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Exquisite Affare, Event & Wedding Planning is a Toronto, Ontario-based company that specializes in wedding event management and design. The company is led by a team of professional coordinators with a wealth of experience designing dream weddings and seamless events. They go above and beyond to create stress-free planning environments, allowing couples to focus on the parts that matter most to them.
Experience
Owner Maria Zabala has had a lifelong passion for planning and organizing events since she was a young girl. Together as a fantastic team, Exquisite Affare strives to guide couples through every stage of their wedding engagement period. The company is certified by Toronto WPIC Wedding and Event Coordination Company.
Services Offered
Exquisite Affare, Event & Wedding Planning offers customized planning packages for couples preparing for their big day. Beginning with an initial consultation, Maria can discuss ideas, budgets, and create a plan that suits couples' needs. Packages vary between full-service planning and day-of coordination.
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Reviews for Exquisite Affare, Event & Wedding Planning
Anna and Michael’s Wedding May 24th, 2026
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Maria made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. She thought of every detail, kept everything on schedule, and was always available to answer questions and offer guidance. On our wedding day, we were able to relax and enjoy every moment because we knew everything was in her capable hands.
Maria went above and beyond to ensure that our day was beautiful, seamless, and filled with joy. Our family and guests were so impressed with how well everything flowed. The memories Michael and I made that day will stay with us forever, and Maria played a huge role in making that possible.
If you’re looking for a wedding planner who is passionate, dedicated, and truly exceptional at what she does, we highly recommend Maria. Thank you for helping create the wedding of our dreams!
Anna and Michael ❤️
Dominican Republic, Punta Cana
Planning a wedding from afar can be stressful, but from the very beginning, we felt completely supported and at ease. Their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. No matter the distance, they were always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and ensure every aspect of our wedding came together perfectly.
As our officiant, they created a ceremony that was heartfelt, personal, and truly reflective of who we are as a couple. They took the time to get to know our story and crafted a ceremony that was filled with love, emotion, and authenticity. Standing on the beautiful beaches of Punta Cana, surrounded by our family and friends, we experienced a ceremony that was more meaningful than we could have ever imagined.
The DJ services were equally outstanding. They kept the energy high all night long, played the perfect mix of music, and made sure the dance floor was packed from the first song to the last. They did an amazing job reading the crowd and creating an atmosphere that was fun, engaging, and unforgettable. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had dancing the night away.
What impressed us most was how genuinely invested they were in making our day special. Their warmth, kindness, and passion for what they do shone through every interaction. We felt cared for every step of the way, and that peace of mind allowed us to fully enjoy every moment of our wedding celebration.
Our destination wedding was everything we had dreamed of and more, and Exquisite Affare played a huge role in making that happen. From the planning and coordination to the beautiful ceremony and incredible DJ services, every detail exceeded our expectations.
Thank you for helping us create the most magical and unforgettable day of our lives in Punta Cana. We are forever grateful and would highly recommend Exquisite Affare to any couple looking for a wedding team that truly goes above and beyond. Absolutely exceptional from start to finish!
Wedding Day
On the wedding day, everything went exactly as planned, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment without having to worry about any logistics. As the bride and groom, we felt completely at ease knowing that every detail was being handled perfectly behind the scenes.
We truly appreciate their dedication, hard work, and commitment to making our special day unforgettable. We would highly recommend their services to any couple looking for a reliable, responsive, and exceptional wedding planner.
Look no further, Maria is the best!!!
Stress Free Wedding Day!
Master of her craft
Instead of following the hall’s standard floorplan, Maria reimagined the layout so that every guest had a perfect view of the head table and dance floor. Her keen attention to detail ensured that nothing was overlooked.
Walking into our wedding left us absolutely speechless. Our family and friends had an amazing time and still talk about how much they loved the celebration.
Maria, told our love story the way we wanted it to be told.
Steven & Andrea Campbell
Passionate. Detailed. Professional. Quality. Stressfree.
With over 20 years of experience, Maria is very passionate about her craft and she walked us through all the steps. She kept everything well organized and covered everything from our budget to the smallest details of our ceremony that we never would've thought about. We even had to move our ceremony indoors instead of the garden due to weather and resulted in us changing things around for our itinerary. Maria adjusted seamlessly on the fly and was very accommodating to all our requests throughout the day. She really took away all the stress so that we could just focus on being in the moment on our wedding day.
Maria was kind, patient, and always on the ball. She took the time to get to know us and our family. She made sure to check in with us throughout the day. It truly felt like working with family. We couldn't be more happy to have had Maria as our wedding planner.
We 100% recommend Maria and her team at Exquisite Affare!
Amazing experience with Exquisite Affare
Wedding Planner Extrodinaire
She was kind, patient, and very friendly. On the day off, she looked after the day beautifully, and ensured everything was in place. The set up was better than I imagined. She took time to check in with me multiple times on the wedding day, and I felt I could go to her with anything. It really felt like working with a very trusted friend, and I am so happy I chose her to be our day off/month off planner. I highly recommend Maria as a wedding planner - you will not regret it!
Wedding Planner Extrodinaire!
She was kind, patient, and very friendly. On the day off, she looked after the day beautifully, and ensured everything was in place. The set up was better than I imagined. She took time to check in with me multiple times on the wedding day, and I felt I could go to her with anything. It really felt like working with a very trusted friend, and I am so happy I chose her to be our day off/month off planner.
I highly recommend Maria as a wedding planner - you will not regret it!
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Meet the team
From a young age, I have always had the passion for Décor and Planning Events. In 2002, I decided to pursue, both Décor & Wedding Planning. I juggled both until 2008, before deciding I had to focus on my #1 Love, Event & Wedding Planning. Since then, I’ve never looked back.
I am a passionate, detailed and organized Event & Wedding Planner. I love everything that entails to Events & Weddings; from choosing the right venue, to designing, creating itineraries, and ensuring we deliver a seamless event. I am obsessed with “Designing Your Dreams and Making them a Reality”, for all our clients. I get satisfaction, knowing that my team have gone over, and beyond, to “WOW” our clients. Seeing the smiles and happiness from our clients, is all I need.
In my free time, I love to go camping & fishing with my Husband, spending time with my Family & Friends, and listening to the most recent Latin Music.
I have become a valued member of the team since 2009. When I first joined this fabulous team, I worked as an Event/Wedding Planning Assistant, and quickly developed a love for Event and Wedding planning.
Creating a unique event and witnessing it all come together is so fulfilling. Seeing our clients and their guests happy with the overall outcome is what is most rewarding. It is through my experience where I developed a strong love for combining my creativity and organizational skills to helping others visions become reality.
I can be characterized as a personable, kind, warm, organized, detail oriented, flexible, hardworking, knowledgeable, calm, confident, has a can-do-attitude, stylish and funny individual. I exhibit a strong passion and love for the gym and welcome tough endurance challenges that tests both my physical and mental limits. When I am not at the gym, and am not working on events and weddings, I enjoy spending time with my husband Patrick, my daughter Malia, and son Colton.
We all strive to have a problem free event while still enjoying every second of it. At Exquisite Affare we can achieve that for you and more.
A hopeless romantic who is a lover of detail, design and all things pretty. As one of Exquisite Affare’s Event & Wedding planners, I enjoy taking clients’ ideas and transforming them into their happily ever after.
What I put first is, the thought and time dedicated to your special day. I ensure that my duties of helping you choose what venue, food menu, and décor that fits you best is in good hands. My solid background and passion for fashion is perfect for creating timeless dream weddings that will forever be in style.
From organizing guest lists to leaving your guests wowed on your special day, I can make the most stressful moments serene and a breeze. I am honoured to be a part of your wedding day and promise 100% satisfaction.