EJP Events

EJP Events is a Portland, Oregon planning company led by Emee Pumarega. It plans weddings, social gatherings and corporate events, both in the Pacific Northwest and further afield, with a hospitality background behind every plan.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

EJP Events presents itself as an inclusive wedding planner and shows same-sex and destination weddings in its own work. Emee leads every event herself, scaling her team from a handful of staff to a large crew as needed, so you deal with one lead planner from start to finish. That continuity matters when you want someone who understands your plans and can speak up for them with venues and vendors.

What they offer

• Wedding planning and coordination
• Destination weddings
• Venue sourcing and contract negotiation
• Social events and celebrations
• On-site event teams of between 3 and 50 staff

How they work

Emee describes her approach as balancing feeling with logic. She cares about how a gathering feels for you and your guests, and backs that up with careful systems and processes behind the scenes. Planning usually starts with the bigger picture, such as where and how you want to celebrate, before moving into venue search, negotiation and the detail of the day. Her team then runs the event so you can be present for it.

Where they cover

EJP Events is based in Portland and works across Oregon and Washington, including the Columbia River Gorge. The company also plans events in other parts of the United States, with past work in Boston and San Diego, and takes on destination weddings further away.