About ACE Event Planners

Events that feel
effortless, personal
and entirely your own.

We are a Nairobi-based event planning and design studio creating refined weddings, private celebrations and corporate experiences across Kenya.

Discover our story

Who we are

Exceptional events
begin with clear thinking.

ACE Event Planners brings creative direction, structured planning and meticulous execution together under one roof.

We believe an exceptional event should feel distinctive without becoming overwhelming. Every decision—from the venue and guest journey to visual styling and on-site logistics—is shaped around the purpose of the occasion and the people experiencing it.

Event designed and coordinated by ACE Event Planners

Our beginning

Born from a shared instinct for detail.

ACE Event Planners was founded in 2023 by Allister and Grace after discovering how naturally their complementary strengths came together while planning a wedding.

What began as a shared creative process evolved into a planning studio built around thoughtful design, disciplined coordination and highly personal service.

Today, ACE creates weddings, private celebrations and corporate events with one objective: to make every element feel intentional while allowing clients to remain fully present in the experience.

ACE Event Planners Nairobi, Kenya

02 The founders

Two perspectives.
One exacting standard.

ACE is founder-led at every stage, combining creative planning with disciplined event operations.

Allister and Grace, founders of ACE Event Planners

Founder-led planning

A partnership built around complementary strengths.

Allister leads creative development, client strategy and the overall planning vision. Grace oversees logistics, supplier coordination and on-site delivery.

Together, they provide clients with one integrated planning team: creative enough to develop distinctive ideas and structured enough to deliver them reliably.

“Our role is not simply to organise an event. It is to create the structure that allows the experience to feel effortless.”

01 Creative Planning

Allister

Co-Founder & Lead Planner

Allister leads client strategy, event development and creative direction. The approach combines structured project management with a strong instinct for visual storytelling, ensuring each event is both operationally sound and deeply personal.

Primary focus

Client consultation and strategy
Event concept development
Creative direction and styling
Budget and planning oversight

02 Event Operations

Grace

Co-Founder & Event Operations Director

Grace oversees logistics, supplier coordination and event-day execution. Her calm, detail-led approach ensures that every moving part remains aligned—from preparation and installation through final guest departure.

Primary focus

Supplier and venue coordination
Production schedules and timelines
Guest and event logistics
On-site delivery and quality control

03 How we work

The standards behind
every ACE event.

Our work is guided by four principles that protect the creative vision, the operational process and the client experience.

Personal by design

Every event begins with the client’s objectives, priorities, preferences and the experience they want their guests to have.

Precise in execution

Budgets, timelines, suppliers and logistics are managed through a disciplined planning and production process.

Distinctive, never formulaic

Creative direction is developed around the event rather than adapted from a recycled template or standard package.

Calm under pressure

Clients are protected from operational complexity so they can remain present and enjoy the occasion fully.

04 Capabilities

One integrated team.
Every critical detail.

Our services cover the strategic, creative and operational requirements needed to deliver a complete event experience.

Planning & Strategy

Event consultation and briefing
Budget development and management
Venue sourcing and selection
Supplier procurement
Contract and timeline coordination

Guest & Event Management

Guest invitations and registration
Transport and accommodation logistics
Entertainment coordination
Event-day schedule management
On-site coordination and supervision

Creative Production

Event concept and visual direction
Décor and styling coordination
Technical and audiovisual production
Food and beverage planning
Brand and multimedia integration

Our philosophy

Thoughtful planning creates the freedom to experience the moment.

The most successful events feel natural to the guest because every operational decision has already been made with precision.

A structured approach

Creativity performs better when the process is clear.

Our planning framework takes every event through four defined stages: discovery, design, coordination and delivery.

This ensures decisions are made at the right time, suppliers remain aligned and the client always understands what comes next.

Explore Our Process

Discover

Objectives, priorities, budget and vision.

Design

Concept, visual direction and experience strategy.

Coordinate

Suppliers, schedules, contracts and logistics.

Deliver

On-site production, oversight and execution.

Selected work

See how our planning
translates into experience.

Explore selected weddings, private celebrations and corporate events delivered by ACE Event Planners.

View our portfolio ↗

Begin the conversation

Your event deserves
more than coordination.

It deserves clear thinking, considered design and precise execution. Tell us what you are planning and we will help you establish the right next step.

Start Your Event Brief Speak With Our Team

Events that feel effortless, personal and entirely your own.

Exceptional events begin with clear thinking.