Let’s plan a distinct and timeless event that becomes a symbol of where you’re from and where you’re going. Think: a celebration that is a nod to your past and a compelling start to your marriage — all while incorporating your traditions, personal histories, and bold designs. Specializing in chic events and cultural fusions (Middle Eastern and South Asian, among others), Events by Khatera has a proven history of bringing people together in a meaningful, memorable way.

BY A Wedding Planner in Washington, DC

Your Wedding

Statement Weddings,
A Relaxed State Of Mind

From the fashion to the flavors of cuisine and bold design choices, let’s make it interesting.

With Flair

With a personal touch, easy communication, and an attention to detail that lets you melt into the moment.

Rare Experiences

Adept at helping you figure out what to include, what to toss out, and what to uniquely fuse together.

Your Traditions

Kindly pulling up a chair to the opinions that matter while always advocating for the couple.

Your Families

Who you are individually and what you bring out in each other. 

You

EXPERTLY INCORPORATING

Bridging What’s Expected With Unexpected Twists

“She understood and respected our vision for the wedding from the get-go. From the decor to the flow of events, everything was exactly as we had imagined — and often even better.”

Nat & Amer

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The comprehensive, curated option we’re known for, customized to include each ceremony and party in your start-to-finish wedding experience. This includes design, vendor communication, logistics, and the textured innovations that become beautiful, immersive experiences. Relax while we ensure a well-rounded opening chapter of your marriage.

Full-Service Wedding Planning

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The best pairing for a couple that has their venue and some vendors, but needs the guiding eye of a designer and logistics expert — let’s finalize your vision and take care of the day-of management so you can simply enjoy.

Custom-quoted for your event

Partial Wedding Planning

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Worlds

Religions

Cultures

Families

Lives

Fusing Two…

"It was a dream working with Khatera. I thought I was very organized and had planned everything but Khatera thought of things I would never have even thought of. She has an eye for detail and knew what I wanted before I could even tell her what I wanted. On the day of, my family and friends felt so comfortable with her that it felt like she was part of the family. Another great thing about working with Khatera was that she has so much experience doing multicultural weddings. She helped us come up with a perfect blend of customs from each of our cultures so that everyone felt included."

Tayibah & Maaz. Warrenton, VA.

“Khatera is professional, super organized, and great with communication but what really stands out is her personality — she’s very genuine and truly makes you feel like a friend. I’m Pakistani and Afghan, and my husband is Syrian; I was concerned about how the cultures and family dynamics would mesh together, but Khatera completely handled everything and had such good ideas to incorporate both mine and my husband’s traditions.” 

Mariam & Yaiyha. Vienna, VA.

“Khatera is the BEST! This woman is a genius, a miracle worker, and the best decision we made when it came to planning our wedding. She listened to everything we said, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the entire process as stress-free as possible for us, and ultimately made our dream wedding happen. Her communication and organization are everything you want in a wedding planner. I have nothing but praise for Khatera and highly recommend her to everyone!”

 Jackie & Blake. Alexandria, VA.

Our approach is to be considerate, open-minded, and over-communicative. By finding ways for all loved ones to feel included, we’ve seen respect and love no matter how our couples choose to fuse traditions.

How do you handle varying family dynamics?

Either way, it’s simple for us to step in and finalize the rest of the grand plans from there. If you haven’t booked a venue, that will be one of our first steps after we gain a better understanding of what you’re looking for.

Should we book our venue before we hire you?

It’s seamless and effortless for you, with key touchpoints to help you stay involved without feeling overwhelmed. Think mood boards, tastings, phone or Zoom calls. Less to-dos for you, but all the fun.

What is the planning process like?

We specialize in any fusion wedding, and frequently work with Middle Eastern and South Asian events. 

What kind of fusion weddings have you planned?

Khatera has built a reputation in the fusion space, and frequently books a wide variety of multicultural weddings. That being said, every wedding is a fusion of two lives and she enjoys working with all couples — so long as they are kind and can’t wait to savor a decadent experience.

Do you only plan fusion weddings?

We are based in Virginia and work with weddings and events all throughout the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia). 

Where do you work?

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