Event Savvy was started by Khaliyah Barakhyahu in 2004. Khaliyah graduated from American University,
in Washington DC, with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and minor in Special Education.
She went on to teach 4th grade for the Richmond Public School system in Virginia. Throughout her life
she was always planning parties and weddings for friends and family. In 2002, Khaliyah left her job to
start a family and pursue Wedding Planning full time.
Since then, Khaliyah returned to school to become a Certified Bridal Consultant. She is a member of
the Association for Wedding Professionals International, one of the largest associations for wedding
professionals in the United States and the leader for the Richmond, VA community. As the owner of her
own company and with about 10 years of experience, that began with planning her own wedding, her
portfolio includes over 100 events including weddings, baby showers, network meetings, parties,
workshops and bridal shows.
