From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we craft weddings that reflect your unique love story.
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Be it birthdays, anniversaries, or corporate gatherings, our team ensures every event is memorable.
Meet the Owner & Lead Planner
Dermesha Akachukwu
Hi, I’m Dermesha Akachukwu, a premier event planner, coordinator, and designer serving Kentucky and Tennessee. I transform your vision into seamless, unforgettable experiences. From weddings to social gatherings curated with meticulous attention to detail and a reputation for excellence. Contact me today to bring your dream event to life!
Crafting Exceptional Events with Heart and Precision
With a reputation built on trust, creativity, and flawless execution, Dermesha Akachukwu has become one of the most sought-after event planners in the Kentucky and Tennessee area. Known for her ability to turn visions into unforgettable experiences, Dermesha blends thoughtful design with expert coordination—ensuring every event is seamless from start to finish. What truly distinguishes Dermesha is her holistic, client-first approach. From the moment of your initial consultation, she listens deeply to your vision, curates bespoke concepts that reflect your personality, and orchestrates every logistical element behind the scenes. Whether negotiating optimal rates, securing exclusive venues, or overseeing on-site coordination with two dedicated consultants, she ensures that you and your guests experience nothing less than perfection.
Tailored event planning packages for weddings and social celebrations.
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Whether a birthday, anniversary, or corporate gala, we craft polished, personality-filled celebrations that spark conversation and leave guests buzzing
A stress-free way to plan your perfect event. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be! At Blessed from Above Events, LLC, we take the stress off your shoulders, handling everything from brainstorming bespoke ideas to bringing your unique vision to life. Let us turn your dreams into unforgettable moments
Full-Service Planning starting at $4995.00
Locate Ceremony and Reception Site (s)
Unlimited communication, via telephone, text, and email
Research and pre-screen all vendors within client expectation and budget
Scheduling of all vendor appointments and attending vendor meetings with Bride
Negotiate and determine the best pricing for client with prospective vendors
Unlimited Wedding and Reception Site Visitations
Design a Planning Calendar and develop a Wedding Budget
Assistance with design of all wedding stationery
Delivery and pick up of Invitations/ Wedding stationery
Assist with obtaining special permits, license and insurance
Assistance with marriage license and name change requirements
Unlimited consultation & coordination hours with wedding planning
Wedding day coordination
Coordinate Brides first Look
Coordinate entertainment to ensure reception events are on schedule
Oversee the entire wedding day from start to finish with (2) consultants
Complimentary initial consultation to determine dreams and expectations
Review plans and create personal touches and unique concepts for the event
Determine contingency plan (for outdoor ceremonies/ in case of inclement weather)
Assistance with music selections (Ceremony and reception)
Assistance with seating arrangements for guest & wedding party at reception
Make transportation arrangements for bridal party & guest
Plan accommodation / arrangements (Hotel blocks) for bridal party and guest
Follow up with all vendors to confirm details of arrival time and deliveries
Reception sites walk through with caterer, photographer, videographer
Facilitate drop-off meeting with Bride a week before wedding
Receive deliveries and greet vendors on wedding day
Supervise & participation of ceremony and reception to ensure décor set up
Provide a detailed timeline of events for the wedding day (for Vendors)
Provide an itinerary for attendants and family members (sent via email)
Offering advice on wedding etiquette and protocol
Direction of rehearsal, ceremony and reception
Distribute attendant’s flowers, bouquets, boutonniere and toss bouquets
Queue musicians or music for ceremony
Line and queue wedding party for ceremony and reception introductions
Arrange and organize food and beverage for wedding party
Handle communication with chef or catering manager
Take care of unexpected occurrences
Full use of emergency kits
Coordinate and manage all rental items needed for wedding and reception
Design the flow and layout of the ceremony and reception
Placement of guest place cards, wedding favors, gifts and bridal Portraits
Participate and oversee the breakdown of ceremony and reception
Ensure ceremony and reception are cleaned to venue specifications
Partial Planning starting at $2500.00
Service begins 12 to 6 months prior to the wedding date
Brides first Look
Initial consultation to determine dreams, expectations, and goals of your wedding
Vendor recommendation
Oversee the entire wedding and reception from start to finish with (2) consultants
Collect all vendor information
Six client/Meetings
Four vendor meeting with wedding planner
Review current budget and help make necessary changes
Offer event design assistance
Unlimited communication, via telephone, text, and email
Full Vendor management
Follow up meeting with vendors to confirm wedding arrangements
Coordinate and plan the entire wedding day from start to finish
Determine a contingency plan
Provide detailed timeline for wedding day
Provide Wedding Day itinerary for wedding party
Direction of rehearsal, ceremony and reception
Receive deliveries and greet vendors on the day of the wedding
Distribute flowers to wedding party
Arrange and organize food for bride and groom
Supervise placement of all décor items
Oversee and participate in the breakdown of ceremony and reception
Handle all communication with chef and Catering manager
Coordinate with entertainment to ensure ceremony and reception are on schedule
Full use to the emergency kit
Transport wedding gifts to assigned destination
Ensure ceremony and reception are cleaned to venue specifications
Make sure all finishing touches are complete
Day of Coordination starting from $700 to $1,000
Initial consultation to determine dreams, expectations and goals of your wedding
Oversee the entire wedding with (2) consultants
Service begins at 8-week marks.
Three client/Planner meetings
Month of meeting
On site visit to ceremony and reception venue
Rental meeting
Unlimited communication, via telephone, text and email
Vendor recommendations
Full vendor management
Follow up with all vendors to confirm details before the wedding.
Provide full detail timeline to all vendors
Provide full itinerary for wedding party
Full direction rehearsal for wedding ceremony and reception
Arrange timeline for hair, makeup for the bride and bridal party
Receive deliveries and greet vendors on wedding day
Arrive early to participate in set up décor
Arrange and organize food and beverage for bride and Groom
Supervise placement of all personal décor elements
Participate and oversee the breakdown of décor of ceremony and reception
Coordinate entertainment to ensure reception events are on schedule
Full use of Emergency kits
Transport wedding gifts to assigned location
Ensure ceremony and reception are cleaned to venue specifications
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