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Hi. I’m Diane Šolaja. I live off Exit 11 in Central Jersey and I don’t pump my own gas. I’m a Jersey girl with strong Croatian roots and I’m the owner and creative director of Dee Kay Events. We are a boutique wedding planning agency specializing in curating one-of-a-kind weddings along the Jersey Shore. If you have a question or need, we know a guy…for everything from the intimate details to the grand vision of your big, luxurious wedding. Our work is motivated and sustained by an exceptional love for people, individuality, inclusivity and impact. We believe love has no labels, no gender and no titles. These values drive our work and allow us to align with couples who also value openness, connection, knowledge and the creative spirit.

My path didn’t always lead to the wedding industry. In fact, I started out as a pre-law student pursuing the dream of being an US ambassador to Croatia. I’m the daughter of Croatian immigrants and my Croatian roots run deep. During my childhood I spent time advocating with my family and connecting with Croatian communities in the US and abroad. Most of my summers were spent in the small Croatian fishing village of Privlaka where my dad was born and raised. It’s no wonder the sea holds a special place in my heart. Over time, my career led me to be a retail warrior, legal secretary, a communications specialist, VP of People and Culture and an events coordinator in the world of corporate law and technology. This is where my love of event planning began and I haven’t looked back since. My own less-than-ideal wedding day story proved to me that my diverse background could offer something unique and necessary to the wedding planning industry in New Jersey. Thus, Dee Kay Events was born. In 2020, my husband and I welcomed my daughter into the world and being a mom has brought me even greater appreciation for celebrating these special moments in life.

I come from a BIG family so I’m no stranger to the 16 person wedding party. My corporate and VP background mean I’m polite, organized, resourceful, and am skilled at making people feel comfortable…but, I am not above lifting my eyebrow and giving someone a bit of a side talking to if they need a little help keeping it in line. If your goal is to throw a low-stress, high-impact, fun-filled and eloquent wedding but are looking for a little help executing your vision, finding your ideal wedding professionals, planning for all possibilities and putting it all together, I think we should find time to have a conversation. Let us bring your vision to life and manage the details so you can sit back and drink champagne on your wedding day (and enjoy disco fries at 4 am at your after-party). Sound good? Reach out so we can chat soon!

• I love coffee from Wawa, Rook and Starbucks all at the same time.
• Paulo Coelho and Malcom Gladwell are two of my favorite authors.
• As much as I love the Dave Matthews Band and Bruce Springsteen, I get down with Steve Aoki, Lizzo and Lady Gaga all at the same time.
• I call it a slice. It is not a piece of pizza.
• I love making floral arrangements from the flowers bought at the grocery store.
• It’s an incredible high to see a wedding design come to life. But, not as good as kisses from my daughter.