I’ve always loved bringing people together. Even as a kid, I could find an excuse to throw a party, especially one where everyone felt welcome and every little detail mattered.

After studying Hospitality in college, becoming a wedding planner felt like the most natural path. I started my career in the hospitality world, working closely with a seasoned wedding planner and gaining invaluable hands-on experience behind the scenes. Over the past nine years, I’ve had the privilege of planning and designing weddings all over Charleston, with a background that also includes floral design and venue management. Each step of the way has shaped how I serve my couples today: with warmth, creativity, professionalism, and a whole lot of heart.

Emma Ivey Events is a full-service planning and design studio for couples who want a celebration that truly reflects who they are. I’ll walk with you from our first call to your final send-off, handling the logistics, crafting a thoughtful design, and curating a trusted team of vendors who get your style and vision.

When you work with me, you can trust that I’ll handle every detail with care and expertise, from logistics to design to building your dream vendor team. I take on a select number of weddings each year so that I can pour myself fully into each couple’s experience. My role is not just to plan your wedding but to protect your vision, advocate for you, and create a celebration that feels unique and deeply personal.

No templates, no pressure, just a seamless, personal experience that lets you enjoy the moment and feel like a guest at your own wedding.

Weddings with heart, handled with care

MEET

  • Favorite Travel Destinations: La Morra, Italy. Avignon, France. Ketchikan, Alaska. Mykonos, Greece. 
  • Favorite Food: Mediterranean & Indian Cuisine
  • Favorite Flower: Butterfly ranunculus 
  • Favorite Genre: Any and all thrillers!
  • Dream Client Destination: Provence or Tuscany 
  • Favorite Past-times: Travelling!! I love to cook! Cycle and hot yoga queen (shoutout to The Works). Watching the Bills with my husband, Nate. 
  • Favorite Vino: Châteauneuf du Pape (red blend)

Fun Facts: I'm a classic Libra, I have one yellow lab and one black lab - Violet & Pippin, I grew up on a horse farm, and one of my favorite places in the world is my in law's bed and breakfast in NH!

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