Congratulations!

So, you're engaged...now what? Choosing a wedding planner is an excellent next step. A professional planner can guide you in all areas: budget, decor, design, etiquette, day of coordination and more. Not sure how to go about choosing a planner? Check out my article online with Sophie Magazine for tips on choosing the best planner for you. Of course I would love to be your planner...so let's talk about how I can best help you.

828.808.8888 emily@occasionsbyemily.com

Merry Christmas from My Family to Yours

May God's peace and love be yours this holiday season.

Thanks to a Portrait of You for the family picture.

Sheridan Cupp Photography

I had the privilege of meeting Sheridan with Sheridan Cupp photography when she took pictures of my girls recently. She captured such beautiful smiles in a studio atmosphere--just imagine what she could do at a wedding!

Kathleen's Tea Room

Have you been to Kathleen's Tea Room? It is a treasure find tucked away in Fletcher, just a few minutes from Hendersonville or Asheville, NC. The menu offers exquisite tea time, lunch and dinner choices--one of my favorites is the seafood quiche.

Kathleen's is located in a beautiful old house that is a great option for rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons or showers. You might also order a catered tea sandwich tray for your bridal party on the wedding day for delicious treats that will get you through the festivity prep.

Reservations are recommended, so call soon to enjoy this treasure for yourself!

Wedding Resource

Are you looking for a one-stop online wedding resource? I love Wedding Wire! They offer customized vendor directories for your location, along with helpful reviews by past clients. You can easily connect to vendor websites and blogs. You can also post your own questions on discussion boards and get feedback from other brides and experts in the industry. An added bonus is that Martha Stewart Weddings online uses the Wedding Wire directories--so you know you're using a great resource!

Weather for the Big Day

The Weather Channel online offers a personalized weather page for your big day! You can save the page for your own personal use and share it with guests. Just one more fun way to count down to your wedding.

Tuesday's Frog

Joanna Bolick, fabulous photographer from Tuesday's Frog, was so kind to feature me on her blog! We had a great time together this summer at two very different weddings. Joanna and her husband, Mark, work together so well to capture every moment of your special event. One of my favorite pictures from a wedding in June was this one of a member of the Firecracker Jazz Band.

A Website is Born!

The big day has finally arrived and Occasions by Emily has an official presence on the world wide web!

Logo art: Gina Cleminson

Photography:

Leigh Webber

Tuesday's Frog

A Portrait of You

Site design: Darian Carson

Text: Joann Freeburg

Thanks to all of you! The site is beautiful.

Welcome

Planning an event, be it your own wedding or your grandparent's anniversary, can be a stressful and exciting time. With over fourteen years experience in event planning, I understand the process, design elements and work it takes to make your event come together to best represent you and be sure to please your guests. Whether you are planning an intimate tea party, a garden wedding, or an over-the-top gala reception, I am happy to help.

Please contact me at emily@occasionsbyemily.com or 828.808.8888 to discuss the planning package that best suits your needs. I look forward to working with you!

Emily McCollin
Owner, Occasions by Emily

Services include: Wedding planning and direction, destination weddings, banquet and meeting coordination, and a la carte options

Photo by Leigh Webber