Fun | Professional | Dependable
ABOUT US
Nine years ago, My mum and I planned an unforgettable 500 guest wedding!
As the firstborn this would be the first wedding in the family, the last thing we wanted was a disorganized, and boring wedding.
During the planning process we quickly realized the time and effort required to put everything in place.
Letting my family know meticulous, planning early on was crucial to putting together a seamless fun and memorable wedding was crucial.
Your planning peace of mind
Hi my name is Dara and I'm the lead planner at Oruka Events. My mum and I had fun planning my once-in-a-lifetime day. Now, we guide couples on how to have an absolutely stress-free wedding - a party that is both epic and fun! The kind of celebration your family and friends are in awe of!
You don't have to go through the mess and chaos of planning on your own. Instead, hire the best: professionally-trained, award-winning planners who have had the privilege of being featured in some of the nation's top, luxury magazines.
We Couldn't Stop There
Bukky & Tolu
They were 100% here for us and would be in our corner and champion our vision of our wedding.
We Create Weddings Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
My favorite part about planning a wedding is being a part of creating a new family.
At Oruka Events, we understand the complexities of cross-cultural weddings and know the importance of making everyone feel included.
We believe your family should be active participants in enjoying the wedding - not working behind the scenes. And we believe all our couples deserve great, friendly, and personalized service for every celebration.
We genuinely care about you and your crew
Eyitayo Dada
Meet my mum. Everyone calls her Mama Tayo.
She offers amazing perspective on marriage and weddings. She is passionate about seeing weddings come together and ensuring that everyone is cared for.
Her superpower is working with parents,using her knowledge about the culture, and acting as a marriage coach to keep couples and their families working together in a cohesive manner.
Knowledgeable & detailed
As a company, one of our main tenants is creating a stress-free planning experience.. You get a mother/ daughter combo who treat you professionally but also
understand culturally relevant moments and know the best ways to incorporate them into your celebration.
With access to routine meetings, detailed to-do lists, and robust support, we make wedding planning easy.
Stress does not have to be part of your story. With us,
all you have to do is show up!
professional & knowledgeable
Hate going to weddings where you just sit there and wait…and wait…and wait until something happens or people show up?
With us, your guests will experience exceptional service from the moment they arrive until your sparkler exit is complete. And it will all be well coordinated and immaculately timed.
No Sit-Down And Wait Syndrome.
Many times people focus so much on decor that they forget about their or their guests’ experience. Not here! We ensure your guests are experiencing your wedding with all five senses.
From the moment we begin designing your event, we focus your budget on the experiences you care about most.
Creating More Than A Visual Experience.
We truly want to be part of every wedding. So, we connect with every couple. You don't have to speak to a ton of people or book multiple meetings to reach us. Instead, you're the only wedding we coordinate on any particular day. So, you’re always guaranteed to have a 100% of our attention.
You Have Our Undivided Attention
From capturing heartfelt video messages to making international calls during the ceremony so your dad can say "I do" and surprising your fiancé with five beautiful gifts, we promise to surpass expectations for your perfect day.
We Go Above And Beyond
We make the most complex events impeccably simple. A wedding executed with this calibre of support will be the highest honour to you, your family, and your guests.
Detail Saavy
Going into every wedding, I pray and ask God for the best day! When I get home, I hug and kiss my two beautiful daughters and make a video to say thank you to our couple and vendors for a fabulous day!
01 Fun Fact
My mum loves getting the same outfits as me. So, if you see us twining on your wedding day you know who copied whom.
02 Fun Fact
Here’s the most fun thing about hiring us: You know your wedding is in great hands, and your guests will have top-notch service.
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