Events by Emily Kay

Wedding Planner

"Why did you start this business," you might ask. I’ll share my secret with you... I LOVE TO HOST! I really enjoy having guests over and throwing parties. It is all too easy for me to make a big deal out of having a nice meal. I came to realize that I just don’t have enough reasons to host on my own. The idea of starting Events by Emily Kay made so much sense, not only to me but to my family. It is a way that I can do what I love best, but for someone else. It truly is my pleasure and joy to serve my couples. I am honored when each couple invites me on the most memorable day they will experience in their lives together so far.

This is a piece of advice I tell each of my couples: The two of you and your relationship is so much more important than any detail of planning a wedding. Let me share with you how my amazing husband (Joshua) taught me this lesson.

My family is from Arkansas, but I was living here in Albuquerque. Joshua and I decided to have an intimate ceremony at a beautiful park there and had a larger reception here in New Mexico. Our reception was held in a courtyard that was owned by some friends of ours. This was essentially where Joshua and I first met. We spent a lot of time getting to know each other in this courtyard. He blessed me so much on the day of our reception. … Read more

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    Lacey D

    Shared on theknot.com

    Emily is amazing! We got married at a state park, and we knew we needed someone to help us coordinate the day. Not only was she AWESOME on the day-of, she was super helpful leading up to the day, too. She did a site visit with us and helped us map out our layout, coordinated our vendors leading up to the day and was available to answer a bunch of questions that came up throughout the planning process. On the day of, our outdoor wedding was nearly rained out - it poured until about 5 minutes before our ceremony. Emily went to Plan B and then to Plan C to give us the day we wanted. At the end of the reception, she and her staff got everything broken down, put away and cleaned up in a very tight time frame. You should definitely hire Emily.

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    Nicole G

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    Emily was absolutely wonderful to work with! My husband and I ( me especially) were able to relax and enjoy our wedding knowing she was there to handle all the details. During the wedding I didn't have to spare a thought for when vendors would arrive or whether the rooms were set up properly-- Emily had all of that down. It was also wonderful having someone there who thought of things before I even realized they were necessary. I didn't realize how thirsty I was after the ceremony until Emily and her assistant handed me and my husband a glass of water. We even got to try our cocktail hour drinks and food despite doing pictures because they brought us some. If you're planning a wedding from out of state, need someone who can help you get organized with schedules, coordinate with outside vendors and ensure everyone gets paid on time, or just need a calm, friendly person to talk when you are starting to get worried about wedding logistics I would highly recommend Emily!

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    Megan M

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    There are not enough words to describe my time with Emily. She thinks of everything, takes on every role, and never lets you worry. Emily made my every desire happen, she kept everyone calm, and she connected me to the best vendors imaginable. Our photographer (who we hired prior to meeting Emily) fell through at the last minute, and she wasted no time helping us replace that person. She immediately had names, numbers and quotes ready. She went to every meeting without question. The day of the wedding my dress ripped during photos and she and our new photographer (who she recommended to us) got on their hands and knees and had it fixed in less than two minutes. Every person was accounted for and versed on everything. She had schedules typed up for each individual in the bridal party. She knew what time everything was arriving. All things that you don't want to worry about on your wedding day- she worried about for us. On the day of the wedding, even though she had a million things to do, Emily made herself available to be with me while I was getting ready, coffee in hand when she got to my parents' house at 7:45. All I had to do that day was show up and marry my best friend. Emily became a very valuable friend to me during this time, and I am very sad that the wedding is over because it inevitable means we will not be talking all day every day as we were while the wedding approached. She truly loves her job and wants her clients to have the most magical day possible. She is like a wedding fairy godmother.

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    Diane

    Shared on eventsbyemilykay.com

    As the MOB, it was great having Emily take care of so many, many, many little and big details! She always was timely and very friendly. It is never fun when someone makes you feel like you are a bother, and that is NOT the case with Emily! Which definitely keeps the stress level down. Thanks Emily for that and all the many other things you capably handled throughout the whole process.

    Emily communicated very often, and everything was well-documented in emails. She had the whole wedding week schedule written out, and hourly for the day before and big day, so everyone knew where they were to be and what to expect. She made sure we were all fed during the busy days, and especially the bride. She stepped in to do make-up when the original girl didn't work out, and she did a great job with that too.

    She was always on time, and never left us out of any of the decisions. She always willingly offered to do anything and everything. My husband ended up at the venue with his suit pants missing, and Emily was immediately calling to try to locate the same pair for us to buy. (Thankfully my husband was able to race home and find they had fallen off the hanger!) But Emily just stepped right up to the plate immediately. She also would look for clothes or props with our theme/colors while she was out doing her own errands, which was helpful.

    When she had to leave town during the preparations, she made sure she planned ahead so that every base was covered. She was full of ideas and local connections. She also worked hard at home to hand make things, and offered any of her own things for us to borrow. She definitely went above and beyond what we expected. It was really nice throughout, but especially on the big day! She was even there to help with all the clean up the next day.

    I would highly recommend Events by Emily Kay, you will not be disappointed!

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    Luke

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    Overall I thought the whole process was seamless. It was nice to have my opinion matter. I was able to pick out a few important things and have my wedding be mine without any of the leg work. I was able to make decisions and have Emily make it happen. It was the most beautiful wedding I've ever been to. On the day of the wedding I didn't have to do anything. Emily had a team of people to set everything up. I hung out with my groomsmen and got dressed, and got married. I am recommending her to all of my friends as they get engaged. She did a great job.

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