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EventZ

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Now expanding to the Chicagoland! Fresh from the San Francisco Bay area. I am the total package in event planning. I offer fresh innovative ideas, have relationships with the best vendors and my execution is flawless. I have 15 years of experience and am always looking for ways to stay ahead of the game. I also customize planning packages to suit each bride individually giving your wedding day the uniqueness it deserves. Though weddings are my main avenue of business I also help plan other social engagements such as bachelorette parties, vacations, retreats, teambuilding events, baby showers and corporate/networking events. I"m a social butterfly and really enjoy being in a support role. I love that event planning challenges my creativity making each day different from the last. Every event offers a chance to learn something new or do something new. There is never a feeling of complacency. Our industry is forever changing and I like the challenge of staying on top of new trends.
Overview

Hired 11 times

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5 employees

20 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMonClosed

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This pro accepts payments via Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2018

Services offered
Event type

Adult birthday party

Wedding

Corporate event

Fundraiser

Planning services needed

Setup

Cleanup

Day of coordinator

Decorating

Supplies needed

Chairs

Chair covers

Tables

Tablecloths

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Linda D.

Jan 17, 2017

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Zakiya and I met first through email and phone conversations. Right off the bat I knew she was a professional that took her commitments seriously. I had made initial plans for our event (a 2nd wedding/reception for my daughter) - I had booked a venue, found my DJ, and had a catering group ready to go. Z was ready to do everything necessary to handle the event - and was very happy to take my contracts with vendors and be the point person for all conversations going forward which was a great relief for me. She knew the right questions to ask, formed a timeline, and went right to work. (She will do it all for you - secure vendors, event locations, etc... - whatever you need) Z met with us at the venue to get a good feel for the site. We walked the area, made notes, discussed decor and plans for the night. She spent time with me going through the different items and pulling together the decor for the various areas of the room. It all fell into place smoothly. I was so pleased with the work Zakiya did for us. Our venue couldn't have looked more rustic romantic than it did after she decorated and pulled everything into place. She was there from the beginning of the day until the end of the event and beyond. She made sure everything ran according to plan, making the event so enjoyable for myself and all who attended. Zakiya is a professional! She took charge of all aspects of the event from start to finish. She was in constant communication with me throughout all stages of planning and event day. I couldn't be more pleased with my decision to have ZEvents plan our special day. Thank you Zakiya!!!!
Event Planning
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Ashlee A.

Sep 20, 2017

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If you're planning a wedding and want someone who is on top of it and extremely organized, hire Zakiya! Hiring Zakiya was by far the smartest decision I made throughout the entire planning process. She made sure I was on track leading up to the day of, and made the big day go smoother than I could have every imagined. I received several compliments from my family and friends that she made the event go perfectly, and that is invaluable. Any event in the future I will not hesitate to hire Zakiya, she's the best!!
Wedding Planning
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Lakeisha P.

Sep 1, 2016

Zakiya is an event planning guru! And I say this as someone who has informally organized large group as a Meetup organizer for several years. Having Zakiya plan a trip will make you appreciate the value of professional event planning; it makes group trips stress-free. Zakiya planned a large ladies' summer retreat in Lake Tahoe that I recently attended. Zakiya executed the event not only with meticulous precision but with a lot of fun and personality. Her planning allowed us to maximize our time in Tahoe which made our group trip so much more relaxing and interesting. Zakiya handled all the logistic details. I loved how all activities were thoughtfully arranged. We left the trip closer to each other and even more in love with Tahoe in the summer. I really recommend hiring Zakiya if you value avoiding the inevitable logistical headaches that come with large group trips. She is worth every freaking penny and more!
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Breena F.

Nov 21, 2017

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While we had some ideas on what we wanted, we had NO idea how to plan our wedding. Zakiya was there EVERY step of the way. She gave us AMAZING discounts, ideas on how to save wedding costs, worked WELL below our budget, and offered great suggestions to make our wedding fantastic. She kept in touch with all our vendors throughout the whole process leaving us worry-free with the little things. She always made herself available, and gave us little reminders here and there on what was left that we needed to do as the countdown to our wedding was coming up. Fully professional and never was late on anything. She was also a GREAT day-of coordinator! We felt our wedding went flawless and was beautiful from the ceremony to the end of the reception. She even helped out for the caterer!! You will NOT be disappointed in hiring her!!! Thank you SOOO much Z for all your hard work towards our wedding. It truly was beautiful, amazing, fun, and memorable!!!!
Wedding Planning
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Lyndsey S.

Oct 16, 2017

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Zakiya was exactly what we needed in our day-of coordinator. From the day I started chatting with her about potentially working with us, she was so responsive and helpful every step of the way. We brought her on board well in advance of our actual date, but she was always available to help out with any questions we had, or vendor contracts we needed help with. She goes above and beyond to make sure her clients have everything they need for a great wedding. Every time we had a call or meeting leading up to our wedding, I always walked away with a big sigh of relief knowing we had her there. One of my biggest desires for my wedding day was to not have to worry or think about anything related to the planning I had done over the last year and a half. And having Zakiya there made that 100% possible. Can't thank her enough for her help and support!
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