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ZAAKIRA HARRIS

Meet Zaakira Harris, founder of N. Marie Events, committed to making every wedding celebration unique and personal.

Founder of N. Marie Events

Some people are born knowing exactly what they're meant to do. For me, that clarity came early, watching my mother, Nicholette, turn every family gathering and holiday into something truly special. That gift for making people feel celebrated never left me. And if there was ever any doubt, The Wedding Planner sealed it. 

Zaakira Harris, founder of N. Marie Events, crafting meaningful and personalized weddings.

I'm a Howard University alumna with over 15 years in hospitality and 8 years dedicated to wedding planning. Over that time I've had the privilege of working at some of the most iconic venues in the DMV, including the Hay-Adams, The Willard, Riggs Hotel, Omni Hotel, District Winery, Meridian House, Larz Anderson House, and private residences across the region. Those experiences shaped the planner I am today, someone who knows these spaces, understands the vendors, and can navigate any environment with calm and confidence.

 

I've also had the honor of celebrating love across cultures, from Vietnamese and Indian ceremonies to Jewish, Ethiopian, Catholic, and beyond. Every tradition I've been a part of has deepened my appreciation for how personal and meaningful a wedding truly is, and how much it deserves to be treated that way.

 

My approach is simple: no vendor, no timeline, no logistical challenge is ever bigger than the main objective, making sure you have an incredible wedding day. I'm a team player, I love what I do, and yes, I have fun doing it. The flowers, the details, the styling, the photos, I genuinely love all of it.

 

My goal is simple: that when you look back on your wedding day, the only thing you remember is how good it felt. Not the behind the scenes, not the moving parts. Just the people you love and the life you're stepping into.

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