design focused on authentic connection and intentional details

SOCAL WEDDING PLANNER

let's create something beautiful

Our gift to you is something that can’t be put on a registry - the ability to be fully present on your wedding day. We want you to experience and remember all of the moments - the hors d'oeuvres you fell in love with at your tasting, the band that knows all of your favorite songs, and the quiet conversations at the sweetheart table that you get to share with your new spouse. 
We specialize in planning seamless weddings tailored to reflect your individuality and style. Whether you envision an intimate backyard celebration, desert nuptials with the golden hour of our dreams, or a disco-themed reception by the beach, we're here to help make it happen!

WE WILL ALWAYS PUT YOU FIRST.

OUR PROMISE.

let's get this party started!

MEET EMILY.

OWNER AND YOUR LEAD
WEDDING PLANNER.

It all started with a work-study job in college. I applied for a barista position (with zero barista experience mind you) at an on-campus coffee shop/performance venue. Instead (and definitely for the better), I was placed in a production manager position for the department that oversees the performance venues, which is where I learned the ins and outs of putting together a successful event. From Grammy Foundation performances to Diwali celebrations to TEDx talks, I got to try my hand at it all and my knowledge of event planning grew with each new experience.

Fast forward a few years, and my love of events extended into a love of weddings. I started out assisting other planners on the day-of and became enamored with the idea of one day doing this on my own. In 2018, that dream came true and Events by Emily was founded. Since then, I have been so lucky to plan dozens of beautiful weddings of all shapes and sizes for some pretty incredible humans. 

Life could've taken me in many directions but I landed in events, fell in love with it and I can’t imagine doing anything else.

OUR love letter to you

If you’re having the best time on the dance floor or catching up with old friends at the bar, we will always adapt and adjust the timeline to allow you to continue doing what makes your heart happy.
It’s your day after all. 

FAVORITE PLAcE YOU'VE VISITED:

PET'S NAMES?

SPORTS TEAMS?

FAVORITE THING TO BAKE:

IDEAL SUNDAY PLANS?

Book I wish I could read again for the first time:

Get  to Know Emily

Euskadi, the Basque Country in Spain (my extended family lives there!)

Remi, Mav, Finn (2 cattle dogs and a tuxedo cat)

Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Dodgers

Brown butter chocolate chip cookies with sea salt

The day starts with a hike and some coffee and ends with Thai food and a movie

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

let's create your vision together.

forgo trends & traditions

let's get this party started!