About Us

Splendid Soiree events A Maryland, Virginia, and DC–based luxury African cross-cultural wedding and event planner. We specialize in event consulting, planning, design, and management of social, corporate, fundraisers, and destination events — creating seamless, stress-free, and classy experience that reflect you or your organization and leave lasting memories.

Our services varies depending on the type of event. Below are some of the services you can enjoy with us (but not limited to):

  • Budgeting
  • Finding the perfect venue
  • Vendor recommendations and negotiations
  • Designing and styling
  • Selection and coordination of wedding/event invitations and day of prints
  • RSVP Management
  • Event Timeline/Run of show
  • Event coordination and on-site supervision

Bukola Alphonso

Position: Lead planner

Bukola Alphonso Olarewaju is a seasoned event professional with over 10 years of experience. Her passion for planning and hosting local, domestic and international events is unmatched in the industry.

As the lead designer and planner in Splendid Soiree events, Bukky collaborates with the best vendors to deliver top notch and unforgettable experiance, for each client.

Bukky creates a splendid soiree, an event like no other, in flawless manner. Her clients loves her warmth, energy and professionalism and ability to bring every vision to reality.


Bukky: Blessed, Unique, kind, knowledgeble, Yipee.

Bukky is not just an event planner; she is also a wife, mother, sister, friend, pastor, counselor and much more. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family, loves to travel and takes vacations.

Our Certifications

Professional credentials that demonstrate our commitment to excellence in event planning and management.

Professional Certification

Professional Certification

Certified Event Planning Professional

Industry Recognition

Industry Recognition

Wedding Planning Excellence Award

Advanced Training

Advanced Training

Event Management Specialist


Bukky is also a designer of luxury wedding dresses, bride's maid and luxury celebrants outfits with accessories under her label.