Kaya Atelier

About

The Story Behind KAYA

Karolína Vakočová
Karolína VakočováFounder & Creative Director

My journey into the world of weddings has been shaped by more than a decade of experience in luxury, design and international business.

Throughout my career, I have worked with discerning private clients, leading design brands and international partners across Europe and the Middle East. From luxury interiors to complex bespoke projects, I learned that true excellence lies not only in beautiful design, but in understanding people: their expectations, their individuality and often the details they never have to ask for.

This philosophy naturally became the foundation of my approach to weddings, destination celebrations and private events.

I see every celebration as something deeply personal. My role is to understand the people behind it, translate their vision into a refined creative concept and guide every detail with care, discretion and intention.

I am drawn to timeless aesthetics, thoughtful design and an understated sense of luxury, where nothing feels excessive and everything has a purpose.

My wedding day

Where KAYA Atelier began.

Four months after getting engaged, we celebrated our wedding at Venue Na Kmíně. From the beginning, I had a clear vision for how I wanted the day to feel.

There was no wedding coordinator working behind the scenes. I wanted to understand every part of the process and see the vision come together exactly as I had imagined. And it did.

I developed the visual concept, designed our invitations and stationery, planned the décor and created the floral concept. I sourced flowers directly from the Netherlands and, together with friends, arranged and styled them ourselves in the days leading up to the wedding.

The wedding reception hall, with round tables set with white linens, chandeliers and a draped ceiling
The wedding reception
Black and white portrait of Karolína and her husband
Karolína & Petr
Bride and groom walking across the lawn
Just us
Bride and groom close together at night, from an instant photograph
One kept print

Looking back, I realized something important: even when everything goes to plan, the process takes an enormous amount of time, energy and attention. I understood how valuable it would have been to have someone I trusted take responsibility for the details.

Someone who would allow me to experience the day rather than manage it.

That realization became the starting point for KAYA Atelier. Today, I bring together my eye for design, my passion for meaningful experiences and more than eleven years of professional experience in sales, business development, negotiation and managing relationships in the premium design industry.

Guests gathered around Karolína and Petr at the first dance

“A day filled with love, emotionand moments we will rememberforever.”

Photographs from the founder's own wedding, a personal project.

A thoughtful approach, from the first conversation to the final detail.

Every couple brings a different story. Our role is to listen, understand what matters and turn that understanding into a celebration that feels natural to you.