At Kristina Taheri Special Events, our mission is to be Your Story Builder. The foundation for any event is your unique story. Our job is to provide the tools and resources to help translate that story into the special event you are hosting. We focus on innovative design, custom planning, and all of the fine details that make your event the only one of its kind. We make it possible for you and your guests to fully enjoy your occasion and relieve you of the pressure normally associated with planning and managing an important event. Educated and trained in luxury hospitality management, we understand the vision and details that go into making your story the perfect affair. Kristina Taheri Special Events is affiliated with the following organizations: Cornell Hotel Society, San Francisco/Chicago Chapters LEADERSHIPWHAT THE PRESS IS SAYINGNakai Photography Feature on Sam and PeteSo much grace and glamour at Samantha and Pete's wedding at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the Langham. Many special touches at the wedding! Nicodem Creative Highlights Elizabeth and BradleySuch a soulful and beautiful couple on their nuptial day as captured by Marianne Nicodem and Team. Love that they featured Elizabeth and Bradley! Hinsdale Magazine: Publicity on Wellness House Ball "Women on a Mission"Steely determination! So proud to have worked with these fierce and talented women (and other ball chairs!) over the years to produce the annual black tie gala that benefits Wellness House, for living with cancer. Christmas Wedding Magic with Life in Bloom for Camp'sChristmas with the Camp's theme! A perfect Christmas wedding for our Dallas couple in Chicago. Whitney and Josh certainly showed off their fabulous style at Fourth Presbyterian and the University Club. Many unique touches! Thanks to Life in Bloom for sharing their gorgeous wedding. Partners in Parties!Many thanks to our professional partner, Marcello Rodarte for the support and working with us on so many amazing special events over the years. Style Me Pretty CaliforniaVilla Montalvo, plucked right from the Italian countryside and nestled in Silicon Valley, lent such a sophisticated backdrop to Nicole and John's soirée. Their gorgeous day was filled to the brim with soft pretty pinks and personal inspirations. Style Me Pretty ChicagoAn incredible wedding al fresco for Brittany and Joe! Lifts spirit just to see these images and read their story! McElroy and Associates Write-up - Kristina's Tips on a Memorable Holiday PartyGuests for dinner? How to pull off a memorable holiday party by KTSE! The Anatomy of a Wedding Ceremony DesignThe quick reel with behind the scenes construction of this Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Peninsula. Chicago Sun-Times - Why Hire a Wedding Planner?The best wedding planners do a lot more than plan! We give inside tips on what services, expertise, and pricing to expect when hiring a wedding planner. Hinsdale Living Scandinavian Holiday Benefit for The Community HouseTotal transformation of the Hinsdale Community House into a "Wine Country Winter" inspired Holiday Ball was the task. The Napa Valley chic concept was a fresh and sophisticated one for this annual event, inspired by the fundraising wine auction. Style Me Pretty Chicago Ballroom BlissHoly Name Cathedral and The Drake Hotel were classic Chicago backdrops for Kristin and Brad's dazzling city wedding. Perfect elegance and time-honored tradition were underscored by wickedly fun moments, like the "Sweet Home Alabama" first dance! Chicago Wedding Highlights by Nakai PhotographyKim and Samer's blend of glamour and exotic were so chic at their wedding . Love this highlight by Kenny Nakia Photography! Hinsdale Living - Profile on Kristina Taheri, The Story TellerIn this publisher's profile, our interviewer discovers more about our company and explores why we think the "residential" trend in event design is here to stay. Hinsdale Living - 5 Things Kristina Can't Live Without!Interviewed for a piece on the 5 things Kristina can't live without for the summer kick-off edition! The Morton Arboretum Benefit News ReleasePublicity on highly successful "Brilliance in Bloom," the 2018 Annual Dinner Party. KTSE has worked on this annual benefit for many years, transforming many warehouse, building and tent spaces at the Morton Arboretum! Chicago Tribune Holiday Ball Benefit Spotlight"But as attendee Mary Grace Burke pointed out, “we aren’t eating in a gym, we’re dining.” Kristina Taheri Special Events turns the gym into a spectacularly-decorated dining spaces full of color, roses and sparkle for an annual black tie affair." CS Modern Luxury Chicago - Indian SplendorIndian wedding splendor for Anna and Brijesh's wedding at the Drake highlighted in CS Modern Luxury! Wedding Wire Five Star Review/Couple's Choice Awards
Glowing five star client reviews, photos and videos on Wedding Wire, making us Couple's Choice Awardees three years in a row! Hinsdale Living - Town vs. Country
Get to know some funny, personal tidbits about our founder! The inside scoop in this Country vs. Town piece. Brides Magazine Chicago
Not what one would categorize as a typical backyard wedding! Kelly and Troy's magnificent nuptials on her family estate
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