Oniki Hardtman is the Founder and Creative Director of Oh Niki Occasions, an award-winning, full-service luxury wedding planning and event design firm specializing in destination weddings and events around the world. Since its founding in 2015, the company has become known for producing elevated, multi-day celebrations that balance thoughtful planning with sophisticated design and a highly personalized client experience.
With nearly two decades of experience in fashion design, merchandising, and brand management, Oniki brings a uniquely strategic perspective to event production. Her work with globally recognized fashion brands sharpened her eye for proportion, composition, and storytelling—elements that now inform a planning approach grounded in intention, precision, and discretion. The result is a process that feels considered and collaborative, and celebrations that unfold with ease, cohesion, and meaning.
Her portfolio spans weddings, social celebrations, and large-scale corporate events and galas, earning her a reputation for creative leadership, trusted discretion, and the ability to guide complex productions with confidence and care. Clients and collaborators alike value her calm presence, refined sensibility, and commitment to excellence at every stage of the process.
Meet Oniki
luxury wedding planner, Event producer, & Industry Educator
She is also a respected leader in the wedding and events industry, holding key positions and memberships in organizations that shape and advance the profession:
- Immediate Past President, Wedding Industry Professionals Association, Southeast Florida Chapter
- Founding Member, National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals
- Member, Association of Bridal Consultants
Award-winning Expertise &
Industry Leadership
Beyond client work, Oniki is a respected wedding industry educator and sought-after speaker. She specializes in destination weddings, event logistics, and business strategy within the luxury events space.
She has spoken on topics such as “First Class: Destination Weddings,” an educational seminar designed for industry professionals seeking to refine their expertise, expand global knowledge, and elevate their client experience. Oniki regularly shares her insight at conferences, workshops, and industry events, offering practical guidance rooted in real-world experience.
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