listen to you, and help you plan the biggest event of your life. Diane went above and beyond all of my expectations. Along with day of coordination, Diane offers 3 months of wedding planning, which I didn't realize how much I needed until I had it! She took on the final tasks/elements of the wedding that I had not done yet such as transportation, and completely blew me away with her brilliant creativity on the hotel welcome bags and the dessert bar for the reception. The dessert bar was one of the most spectacular/delicious thing I have ever seen! Not to mention, Diane and her team managed my wedding flawlessly. From her detailed timelines and emergency kits, Diane was on top of everything! I honestly can't tell you every little detail Diane and her team did to make my wedding run flawlessly, because I was too busy enjoying the most magical day of my life. But they did just that; they made my wedding run flawlessly. I think that is the best review you can give an event planner. Everything was so wonderful that I didn't even have to think about it or question anything that was going on. Which is exactly why I hired her. My wedding was more incredible than I could have ever imagined because it was kissed by Dee Kay Events.

Eric Sent on 01/15/2015

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The DeeKay team were without a doubt, excellent. My wife and I renewed our vows and the day was wonderful. They are a warm and friendly bunch, who made my wife and I feel like a million bucks. Everything was great, but what really sealed the deal for me was the fact that DeeKay events were not only able to provide us with gluten free food but a gluten free cake that was to die for.
I tell my wife how beautiful she is everyday, but on the day of the event the DeeKay team managed to make her even more beautiful. Her hair, make-up, and dress were for a lack of a better phrase...breath taking.

Mary Sent on 01/15/2015

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Diane and her team at DeeKay Events were an absolute dream to work with for my vow renewal ceremony, especially when you consider everything was planned, set up, and executed in a little under a month's time! I'm not exactly the best when it comes to having a vision or putting it into motion, but she was there every step of the way, from asking me my likes in terms of clothing, food, and music, to creating us a Pinterest board to base concepts off and use as a talking/starting point, to even making sure all the food and makeup the day-of was gluten-free (which, as a Celiac, is a huge deal that ensures my safety, comfort, and health)! Diane was always very prompt when it came to communications, whether they be by phone or email.

The other vendors she found us for our event were consummate professionals who took their jobs seriously but did them well, while still being warm, genuinely enjoyable individuals, which speaks volumes about their working experience and previous history with DeeKay.

Whether you have an idea for your event and want help creating a classy, stylish affair, or are as clueless as I am when it comes to what will work and won't, DeeKay is the team to make it happen smoothly, quickly, and with plenty of laughs and smiles!

Zdenko Sent on 12/31/2014

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Dee Kay Events was great to work with. They thought of every detail and saved us lots of time. I wouldn't have been able to have done it without Diane and her team. They kept us on budget and made everything beautiful.

User1977182 Sent on 12/19/2014

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My children surprised us with a 50th Anniversary Wedding. It was held at Clarks Landing Yacht Club in Point Pleasant, NJ. When I walked in, I was in total shock. I have attended parties at Clarks Landing Yacht Club before, but I have never seen anything like this before. Diane made everything so magical. There were twinkle lights behind our incredible dessert bar. Photos of our wedding and life on the bar. There was so much beautiful detail, I could not believe it. From the escort cards, to the table numbers to the gold place settings to the flowers, everything was perfect. The highlights of navy and gold gave such a beautiful setting for our 50 years. The organization and skill to pull off a surprise like this is incredible. But, combined with the imagination and design of Diane, it made for something we will never forget.

Efrat Sent on 12/09/2014

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Diane planned our wedding and it was so freaking fabulous that we decided to hire her for our Halloween party. I wish I could post picutres of how amazing both events were. Lets just say I'm never having an event without Diane's magic touch. Whoever you are reading this review - stop your search- you wont find anyone better. SHe is not just an amazing planner/designer/ etc. - she is an amazing human.

User1959352 Sent on 12/09/2014

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Through the zoo of our 500 person wedding Dee Kay Events held our heads high and provided top level service my my wife and I. The day of service was most important and really made our day something unforgettable.

Bill Sent on 10/30/2014

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My wife and I never had a big wedding. But, my wife Carol often dreamed of one. My sons and I decided it was time we make her dream a reality. We hired Diane to be my wife's 70th birthday planner, which was supposed to mirror a wedding. And, let me tell you, our guests keep telling us the party was better than any wedding they have ever been to! Diane and her team took care of every single detail with the planning. As for the design and decor, I could not believe how Diane transformed the space into a dream for my wife. I was blown away. It is one thing to hear ideas and imagine them, but another to make them a reality. Diane is seriously talented. Her happy disposition combined with unprecedented talent and strong work ethic makes her a star. Thank you for giving us a day that our family will never forget. Diane, you did good, kid. You did good.

Nina Sent on 10/29/2014

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Dee Kay events did an amazing job decorating the space for my baby shower. The event staff was super early and there was no stress because everything was perfect when I arrived, eight months pregnant. Thank you to Diane and her staff!

Craig Sent on 10/29/2014

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Dee Kay Events did an amazing job on my wedding! They were the most professional, organized and courteous group of people. Their attention to details and focus on making our day seamless and perfect was worth noting. We did not have to worry about anything that day, their team took care of all the little things so we just sat back and had a perfect day.

Stephanie Sent on 10/29/2014

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Diane was an essential part of managing a large fundraising event to support Project Ladybug, a charity that supports children with cancer and their families. Founded by Dina Manzo, this charity puts on events that are designed to not only impress but carry meaning and heart. This is truly who Diane and Dee Kay Events is: impressive with heart! Diane was called upon in the last few weeks of planning to help find quality vendors and assist with managing the overall design and execution of the event. This is the second time Project Ladybug has engaged Diane's assistance and it was a huge success. It's one thing to manage an event, it's another thing to manage one that is being filmed for television! This event was filmed as the season finale of the Real Housewives of New Jersey and every moment was a challenge to ensure the guests were enjoying themselves while making sure the production team had what they needed. Diane's ability to manage, direct, and organize is beyond stellar. Her assistance at this event was invaluable!

William Sent on 10/28/2014

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My brothers and I got together and decided to throw our mom a huge 70th Birthday Bash and since she never had a really big wedding we decided to throw her a wedding style birthday bash. We all decided to hire Diane as our wedding/event planner. She worked beautifully with our mom on all the things my mom wanted for the party, and Diane made it all happen. My mother was blown away by the party, as were I and the rest of our family and friends. She really made that event something my mother won’t ever forget and I know I won’t soon forget either.

Anthony Sent on 10/28/2014

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My wife and I were completely satisfied with Diane's hard work to make our wedding day special. She gave us wonderful ideas and helped us create a beautiful vision from the beginning stages of planning. Through every step she was creative and constantly in touch whenever we needed any help. Diane pays attention to detail like no other and she will help make your event special because she loves her job. I highly recommend Diane for any event because of her creativity, hard work and organization.

Carol Sent on 10/24/2014

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Diane was super responsive. The event exceeded everything I hoped for.

Jennifer Sent on 10/23/2014

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My husband and I got married in the courthouse back in October 2013. All we wanted was a small intimate dinner party to celebrate our marriage. Once I figured out when I wanted it, I just needed help figuring out the where and the what. This is when Diane came to my rescue. I was familiar with DeeKay events since she did my baby shower back in Febuary 2013, and I couldn't have been more impressed with how everything came out. At the moment I said , " I need Diane for my wedding"!!!! The amazing thing about Diane is her energy and her compassion for the people she works with. Diane not only has real, raw talent for event planning but she has the patience and the heart of a saint. She gets to know her clients and uses that knowledge into creating the most beautiful and unique events for them. Diane knew I only wanted a small intimated dinner party that people could mingle, enjoy the food, and hear great music. And I what I got was so much more. From the venue, to the menu, to the band and flower arrangements, Diane fulfilled every need I wanted and more. She is a natural at what she does and most importantly at how she makes her clients feel at the end of it all. My family and friends said it was the best party they've been to in years and I couldn't have been happier.... Plus DeeKay events gained new clients that night as well. I plan on using Diane and DeeKay events for any and all upcoming parties that I have.

Jen Sent on 10/23/2014

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The venue was transformed into a beautiful space that was intimate yet spacious with gorgeous centerpieces and flowers, personalized photos hanging in front of shimmering curtains and a dessert table full of cake pops, chocolate covered strawberries, candy and mini cupcakes. The food was amazing from the salad to the carrot cake. The music was awesome, the wait staff were friendly and punctual and the bartender was wonderful. This was a night that no one will forget! Had a fabulous time!

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If you want someone to make your planning process as stress free as possible, choose Diane! She is very passionate about what she does and will go above and beyond to make your day the best it can be. Not only is she extremely creative, but she also has such a positive energy whenever you speak with her. Diane always has words of wisdom throughout your entire planning process. She was wonderful dealing with all of my vendors on the day of my wedding. We had a massive wedding of nearly 400 guests and we were running behind right from the start due to my make up team I chose. Diane was a superstar dealing with everyone during the chaos. You won't regret working with Diane!

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Diane of Dee Kay Events has officially been our wedding planner for the greater part of our engagement (about a year and a half). To preface, I wasn’t sure I needed a wedding planner. I’m incredibly organized, Excel is kind of my thing & I know how to negotiate with people by being kind. At least, I thought I did. What I didn’t know is how emotionally involved you become when you’re planning your own wedding. Everyone has an opinion & it is all overwhelming…especially when your wedding is in the 500+ person range, like mine. And this is why you need someone completely removed from the situation that is 110% behind the scenes, working for you. That someone should be Diane.

Upon meeting Diane, you’ll find that she is personable and has an incredible laugh. But as you work with her, you find that her kindness is inherent, her patience unlimited and her creativity knows no bounds. She works miracles. When I booked a venue early in the game and then had a breakdown about 3 days later because I wasn’t totally happy with it, Diane wanted me 100% happy. Under her guidance, I got my full deposit back. I’m not sure how much people know about event planning in general, but getting deposits back is unheard of in the wedding industry…or in any other industry, for that matter.

About 3 days before my bridal shower, I messaged Diane on a whim asking if she would have time to put together some gift baskets for the kids attending. The end result was beautiful; I got several compliments, but had to admit that the vision & execution were all Diane. Also, the gift she bought for me, which I opened at my shower, actually elicited a round of applause because it was so original & thoughtful.

It’s nice when people love their job & are good at it; Diane loves her job & she is great at it. She’s like an insurance policy for happy. With our wedding 3 weeks out, my fiancé and I aren’t stressed. It’s because we have Diane & Dee Kay Events working for us!

Stephanie Sent on 11/22/2013

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Having Diane on my team for a recent event was invaluable. As an event planner her professionalism is second to none, and her demeanor both pleasant and refreshing. Diane is a calm presence in a sea of frenzy whose natural intuition provides whatever is needed in the moment. She is aware, alert, and attentive to event hosts and guests alike. I highly recommend Diane as a wedding and event planner and to help you manage the day of your big moment!

Ivana Sent on 11/09/2013

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I am so glad I have this opportunity to state that, overall, Dee Kay Events truly did an amazing job of coordinating, designing and organizing our event! Everything went so smoothly! Since the first day we began planning, Dee Kay Events went above and beyond showing dedication and support. It was so very appreciated. The whole process was so easy and organized and the event itself was like a dream come true! The members of the Dee Kay team were responsible and always positive and very personable and kind. This was key, because it was easy to approach them with various questions and ideas.
Our annual cruise truly attracts hundreds of people worldwide. So it is very important to us that it is artfully done and creatively enticing! The visuals are what people are attracted to, and that helps us reach even more people. Dee Kay events has agreed to be our sponsor again this year for our February 2014 event and our members are still raving about how excited they are to see what Dee Kay will have up their sleeves this year because last year they completely surprised us with things like: tee-shirt designs, welcome bags and even a brand new website design to embrace our audience in a wonderful way.
I look forward to working with Dee Kay events again this year and I truly give them the highest of recommendations! Thank you for this opportunity!
ivana@cnyla.com

Helena Sent on 11/05/2013

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DeeKay Events provided a beautiful dessert & favor display for a baby shower I was hosting in my home. My guests raved about the assortment of treats, and how lovely everything looked. The ladies were all so excited to take home their favors - citrus & lavender homemade sugar scrubs made by Diane. Diane was really a pleasure to work with. I came to her with many ideas and rather than disregard them so she could do her own vision, she listened and incorporated my ideas with her own. She is a true professional.

Andrew Sent on 10/28/2013

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Diane from Dee Kay Events went above and beyond to make sure all the details, no matter how small, were taken care of. As the groom, i really didn't want to have too much to do with the planning aspect of our wedding. Dee Kay Events made it virtually stress free for me during the entire time, which is exactly what i wanted.

Joanna Sent on 10/23/2013

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DeeKay Events helped me greatly with planning an event for a dear friend. The staff was professional and timely with responding to my onslaught of emails, and collaborated to create the most beautiful dessert display I had ever seen (ooh's and ahh's were plentiful from the attending guests, many wanted Diane's contact information AND her recipe's!) It was so hard to choose between the milkshake cupcakes (best frosting ever!), onesie cookies and sweet little milk bottles filled with chocolate malt balls. Everything was delicious! The favors they created were unique to a baby shower - organic sugar body scrub (made by hand) - and the ladies were all very excited to take them home and try them! From working out the design details, to coordinating the venue and schedule of the install, DeeKay Events was professional and kind throughout the process, you can tell Diane + her team love what they do!

Cnyla Sent on 10/20/2013

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We are a non-profit organization and are grateful to all of our sponsors. But, Dee Kay Events, is more than just a sponsor. They made us feel like true clients. Since the day we approached them with the idea of partnering with us, they made us feel like a million bucks. Ever since then, they have been a dream come true. Every team member has dedicated their time and efforts to us as if we were the royals getting married. They even sent us a "thank you" client gift!

For our annual members cruise, which attracts hundreds of people each year, they designed our t-shirts, welcome bags and even went so far as to schedule our events on board, schedule delivery of all the things we needed. They even arranged the hotel group accommodations, the group cruise fares (acted as our travel agents!) and re-designed our website this year. Unbelievable.

We are proud to say that Dee Kay Events will be our sponsor again this year in February 2014. Our members are still talking about this past April. Everyone keeps saying it was organized better than any event they have attended and better welcome bags than any destination wedding they have been to!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! With the highest recommendations, hire Dee Kay Events. Please! You will not regret it.

Tomislav Sent on 10/18/2013

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Diane was awesome. She went above and beyond what we expected to make our wedding beautiful. Everything was perfect and we would love to have her plan all of our events.

Samantha Sent on 09/17/2013

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Diane made everything spectacular beyond my expectations. Everything she helped with came out AMAZING and i couldn't ask for more. Truly a life savor!

Angela Sent on 08/26/2013

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Diane Kolanovic-Solaja did an amazing job for my cousin's wedding this past weekend! Her attention to detail was beyond perfect. I have never been to a wedding that had such amazing details as my cousins wedding, right down to labeling sizes on the flip flops that she graciously provided for guests aching feet from too much dancing! Diane's immaculate attention to every detail also had us running ahead of schedule and her laid back and easy going personality put all of us at ease breaking any tension or pre-wedding jitters any of us felt on that day. Diane was born to do this!!! If you are planning an event in the tri-state area, you would be crazy not to hire Diane to plan your event. She will exceed your expectations and will give you the wedding you have always dreamed of! She is hands down one of the best wedding planners in New Jersey and I will highly recommend her to any of my friends who are in need of an event planner.

Joe Sent on 08/26/2013

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I'm writing this review for Diane to let all of her future brides and grooms know that she does an outstanding job at managing and organizing the entire event. I had the privilege of working along side Diane as the DJ for a very large wedding. As a full time DJ/MC working with event planners is usually a nightmare. Majority of them are control freaks who want to run the show and tell others how to do their job. This is where Diane shines and sets herself apart - She understands the importance of working with vendors such as the DJ, photographers, and the venue to maintain the flow of the entire event. She allows everyone to do their job and always seemed to be a step ahead of whatever request the bride and groom asked of her. It was a pleasure working with Diane and anyone who is looking for a professional helping hand should not think twice about hiring her.

Sumana Sent on 08/26/2013

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Diane was amazing!! I would use her for weddings, parties, trips, or just about anything else important in your life where you would want perfection. Her attention to detail and organizational skills floored me, and she made one of my closest friend's wedding an affair to remember, including the website, shower, invitations, bachelorette party, coordination of the party buses and limos, as well as party favors and more. She even booked the 2 week honeymoon in Italy, including hotel reservations, dinners, excursions, and flights and trains between cities. I would highly recommend her and intend to use her myself for an occasion someday.

Nina Sent on 08/25/2013

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My fiancé and I got engaged in October of 2012 and decided to hire a wedding planner to help us for the big day. We heard of DeeKay Events through word of mouth and decided to meet with Diane, the head creative director of the company. From the first moment you sit down with Diane, you realize that she is a true professional who loves what she does. Then you realize that she also is personable and has a vision for your event, based on your individual taste and style. Then you realize that with your individual taste and style, she's got a creative edge and spark that takes your event over the top once you see the end product. From my beautiful bridal shower flowers, decor and menu cards, the personal detail and vision that she brings is amazing. Our wedding was a great succes thanks in large part to Diane and her hard work. From designing our invitations to helping us pick all of the music, both Croatian and American, our wedding was flawless. She even set up framed photographs and beautiful decor outside of my reception space. From designing the welcome bags for our guests, to suggesting flip flops for the ladies to be available in the restrooms, she was amazing. She was organized, detailed and always responsive to each and every question my husband and I had. I would recommend DeeKay Events to all brides and grooms and those seeking professional party planning assistance. We could not have done it without DeeKay Events! Thank you!

Stefanie Sent on 05/28/2013

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I believe that I am one of the few brides that woke up with no stress on her wedding day. I was free of worry, because I had Dee Kay Events plan my wedding. She took all my worries away. I told her my dream, my vision and all that I could hope for that day. She made it all come true. No red eyes for me from no sleep. My wish is for evey bride to enjoy her day the way that I did. From everything big to every small detail, Dee Kay Events made it important.
You won't regret having Dee Kay Events take your wedding dreams and making them come true.

Jennifer Sent on 05/23/2013

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The decorations and attention to details that Diane added to my bridal shower were amazing! Everything was well organized and truly personalized. I highly recommend Dee Kay Events and Diane!!!

Josipa Sent on 05/20/2013

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I had the pleasure of working with Diane on favors and creative ideas for my sister in law's baby shower. Even though the shower was held in California and Diane's business is based in New Jersey, this served no problem whatsoever. We chatted over email, phone and text and came up with some great ideas for the favors and possible decor themes. We decided to go with Diane's famous homemade lavender scented body scrub (which is divine!) and she personalized each jar with a label that replicated the exact design on our invitations. She prepared all 50 of the jars for us and shipped them to me in plenty of time ahead of the shower. It was cost effective and added the right touch to our theme. The mom to be was so happy with the results, and the guests were excited to try out the scrub. It was such a pretty and useful favor. Diane's professionalism, enthusiastic creativity, personal attention to every detail and timeliness are unparalleled, and I've worked with many different vendors and planners. I would trust her with any aspect of any event I hold in the future. I can't wait to host another event so I can use Diane again!

Allison Sent on 05/14/2013

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This was the best and easiest event I've ever had the pleasure of hosting. Diane was an absolute pleasure to work with. I trusted her 100% with every decision, question, concern and issue. I've never used an event planner before, and I will never NOT use one again!!! Her creativity and work ethic are amazing. She was always there to answer my emails, texts and calls. I never felt ignored or unimportant. Truly an wonderful person and an even more wonderful event planner. I'm thinking up reasons to throw more parties!!!!

Melisa Sent on 03/23/2013

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Diane was the best investment we could have ever made for our destination wedding. We had a "planner" included in our pricing at our resort, but I needed someone who really knew the logistics of our wedding and could execute everything perfectly. I asked a few friends and Diane came highly recommended. I was so happy when Diane agreed to travel to Florida and be our "week of" planner. My family is from Iowa, but I was getting married in Florida, so planning was very difficult. But, once Diane arrived, I felt a huge sense of relief. (I wish I hired her sooner!) Her sense of humor calmed my nerves. Her organization was/is top notch! Her energy alone could can make anyone smile. The entire week leading up to our wedding, Diane became much more than a planner, but a part of our family. She is authentic in every way. She was there for every crazy and stressful moment. She also made sure that every detail was taken care of from picking up the dress, to food shopping for the rehearsal dinner, to making sure the flowers were picked up on Easter morning! Diane went above and beyond and I could have not done it without her. Our wedding was the best day ever and I will never forget it. I am so glad I met Diane and wish her business nothing but success! I am hoping to see her face in Florida soon.

Lorraine Sent on 03/18/2013

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Diane was a dream come true. Her vision , her need for perfection to every detail made my daughter 's baby shower such a perfect day. Even the guests were overwhelmed with the creativity as well as elegance she brought to the party . She was a pleasure to work with and like I told her a hundred times that day, love her, love her, love her.

Kristijana Sent on 03/01/2013

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Thank you to the BEST wedding planner ever!!! Dee Kay Events is the only event planner I would ever use. She are amazing. We are so blessed to have found her. Thank you so much for putting together those special touches. You have such a thoughtful eye for design and details. She takes the time to listen and get to know the bride and groom so she can do things that reflected us. She set up an amazing candy bar that our guest are still talking about. Thanks to Dee Kay Events as my mother-in-law says, "we dropped the bomb on Cleveland."

Gabriella Sent on 02/25/2013

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I hardly write reviews online, but for Dee Kay Events, I just had to take the time. I was in need of a last minute planner for my niece's baby shower. I came across Dee Kay Events' Facebook page and on a whim I sent a message. I received a very timely response and within one day, I had a scheduled meeting with Diane. I felt completely at ease as soon as I met her. She has this confidence about her that is unmatched and shows through her work. I couldn't believe how she transformed my home into a beautiful, lovely space. It felt as if it wasn’t my home, but a completely different location. The detail and care she put into every aspect of the shower was remarkable. I could not believe that she designed and hand made everything – from the printed menus, most décor and even down to the favors! (She makes her own organic body scrub!) She even went as so far to greet and direct my guests once they arrived. Her smile set the tone for the entire afternoon. It was so nice to have someone take care of everything. Diane is elegant not only in her persona, but also in her craft. I feel she took my simple ideas and created her own better and unique version. Typical baby shower pinks and pacifiers were transformed into high tea with the ladies. An afternoon everyone enjoyed. I highly recommend Dee Kay Events and Diane, in particular. For the detail, effort and kindness she puts out there, she is worth every penny. Simply magical.

Jenny Sent on 09/06/2019

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Personable, Caring and All Around Amazing Wedding Planner

We used Diane Šolaja and Dee Kay Events for our wedding at The Manor in West Orange, NJ and it was so nice to enjoy and live in the moment during our wedding day! As a bride who is a planner & wanted everything to go according to plan, I was happy to step aside on my wedding day knowing Diane & hear team would handle it from working with all the vendors, the venue as well as my bridal party in making everything run smoothly.

In addition, we got to really know Diane on a personal level as she worked alongside us on wedding planning for a year leading up to our wedding date. I was really impress with how much passion & devotion she has as a planner when she went above & beyond to help my then fiance plan a surprise engagement trip! From there I knew I could count on her when I wanted to stick to a wedding budget or use a different platform to host our wedding website. There can be many ups & downs during wedding planning and Diane was amazing on working through it all from providing comfort, advice to being a sound board. If you are looking for a soulful, caring person who not only want to see your wedding day a success but genuinely cares about you and your partner by walking through all the steps and turning all the rainy days into sunshine, then I highly recommend you reach out to Diane Solaja & Dee Kay Events!

With Love,

~ Jenny & Tristan

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Dee Kay Events did an amazing job planning and organizing the event! The attention to detail and their dedication can not be beat!

Geri Sent on 01/29/2020

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Stressful Experience

Three months before our daughter’s August 2019 wedding, we ended a contract and stressful experience with Diane Solaja (DeeKay Events).

Diane promised accessible communication but failed on several occasions claiming technology problems. At some point it seemed like all of her devices of communication failed. This seemed strange for a professional wedding planner who depended on and boasted of being a “technology geek”.

Diane promised dates for getting information to us but did not follow through. For example she promised my daughter floor plans for the reception venue in a week’s time but we heard nothing. After several inquires by us she finally sent them 3 weeks after promised. Because of Diane’s lack of follow-through other decisions got bottlenecked and caused us unnecessary stress.

Diane’s lack of good notetaking made more work for us. She asked us repeated questions around information that she had already taken notes on during our meetings, or around information that was very clearly stated in the Vendor Contracts which we gave her.

We finally came to a point when we knew we had to end the contract because we had lost confidence and trust in Diane’s word. We no longer trusted her to do what she said she was going to do. Diane allowed us to amicably break the contract but what choice did she have? We came with the timeline and detailed documented facts. She admitted she understood why she lost our trust, and that she turned what was suppose to be a happy occasion into a miserable stressful one. We got 50% of our money back for the contract. Even that wasn’t enough to undo the stress she caused us. A note of WARNING: Diane’s Wedding Contract with us was very lengthy and vastly in her favor. If I had to do it over I would make sure to include what happens if the Wedding Planner doesn’t follow through on their promises and essentially breaks the contract.

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