AJ - Head Planner

Hi, I’m AJ, Head Planner at Kokate Events—and basically your event day quarterback. I make sure all the moving pieces—timelines, vendors, budgets, and tiny details—come together so you don’t have to stress a single thing.

I’ve always been the “behind-the-scenes” kind of guy, obsessed with figuring out how to make events flow flawlessly. From school fundraisers to large-scale luxury weddings, I’ve learned how to balance creativity with logistics, keeping everything running smoothly while still letting the magic shine.

I love the puzzle of event planning—thinking a few steps ahead, solving problems before they even happen, and making sure every moment of your day feels effortless. My goal? To make the planning process fun, exciting, and stress-free—so when your big day arrives, all you have to do is show up and enjoy it.

A young woman with long dark hair, glasses, and a black sweater with colorful floral embroidery, smiling and resting her chin on her hands in a restaurant.

Elizabeth - Head Designer

Elizabeth was born and raised in the US to European parents. She grew up watching Disney movies, fashion vlogs, and making the best baked goods. After graduating college at the top of her degree (seriously, they had an entire award ceremony for it), she went into a career where she could use her people management skills.

Now, Elizabeth likes to take her fashion, design, and management skills and uses it to create events that are timeless and have the “wow factor”. She travels consistently to meet clients, make sure their styling and designs exceed expectations, and creates products in-house if it’s more affordable or isn’t available to purchase.

When not planning events, Elizabeth is probably eating some form of bread, cheese, and tomatoes or watching rom-coms.

Kokate Events has several Project Coordinators and other staff who are available for events depending on the size and complexity.