Weddings can be stressful, but one of our main goals is to create a stress-free planning process and wedding day. That means that you don't have to wonder if you thought through every last detail, down to the number of chairs in the first row, or if you bought the table numbers because we will have gone through that together

We're firm believers that getting married isn't just about the day, it's about the days leading up to the wedding and the marriage that comes after. 

We have a passion for helping our brides to stay within their budget because we know that it's possible and should be a priority.

WHO WE ARE

Emily Pena headshot by Love, Lomax Photography

OWNER, LEAD PLANNER

I'm so glad you're here! 

I've always been someone who loves being around others and thrives in a people-filled environment, but especially one with order. I tried to find a career that would bring those together and allowed me to be creative yet thought-out and precise. I've done a few things, but after getting married I tried to figure out what I was doing, ya know, long-term as an adult. After stumbling upon wedding planning I was hooked! I almost instantly knew that it was something I wanted to do. Through all the last-minute decisions, the stressful situations, and the timelines I was putting together that caused others to panic, I felt calm and peace. 

I worked for wedding planners in Greenville, SC as a weekend job in 2021 and when I moved to Charleston, SC in early 2022, I started full-time. I've had the joy of walking with more than 25 couples through their planning experience and their big day. Now that we are living in Washington D.C., I love that I get to bring my Lowcountry and Southern charm training to the north. 

I am unapologetically a Christian and it is what motivates me and gives me purpose - doing everything to the glory of God, even those timelines! I am always down to eat a good taco or sushi, and my husband and I love playing Catan or Dutch Blitz with friends. I value integrity and honesty, and friendship is dear to me. So now that you know more about me, let's be friends! I would love to plan your wedding with you!

Hey, I'm Emily Peña (PEN-yuh)!

A little bit about me

Emily Pena, Wedding Planner, in downtown Charleston

I learned Spanish while living in Bolivia teaching English and my husband is from the Dominican Republic.

We have a cockapoo named Milo who is 3 years old!

I love traveling and exploring new places, especially anywhere there is a beach.