What Exquisite Events does

Exquisite Events is a Los Angeles-based, founder-owned luxury event design and planning firm founded in 2001 by Nikki Khan. The company provides full-service event design, planning, and coordination across five core service categories: weddings (grand ballroom and intimate), micro weddings, destination weddings, social celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs, showers), and corporate/charitable events. The firm also offers a specialized table-styling service line. Operations are led by founder Nikki Khan (Swiss finishing school and UCLA-trained, 20+ years experience) and her daughter Madiha Khan (Event Producer and Designer, former finance/banking professional), supported by a team of 11-50 employees covering Southern California (Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Diego Counties), nationwide, and select international destinations including Mexico, Korea, and other countries through established international partner networks.

The business operates as a direct-to-client professional services firm with a sales-led, consultative GTM motion. Revenue is generated through bespoke, quote-based service fees for end-to-end event execution — from concept and design through vendor management and on-site coordination. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and engagements are tailored per client, with a stated multi-year contract cadence and relationships with preferred vendors across florals (Hidden Garden Flowers, Square Root Florals), linens (Wildflower Linens), rentals (Luna Party Rentals), and production (Amber Event Productions). The company does not operate proprietary technology platforms; delivery relies on industry-standard design tools, vendor coordination, and human-led execution.

The customer base skews to high-net-worth individuals and celebrities seeking culturally authentic, detail-intensive experiences, evidenced by high-profile engagements including weddings for K-pop star Taeyang and actress Min Hyo Rin (Incheon, Korea), Indian-American destination weddings, and corporate/charitable events such as the INSPIRE Gala. The firm has cultivated earned media in tier-one wedding and lifestyle publications (Harper's Bazaar, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, Angeleno Magazine, Hello! Magazine Pakistan) and has held featured-speaker positions at the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress in 2018 and 2024-2025. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, blog content, Instagram (@xquisiteevents), and PR/earned media; lead generation is referral- and reputation-driven. There is no evidence of external investment, and the firm remains wholly founder-controlled.

Name

Exquisite Events

Legal name

Exquisite Events

Website

https://exquisevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exquisite Events is a Los Angeles-based, founder-owned luxury event design and planning firm founded in 2001 by Nikki Khan, serving high-net-worth clients across weddings, celebrations, destination events, and corporate functions in Southern California and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Wedding and Event Planning Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Wedding Planning (HSACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD), Event Tablescapes & Centerpiece Styling (HSACAOAF), Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality) (HSACABAM)

Keywords

• Luxury wedding planning
• Event design services
• Destination weddings
• Celebration event planning
• Corporate event planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Event Planning and Design Services: Full-service luxury event planning including weddings, micro weddings, destination weddings, celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs, showers), and corporate events. Revenue generated through service fees for planning, design, and coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Exquisite Events is a full-scale luxury event design and planning company that delivers end-to-end services for weddings (grand ballroom and intimate), micro weddings, destination weddings and events, celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs, baby and bridal showers), and corporate events (product launches, fundraising galas). Services combine event design, planning, vendor coordination, and on-site execution, with a specialized table styling offering available across curated themes.

Product overview

Exquisite Events is a full-scale event design and planning company offering a unified suite of luxury event services. The core offerings include wedding planning (grand ballroom and intimate), micro weddings, destination events, celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, showers), and corporate events. The company also provides specialized table styling services and maintains a portfolio showcase of real weddings at luxury venues. Services are delivered as a comprehensive offering rather than modular products, combining event design, planning, and vendor coordination into complete event experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weddings Full-service wedding planning and design for grand ballroom weddings and intimate gatherings, including ceremony and reception coordination, floral design, and vendor management. Intended for high-net-worth couples seeking comprehensive luxury wedding execution.
• Micro Weddings Intimate wedding planning with focus on detailed decor elements, heirloom candelabras, vintage china, curated silverware, and layered textures for small-scale luxury celebrations. Designed for couples seeking high-end detail in a smaller footprint, including backyard and private residence settings.
• Destination Events Wedding and event planning for international locations across multiple countries and cultures, leveraging international partner relationships to coordinate logistics, vendor management, and cultural authenticity for destination weddings and celebrations.
• Celebrations Event planning for birthdays, anniversary parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, baby and bridal showers, drawing on decades of design experience to bring client visions to life with high-end aesthetic detail.
• Corporate Events Planning for corporate events, product launch parties, and fundraising activities, providing extensive logistics management and personalization at scale for corporate and nonprofit clients.
• Table Styling Luxury table styling services featuring curated table settings, linens, florals, and decorative elements across themes including Gold Glamour, Portuguese Style, Jewel Tones, Beach Dining, and Rustic Elegance.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partners across different countries and cultures to support destination wedding logistics and execution worldwide.
• Hidden Garden FlowersminorOthersPreferred florist partner for wedding floral arrangements and installations.
• Wildflower LinensminorOthersPreferred linen supplier for events including chair covers, table linens, and napkin designs.
• Luna Party RentalsminorOthersPreferred rental partner for event furniture, lighting, and truss equipment.
• Amber Event ProductionsminorOthersPreferred lighting, truss, and stage production partner for events.
• Square Root Florals (Designs)minorOthersFloral design partner for events.
• Youngsong Martin / Wildflower LinensminorOthersLead designer for large-scale event linens and decor.
• Los Cabos Tourism BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Los Cabos Tourism Board for destination wedding events.
• Mexico Tourism BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mexico Tourism Board for destination wedding events.
• Council for Korean AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization partnership for INSPIRE Gala event celebrating Korean American excellence.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• David Tutera: Celebrity event planner and designer specializing in luxury weddings and social events. Comparable in celebrity clientele, media presence, and full-service planning model.
• Colin Cowie Weddings & Events: Luxury wedding and event planner serving ultra-high-net-worth clients globally with full-service design and production. Directly comparable to Exquisite Events in target market, service model, and price point.
• Mindy Weiss Party Consultants: Boutique Los Angeles-based luxury event planner specializing in high-profile weddings and celebrity events. Closely matches Exquisite Events' geography, clientele, and bespoke delivery model.
• Marcy Blum Associates: New York-based luxury wedding and event planner serving HNW and celebrity clients with full-service design. Comparable in service breadth, clientele profile, and founder-led brand identity.
• Preston Bailey: Internationally recognized luxury event designer known for opulent weddings and destination events. Comparable in luxury positioning, destination capability, and design-led brand identity.
• Easton Events: Boutique luxury wedding and event planning firm with a multi-office U.S. footprint and destination expertise. Comparable in service scope, HNW clientele, and editorial-driven brand positioning.
• Lisa Vorce (LVL Weddings & Events): California-based luxury wedding planner known for destination weddings and celebrity clients. Comparable geography, service model, and emphasis on design-driven destination events.
• A Perfect Event: Luxury wedding and event planner with significant celebrity clientele and destination capabilities. Comparable in service model, target market, and reliance on editorial media presence.

Emerging players

• Jose Villa Photography & Events: Fine-art wedding photographer and planner serving luxury clients, primarily on the West Coast. Overlaps in HNW clientele and editorial-driven luxury aesthetic, though narrower in scope.
• Bash Please: Design-forward event and wedding studio with a strong social media brand and a similar Los Angeles presence. Comparable in design-led approach and HNW targeting, though younger and at earlier brand maturity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/xquisiteevents
• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.exquisevents.com%2F
• Xx.com/XquisiteEvents

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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