Hi! I'm Emily, the lead planner, designer and owner of Events by Emily, LLC. I work closely with all of our full service couples, and create the design presentations for our partial planning clients.

A little more about me: I graduated from Wesleyan University in 2007. After college in the Northeast, I worked in New York City for ten years, before moving to North Carolina to start my own company. I began my career in restaurant management, where I developed my palate for food and wine. (Italian whites are my favorite!) In my 20s, I was a maitre’d at Union Square Café and the General Manager of brucie restaurant in Cobble Hill.

After working in private events over the years, I quickly realized that event planning was my passion. While serving as the Event Director at two downtown Manhattan venues, I started producing weddings and other events for friends, family, and independent clients. Over the years, I have planned weddings in New York, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maine and California.

I'm originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, and grew up surrounded by the greenery and beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The South's lush landscape inspires my event design work. I focus on a colorful, high-end, approachable design style. I have an ongoing interest for marrying luxury events and sustainable practices, and you’ll see that reflected in our work. When I'm not busy planning my next big event (hint: doing this most of the time!), I can be found at home in Durham with my husband Stuart, my son Julian and our dog Levi. I’m passionate about creating a meaningful and valued experience for all of my clients, and I love to travel! Let’s chat!