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💞God❣Aspiring Event Planner! Faith is my Life! DaringFaith is my Story
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@the_oluminati and I first international trip together. My first time out of the country. I cannot wait to share so many other “first times” with my husband and our future family. #welldeservedtrip Thank you @ireeeeezy for capturing the moments. #blacklove
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4 years ago
✨ From Dreams to Divine Timing ✨
In October 2025, I stepped into my role as Event Manager for @renaissancenyc - and y’all, it felt like every prayer I whispered was finally being answered! 🙏🏾
Picture this: Dismantling Kelly Denise Events, pausing “I Bring the Table,” navigating IVF (and surprise - TWINS! 👶🏾👶🏾), taking a pay cut... then God said “Hold up, I got you” and opened not one but TWO remote positions! 
The setup was TOO perfect to be coincidence. 💫
Since October, I’ve curated three incredible events - Holiday Party, Members Night, and our recent Easter celebration. Each one pushed me, stretched me, and reminded me why God blessed me with this gift. 🎉
What fills my heart most? Being able to bring my KDE family along for the journey. My team has shown up with the same excellence they’ve given me for years - THAT’S loyalty! 👑
This BTS video by @suitellhweddingcontent captures it all perfectly and reminds me that persistent prayer + staying true to yourself + divine timing = MIRACLES! ✨
Endless gratitude to:
• Every vendor who showed up 
• The gentlemen who wouldn’t let me lift a finger
• Volunteers who trusted my vision
• @renaissancenyc staff for the continuous support
Whatever’s next, I’m letting God lead the way! 🙌🏾
#EventManager #GodsTimingIsPerfect #RenaissanceChurch #Grateful #Twins RemoteWork EventPlanning Harlem BehindTheScenes PersistentPrayer @pseventdecor @remember.thenight @smithpartyrentals @perezevents @sterlingdesign  @cookinwithchanel @divablooms
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3 months ago
Savi Bear = Flower Girl
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a year ago
I love her!!

God did a big one for hubby and I. 

She amazes us everyday our littleLefty
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a year ago
Happy 11 Months to our Savi Bear. You have accomplished so much in these past 11 months and in one more month we have kept you alive for an entire year. I love being your mom.
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a year ago
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a year ago
Every event Kelly Denise Events links with all her vendors on site.
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a year ago
Just like Ghia, founder of @remember.thenight said — none of this would be possible without teamwork making the dream work.
Kelly, creative director & founder of @kdeplans had a vision, and her team executed it with greatness.
It was a pleasure capturing not only the hard work that went into this event, but also the joy, the creativity, and the fun that flowed through every detail.

A true collaboration of passion and presence. ✨
Here’s to designing moments that move people.

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👩🏽‍🎨Creative Director: @kdeplans 
🎥 Videography: @msdionnalens / @suitellh – Iran Smith
📸 Photography: @msdionnalens / @exilusmedia 
🎈 Balloons: @remember.thenight 
🌸 Florals: @divablooms
🛋️ Lounge: @lapofluxuryny 
🕊️ Linen: @southstreettablecloth 
🪟 Drapes: @perezevents
🖼️ Welcome Wall: @pseventdecor
🔈 AV & Decor: @crosscity_av
🎶 Music: @music_by_jericko
📍 Venue: Ukraine Youth Center, Yonkers NY @club301yonkersny 

#fyp #eventphotography #eventplanner #eventdecor #eventdesign #luxuryevents #behindthescenes #creativevision #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #blackcreatives #visualstorytelling #photodump #msdionnalens #capturethemoment #candidmoments #nyphotographer #nyevents #eventphotographers
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a year ago
🎥 From Vision to Vibe
I walked into this space with a vision: to create a room that didn’t just look beautiful — it felt meaningful. Every detail was chosen to reflect legacy, love, and life fully lived.
This wasn’t just about celebrating a milestone. It was about creating a moment where people could gather, feel joy, and be reminded of the power of presence.
As the planner and designer behind this experience, I don’t just style rooms — I shape emotion, movement, and memory.
This is what happens when vision meets intention.
And this… this is what it looked like.
— Kelly Denise Awani
Creative Director, @kdeplans
🎥 Videography: @suitellh – Iran Smith
📸 Photography: @reggieexilus / @msdionnalens
🎈 Balloons: @remember.thenight
💐 Florals: @divablooms
🛋️ Lounge: @lapofluxuryny
🖤 Linen: @southstreettablecloth
✨ Drapes: @perezevents
🖼️ Welcome Wall: @pseventdecor
🎤 AV & Decor: @crosscity_av
🎶 Music: @music_by_jericko
📍 Venue: Ukraine Youth Center, Yonkers NY
#DesignedByKDE #CreativeDirectionMatters #EventVisionary #LuxuryEventPlanner #StorytellingThroughDesign
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a year ago
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a year ago
✨A Golden Night to Remember✨This 50th birthday celebration was nothing short of spectacular — a night of elegance, style, and intentional design. From the luxe green draping to custom florals and bold balloon artistry, every detail reflected celebration at its finest.Grateful to have brought this vision to life alongside an incredible vendor team for design:👩🏽‍💼 Planner / Designer: @kdeplans📸 Photographer: @msdionnalens🎈 Balloons: @remember.thenight Drapes: @perezevents💐 Florals: @divabloomsLounge + Furniture: @lapofluxurynyWelcome Wall: @pseventdecorLinen: @southstreettablecloth🎶 Music: @music_by_jericko🎤 AV & Decor: @crosscity_av📍 Venue: Ukraine Youth Center - Yonkers, NY#KDEPlans #LuxuryEvents #50AndFabulous #EventDesign #YonkersEvents #MilestoneMoments #ElegantCelebrations #GreenGoldBlack
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a year ago
Remember The Night I will forever love you!! 

You already know. 

Last night was a dream!
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a year ago
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