Emily Ventura

, and optimistic. She makes the planning process a breeze and enjoyable for all. Couldn’t recommend her more!!!

was going to be essential to a successful wedding day, and I could not have been more lucky to have Emily throughout the process. As someone who works and travels a lot, but who also works in event planning, I know I needed someone who would allow me to be hands-on in the process but also able to step up to the plate when I was unable to, and Emily made that process seamless. Emily also put together the vendor dream team for our day and I have no doubt that the vendors she helped select made our day go as smoothly and perfectly as she did. I was so grateful that everything was just taken care of on our big day, and I got to enjoy and soak in the very best weekend with mine and my husbands favorite people. I owe the Emily Ventura Designs team all of the gratitude and praise for making my wedding day better than I could have ever imagined.

ils that made my wedding go smoothly. What I appreciated more than anything else is that on the day of my wedding I didn't have to run anything-- I just went where I was told to go and focused on enjoying myself.

get organized and setup a game plan. For almost a full calendar year, Emily was there for every decision and to answer any question that we might throw at her. She attended every vendor meeting with us and was always prepared, knowledgeable, and supportive. It was a huge relief to have her along! Emily really took the time to get to know us and understand what our vision for the wedding would be. We struggled with making some hard decisions, and Emily wasn't ever afraid to offer her unbiased opinion to help support what our vision was. Although some of our visions were a little less traditional, Emily had absolutely no issue helping us to incorporate it into our wedding. Emily always had a few suggestions on hand for vendors that she works with frequently and felt would fit with our aesthetic. We are delighted to report that EVERY SINGLE ONE was phenomenal to work with. Not only that, it was clear that our entire vendor team worked well together which made everything run even smoother. For our actual wedding day, Emily was there and ready to take the lead. It was reassuring that someone was in charge, and we didn't have to burden a friend, family member, or ourselves with that responsibility. The day before and the day of we even had multiple curve balls thrown at us, which we passed along to Emily, and she handled them spectacularly. We truly didn't have to worry about a single thing as the entire team handled everything behind the scenes. Our wedding day went off without a hitch - we attribute that mostly to Emily's demeanor and preparation going into it. Emily is very personable, friendly, and wants to get to know you as a couple in order to make your wedding dream come true. We believe this personal touch is what makes the experience with Emily truly unique and worthwhile! We can't suggest her services more to help make your wedding vision come to life! - Isaac and Lauren

of things I hadn't thought about and reassured me that everything was going well. My work makes it challenging to take phone calls during the day so having her help in the last couple of weeks was invaluable. We ran into a couple snags as you'd expect for a wedding but she handled everything so well I didn't know anything was amiss. We were able to be completely immersed in our special day. I recommend everyone have a coordinator for their wedding day but you should especially hire Alyssa if you can!

wedding and initially thought I would not need a planner, but so glad I got one because it alleviated a lot of potential stress. I had a vision of what I wanted my wedding to look like and she delivered! I'm so glad I worked with her and would recommend her 100%!

VID bride without her. When we made the decision to postpone, she quickly jumped into action and communicated and negotiated with all of our vendors — not to mention eased all my anxieties! We had quite a few conflicts that came up during planning due to various factors, and Emily was always there with us, giving us all and any support we needed. She is the absolute best to have on your side. Outside of being an amazing crisis manager for us, she recommended and coordinated all vendors — all of which were fantastic. She has such great connections and relationships in the wedding industry, that everyone was so glad to be working with her. When our wedding finally came (one year later than expected), everything went off without a hitch with Emily at the helm. When our videographer cancelled the day before the wedding due to COVID, she was on top of it and making calls to secure a replacement. When 25% of our guest list cancelled in the days leading up to wedding (because…COVID….), she helped me rework the table arrangements, flowers, and seating chart at least 7 times. The day before and day of wedding, Emily was on top of everything. She was so professional and had an answer for anything and everything. I never had to think about anything because Emily had already thought of it and taken care of it. On your wedding days is where it is evident that she is insanely good at what she does. I cannot imagine planning a wedding without Emily. Whether I had a late night panic about something wedding related or needed to dish on some hot Real Housewives gossip, Emily was there (and still is!!). Do yourself a favor and hire her! You will have the most amazing wedding with her at your side AND you get to hang out with an incredible person. Thank you, Emily forever and ever!!

responsiveness and attention to detail. She went out of her way to ensure we had a wonderful wedding and I can't recommend her enough! If you are thinking of getting a wedding planner, hire Emily.

ommend her!

nt for out-of-town guests. Because we don't live in Louisville, I didn't know where to start. Emily and her assistant Alyssa went above and beyond to make our day beautiful. The few hiccups we had, which weren't due to her planning, were easily resolved. I honestly don't know how couples plan a wedding without a wedding planner. I sent my ideas to Emily and she put together beautiful vision board which we worked from. The ease of planning was so simple as she would send me options for decor and what not and I would say "yes" or "no". The whole process couldn't have gone smoother, everyone was beyond impressed. Many guests said it was the MOST BEAUTIFUL wedding they'd ever been to. Emily sets the bar high! If you live in the Indianapolis or Louisville area, give Emily a call! We couldn't have been happier. Thank you!!!

entire wedding process from several months out to the day of so easy and seamless. I went to Emily and Alyssa for help specifically so that myself and my family did not have to stress over the little details on our wedding day. It was such a relaxing day where Alyssa handled everything from communicating with vendors weeks prior, finalizing details, executing all the details day of, and I'm sure so much more behind the scenes that I didn't even see! She was so nice and never made my husband and I feel "bossed around" by, but truly wanted us to enjoy our day. She also helped provide vendor recommendations throughout the planning process and lead me to the best vendor team I could have asked for! I would 1000% recommend using Emily Ventura Designs. With Emily and Alyssa you are gauranteed to have a stress-free, easy, relaxing, and enjoyable experience on your wedding day - as it should be!

f planning for the day. She took the time to visit our venue and come to a food tasting with us even though it was 2+ hour drive and was incredibly kind and comforting in the process of planning. We both knew we'd be in great hands and our wedding day went incredibly smoothly thanks to her help! Highly recommend hiring Emily for your wedding!

Every phone call left us feeling RELIEVED instead of additional stress. Not only is she hardworking, and will make your dream wedding a reality-- she has a lovely personality! 10/10 recommend!!

preciated that she was honest about her opinion when it came to decor and vendors since she has planned and attended many more weddings and me and my husband. I am looking forward to the day I can use her as a planner again (baby shower?!), our experience was more than enjoyable. Hire her!!!

to help make your day go by without a hitch! We had a few situations that were difficult to navigate and Emily was quick to find solutions and always had a plan A, B and C. She has so many strengths and qualities that set her apart from others and demonstrated that she will always do right by her clients. Our wedding day would not have been possible without Emily and her team. Do yourself a favor and have Emily Ventura Designs help you plan your dream day! Thank you for everything Emily!

ays ready to answer any questions and was happy to give opinions when I really needed one. Not only did she help so much before and on the day of our wedding, but she helped us through postponing our wedding during Covid as well. With such a difficult decision that we were faced with, it was overwhelming to think of having to replan an entire new date with our vendors. She went above and beyond and communicated with all of our vendors to find a new date and ensured it’d still be exactly what we wanted. It also helps that she has very good taste! I would 10/10 recommend hiring Emily for your big day.

p me make those tough decisions. She helped me and my fiance bring our wedding vision to life ! She knows the best vendors to work with and has the best fresh ideas. We were originally supposed to have our wedding in 2020 and she made moving our entire wedding seem so simple. She turned into a great friend and I’m so stinking thankful for her! Love her.

I don't know what we would have done without her! She was an absolute angel especially on our wedding day. I can't recommend her enough!

Her communication was exceptional and she was always prompt- both with my husband and I, and with the other vendors. Emily was always there to offer words of advice and guidance, and helped make my day as stress-free as possible. She also is just such a joy to be around- it was like hanging out with a friend! I could go on and on, but to keep it short, I will say that I would recommend Emily to anyone in need of an event planner. Thank you Emily!

the wedding planning phase of the year, and Emily has not missed a beat. We originally hired Emily as a month-of coordinator for our 250 person wedding in Indianapolis in June 2020. Then COVID hit, and our wedding planning was turned upside down. From the moment that we started to discuss the idea of postponing, not only was Emily there to support any planning decisions, but she was also our support system. Through daily phone calls and text messages, Emily was there to talk things out, brainstorm ideas, and act as an ear for our vent sessions. At the beginning of the pandemic, everything was unpredictable. Not only was our planning on a roller coaster ride, so were our emotions. From communicating with our venue, to helping us lock down a new florist in less than a week, Emily was there to help us through the process. We had settled on postponing to mid-October, as we were optimistic for what the future had in store. Then we decided to PIVOT again, and made the decision to plan an elopement with our parents and siblings in 10 days, postponing the larger wedding to September 2021. From the moment we made this decision, Emily was instrumental in pulling off the planning on such short notice. We were back to our daily phone calls and texts, as Emily wanted to ensure that she would make anything that we wanted for that day to happen. She was flexible, supportive, and even helped secure last-minute catering and tent rentals. Emily is an absolute gem, and is the planner that you need by your side throughout your wedding planning journey. Not only is Emily professional, organized, detail-oriented, and thoughtful, but she has all the ideas to help make your day special for you, your partner, and your guests.

D ballroom reception into a brunch at our home she took everything in stride and kept our vision at the forefront of all planning. She had to frequently remind me to "not worry about that!" because she was taking care of absolutely everything. One of the reviews that led me to choose her as my wedding planner said "I wish I could have Emily with me at every major life event" and now I see why! Emily thinks of absolutely everything and then continues to go above and beyond. She knows the wedding industry inside and out, is prompt about timelines and deadlines, and took all the stress off me and my fiance while still keeping us informed and part of the process with all the fun stuff! She helped make my wedding day exactly what it should be, the best day of my life. I would recommend her to anyone.

sion to postpone our large celebration and do a backyard wedding on our original date instead, Emily was with us 100%. She made the difficult (and sad at the time) decision so easy to act on and we went to work planning a more intimate elopement. Our backyard ceremony and dinner was BEYOND what I could have hoped for. Emily took our vague vision and brought it to life in such a beautiful way. It was honestly magical. On the day of, her associates Elena and Megan were there to help us. Despite not doing any sort of rehearsal the day before, the day went so smoothly and was completely stress free. Elena and Megan were such a pleasure to work with on the day and we could not have had better people around us. Prior to rescheduling, I was already SO thankful for Emily helping me plan a wedding in Indy while we were residing out of state. She is so so kind, cheerful, easy to talk to, has amazing ideas and has considered details I would never have thought of. She makes wedding planning such a joy. We can't wait to continue working with her for our larger ceremony and celebration in 2021!

curate and then some on our wedding day. As a bride living in California and planning a wedding in Indiana, Emily worked late nights just to have planning calls that fit into our schedule. She worked tirelessly to make our wedding unique to us, not just copying what others were doing. Her network of talented vendors is unprecedented! Best part? Every vendor LOVES working with Emily. Why? Because she knows exactly what questions to ask and what details to iron out based on her portfolio of experience! You will show up on your wedding day with confidence because she has EVERYTHING handled. It's important to mention her kindness and energy is exactly what a bride and groom need to enjoy the marathon of a wedding day. She's honest and truly became like family throughout the event. Do not hesitate to hire Emily to make your wedding dreams come true. We are forever grateful to Emily for her endless work to make our wedding the most memorable day of our lives. Sharing a name with her was just the icing on the cake. I'd give her 10 stars if permitted.

t, I could tell she and her business was very professional and well-priced to start. I was very underprepared and was getting married within a year when I started working with Emily. She remained patient, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the process. She provided great recommendations for vendors, site locations, and catering options. She continued to go above and beyond with punctual communication, check-ins, and [more than] several plan changes due to COVID-19 concerns. She and her staff were friendly throughout the entire experience yet professional and firm when upcoming decisions needed to be made. Emily had well-organized itineraries, planning meetings, as well as flexibility with vendors I self-hired for our special day. Emily was very accommodating for our non-traditional wedding, and everything went off without a hitch. I HIGHLY recommend using Emily and her business for your upcoming wedding. She and her staff are trustworthy, reliable, friendly, professional, fairly priced, and experienced. I have no criticisms of note to share of any kind, and I would put my entire trust and faith in her services again for anyone's wedding. It was a wonderful day I will never forget. Thank you, Emily and staff!

the planner of all things, I thought it would be really difficult to let someone else take the reins throughout the planning process, but Emily left me with absolutely no doubts. She took care of everything! From the very beginning, when we sat down at a local restaurant and told Emily our big ideas and her taking those details and making it reality, to the more in depth planning of vendors, timelines, food, desserts, songs, etc., and of course being the go to person on our big day, she was there every step of the way. Not to mention she helped guide us through all the health and safety precautions of planning a wedding during a pandemic. I couldn’t write this review without mentioning Emily’s professionalism, attention to detail, communication and creativity. However, what really makes Emily incredible is the love she has for her job and her clients. When you hire Emily you don’t just get a wedding planner, but a friend who has all your best interests at heart. We would recommend Emily as your wedding planner without any reservations. She truly is one of a kind and simply, the best!

t beautiful wedding ever. She was 10 steps ahead of any problem that ever arose and was extremely sweet and professional in every situation. I cannot recommend her enough! She even packed special snacks for me for the wedding day because I have some allergies. All our bridal party loved her so much and called her "mom" throughout the wedding weekend. They have already claimed her for their future weddings. 10/10 recommend her, you will not regret choosing her!

ding planner. Emily Ventura Designs is hands down the best wedding planner in Indianapolis! If you are considering getting married locally OR having a destination wedding - PLEASE consider her! I had a destination wedding in Arizona on 1/4/2020 and Emily was a VITAL part of every piece of the wedding - from finding the venue to the moment my husband and I drove away after our send off! When we met Emily for the first time, my husband and I clicked with her immediately. She really just got us! She did not have a ton of experience with destination weddings but we did not let that scare us away and we are so happy we didn't because she was an absolute ROCKSTAR. She worked hard in order to ensure we had minimal stress and a near perfect wedding day. Even though there were some snafus, Emily handled them with ease. She is kind, supportive, organized, calm, reliable, responsible, and creative. She has an eye for design like no one else I've ever met! I am very particular and have higher standards than many people do but this was no problem for Emily at all as she builds a relationship with each couple throughout the planning journey and she learned quickly how to help me to the best of her ability. Some planners resemble a sales person and treat couple's as a business transaction. We met with two other wedding planners that were like this and it was unpleasant. Talking to Emily for the first time was like reconnecting with an old friend. She will make you feel comfortable and heard from the start which is how you will know that your wedding planning journey and your wedding day are in the best hands possible. She truly cares about her couples and her priority is always the couple's vision and happiness. She will never treat you like a business deal. I am so grateful for Emily and all that she did for us! You will NOT regret hiring her!!! Are you wondering if it is worth it to hire a wedding planner? The answer is 100% yes, especially if that planner is Emily of Emily Ventura Designs!

e wedding at a local coffee shop. She and Elena were completely professional but also made it a fun process! They both have so much invaluable knowledge about the wedding industry and how to keep everything running smoothly. They took care of so many little things beforehand, which was super helpful - who knew how detailed wedding planning was?? (Emily did - that's why she's amazing at her job!) The day-of ran smoothly and it was so nice to have someone making sure everyone was where they needed to be, and everything was in its place. We didn't have to have a parent or someone else trying to keep things organized, all of our guests were free to enjoy the event. It was so helpful to have someone who already knew and communicated with our other vendors, and Elena kept everyone on the same page. They also helped make sure all of our gifts were in the car at the end of the night. I cannot tell you how helpful it was to have them there, our parents were also VERY grateful to have them at the helm! If you're looking for a wedding coordinator, I cannot recommend Emily and her team highly enough. Not only are they all wonderful at their job, they are wonderful people to be around, which made everything more enjoyable!

ganized, and Emily managed to create the wedding of my dreams while also making the entire process completely stress free. I can't tell you how many times my husband and I would look at each other and say "Emily is an absolute God send" during the entire planning process. She is an amazing wedding planner and an even more amazing human being.

yond to make sure everything was taken care of. Emily became such an important part of our wedding from the start of our planning. She helped execute all of the little details, suggested vendors that we were beyond satisfied with, and took care of the entire wedding day so that Rob and I and our families could enjoy every minute without a worry. Emily is not just a rockstar planner but she is also a very caring and wonderful person to have by your side throughout the planning process. If you want your wedding day to be perfect and you want to enjoy the day without a worry then hire Emily now!!

d the process smooth and extremely enjoyable.

at we had in mind. Where she perhaps shines brightest is during Day Of coordination. In our case, she took care of handling all vendor organization for both set up and tear down, put the finishing touches on the venue itself, had a strict timeline for the entire event, and left my wife and I feeling worry-free for the entire day. We couldn’t recommend Emily highly enough to anyone looking to let a professional help them plan their ideal wedding. Thanks Emily!

dn't be able to plan a wedding in time for a family member with a terminal illness to attend. Emily emailed me within minutes of filling out her form and then we had a call an hour later for nearly an hour. From that first call, she made me feel so comfortable and that I could trust her and her recommendations as I was in Boston for all of the wedding planning. She helped bring our vision to life, budget around the things that were most important to my husband and I and those that were not. I could not recommend Emily and her amazing services enough!

ike she does a wonderful job getting to know each couple so she can help create a wedding that fits them perfectly—just as she did for us! She also helped us save money in a lot of areas that I would have never thought about. She was always there for us and responded quickly to our emails whenever we had questions. Plus, she made finding and deciding on vendors so easy! We didn’t have to go on a grueling search to discover who we wanted, only to be unsure of how everything would turn out on the big day. Instead, she made the search easy, and we felt confident on who we decided to go with, which really helped minimize stress about the wedding! Finally, on the actual wedding day, I was able to have fun with my husband, friends, and family without having to worry about every little detail that day. I highly recommend using Emily as a wedding planner—she definitely helped make my wedding day as wonderful as I had hoped it would be!

d be)! Throughout the year long planning process Emily was super easy to work with and gave wonderful suggestions, and never pushed for anything we didn't want, she just ensured we were getting the wedding we wanted. The week of our wedding we were able to enjoy our time together with family and friends, instead of stressing to get all the details together and finished for our day. The day of the wedding all I had to do was show up and Emily and her team took care of the rest, easily the best money spent for our wedding! We cannot thank Emily enough for all of her hard-work and making our dreams come true! If I could relive it all again we would pick Emily over and over!

lways on top of our checklist but still making the entire journey fun and full of love. She kept us on track budget wise but most importantly because of her strong professional network and relationships she’s built she was able to save us money that we otherwise would not have been able to do on our own. That alone was worth every penny of her services. Emily was professional at all times but more than just a vendor. She became a friend and we are forever grateful. Thank you so much for making the wedding of our dreams come alive!

she was so personable, relaxed, witty and truly wanted to get to know us. Emily spends time to get to know who you are and truly cares about her clients. Aside from that, she has amazing taste and makes your vision truly come to life. We had so much fun throughout the planning process and Emily literally made it stress free. We had an extremely big wrench put in our planning when we found out that there was a large convention in town the weekend of our wedding and every hotel room was booked downtown. We found this out after we have signed all of our vendor contracts. This caused a lot of stress but within 48 hours Emily had contacted all of our vendors, explained the situation, found alternative dates, and ensured we did not have to pay another dime in deposits. If we didn’t have Emily, we would have had to repay multiple deposits due to the date switch. The day of, Emily made sure everything ran smoothly and allowed us to have the time of our lives. We could not have been happier with Emily throughout the planning process. She is not just a planner, but an experience creator. Emily is THE best and if you are considering a planner, make sure it’s her. If you’re on the fence about a planner, trust me, it is worth it and Emily is your girl!

She knew the vision I had for my wedding day, and she made that vision come to life! She was so easy to work with and she was so calm on the wedding day, which made me calm too! If you are looking for a wedding planner, look no further! Seriously. She is simply the best. From making sure all of the vendors were at the right place at the right time, to making new emergency bows for the guys’ boutonnières after she realized the original ones were shedding on the tuxes! I am so incredibly thankful that I had the honor of working with her. She has my highest recommendation!

thout her. She knows the business, is a complete professional, and was able to give me the wedding of my dreams. Thank you Emily!

fit in Emily. We met with her very shortly after we were engaged, and Emily got to work on finding us the perfect venue before we even signed the contract. She proved to be organized, dedicated and an expert at her craft. Hiring Emily was the easiest and best decision we made surrounding wedding planning. Throughout our 14 months together, Emily and I were in constant communication regarding the wedding. Whether it was a small concern or a big idea, she was always highly responsive and helpful. When it came to choosing vendors, Emily had her list of trusted go-tos, but also provided new vendors with a variety of price ranges and styles. She provided honest, constructive advice on choosing vendors and we felt so confident in the ones that we chose. She also respected the budget we set and found creative ways to keep us within those parameters. The entire planning process was so smooth and easy, and surprisingly enjoyable. My now-husband and I were able to truly enjoy the time we spent engaged and planning our wedding and our future together. Emily worked tirelessly to ensure everything was perfect for our big day, down to the very last detail. Things I did not even consider or think about were already done and ready to go. Emily, her assistant Anika, and all of the vendors we hired far exceeded our expectations. Our wedding day was better than we could have ever imagined, and I give all the credit for that to Emily. I know I’m not alone when I say I’ve dreamt of my wedding day my whole life. Going into the planning process, I was terrified that I would forget something major and that I would spend money on things we didn’t actually need. Worst of all, I was terrified that our wedding would not live up to what I had always imagined it to be. Within minutes of meeting Emily and hearing how compassionate she is for her brides and how dedicated she is to creating beautiful events, I knew I was in the very best hands. Emily, thank you for making this such a positive experience for us. Thank you for giving us the day of our dreams, we will cherish it forever!

my wedding day. I booked her for coordination services as I was okay doing most of the heavy lifting myself. Emily was professional, polite, and amazing through the whole time. Even though I technically booked month/day of services, when I had questions here and there she was there for me! She was available for text/call/email and always got back in a timely manner, something that helps during this stressful process. She took care of everything that I needed and then some on the day of. We ordered these bubbles that came all individually wrapped... it was a nightmare, but Emily and her assistant took them without question and unwrapped every single one. She was comic relief and a venting board when I needed it. I wish that I had her around for every major event in my life. Don't take a chance on the biggest day of your life... book Emily!

I really didn't know what type of wedding I wanted! Emily helped me through every single step of the wedding planning process. Not only did she help coordinate all my vendor meetings and suggest other vendors for my wedding day, but she helped me create the most perfect wedding and reception. She just has such a vision for how things will look, and she's so organized! I couldn't have pulled off my wedding without her. When I started wedding planning I found her business on the knot, so if you're reading this.. REACH OUT TO HER! :) You won't be disappointed.

lped us find most of our other vendors from recommendations and they were all perfect for our day. Since we live out of state, Emily was super flexible with our communication and checked in regularly to make sure we were progressing. The few weeks before Emily coordinated with all our vendors and kept us in line with last minute details. On the day of, she was amazing (as well as her assistant)! She was fun to be around and had our best interest at heart, taking care of us throughout the day. If you book with Emily, you won’t regret it!

pulls off an event painter, cake bake cake, matching invites to grooms bow ties and peonies in August - she does! She allows you to be as hands on or hands off as you wanted to be. We were unfortunately given some tough life situations during our wedding process but Emily continued on and made sure everything was perfect. We definitely allowed Emily to put her design skills to work - and let’s just say she killed it. I can’t say enough nice things about Emily she is truly wonderful and worth every dollar and then some. Not to mention the fact she saved us thousands!! We didn’t worry about a thing on our wedding day she truly handled everything with ease. I want to plan another wedding (if my husband allowed) just to have the opportunity to continue working with Emily. She is more than amazing in our book and I’m not an easy cookie! Not to mention our families keep asking whether Emily will help with future events. We are on team Emily!

top of everything and helped make everything so beautiful. I am so thankful for everything she did- I had so much fun on my wedding day because I wasn’t in charge of anything! I gave minimal direction, she took it and ran with it. Also- she made me feel special all year long which was so unexpected and super appreciated. I won’t go into specifics because I don’t want to ruin it for potential brides- but she just makes little gestures that go a long way. I highly, highly recommend booking Emily. She’s worth every penny.