Cole Drake Event Planner

EMMA MCNEILLY

For a girl born and raised in Wine Country, it’s no surprise that Emma found her way into hospitality. Surrounded by great food, wine, and celebrations from an early age, she developed a love for bringing people together. Add in a healthy obsession with Disney movies, romantic comedies, and happily-ever-afters, and weddings were a natural fit.

 After graduating from Saint Mary’s College of California, Emma joined a local country club where her professionalism and attention to detail quickly earned her the opportunity to manage events ranging from multi-day golf tournaments to corporate gatherings being promoted to Food and Beverage Manager by the age of 25.  Eventually, weddings stole her heart, leading her to a Napa Valley resort where she helped execute more than 60 weddings each year, and bringing her back to her beloved hometown.

Emma loves connecting with her clients, getting to know them, finding the details that matter the most to them, and making those things the star of each wedding. Being the smallest part of their biggest memories is what drives her, and has her staying connecting with clients’ years after their weddings.

When she’s not building timelines or perfecting wedding details, you’ll find Emma spending time with her family, her friends, her three very spoiled dogs or working out.