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14 years I'm Jaime Kostechko, the owner and lead designer behind Wild Heart Events — a full-service design and travel firm based in Santa Barbara, California, serving couples around the world. I grew up immersed in interior design and built my early foundation in hospitality management, so the world of events always felt like a natural extension of who I am. My approach is rooted in bold vision, tailored design, and genuine warmth — I believe hospitality is the blueprint for creating truly spectacular experiences. We move with intention and authenticity, and every event we produce is meticulously designed to reflect our clients' aesthetic.I've been working in the hospitality and wedding industries since 2008 — so well over a decade of planning, designing, and producing events on a global scale.
Wild Heart Events Planner
Destination Weddings for Wild Hearts | Unconventional, Bold, Authentic, Trendsetting Events.
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$45 000 
5 Reviews for Wild Heart Events
5 out of 5. Recommended by 100% of couples
They were an absolute joy to work with from day one. They were always responsive, so knowledgeable, and so kind. They anticipated needs before we realized them, kept everything running seamlessly, and made the planning process feel fun and stayed calm even when I was feeling anxious.
Our wedding weekend was a true reflection of who we are, and that is entirely because of Jaime, her trusted team and vendors. All of our guests kept saying that was the best wedding they have ever been to! Every moment felt thoughtfully designed, elegant, and uniquely us. We could not be more grateful for all the memories we'll cherish for a lifetime. If you’re looking for a planning team who will go above and beyond WHE is the best of the best!
Almost all of our friends and family commented how every detail was so fun, perfectly curated and magical!
Every single vendor WHE suggested was absolutely A+. Zero complaints.
Jaimie’s team is incredible - everyone was warm, helpful and professional. We felt so taken care of start to finish (it was a year and a half of planning) If you’re still reading this review - don’t hesitate - reach out and secure your date… like, now! :)
The WHE team took the mystery out of planning and guided us step by step through the process. Throughout, they were organized and communicative and made sure we never missed a deadline. They were so helpful in providing tailored recommendations for vendors for every category, based on our style, budget and vision for the weekend. We loved every vendor we worked with—and every vendor was excited to work with Jaime and the team! As the weekend arrived, we had planned multiple events across multiple locations and days--all thanks to Jaime's team. Come our wedding weekend, we were actually able to relax and enjoy it all. In addition to making every event come to life, the team also took amazing care of us and our guests--including our 90 year old grandmothers.
We gave Jaime a very vague vision for the design of our wedding and she made it come to life in ways we could never have imagined. It was a perfect weekend thanks to Jaime and the WHE team! Would recommend them to everyone we know getting married or planning an event--and already dreaming up ways to work with them again!
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