To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.

- GIORGIO ARMANI

Our Stories

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.

KATIE RECORDS ~ SR. EVENT PRODUCER

Katie’s childhood was marked with continuous travel for international swimming and dance competitions, which ignited a love for adventure and a deep desire to explore more of world’s beauty.

Katie studied at UC Santa Barbara, where she pursued swimming at the collegiate level and achieved the remarkable feat of qualifying twice for the Olympic trials. The countless hours spent chasing lines in the pool instilled values of discipline, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Her experience includes notable properties, including the Ritz Carlton Bacara, where she managed over 50 weddings each year and was widely recognized for her strong work ethic and passion for impeccable execution.

Subsequently, Katie ventured into the realm of global event programming, managing logistics and day to day operations for high visibility events associated with FIFA World Cup and Olympic Sponsors. Katie left lasting impressions wherever she goes and is known for her incredible drive and warm personality.

CARRIE NEGRI ~ DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Carrie serves as Director of Operations where she manages logistics, systems, and processes related to providing exceptional client experiences at Emily Coyne Events, In addition, she oversees client budgets and vendor contracting. She also serves as the in-house stylist and bridal beauty concierge for ECE, handing all things fashion and beauty and ensuring each couple has a pampered experience on the wedding weekend. Prior to entering the hospitality industry, she managed software product launches across multiple lines of business at Google. Carrie is passionate about taking the wedding industry to unprecedented levels of service, and creating unforgettable event experiences for couples.

Outside of work, Carrie loves road biking, spending time outdoors with her husband and their puppy, Leo, and entertaining friends and family at her home. She also loves to travel, having explored numerous international destinations while working and living in France. Carrie holds degrees in Marketing and French from Santa Clara University.

MAIA DUBOILE ~ PRODUCTION MANAGER

After graduating from Trinity College as a recipient of the Watkinson Fellowship and several prestigious history scholarships, Maia spent four years working in Spain and Ecuador. She traveled extensively and enjoyed creating a detailed schedule every step of the way (to the relief of her husband). After moving back to California and working for many years in the Napa wine industry, she found her true calling in the behind-the-scenes production of luxury events.

Maia delights in helping the team stay organized and fine-tuning each logistical detail, whether it’s making sure the chandeliers are hung in the ideal spot for photo lighting above the couple’s dinner table or sourcing the bride’s favorite scent for chilled rolled towels to hand out on the dancefloor. Her expertise lies in creating the proprietary ECE production decks and developing new processes to create a seamless experience for vendors and guests on the wedding day.

When she’s not working on production details, you will find Maia reading voraciously and planning her next trip to the South of France.

Emily and her team are worth their weight in gold

– TRACY & ARJAV