From the initial consultation to the private last dance, we ensure that your wedding day is one where you get to fully soak in all of your love, and your joy leaves an impression on your guests for years to come. It's not just about planning all of the details of your wedding; it's about curating an planning experience and journey that celebrates you both as you embark on the beginning of a beautiful life together as a married couple.
DC | MD | VA | CHarleston
& wherever your love is
aka, your new
planning bestie
Peña & CO.
get to know
Guided by creativity and meticulous attention to detail, we foster weddings that reflect your unique love story and wedding vision.
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 found wedding planning when I was in a wedding that didn't have a coordinator, and I saw how it affected the Bride and Groom in sad ways. I knew there was a better way - a way I could bring more organization to elevate the stress they were feeling. After helping them through their wedding day the best I could as part bridesmaid/part coordinator, I 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 began full time when I moved to Charleston, SC in early 2022. I've had the joy of walking with more than 30 couples through their planning experience and their big day. Now living in Washington D.C., I love being able 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! 🫶🏼
I'm so glad you're here
Owner & lead Planner
Emily Peña
but you're still wanting someone in your corner.
When I got married I didn't have a coordinator to bounce my ideas off of or to keep my emotions from running. Whether you're my plan A friend who is just looking for a coordinator or wanting someone to support through the whole-shebang, there is no replacement for a coordinator and it's important that you find someone that you trust for you to be able to step back and fully enjoy the day you've been planning since you wore a pillow case as a veil with your neighbor bf.
So to get to know me more, read some of the things that make me, me!
You've downloaded the free checklists, watched an embarassing amount of Tik-Toks & asked your married friends how they did it,
01 homemade lattes
things I love
02 Long walks with my dog
03 exploring museums
04 my morning bible time
05 naps on the beach
06 getting a new passport stamp
While Emily is the only planner that you will be working with during the planning process, wedding days would not be possible without our amazing assistants that serve the couples, and Emily in so many ways. They are always running around putting the final touches on the tablesettings, getting bandaids for bridesmaids who want to keep partying, and holding the Bride and Groom's drink while they are taking pictures.
Meet just a few who make this possible!
the team
We want you feel truly cared for and like we're your best advocates before and on the wedding day.
KINDNESS
01
We want you to genuinely feel like you know and trust us, and us to you. Not every day is a great day and that is okay. We want to get to know you through it all and genuinely want to become friends in the process.
AUTHENTICITY
02
We're here to serve you and your marriage through our time together. We will support you through details and organization, and support you as you prepare to marry the love of your life.
SERVICE
03
emily and conor
Choosing Peña and Co. to help plan our special day was the best decision we made. Emily swooped right in and went above and beyond to make sure we had to most organized, thoughtful, and chill wedding day EVER! Not only is Emily super organized, she is such an amazing person and we truly wouldn’t have had the best wedding experience without her. Do yourself a favor and hire Peña and Co., you won’t regret it! We love you Emily!!!!!
"She is such an amazing person and we truly wouldn't have had the best wedding experience without her"
priscilla and will
From the moment my fiancé and I engaged their services, we knew we were in for something truly special. First and foremost, their attention to detail is unparalleled. Peña & Co. truly listened to our vision and brought it to life in ways we never could have imagined. From our initial consultation to the last dance at our reception, their team was there every step of the way, offering guidance, support, and a reassuring presence. They handled every curveball with grace and professionalism, ensuring that our day went off without a hitch. Thanks to Peña & Co., our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more. We cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone looking to turn their wedding dreams into reality.
"Thanks to Peña & Co., our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more."
Experience
their
- Rebecca Mashek, Director of Event Planning at Washington Marriott Georgetown
Emily is awesome! She's calm, extremely organized, and responsive. These are easily the most desired traits you can want in a wedding planner. The moment I started working with Emily I knew I'd be in good hands, and there's no better feeling than that.
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