Emerson Events

Emerson Events is a wedding planning company in Bellevue, Nebraska, run by owner Tim Emerson. He has organized more than 150 weddings and specializes in LGBTQ+ weddings.

Why LGBTQ+ couples choose Emerson Events

The business is LGBTQ+-owned and focused on LGBTQ+ weddings. That focus matters in the Omaha area, where you may want a planner who is familiar with vendors and venues that welcome same-sex couples, and who can speak openly with family about your plans.

How planning begins

Working with Emerson Events starts with a free consultation, where Tim learns about your vision. The company then offers packages that take care of the details, both large and small.

Services

• Full-service planning
• Day-of coordination
• Vendor negotiation
• Decorating
• Rehearsal coordination

Tim has an eye for design and takes a lively approach, with the aim of letting you relax and enjoy the occasion.

Getting the most from a planner

Arrive at the consultation with a rough guest count, a few venue ideas and a sense of how involved you want to be. Ask which tasks the planner handles and which stay with you, how payments to vendors are managed, and how often you will meet.

Ask for introductions to vendors who have worked at LGBTQ+ weddings before, and request the names of past couples willing to talk. Confirm a timeline for each stage of planning and the date on which the final details are locked in.

Where he works

Bellevue sits beside Omaha and close to the Missouri River, which gives access to city venues, farms and historic buildings. Ask about travel beyond the metro area.