Our Story
The founder of Taj Raj Events, Tajrean Kashem, always found joy in organizing and planning events, even as young as her teenage years. She played an important role in and planned several events and meetings over the years for the clubs and organizations that she was part of during high school and university. It also led to her becoming the go-to family member to help plan any type of gathering or celebration. As it brought her somuch joy, it quickly became a passion that would direct her future career. After volunteering with several organizations and companies, she honed her skills as an event producer, which led her towards the wedding industry in Toronto, Canada. Inspired by her father Nasir Kashem, an entrepreneur himself, she knew that launching her own business was the way to go.
Tajrean launched her wedding and event planning service in Toronto, Canada in 2014. “Tajrean Kashem Events (aka TK Events)”, where she became the go-to wedding planner for South Asian couples living in the area. She then re-branded to “Taj Raj Events” after merging the business with her partner (promoted to husband, Aayush Raj Malhotra).
Tajrean was certified by the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada for Wedding Consulting as well as Destination Wedding Planning in 2015. In 2018, she was certified by the International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals. Among it all, she also has a Project Management certification from University of Toronto. In the same year, Tajrean also hosted seminars about Entrepreneurship & South Asian Planning for anyone who is interested in the Wedding Industry.
In 2020, Tajrean was the finalist for 2 award categories at the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada’s annual gala: Wedding Planner of The Year and Best Wedding Planned Over $50 000.
After moving to the UAE in 2021, Tajrean Kashem & Aayush Raj Malhotra launched the business in Dubai. They continue to help couples and clients plan the wedding and event of their dreams in both countries.
In 2024, she received the prestigious Wedding Planner of the Year award by the Wedding Planner’s Institute of Canada. This award truly reflected her hard work and determination, showcasing her ability to balance her business alongside pregnancy and motherhood.
Tajrean always emphasizes the importance of connecting with her clients on a personal level, and she is known for making space in her heart for every one of her couples.
Our Mission
To produce and execute high-end luxury events in the UAE and Canada through a simple, efficient, and professional event planning experience while maintaining exceptional customer service.
Our promise
Through a professional, efficient, and solution-driven wedding planning service, we will enable couples to feel confident that the most special day of their lives will be something remarkable, memorable, and perfect in every way, and that their wedding will be an event that their family and friends will talk about long after the day is over. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, quality of execution, and most importantly, our impeccable customer service.
