GALAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Nikki Taylor Events plans and produces strategic, elevated galas, fundraisers, and celebrations designed to look beautiful and perform.

From fundraising events to milestone celebrations, we focus on smart layouts, intentional flow, and thoughtful food-and-beverage planning - ensuring your event supports guest engagement, operational efficiency, and revenue goals.

OUR APPROACH

We take a purposeful approach to gala and fundraising event planning, overseeing floor plans, run-of-show development, culinary planning aligned with budget, and guest flow strategies that enhance the overall experience while maximizing impact.

Every decision is made with intention - balancing design, logistics, and financial goals to create events that feel seamless and successful.

SERVICES INCLUDE

Floor Plan & Event Flow Strategy
Thoughtful layouts that guide guest movement, highlight key moments, and create natural opportunities for engagement and giving.

Run of Show Development
Clear, well-paced timelines that keep programming on track and maintain momentum throughout the event.

Food & Beverage Planning
A menu strategy that aligns with your vision and budget, balancing quality, presentation, and cost efficiency.

Revenue-Generating Touchpoints
Strategic placement of bars, auctions, activations, and sponsorship moments to support fundraising and event goals.

Vendor & Venue Coordination
Seamless collaboration with venues, caterers, production, and creative partners.

On-Site Event Management
Hands-on leadership from load-in through breakdown so hosts can focus on their guests and mission.

PACKAGES

  • With our full-service package we will be by your side from day one, helping assemble the perfect team for your event. We will craft a personalized design plan that incorporates details and meaningful touches to match your event to your personal vision that will extend from the invites to the party favors and everything in between. When you have a question or concern, you will have unlimited access to the team by any communication you prefer: text, call, email, custom memes, you name it.

    Planning and Logistics

    • Unlimited access to Nikki Taylor Events

    • Customized timelines and checklists

    • Budget creation, prioritization, and oversight

    • Contingency plans

    • Custom run-of-show schedule

    • Custom floor plan

    • Guest list planning

    Design

    • Full design consultation: development of custom aesthetic based on personalized preferences, including all aspects of the event, from tablescapes, décor, stationery, lounge areas, and more

    • Development of final event look book with renderings

    • Creation and/or sourcing of custom design pieces

    • Exclusive access to Nikki Taylor inventory collection

    • Deluxe design presentation: 3 different full design concepts for consideration

    Venue Selection and Vendor Coordination

    • Source and recommend vendors

    • Contract overview

    • Vendor planning

    • Site visits

    Hospitality Service

    • Lodging research

    • Itinerary development

    • Dress code guidance

    • Wedding weekend event planning

    • Wedding dress look book

    On-Site Coordination

    • Timeline and vendor supervision

    • On-site support

  • With our event planning package we will be there to help you cross the finish line as your event approaches. You have all the vendors lined up and contracts signed, and three months prior to your event we’ll fully step in and take it from there. We will help you create a custom run-of-show schedule and contingency plans, as well as put the final polish on décor items.

    Planning and Logistics

    • Timeline and budget guidance

    • Event production schedule

    • Contingency plans

    • Custom run-of-show schedule

    • Custom floor plan

    Communication

    6 months prior to event

    • Unlimited email access to Nikki Taylor Events

    • Coordination with venue and floral designer

    3 months prior to event

    • Unlimited access to Nikki Taylor Events

    • Coordination with all vendors

    Design

    • Assistance with defining aesthetic

    • Development of final event look book

    • Exclusive access to Nikki Taylor inventory collection

    • Customization of existing décor

    Venue and Vendor Planning

    • Participation in vendor meetings 3 months prior to event

    • On-Site Coordination

    • Timeline and vendor supervision

    • On-site support

  • Let us complete your seamless event with package additions for the events surrounding the big day. Ask us about these custom services.

    • Rehearsal Dinner Planning

    • Post Wedding Brunch or Events

    • Hotel Block Planning

    • Bachelorette Design

    • Customizable Advanced Staffing