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EJP Events EJP Events has been planning and coordinating productive and engaging experiences for companies, associations, and interest groups for over twenty years. Your guests have traveled from far and wide to witness your ceremony, celebrate with you, and support you in your new adventure. We know how to ensure they have a wonderful experience. Just looking for a meeting venue? EJP Events can help your organization find exactly the right location for your event, and negotiate the best deal. Emee Pumarega began working in hospitality in 1997; and started EJP Events in 1999 in order to bring her love of creating thoughtfully-designed systems and processes to business and social events.
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Guests should be pampered. Whether it's a wedding, holiday party, or business event, the celebration is about you and your guests. And that's why EJP Events goes the extra mile to ensure that every aspect of your event makes you and your attendees feel right at home. It's about the things that no one notices until they go wrong: signage, maps, logistics, itineraries, and accessibility. We plan the guest experience from the moment they open their invitation, to the time they leave the venue to go home.
Meetings and event planning can be a huge challenge when you're in charge of creating a special event. Whether it's a corporate, social, or nonprofit event; virtual/online - or a future live event - this is an exciting time.
You're both busy managing your careers, relationship, and social lives. Yet you want to take the time to put your special touch on your wedding day, and make it truly reflect your tastes and personalities. With our help, you can accomplish this and more. Wouldn't it be great to be able to create the look you want for your wedding, but not to have to deal with the pesky details?
Now you can shop EJP Events! We know how hard it can be to gather all the little details that make your wedding or event feel personalized. We're putting together a shop of our favorite products and services to help you with your wedding and event planning. As our shop develops, we'll be adding more local and small businesses, stay tuned!
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Damon M.
Jun 30, 2022
I worked with EJP Events on a 450-person gala fundraiser for the nonprofit that I work for, and it was a wonderful experience working with EJP! They were thorough, prompt, professional, and good at creatively solving problems as they arose. I would recommend EJP Events to anyone who is planning a large event - the experience was wonderful and my staff colleagues, supporters, and donors were all very impressed with the quality of our event. Emee and her team had great staffing at the event and skillfully coordinated all of our many shifting logistics for months leading up to the event.

When we encountered obstacles, they handled them. When we needed to make changes, they cheerfully accommodated them. EJP has a "Can-do" attitude and they're both pragmatic and realistic about setting expectations while finding a way to get everything done. I'm so glad that we worked with EJP and they're at the top of my list for event planning in the future.
Renee Reinhardt
Oct 05, 2021
Emee - I want to thank you and your staff for helping to make last week's event such a huge success and especially for not giving up when we were hit with so many pandemic-related changes. We couldn't have done it without you, and I truly appreciate your advice, support and commitment. Thank you!
Rick Koven
Jun 23, 2021
EJP did a fantastic job for our daughters wedding. Emy was TERRIFIC! She walked us thru everything and made sure the day of went without a hitch. Highly recommend.
Jessica Fuiten
Feb 04, 2021
I cannot say enough wonderful things about EJP Events. I was so stressed and overwhelmed about the whole wedding process. Emee and her team were so organized and helpful. Quick to reply to emails. Helped me navigate vendors and family members. Gave great advice. And the day of they were angels, making my day run as smoothly as possible. Hire them, thank me later!
Rachel Balmforth
Dec 21, 2019
I am so thankful that I had Emee at EJP Events as my wedding planner, I truly could not have done it without her! I asked her about a million questions along the way and she was so kind and patient with me every step of the way. The last few weeks before my wedding could have been so stressful, but I knew Emee had it all under control. The day of my wedding I literally did not have to think about or worry about one single thing. All of the other vendors commented to me how amazing it was to be working with her. She is professional, calm, kind and absolutely knows what she is doing!
Andy P.
Jul 15, 2018
Emee and her team were amazing. If I can give them more stars I would. They did everything they could to ensure we had our dream wedding. She was calm, professional and flexible with all of our requests. The day of the wedding, it felt like she was multiple places at once, and was thinking alongside or ahead of us to make sure that we did not need to worry about anything. Choosing her as our wedding coordinator was one of the best choices we made to ensure that we were able to enjoy our wedding.
Wendy G.
May 31, 2018
Emee is exceptionally well organized and brings an air of ease to even the most elaborate of celebrations. I've had the privilege of providing music for some of the events that Emee has coordinated for nearly 15 years and they are always top notch. She is an incredibly well respected member of the Portland wedding community.
Courtney S.
May 02, 2018
EJP Events gets 5 stars and earned every one of those stars. The team did everything to make our conference a success, going above and beyond to make sure the conference ran smoothly and that everyone attending had what they needed, and they were there to answer all questions and provide services to all who needed them. I can't say enough about this fantastic event management company! We couldn't have done it without them! EJP is a treasure!
Christina Bein
Jan 31, 2018
Emee and her team are amazing! They are professional, responsive, creative, and wedding life savers! The first thing on the wedding list was to find a coordinator and Emee was the first choice out of 4 interviews and countless reviews of other coordinators. She had a very calm and collected demeanor while also being enthusiastic and provided a lot of ideas that fit within our budget. Emee also acted as a mediator between the differing ideas my husband and I had, in a very compassionate way.

We really wanted a coordinator that would take care of the craziness that can happen behind the scenes so that my husband and I, as well as our family members, wouldn't have to worry about it. Intuitively, I knew there were things that Emee was probably saving from fires that I didn't have to deal with, and that was a God send. She even moved twinkle lights from another area to cover a window and it became a very cute back drop.

It was obvious that she has a lot of experiences with planning events and is able to think outside of the box and be quick in action. She really worked with our budget and helped to create something that was unique to us. A lot of the vendors we used were through her suggestions and those turned out fantastic as well. We are overwhelmed with joy at how amazing our wedding turned out and reflected us as a couple, and Emee and her team were key components to making that possible.
Anh Krivak
May 07, 2017
Emee and her team were incredible, silent assassins at their finest. I opted for the "day of" service since I really just needed help at the end, paying vendors, set up and the overall orchestration of the day. Emee was able to wrangle our family using stern, but likeable demeanor. I can't imagine how stressful the day would have been without their help.

My husband and I were married at The Hotel DeLuxe on 9/5/15. We returned home from our 1-year anniversary trip to find a card from EJP, congratulating us on our first year of marriage. Class act all the way around, hire them.
Simone P.
Feb 21, 2017
EJP is a fantastic company that did wonders for our wedding. We made the decision to hire a coordinator pretty late in the planning process - about a month before the wedding date - and in that short time, EJP seemingly did a million things to make everything run smoothly and let us just enjoy the wedding. Among the many services EJP provided were: -Created a master plan document with detailed timelines, vendor contact information, and instructions -Coordinated with all of our other vendors and smoothed out any issues -Dealt with a misinformed audio vendor who thought we had hired them (could've been stressful, but Katherine took care of the whole thing) -Worked with the venue to make ensure proper set-up of chairs, tables, etc. -Brought us a snack before the ceremony -Led the rehearsal -Provided general advise and showed amazing patience as we asked ten thousand questions about various wedding minutiae.

The people at EJP know the wedding industry backwards and forwards. For example, when my wife had a dress emergency just days before the wedding, they knew the perfect seamstress who could come to the rescue. Whatever bumps in the road your wedding plans might hit, EJP will be there to fix them.
Erika M.
Aug 25, 2016
Ten stars for Emee and Katherine. My wedding was chaotic and stressful BUT I didn't have to deal with any of it because Emee had it covered.my maid of honor didn't show up so Emee rearranged the main table and had my new maid of honor walk down the isle with two escorts. Genius! I got horrible anxiety and wanted a flat iron right before my wedding. Why?

No idea I think it was pre wedding jitters! Demanding a flat iron was my bridezilla moment and I'm not proud of it. Emee had a flat iron AND curling iron both ready to go waiting for me. I nearly cried it was the best feeling to know you are in good hands. Emee was there to remind me to breathe before I walked down the isle and everything was planned so gracefully and thoughtfully.

She really thought of everything! a true professional. Katherine brings a fun vibe to the mix she genuinely cares about your big day and want to help makes it special. They were both so amazing and I couldn't have done it with out them.
Paul Rich
Aug 24, 2016
EJP Events is well respected within the wedding community for the exceptional quality of the events and weddings that they coordinate. Emee is extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about the wedding industry and providing her clients with the best options for fulfilling the vision they have for their wedding or event. As a fellow vendor within the wedding industry, I can offer the insight that Emee works tirelessly not only to fulfill the needs of her clients but to also make sure that the team of vendors that have been hired to work the event are all on the same page and working in a manner that produces optimum results.
Mauro H.
Jul 31, 2016
Having EJP Events coordinate our wedding last year was probably the best decision we made for ensuring an unforgettable, worry-free experience. From our first meeting with Emee, her calm demeanor, knowledge and very personalized approach reassured us that we'd be in very good hands. Emee and her team exceeded all our expectations. In so many ways--she truly went above and beyond.

Unlike other coordinators we had checked out, EJP's fees were very reasonable and comprehensive. She was great about identifying cost-saving options and helping us remain close to our budget. We especailly appreciated her responsiveness and availability, as well as her proactive and creative approach to identifying and resolving potential problems.

On the day of the event, Emee and her team were great about addressing unexpected glitches quickly and discreetly. They worked especially well coordinating all the various vendors and helper friends thoughtfully and efficiently. Thanks to Emee's involvement and coordination, everyone had a fantastic time. We continue hearing from friends and family about this having been one of their most memorable wedding experiences. We couldn't be more grateful! Mauro & Ken
Dru H.
Dec 30, 2015
December 12, 2015 Wedding in Portland. Emee and her able assistant Katherine were so helpful, so awesome, so calm. My daughter and I and her father had such fun planning the wedding along with our wonderful son in law no small part due to having Emee and her team. The first time I met with Emee, we said, absolutely can't do this without her. At all times, she was positive, reassuring when we were puzzled from her recommending vendors, suggesting ideas that worked, to providing the tea lights we forgot for the candles at the church.

At the reception, to know we could enjoy the music and the whole event without worrying about the favors, the voodoo donuts, the who and what and when. And at the end of the evening, to walk out of the venue with everything packed and ready to go in our car. What a gift! We enthusiastically recommend EJP
Monica C.
Jul 05, 2013
Unfortunately we did not have a good experience with Emee. Based on all the other positive reviews, I wonder if something outside of work was impacting her ability to do her job effectively during the time she worked with us. Or perhaps she is very good at coordinating, but not at long term planning. We contacted her 11 months before our wedding. Emee started out strongly enough, but by the time it was ~3 months before the wedding, she was disengaged, frequently late, and was not proactive. She's a very nice, likable person, but we found ourselves having to bypass her because she was not timely.

We also had to prod her several times in order for things to get planned. For our welcome picnic, it was 5 weeks before the event and my (now) husband had to prod her to help us narrow down a location. She sent us a list where we actually visited and decided upon a location two separate times (with one of them we actually met with Emme to plan the design and layout) that we later found out were not available.

Some research in advance could have avoided this. At 3 weeks before the wedding we had no lunch location which was very stressful. I will say the coordination portion of the wedding seemed to go much better than the planning. The day itself went just fine. If we could do our wedding again, we would go with a different wedding planner due to all the planning stress that we hoped to entirely avoid, but instead we ended up taking over a lot of it ourselves.
Chrs W.
Feb 04, 2011
I thought that I could plan everything myself. I thought that a wedding planner would be too expensive for us. I thought wrong! Emee was such a pleasure to work with. Her rates are more than fair (and better than her competitors!). Emee listened to everything that I said and was able to help us find a venue that was exactly what we were looking for.

We never would have found this venue if it weren't for Emee! She knows all the cool/new/wonderful venues in the Portland area that you won't find on any wedding search site. I cannot gush about her enough. She never made me feel bad for having a small wedding on the cheap. She has been so flexible and accessible. She's sharp as a tack, too - I've never had to tell her the same thing twice. I knew the minute she made a Tardis joke that she was going to be the one for us! Do yourself a favor and give her a call! You'll be so glad you did.
Megan D.
Jun 10, 2010
Emee is amazing. We only hired her as a consultant for a single hour, and she produced a comprehensive "to-do" checklist, an estimated line-item budget, AND a great list of possible locations. I cannot overstate the value of the last part for us. She waited to send us her final suggestion list until she'd checked out several of the locations- and we're getting married on the coast (she had another event out there, but still).

This allowed us to do much more informed research and have a perfect "shortlist" when we actually had time to get out there ourselves. And while we didn't go with any of the exact locations she suggested, we never would have found our dream spot without one of her ideas. She also completely understood our particular needs and desires, which range the "traditional to weirdo" spectrum.

It was immediately clear that she had experience with all types of weddings and tons of good ideas for all possible scenarios at the tip of her tongue. Oh, and did I already mention that she only charged us for the initial hour? If we need more help, we'll definitely go back to her, and I would recommend her to anyone.
Michael B.
Sep 14, 2008
Emee was great. She showed us the way and the light. Because of her our wedding ended up happy and fun rather then in fist fights and arrests. Whenever we had a problem she was on the phone to the vendor making things right. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator.
Laura C.
Jun 12, 2007
Owner Emee Pumarega has the experience, class, taste, decorum, and smarts to make events and weddings truly as spectacular as you can imagine. She provided expert guidance in the planning and implementation of our wedding, which was the truly unique and special event that we desired.