Reviews of Emily Weddings, Inc (Event Planner)

Stacie Flanagan

Great team of ladies, extremely professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Lindy Roth

From day one - I knew I couldn't handle the stress of trying to coordinate the day. It wouldn't have gone well, and my poor mom would have taken the brunt of it! So I decided to look at people to just do day-of coordination. Most people thought I was crazy for even considering this on a tight budget, but I figured I'd just let them see for themselves. When my husband, mom and I first met Emily and Brittney - we knew IMMEDIATELY that they were the ones for us. We ended up utilizing them for partial planning, which I would highly recommend for anyone who doesn't "see" things when they're described, like me and for anyone who just needs extra support. Brittney maintained consistent contact with me through out the year, joined me for meetings that I was apprehensive about, offered me props from her own home to utilize, helped me with projects that my craft-limited mind couldn't handle and continually told me it would all be perfect. She could not have been more correct. The team from Emily's Weddings supported us through the whole day - my mind was blown when I saw my reception hall. They never let on if anything was wrong, all things went beautifully (as far as I know at least!) and I think I've changed many minds on having planners involved. I feel so very blessed to have had them with me on our day, and will forever praise them from the rooftops!!!

Charlotte Roche

Absolutely amazing!! Made our entire wedding planning and execution completely stress free.

Anthony Nweke

The Emily Weddings Team was an absolute joy and pleasure to work with. They did such an amazing job making our wedding vision come to fruition! From our initial meeting to the day of the wedding, the Emily Weddings team always put Caitlin and I first, making sure to always check in to make sure we were always on the same page. They went above and beyond to make sure they could take as much stress away from us as possible. Emily Weddings was so organized and professional throughout the process and that made us feel so much more at ease. They were so amazing being able to be flexible to change to the ever changing demands that we threw at them. On the day of the wedding, I can't even imagine not having the Emily Weddings team to help make the day run so smoothly. Words cannot express how great they were in directing everyone where to be/when to be there, helping flip the room, facilitating the flow of the evening, etc. The Emily Weddings Team is simply amazing and I would recommend them to all family and friends!

Bryan Davis

From the church to the reception Emily weddings team made sure our special day was flawless. I would recommend Emily Weddings to anyone looking for a professional and attentive wedding planner.

Lauren Cheniae

There are no words to describe how incredibly grateful I am for the Emily Weddings team. Meghan was incredible during the entire planning process, had lots of tips and advice and kept me on track with a few quick meetings and a REALLY detailed check list, but that is nothing compared to her work (and that of her teammates) the weekend of my wedding. The week of my wedding, a Tropical Storm started working its way up the coast, and I came to the realization that the outdoor ceremony I had planned probably would not happen. We had already secured a rain location for the ceremony, and made the rain call about 12 hours before the wedding. The EWT had a rain timeline all prepared and they contacted ALL my vendors while I focused on getting ready and taking pictures with my husband and the bridal party. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to me, the rental company had called to notify my venue that their tents could not be used due to the wind conditions. As we finished pictures, and went to the ceremony, members of the EWT and my venue coordinator completely reorganized my reception to account for the space we lost when the tents were removed. They repurposed all my decorations, moved things around, and made it work, and… it was BEAUTIFUL. I didn’t even know about the tents and all the necessary changes until I arrived at the reception. I know some brides, especially those who are like me and want/have a lot of input into their big day, are looking at this and thinking walking into the reception and having it be different than planned would be difficult. I’m not going to lie, it was a surprise, but the EWT is professional and they did a GREAT job. The night was still perfect in my eyes, and if you know me and my Type A, planner personality, that is really amazing. I cannot imagine what I would have done without them. There is no way I would have been able to save the reception without them. There is no way I or my mom could have gone out to the venue to reorganize the tables and decide where the dance floor and cake display and all of that would have been. As awesome as my venue coordinator is, she wouldn’t have been able to do all of that alone, either. So, long story short… when the worst happens, these are the girls you want to have in your corner, because they make the best out of anything!

Matt Quelch

We would like to take the opportunity to share with everyone how INCREDIBLE the team at Emily Weddings really is. They made our day on May 27th, 2017 at the Hilton Oceanfront in Virginia Beach truly SPECIAL. Far too often, a vendor is just that, a vendor. Emily Weddings though, could not be further from. Their team are true partners, and in our case, have become an extension of our family. Whether it is helping you select the ideal venue, find the perfect vendors to fit your style, maximize your budget, or make what seems to be impossible possible, the team at Emily Weddings WILL make your vision, a reality. We would like to give a special thanks to Kate Freeman, Brittney Danas, and Karen Walker, whom we have dubbed the Dream Team. They exceeded our wildest expectations, and could not be more grateful for EVERYTHING. Kate Freeman - What can we say... Kate you truly are a part of our family now. You were with us through every decision, literally. Your patience, guidance, and direction could not have been more sincere and utterly PERFECT. THANK YOU again, Emily Weddings! Alison & Matt - “The Quelch’s”

T Nelson

I must say that in planning for our wedding I was definitely not convinced that a wedding planner was necessary, much less worth the extra money. However, I could not have been happier to be proven wrong. Emily Weddings made the planning process very smooth (which as the groom I likely underestimate) but the real benefit from my perspective was the day of the wedding. We had 2 planners at the wedding ceremony that made sure everything and everyone was where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there. After attending several weddings that did not utilize any planners to organize and manage the day I can say that having a smooth flow to the wedding and reception does not happen on its own and it can kill the flow and atmosphere when something does not go as planned and something always goes off plan. But if something didn’t go as planned that day we didn’t even know it because the girls from Emily Weddings took care of it without us even hearing about it. That night we then had 3 planners at the reception, 1 appeared to be dedicated to us while the other 2 attended to all of the guests and staff. Again they made sure everything happened when it was supposed to and in a very courteous manner. But the best part for me was always having a refilled drink when needed, a full plate of food through dinner, and all of our stuff packed in the car ready to go at the end of the night. In a sentence, I felt like I had been waited on by a 5 star concierge the entire night. From a skeptical groom’s perspective, I can say that having a wedding planner is absolutely worth the money and I would certainly recommend Emily Weddings to anyone.

Jo Given

When my daughter, Amy, told me she intended to have a wedding planner help with her wedding I wondered why – it turned out to be a great decision! Carrie Fry and the rest of the Emily Weddings staff were wonderful and helped coordinate everything. Carrie was in touch throughout the planning process, she visited vendors with us and kept things “on schedule”. Carrie had suggestions along the way but all final decisions were Amy’s. On the wedding day a staff member arrived at the hotel to assist us as my daughter dressed and several more were at the Signature before we arrived. It seemed there were Emily Weddings staff members anywhere, anytime we had a question or concern – they were wonderful! They eliminated any stress that Amy or I might have expected. I appreciated that the staff blended with the wedding guests and guided guests and members of the wedding party quietly and discreetly. I would recommend Emily Weddings to anyone planning a wedding- their assistance helped make Amy and Jay’s wedding day memorable and perfect.

Jackie Gridley

Using the Emily Weddings and Events Teams was the best decision we made about getting married, well after getting my wife to say yes. They made everything so simple and worry-free. Kate and the rest of her team helped us put together our dream wedding. They worked seamlessly with the few vendors to ensure every peanut and pennant were in place for our baseball wedding before we arrived at the venue. Emily Weddings had my full trust from the beginning, so much so that I recommended them to another bride shortly after hiring them. I recommended them then and would do so again in a heartbeat.

Lyndy Wilcox

The Emily Weddings team is amazing! They will be as invested in your wedding as you are. From the moment you hire them, even for day-of services, they are available to help in any way they can. They have great relationships with other vendors and can direct you to the best of the best. They will meet with you and your other vendors, and they offer their experience and insight, which is priceless. Also, they ARE the best of the best. They helped us to bring the dream we had for our wedding to life and their day-of-coordination was invaluable!!! They helped make sure we and all of our vendors had all the details in-line prior to the wedding day. On the wedding day, everything ran so smoothly and their timeline was perfect to keep the guests entertained and having a good time. Not only did they do an awesome job putting things together and making the day go seamlessly, they did it with smiles and upbeat personalities! They really seemed to enjoy what they do! They took great care of my husband and I, as well as our families throughout the day. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them - very hard-working and very passionate about their jobs!!! If you are considering a wedding planner, you should definitely go with them. If you don't think you need a wedding planner, you should still hire them - there are sooooo many little things that go into a wedding day and they take all of that on so you can just relax and enjoy the day! This was one of the BEST investments we made for our wedding day!

Jacey Eckhart

We are a military family who moved from Norway five months before our daughter's wedding. We knew we needed a local professional with great contacts to help organize QUICKLY. Kate from Emily Weddings is a real winner. She has the kind of experience with weddings that helps her foresee potential problems BEFORE they are problems (like, hello gate guards. And, yes, it does matter where your out of town minister got his credentials in the state of Virginia LOL). In addition to being a superb organizer, Kate is also an authentic, positive, warm person who offers great encouragement throughout the process. She really listened to the preferences of the out-of-town bride and groom and then helped me sort through all my creative ideas to see what was possible, workable and affordable. We had surprises scheduled throughout the event that they loved. Kate kept things running smoothly even when we were all caught up in the moment. The bride wanted to surprise the groom with a private moment with floating lanterns on the lake. I thought everyone had forgotten. Not Kate. She and her team from Emily Weddings (love them!!), had everything set up and boxed and hidden until the right moment. It was like magic--and we couldn't have done it without them!

Thomas Crosby

Emily weddings did an amazing job helping to find all of the perfect vendors and get the ball rolling on everything needed for the perfect wedding. They made sure everything was covered. On the day of, they were there every step of the way to make sure everything went seamlessly and keep the schedule on track. I couldn't ask for a better team.

Sarah Nagy

I worked with Kate specifically and she was amazing. She stayed at least one step ahead of us with the planning and as our big day grew closer she made everything incredibly easy and made it so that we had absolutely nothing to worry about, she just took care of everything. Our wedding day was incredible and perfect. The Emily weddings team was so good that many members of my family didn't even know that they were there, just that our day was perfect.

B P

Emily Weddings did an amazing job at this wedding. Incredible attention to detail. So many staff members were there making sure everything went smoothly. And everyone was so friendly. Incredible service. Couldn't imagine anyone doing it better.

April Lynch

Where do I start? I honestly cannot imagine my wedding day being as memorable, beautiful, stress-free and intimate without the help of Emily Weddings. The entire team is absolutely incredible. Although I never imagined being a bride with a team of wedding planners, I cannot even begin to tell you what a tremendous weight was lifted off my shoulders from the moment I signed into a partial planning contract with Emily. Any question I had or recommendation that I needed, Emily was immediately there with the best ideas that not only fit my budget, but fit my husband and I’s personalities as well! Let me tell you about the day of the wedding…I did not have to worry about ANYTHING. I had a relaxing morning, got my hair and makeup done, put on my dress, and showed up! The entire day was flawless, and it was honestly all because of the Emily Weddings team. Anything that I needed they immediately took care of. The most incredible moment, which I’ll remember forever, is getting to see my sister and 5 day old nephew (who couldn’t make the wedding) on one of the planner’s Ipads as I was walking down the aisle. Before the wedding, my Dad was having trouble setting up Skype on his laptop…one of the planners immediately offered to use her iPad and FaceTime the entire night with my sister. It was the most beautiful and caring act that my family could’ve ever asked for. The incredible part about this, and all of the other things that Emily’s team went out of their way to do, is that none of this is required or in their job description! They truly just love their job, and they love making each bride’s wedding day absolutely perfect. You can’t even describe the love and care that they put into ever moment of the event. I cannot thank them enough for making my day so unforgettable!

Jessica Feldman

The Emily Weddings team outdid themselves for our wedding day! As a wedding professional for 10 years, I have seen a lot of wedding planners. They're the best in the business. I have seen them work behind the scenes at many weddings and that's where I fell in love with them. To be on the other side as a bride took my love and respect for them to an even greater level. They made our wedding dreams come true. Before we started working closely Kate, we had a lot of questions and stress. After our first meeting with Kate, we felt a weight lifted. Kate, Emily, Brittany, Elaine and Karen were incredible to work with and the wedding went flawlessly because of them. They went above and beyond our expectations and we're so beyond grateful for their tireless work on our big day!

Christine Browning

Emily Weddings truly made our wedding day a fairy tale. Brittney and Kate took the time to really understand my vision and they made it a reality. Not only did they work to plan every single detail of our day, they were also invested in us personally. You'd think that for people who do weddings all the time they would become desensitized, but that wasn't the case at all. Kate even teared up when I came downstairs in my wedding dress. The team has a great relationship with all of the best local vendors and they know exactly who to send you to for what you're going for. I felt very relaxed throughout the whole planning process and on the wedding day knowing that Emily Weddings had everything under control. Our July wedding at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club was more amazing and beautiful than I could have even imagined and it wouldn't have happened without Emily Weddings!

Becky Everhart

I worked for a caterer for several years locally and frequently handled rentals, florals, etc. for clients. Even with my vast knowledge of "how things work," I found the Kate and the Emily Weddings team invaluable and am certain my day would not have been as smooth without their help. I chose their day-of coordination and could not have been more pleased with the results. Amongst other things, the Emily Weddings team walked us through the rehearsal dinner, helped the caterer "flip" the event space from ceremony to reception, and even helped hold my dress when I went to the bathroom. I think that covers A to Z! I highly recommend Emily Weddings. You get what you pay for, and they were worth every dime.

H D

Emily's Weddings were Great! We were extremely impressed with the service we received from Emily's Weddings. Her help with making planning decisions based on her vast experience helped us make best use of our wedding budget but it was her day of execution that blew us and our guests away! My wife and I fielded numerous comments on how well organized the ceremony and reception were and on how much our guests enjoyed themselves. The reception flowed seamlessly, we were able to enjoy the occasion due to the planning and execution of her staff. Emily and Paula, along with her team, took care of everything from the minute guests arrived directing all of the evening's events up to the surprise helicopter exit. There is no way we would consider any other team but Emily's Weddings to protect our wedding day investment. Thank you for making my daughters' day carefree and wonderful. -Doug and Diane

Tim Petersen

The emily weddings team was an invaluable asset to my sister's beautiful wedding! Their attention to detail, punctuality, comprehensiveness, and excellent teamwork afforded a flawless wedding experience. I couldn't imagine executing such a large event without their experience and expertise. I can't recommend them highly enough!

Lauren L

The Emily Weddings Team is the best! Our whole day went so smoothly and was so fun. Couldn't have done it without them! If you are in need of a wedding planner, definitely go with them. They were able to work with me being out-of-town and still made everything happen!

Erica Parker Goodwin

Emily Weddings did a wonderful job helping us plan and pull off our wedding! Trying to plan a Hampton Roads wedding from our home just outside of DC would NOT have been possible without our amazing lead planner Carrie and the rest of the Emily Weddings team. These ladies took so much of the stress away leading up to the big day (and on the day of, especially!) Friendly, helpful, understanding, caring, and attentive - So thankful for all this wonderful group did to make our wedding day special.

Steven Ciocci

Thank you so much for the amazing service that we received from Emily Weddings! You guys were so helpful and amazing. We will always appreciate your help that you gave us.

Jessica Spooner

The whole group at Emily Weddings is amazing. They helped me plan my wedding all the way from Ohio. They never gave me a recommendation that was bad (everyone they put me into contact with was amazing and made my day wonderful). They made sure I stayed on track and got everything taken care of and nothing was forgotten. The day of the girls made sure everything went perfectly. Everyone was were they needed to be when they needed to be. They made it the most stress free day for myself and all my family. I can't say enough about how wonderful this group is, but if you have any doubt in your mind about letting these ladies help you with your big day, don't worry they will make sure it is magical and a day you and your family will look on with fondness for the rest of your life.

Armando Mesina

We hired Emily Weddings for day of coordination of our wedding. I don't know if I had very low expectations or just didn't know what to expect but I believe they went beyond what I imagined a day of coordinator would do. We worked with Rachel and she has been very responsive to all our questions from the very first meeting until post- nuptials. There was a curve-ball thrown at us the night before our wedding after our rehearsal when our church coordinator told our wedding party needed to be at the church way earlier than what the timeline that Rachel had created. A moment of stress was quickly dissipated when Rachel and her team texted our entire wedding party of the new timeline and that all vendors affected (especially transportation) was on board with the new timeline. Needless to say, our wedding went smoothly. Rachel was readily available throughout the day while her team worked tirelessly in the background making sure everything is executed as planned.

Meredith Elliott

I always knew I would hire a wedding planner. After having helped so many friends plan, coordinate, and execute their “special day” and seeing how stressed and worried they were, I knew wedding planning wasn’t for me. Your wedding day is supposed to be the “BEST DAY EVER” and for me, thanks to Emily Weddings, IT WAS! When I was first looking for a wedding planner, I interviewed a few who offered various levels of services. From the moment I met with Emily and Brittany of Emily Weddings, we just clicked. I could sense right away that they shared my vision and I knew they would provide just the right level of personalization and professionalism. At every step in the planning process they were there to provide sample vendors, review contracts and let me decide what level of involvement I wanted. I knew they would be there all in all the time, if that’s what I needed. I got everything set-up, picked-out and semi confirmed and then I was completely hands off the last two weeks before my wedding day. I could rest in the assurance that had everything taken care of. My mother shared my confidence in the team. Having been an event planner herself, she said it was a breath of fresh air to be hands-off and enjoy the day versus worrying about each detail. One of the greatest benefits was having the Emily Weddings team take charge of the wedding guests and the wedding party. They offered guidance throughout the day on where to be and when to be there. “Look for a ninja” was a common phrase used by the bridal party since the Emily Weddings team wore all black and talked on headsets. It was awesome! I could go on all day about how fantastic Emily Weddings is. But instead, I highly recommend you hire them yourself. They will make your special day truly magical!

E Ramiscal

My first experience with Emily Weddings was at my cousin’s wedding when I was the Maid of Honor. I saw them in action and was impressed. When I started planning for my wedding, although I already had Emily Weddings in mind, my fiancé at the time wanted me to meet with other planners. After meeting or talking with 4 other planners, it was clear to me that Emily Weddings was the best in the area. From beginning to end, my wedding coordinator/planner, Rachel, from Emily Weddings was professional, super knowledgeable, responsive, organized and absolutely wonderful to work with. All members of the team were great to work with. Although priced higher than other planners, Emily Weddings is well worth it. Their day-of coordination really goes beyond just the day of. They are available for questions, suggestions and concerns months in advance leading up to the day. During the week of the wedding, Rachel handled planning details and situations for me that came up so I didn’t have to worry about them– transportation changes, rental changes, touching base with vendors on details and timeline information. I was really impressed that she calmly and quickly handled timeline changes that was so suddenly thrown at us by our church wedding coordinator at the rehearsal. They were there to handle small and big details so I could just enjoy my wedding day, which I totally did! What was reassuring was hearing some of our vendors, who had previously worked with Emily Weddings, talk highly about them. Vendors are relieved when they know that they’ll be working with reliable, top notch coordinators. My florists at one point said that Emily Weddings was a dream come true. Emily Weddings helped transport flowers to and from the ceremony and reception. Everything went smoothly at our wedding; and everything seemed to have been executed on time and as we desired. A big factor I think was choosing Emily Weddings as our wedding coordinators. I whole-heartedly without a doubt recommend them. Thank you, Rachel and the Emily Weddings team, for making my wedding day the most memorial and most special day of my life. You are the best!

Caitlin Brennan

Hiring Emily Weddings was honestly one of the best decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process. They led us to our amazing vendor team and helped our wedding vision come to life. Carrie and Brittney were a huge help in the months leading up to our wedding. They helped relieve so much stress from the whole planning process, we walked away from each meeting with a game plan and feeling so much better about where we were in the process. For the day of the wedding, it was so nice to have a team there to help us, we could not have done it without them! Thank you all for your help!!

Randall Decker

Simply the Best. We will always treasure the time we had with Kate, our lead planner and the entire Emily Weddings Team. They truly are the 2nd most important person you want beside you as you plan and then experience your big day! We went in knowing what we wanted for our wedding. The Emily team didn't miss a beat. They learned us, invested time in our vision, made themselves accessible and available for us, and then just became part of us once everything was in place to move forward. Months of planning and the result was absolute perfection. We simply loved our wedding and guests can't stop talking about it. It was a moment we will never forget and we will be forever grateful that you allowed it to be such as special memory. Thank you for making it appear seamless and easy. Thank you for making it feel like we were your only client all year. I don't know how you do that!