5.0
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Wedding Planning, Coordination & Event Production
402 Events went above and beyond what I was hoping for decor for my wedding. I got married in a venue that was concrete and brick and really wanted to make the space softer / more elegant. Steven is who helped us initially and was so great to work with. We added so much drapery to windows, room dividers, walls and the ceiling that it completely transformed the space. Nick was part of the team who set up all the drapery the day before the wedding and was so quick and efficient with what the team was accomplishing. I highly recommend 402 Events!!
Anna N.
5.0
402 Events was easy to work with during the entire process! We booked them to decorate the Morton Barns at Arbor Day Farm a year in advance and they kept us in the loop the entire way. We made last minute changes at the end and they were very flexible, helping us to make our day perfect! They asked questions during setup to make sure everything looked perfect when I stopped in and were very kind and pleasant to work with! Highly recommend!
Hayley H.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
At 402 Events, we believe your wedding should feel as seamless as it is unforgettable. We specialize in full-service wedding planning, partial planning, day-of coordination, and custom event production designed to bring your vision to life. From lighting, draping, and custom installations to staffing and logistics, our team creates elevated experiences tailored to each couple’s unique style.
With over 20 years of combined industry experience, we’ve built a reputation for producing weddings that feel organized, personalized, and beautifully executed. Whether you need comprehensive planning support or expert coordination on the day itself, 402 Events provides the guidance, creativity, and production services needed to make your celebration one worth remembering.
Planning Packages-
Wish Package: Day-of coordination for couples who have handled the planning but want professional support to ensure their wedding day runs seamlessly.
Desire Package: Partial planning designed for couples who need guidance, vendor support, timeline creation, and assistance bringing all the details together.
Dream Package: Full-service planning with comprehensive support from concept to execution, including design, logistics, vendor coordination, and complete event management.
Production Services-
At 402 Events, we offer in-house production and rental services to elevate the atmosphere and overall guest experience, including:
-Ceiling drapery, wall drapery, and custom draping installations
-Backdrops and statement installations
-Globe lighting
-Edison lighting
-Mini lighting
-Up lighting
-GOBO projectors for custom monograms, logos, or designs
-Event production support and setup services
Details
Decorations & Accents
Backdrops
Design
Wedding Decoration Clean Up
Wedding Decoration Setup
Lighting
Candelabras
Chandeliers
Lighting Design & Setup
String Lights
Uplighting
Rentals & Equipment
Draping
Awards and Affiliations
2018 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Steven Finkle
Owner
Steven is the proud owner and founder of 402 Events. When he was in college, he loved to plan unforgettable events for friends. Now, he has the expertise to curate one-of-a-kind experiences for couples celebrating their wedding day.
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Anna N
5.0
402 Events went above and beyond what I was hoping for decor for my wedding. I got married in a venue that was concrete and brick and really wanted to make the space softer / more ...
elegant. Steven is who helped us initially and was so great to work with. We added so much drapery to windows, room dividers, walls and the ceiling that it completely transformed the space. Nick was part of the team who set up all the drapery the day before the wedding and was so quick and efficient with what the team was accomplishing. I highly recommend 402 Events!!
Response from 402 Events
Thank you SO MUCH for the kind words, Anna! Transforming spaces is truly what we love doin...
g and hearing how impactful the services that we provided for you were to your wedding, warms our hearts and is one of the many reasons why we love what we do so much!
We wish yourself and Garrett nothing but the best and a happily ever after together!
-The 402 Team
Hayley H
5.0
402 Events was easy to work with during the entire process! We booked them to decorate the Morton Barns at Arbor Day Farm a year in advance and they kept us in the loop the entire ...
way. We made last minute changes at the end and they were very flexible, helping us to make our day perfect! They asked questions during setup to make sure everything looked perfect when I stopped in and were very kind and pleasant to work with! Highly recommend!
Response from 402 Events
Thank you so much for the kind words, Hayley! It was such a pleasure to work with you to b...
ring your dream wedding to life :)
Any questions?
Matthew t
5.0
The 402 Events team helped us take the Pella at Blackstone to a whole new level. They provided draping and globe lighting on the ceiling. They even managed to move the production s...
chedule around the week of the wedding to facilitate a more relaxed timeline for us and our other vendors. We could not be more grateful to this extremely professional and capable company!!
Response from 402 Events
Thank you so much for the kind words, Matty T! It was such a pleasure to work with you to ...
bring your dream wedding to life :)
Veronica L
5.0
The draping and lights in the barn at Lied lodge were absolutely perfect! They also worked with bouquet Omaha for the draping of the wedding arch while bouquet provided the flowers...
. The set up team was professional and precise, and they transformed the barn into such a beautiful space! They also recommended DJ Shif-D, who I contracted with thru them, and he was the best DJ ever! Highly recommend both the decor and DJ thru 402 Events.
Response from 402 Events
Thank you so much for your kind words! We loved being part of your day, and wish you a lif...
etime of happiness!
Margaret D
5.0
Used 402 Event Services for reception lighting. They made the process easy from start to finish - choosing from their brochure/photos of other events, payment, contract, and setup ...
on the day. They were easy to work with and did a beautiful job.
Response from 402 Events
Thank you so much for your kind words Margaret! Your wedding was so stunning, and we are h...
onored to have been a part of it!
Ashley G
5.0
Absolutely fabulous to work with!
Response from 402 Events
It was such a pleasure to work with you! We wish you both, nothing but the best!
Amber M
5.0
We did the Dream Planning Package and it was by far the best investment we made in our wedding. Steven and his team were there through the entire planning process, helping us stay ...
on track and helping with all the issues that arose through out. The day of was absolutely amazing! Our wedding was at 3:30 and the wedding before us was still in the venue at 2!! Steven and his team handled everything and pulled off getting everything set up in the little time they had. Honestly we wouldn't have been able to pull it off with out them. The Dj and Videographer were also amazing! We had so many complements from our guest on the music and they even played some games, it was so much fun!! I HIGHLY recommend using their services to make your day beautiful and as stress free as possible.
Response from 402 Events
Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you guys for your wedding!
Emily B
5.0
402 did some draping for my ceremony and backdrop with lighting for my wedding at the players club on 8/26 and the staff was very professional and everything was reasonably prices ...
and best of all everything looked great and it helped tie everything together for my entire day!
Response from 402 Events
We were so glad that we could be a part of your special day!
Brianna D
5.0
The company was great! They provided excellent services and worked within our budget to make our vision come true!
Response from 402 Events
Glad we were able to make your vision come to life :)
Margaret C
5.0
We worked with 402 Event Services for lighting decorations in our ceremony and reception spaces, and could not have been happier with how everything turned out. They were super res...
ponsive and easy to work with. From our initial conversation through the wedding weekend itself, it was as smooth and simple as we could have hoped. It was an easy decision to work with 402 Event Services after our initial meeting. Steven was respectful of our budget and wishes, and planned beautiful touches for the space without wasting our time creating a design beyond our reach. The team from 402 Event Services seemed competent and capable every step of the way, and made our event space so much more special and beautiful. We would happily recommend them to anyone.
Response from 402 Events
Thank you for the kinds words! It was a pleasure working with you!
Taylor S
5.0
Steven and Kelsie were both fantastic to work with! They were quick with responses and had an answer for everything we wanted to know. Our backdrop looked great on our wedding day ...
and was exactly what we asked for! Kelsie, our coordinator, was so organized and did a great job contacting our vendors and handling all of the day of stresses, so we didn't have to. Hiring 402 Events made our wedding so much more relaxing and enjoyable and we could not be more thankful!
Response from 402 Events
Thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate it!
Kelli G
5.0
We hired 402 events for "day of" wedding planning/coordination. We are so happy that we did! I spent a year planning my wedding and I was so relived to have 402 events' help lead...
ing up to the big day. They served as the point of contact the day of which is critical to you and your family being able to enjoy the day. After all it flies by and you want to live in the moment as much as possible. Thanks again guys!
Tami F
5.0
Steven and Kelsie were extremely helpful, kind, and charismatic. Any texts, emails or other communications that we sent them was replied to very quickly. They were always there t...
o answer any questions that we had. Steve actually saved us thousands of dollars with one of our vendors because of his knowledge and connections. I am not sure what we would have done if we didn’t have Kelsie there on the big day! She went above and beyond anytime she could, and was invaluable to us. I had a couple of major dress snafus, and she came up with a plan to fix it and it worked wonderfully!! She was ready for anything, and never looked panicked or worried, she kept my stress at bay and made it more fun! Kelsie was also very professional to all the other vendors, and incredibly nice to everyone as well. She also anticipated our needs and thought of things I never would have. It turned out beautifully and we have no issues at all with any of the services provided. We are extremely satisfied with their business, and we are very appreciative and happy we found them! We will be hiring them again in the future if ever needed!
Response from 402 Events
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoyed working with you guys!
Rachel G
5.0
Steven was wonderful to work with. He really took the time to listen to my needs for my wedding even though I wanted something simple.
We were incredibly pleased with how the dec...
or turned out! It was thoughtfully executed, and the little touches made the ambience of the room really come together. The linens looked incredible in photos. I also really appreciated your professionalism, affordability, and follow-up. They worked directly with my venue, which took a lot off of my shoulders so I did not have to worry. Thank you for making it such an effortless process!
Response from 402 Events
Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate it more than you know :)
Jill H
5.0
Our day of wedding coordinator was Bre. She was AMAZING. She was there the entire time and took away every worry I had of something going wrong. She had two private meetings with u...
s and was always organized, professional and super nice. Steve, the owner, was also easy to work with! I would recommend them to anyone who needs a coordinator.
Allysa F
5.0
402 Events did an amazing job on our wedding day! They provided uplighting and ceiling drapery that added a huge visual impact to our venue at a much lower cost than purchasing mor...
e decor. They even hung up an extra decoration for us that we purchased last minute. They were professional and responsive and I would absolutely recommend them.
Response from 402 Events
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you!
Jennifer M
5.0
Steven did a great job with my wedding! Our meetings to talk about designs were great and I felt like he listened to what I wanted. The final design turned out so great! It was bea...
utiful and exactly what I wanted our special day to look like!
Response from 402 Events
Thanks for the kind words, Jennifer! You were such a blast to work with and always had a f...
un time at our consultations. Wish you and Brad nothing but the best!
Yukina C
5.0
We hired 402 Event after our original planner being a huge disappointment. Steven and his team are super wonderful to work with! We had Kelsie as our day-of coordinator and she is ...
AMAZING!! She met with us prior to the wedding to go over our details and provided valuable feedbacks and guidances on stuff we did not notice. She is SUPER HELPFUL on the day, she really listened to us and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted. She kept checking up on me during the day and made sure I had everything I needed! She is just so wonderful to work with, and we are so thankful to have her there on our big day.
We highly recommend Steven and his team if you are looking for a wedding planner or a coordinator, we are super happy that we ended up working with them!!!
Response from 402 Events
Thanks for the kind words, Yukina! Glad you enjoyed working with us as much as we enjoyed ...
working with you!
Kait M
5.0
We hired 402 for day-of coordination, and we commented after that it was the best decision we made and money we spent (and it was very affordable)! Bre from 402 was a LIFESAVER th...
e day of my wedding, truly. She worked with our family friend to decorate everything even more beautifully than I could have hoped for, and she kept everything running so smoothly that I didn't have to worry about a thing. She handled everything calmly, professionally, and with a smile on her face. She was there with everything I needed before I could even ask or know I needed it - with a glass of wine for me post-ceremony; with my toss bouquet when our photographers asked me to toss my bridal bouquet in photos; there to make sure our flower girls made it down the aisle...and so much that I'm sure I didn't even know about because she's that good :) Steven from 402 was so responsive and helpful throughout the planning process and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a day-of coordinator.
Allison D
5.0
We were beyond impressed with the videography services before our wedding, and our wedding day was no different. Perry and Bryant at Inner Soul Images (through 402 Services) were s...
o welcoming and accommodating, so we felt super comfortable with them. To make things even better, they were both SO fun! Perry made our love story interview a blast, and Bryant was great to be around and helped our day go smoothly. The quality of the service we received for the rate we paid was above and beyond what we ever expected. I wouldn't have changed anything about our videography experience! Steven was also great to work with. He was awesome about communicating with us and making sure all of our questions were answered. Steven and his crew made the whole process so easy! We are so grateful for this experience with 402 Event Services!
Knot B
5.0
We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with 402 Event Services from Omaha, NE. Steven reached out to me via Facebook! Him and his crew did an outstanding job with o...
ur ceiling décor and backdrop behind the head table!! I'm so glad we chose this company!!
Denise B
5.0
We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with 402 Event Services from Omaha, Nebraska. Stephen reached out to us via Facebook after our original contracted vendor wen...
t out of business. He was very easy to work with from the initial contact to the follow-up call after the event. Stephen and his team were extremely professional and provided excellent customer service. Stephen used his creative vision to deal with certain challenges the banquet facility presented. And, we were more than satisfied after the installation was complete. The ceiling drapery and lighted backdrops were absolutely breathtaking making the wedding day everything and more than we had hoped it would be. We highly recommend 402 Event Services for your wedding planning and event rental.
Anonymous
5.0
Wow.
What can I say about this event service! I used them for my wedding and they were absolutely STUNNING! I wanted a big light canopy as seen in a pinterest picture and Steven an...
d his team executed this PERFECTLY! I can not express how amazing my wedding was with this. They were early to set up, and took care of everything. I could not have imagined my night being any more beautiful!! I highly recommend them to ANY person needing lights! Thank you everyone you made my wedding day absolutely amazing!!!!
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