àlejò /ah-lay-jo/ (n.)·yorùbá·guest, visitor
Every guest, known & welcomed.
We plan family celebrations such as birthdays, proposals, weddings and burials. We take care of the guest list, the door and the details, so you and your family can be present.
The name
In Yoruba, àlejò means guest. We named the business after the people who come, because a family event is remembered by how its guests were received.
A typical Nigerian celebration is generous by nature, and often hard to manage: hundreds of guests, several branches of family, friends of friends, and aso-ebi to sort out. We bring order to that without losing any of the warmth. Every guest is expected, every seat has a reason, and the family never has to stand at the gate.
Big, small, or somewhere in between, we plan for every size. Whether it's an intimate proposal dinner, an end-of-year party for your team, or a wedding that feels like a carnival, we've got you and everything you need.
We currently work across Lagos and Ibadan, and travel for the right celebration.
"I started Àlejò & Co. because the best celebrations are the ones where the family gets to be guests too."
I've spent years in brand and communications, helping organisations speak clearly and warmly to the people they serve, and I hold an MSc in Management. I bring that same structure and care to your celebration: a clear plan, calm communication with your family and vendors, and a warm welcome for every guest.
Book one service or all of them. Many families already have a planner or caterer and bring us in for the guests.
A guest list you can trust, and a gate that runs itself.
From ₦100,000 · up to 200 guests
One page that holds everything guests need to know.
From ₦75,000
Orders, payments and pickup, tracked in one place.
From ₦50,000
From the first family meeting to the last guest home.
From ₦500,000 · or a share of your event budget
Prices are starting points. Your quote depends on guest numbers, location and the services you choose. Tell us about your event and we'll send a clear quote within two working days.
Request a quoteA short call about your family, your guests and what matters most to you. We listen first.
The list, the passes, the seating and the website, shared with you to approve before anything goes out.
On the day, our team welcomes every guest by name and keeps the programme on time.
For full coordination, 8 to 12 weeks before your event is ideal. For guest management, websites or aso-ebi, 3 to 4 weeks is usually enough. December fills up quickly, so book earlier for end-of-year dates.
Payment comes in three stages. A 10% holding fee reserves time with us while you finalise your plans, but it doesn't confirm your date. A 50% deposit confirms your date. The balance is due two weeks before the event. Your holding fee counts towards the total, and you'll receive a written quote and agreement before paying anything.
Yes. For events outside our base area, transport is added to your quote. If your celebration needs us on site for more than a day, accommodation is added too. Everything is listed clearly before you confirm.
No one is left out. Guests can receive printed passes and invitations by text, email or card, and there is always a printed guest list at the door.
Of course. We coordinate with the vendors you already have, or recommend people we trust if you need them.
Yes. We plan intimate dinners and proposals as carefully as large weddings and burials. Prices start low for smaller guest lists.
We'll always try to move your date first. If you cancel more than three weeks before the event, we refund everything except the 10% holding fee. Closer to the date, payments are usually non-refundable. But life happens: in serious circumstances, such as a bereavement or a called-off engagement, we refund any money not yet spent, even days before the event. See our refund and cancellation policy.
Share a few details and we'll reply by email within one working day.
You'll hear from Erin.Every enquiry is read and answered personally.