About Us
Meet Grace
Lead Planner and Designer
African Bride. Multicultural Wedding Planner. Your Advocate.
Rooted in Columbus, planning across OH, PA, DE, and NJ.
Zolana Weddings was born from a deeply personal experience. I'm originally from Congo, Central Africa, where weddings aren't just parties, they're sacred, intentional, steeped in ritual, where every detail carries meaning. When I planned my own multicultural wedding in America, I realized how isolating it felt to search for professionals who truly understood the cultural significance behind what we were creating, not just the aesthetics, but the why behind every tradition.
I wanted vendors who saw our celebration as sacred, not just decorative. Who understood that certain moments couldn't be rushed, that specific dishes weren't optional, and that respect for our families wasn't a detail, it was everything.
That experience shaped everything about how I built Zolana Weddings: a space where couples blending cultures, navigating family expectations, and honoring their heritage never have to explain why their traditions matter.
My approach is professional without being stiff, organized without being rigid. Whether that means blending multiple traditions, rethinking the typical timeline, or designing something that doesn't look like anything else, I bring the same practical, grounded calm to every couple I work with.
When I'm not planning weddings, you'll usually find me with my husband and our two kids, cooking, or carving out quiet time outside. That same steadiness shows up in how I plan, present, warm, and unshaken, even when the day gets complicated.
Why We Work With a Limited Number of Couples Each Year
Multicultural weddings require deep cultural research, thoughtful family coordination, and vendor education that can't be rushed. That's why we intentionally limit how many couples we take on each year.
Every celebration we plan receives personalized attention, from understanding the nuances of your traditions to ensuring both families feel seen, honored, and celebrated throughout the entire process.
This is what we stand by...
Our Core Values
At Zolana Weddings, these principles guide everything we do:
Culture is beautiful.
Every tradition you bring to your wedding — whether it's a Baraat, a tea ceremony, or a unity candle — is treated as essential, not decoration.
Marriage is sacred.
We honor the weight of the moment, which means certain rituals and family blessings never get rushed to stay on schedule.
Respect for all.
Both families are honored equally — no one's traditions get cut for time or treated as secondary to the other's.
Be honest and transparent.
From pricing shared upfront to clear answers during your first inquiry, you'll always know where things stand.
Grace under pressure.
When a venue changes, a vendor falls through, or plans shift last minute, we adapt calmly — so you don't have to.
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