Planning a Nigerian wedding is no small thing. Between managing vendors, keeping track of a guest list that somehow doubles by the week, handling family input from all directions, and still trying to enjoy your engagement, it is a lot. That is exactly why hiring a professional wedding planning company is one of the best decisions any couple can make.
In fact, Nigeria is home to some of the most talented wedding event planners on the African continent. These are professionals who truly understand what it means to plan a Nigerian celebration, from a traditional ceremony steeped in culture to a big Owambe that has guests talking for years. They know the vendors, they know the timelines, and they know how to keep things moving even when the unexpected shows up.
So, if you are currently searching for the best wedding planner for your big day, you are in the right place. Below, we have put together in no particular order a list of 10 standout wedding planning companies in Nigeria, some of whom are available through the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory.
1. 2706 Events founded by Adeola “Deola” Okeshola
Location: Lagos
Instagram: @2706events
Before she became one of Nigeria’s most respected wedding and event planners, Deola Okeshola was building a career in finance at Citigroup UK. Eventually, she walked away from that world to start 2706 Events, and she brought every bit of her precision and structure with her into the wedding industry.
At 2706 Events, no detail is overlooked, everything is planned with care and delivered with consistency. Because of this level of attention, the brand has earned four spots on the DWP Top 100 Planners in the Globe list. Also, Deola was among the top planners invited and hosted by the King of Dubai in 2016.
Naturally, couples who are planning destination weddings or big celebrations on different days often turn to 2706 Events first. The brand’s portfolio includes the traditional wedding of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux, among many other celebrated events. If bespoke, world-class wedding planning is what you are looking for, 2706 Events delivers.
Find 2706 Events on the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory.
2. Zapphaire Events founded by Funke Bucknor-Obruthe
Location: Yaba, Lagos
Instagram: @zapphaire_events
Funke Bucknor-Obruthe is, without question, one of the founding names in Nigerian event planning. She launched Zapphaire Events in 2003, at a time when most Nigerians were still undecided about whether they needed a wedding planner at all. More than twenty years later, the brand has delivered over 1,500 successful events and remains one of the top wedding planning companies in Nigeria.
Overall, Funke has a wide range of recognitions. For example, she was included in the BBC’s 100 Women list in 2016, featured by CNN Inside Africa for planning a Nigerian royal wedding, and listed among the DWP Top 100 Planners in the Globe four times. Also, she is the author of The Essential Bridal Handbook, the host of the YouTube series Funke Says, and the founder of the Zapphaire Training Academy, which has trained over 500 event professionals across Nigeria.
Interestingly, Zapphaire Events was also the team behind Davido and Chioma Adeleke’s celebrated wedding. For couples who want a full service wedding planner with a long, proven track record and cultural infusion, this is a name that consistently delivers.
3. The Billions Events founded by Mrs. Okiemute Abowo
Location: Nigeria
Instagram: @the_billions_events
The Billions Events, led by Mrs. Okiemute Abowo, is a wedding and event planning company built around one idea: every celebration deserves to be special. The brand takes a warm, client-first approach to planning, starting by getting to know each couple and understanding what they actually want before any planning begins.
Whether it is a traditional ceremony full or a white wedding, The Billions Events brings the same careful preparation to every brief. In particular, Mrs. Abowo and her team are known for staying calm under the kind of pressure that Nigerian weddings can bring, managing multiple moving parts without letting anything slip.
For couples who want a dedicated wedding event planner who will be completely invested in their day, from the first conversation to the final send-off, The Billions Events is a great place to start.
Connect with The Billions Events on the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory.
4. TrendyBee Events founded by Bisola Borha Arigbe
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Instagram: @trendybeevents | @bisolatrendybee
If you want a wedding that stops people in their tracks, TrendyBee Events is where you start. Bisola Borha Arigbe, widely known as “The Planner Extraordinaire,” founded the brand in 2013 after leaving a corporate career at Nigerian LNG. Since then, she has built one of the most recognised luxury wedding planning companies in Nigeria, and honestly, the work speaks for itself.
For instance, Bisola’s style is bold, theatrical with an avant-garde touch. You can think grand entrances, big floral designs, and lighting setups that make every corner of the venue look like a film set. As a result, her work earned her a spot on the DWP Congress Powerlist for five consecutive years, and Dubai Tourism also recognised her as one of Africa’s top event planners.
So far, TrendyBee has handled destination weddings in Morocco, Dubai, and Zanzibar. The brand also delivered the widely celebrated white wedding of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux. For brides who want their day to be a full experience, not just a ceremony, this is the team to call.
Connect with TrendyBee Events on the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory.
5. Indigocrystal Concept founded by Temitope Victoria Oluwajimi
Location: Lagos and Ibadan
Instagram: @indigocrystalconcept
Temitope Victoria Oluwajimi started Indigocrystal Concept in 2013 with very little more than passion and a clear vision for what she wanted to build. What began as a personal project has since grown into a recognised event management brand operating across both Lagos and Ibadan, with over 400 events successfully delivered.
Temitope is a certified wedding and event planner, an event stylist, and a trained facilitator. Notably, she was awarded Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneur by the Nigeria Event and Wedding Association, a recognition that reflects both the quality of her work and the reputation she has built within the industry. She is also a certified member of APPOEMN and an alumna of Durban University in South Africa.
Also, Indigocrystal Concept is suited to couples in Lagos or Ibadan who want a wedding event coordinator that is hands-on and fully committed to making their vision real rather than just executing a standard formula.
Find Indigocrystal Concept on the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory.
6. Elitan Events founded by Mrs. Ijeoma Mbaegbu
Location: Lagos
Instagram: @elithan_events | @elithanworldwide
Elitan Events was founded in 2019 by Mrs. Ijeoma Mbaegbu, and the brand has moved quickly. In a relatively short time, it has earned global recognition as an award-winning event planning and design company based in Lagos, with a reputation for delivering celebrations that are both beautiful and seamlessly run.
What makes Elitan Events stand out is its range. The company handles luxury weddings, destination events, corporate conferences, fashion shows, and launch parties, and the level of quality stays consistent across all of them.
Mrs. Mbaegbu leads with an approach focused on her clients, ensuring that each event feels personal rather than produced. The brand’s growing international reach, reflected in the @elithanworldwide handle on Instagram shows just how far the team’s ambitions extend.
For couples who want a luxury wedding planner with a strong global presence and a record of getting the details right, Elitan Events is a name worth considering.
7. Wellington Events founded by Nelly Wellington
Location: Abuja
Instagram: @wellingtonevents_
Nelly Wellington first discovered she had a gift for planning events while still at university, where she organised a beauty pageant as part of her final-year project. The response she got confirmed what she already suspected, and while she spent some years working in sales and business development before making the leap, Wellington Events has been her focus ever since.
Based in Abuja, Nelly and her team have built a strong reputation for northern Nigerian wedding planning, an area that comes with its own beautiful traditions and specific timelines that require a level of familiarity to handle well. Beyond that, Wellington Events is particularly popular with diaspora couples who are planning their Nigerian weddings from abroad. Reviews from UK-based brides describe seamless experiences even through the disruptions of COVID, which reflects both the team’s flexibility and their commitment to seeing things through.
Brides consistently describe Nelly as warm, honest, calm under pressure, and completely trustworthy. If those qualities matter to you in a wedding event coordinator, Wellington Events is worth a closer look.
Book Wellington Events via the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory.
8. Etal Events founded by Sikeola Osipitan
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Instagram:@etaleventsng
Etal Events and Management is one of the most trusted names in luxury wedding planning in Nigeria. The brand was founded by Sikeola Osipitan, and it just celebrated 10 years in the industry on June 17, 2026. That kind of milestone says a lot about the trust the brand has built over the years.
Etal works as a full-service production studio. This means planning, design, and execution all happen under one roof. So instead of juggling many different vendors, couples simply work with one team they can trust from start to finish.
Sikeola brings a unique background to her work. She studied Banking and Finance for her first degree, then went on to earn a Master’s in International Business and Management. She has also spent over a decade gaining hands-on experience in events planning and because of this mix, her weddings feel both creative and well organised at the same time.
The Etal team includes a head planner who oversees every event, lead producers who manage specific celebrations, and an on-site coordinator who handles setup and teardown. If you are planning a destination wedding or any kind of luxury event, Etal events is a great place.
9. Royal Diva Events founded by Jessica Lee
Location: Lagos
Instagram: @royaldivaeventss
Jessica Lee is the Founder and Creative Director of Royal Diva Events, a Lagos-based wedding planning company with over six years of experience. Her approach to planning is personal with keen interest in the couples she works with. Jessica believes that every event should reflect who you actually are, and that philosophy shows in the way she plans.
Royal Diva Events covers traditional, cultural, and white weddings in Nigeria, as well as surprise proposals and intimate celebrations. Jessica manages everything from vendor coordination to venue transformation, and she does it with the kind of calm that brides consistently say made them feel at ease throughout the process. She is the type of planner who listens well, communicates clearly, and follows through on what she promises.
For couples in Lagos who want a wedding event coordinator who feels like a trusted ally from the first meeting to the final exit, Royal Diva Events is the kind of brand that earns long-term referrals.
Find Royal Diva Events on the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory.
10. Regal Concepts founded by Queen Ougo Esa
Location: Nigeria
Instagram: @regal_concepts
Regal Concepts, founded by Queen Ougo Esa, is a wedding planning company for couples who want their day to carry a presence. This is not just about beautiful decor, it is about creating an atmosphere, a sense of occasion that guests feel from the moment they arrive and carry with them long after the event is over.
Queen Ougo Esa and her team work closely with each couple to understand the kind of experience they want to create, then build every detail of the day around that vision.
The result is a wedding that does not just look elegant but feels intentional, considered, and completely aligned with the couple it is designed for. For couples who want one of the top wedding planners in Nigeria and who are not willing to settle for something generic, Regal Concepts brings both the creativity and the execution to deliver.
Simply put, if you want your wedding to feel as significant as the moment itself, Regal Concepts is well placed to make that happen.
Connect with Regal Concepts on the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory.
Finally, it doesn’t matter if you are looking for a luxury wedding planner for a Nigerian Owambe or a destination wedding planner to bring your international vision to life, Nigeria has the talent to make it happen. You can find more event planners on the LoveWeddingsNG vendor directory, so take your time, reach out, and find the one that feels right for you.
