EMILY COYNE, CWEP ~ FOUNDER

Emily has always had a passion for creating extraordinary experiences. As a child, she spent hours pouring over her leather-bound copy of Emily Post’s Book of Etiquette ~ fascinated with the difference between a bouillon spoon and a soup spoon, or the proper way to eat peas from a fork (they are to be rolled off the back of the fork, in case you were wondering). She set elaborate tablescapes and planned dinner parties and theatrical productions, never dreaming that these childhood inspirations would one day lead to her life’s work.

She spent over 10 years leading the event departments at some of the country’s most notable properties, including world renowned Auberge du Soleil. From building event programs from scratch to working with Fortune 500 CEOs, celebrities, and the most discerning clientele, Emily has flawlessly executed hundreds of events and built a network of relationships with the industry’s best vendors. When ECE was born, the premier venues in destinations like Napa Valley, Los Cabos, Park City, Aspen, Hawaii and beyond were clamoring to include Emily and team on their short list of preferred planning companies. She’s been featured multiple times in PEOPLE as an expert planner, as well as in Newsweek, The Knot, and Bridal Guide among others. 

An undeniable force, and highly regarded by her colleagues, Emily has been described as being “of the highest caliber,” “the epitome of grace and professionalism,” and “extraordinarily exceptional.” She places a huge emphasis on caring for and pampering her couples, wanting them to relax and find true joy throughout the planning process.