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Occasions by Emily

Delivery
Set Up
Non-Floral
Clean Up
Sarah
Amy
Cameron
Elizabeth
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Occasions by Emily is a hardworking event planning/coordination company and florist based out of Fletcher NC,that services couples in the Carolinas. Everyone on the team at Occasions by Emily love making a vision come to life, and wants to create a once-in-a-lifetime event for you and your guests. Occasions by Emily has a strong eye for detail and has the experience to create an unforgettable wedding day for you and your significant other.

Experience
Michelle Nelsen, the lead planner and designer at Occasions by Emily, started in the wedding business over seven years ago. She decided to dedicate her time to planning and designing events after realizing how monumental hiring a planner was for her own wedding, where she got to focus on the fun and none of the stress. Now she does the same for her clients.

Services Offered
When it comes to wedding and event planning/coordination, Occasions by Emily knows how to do it well. Offering a variety of different package options with many unique services for couples, including:

  • One-on-one planner meetings
  • Vendor confirmations
  • Review of vendor contracts
  • Creation of Timelines
  • Creation and review of rentals and layouts
  • On-site coordination
  • Setup and teardown of personal items


Other Services
In addition to planning services, Occasions by Emily also specializes in floral and decor arrangements. To provide you with a wedding day that’s fully in bloom, they offer a variety of floral services, including:

  • Consultations
  • Setup, repurposing, and teardown
  • Delivery
  • Variety of rentals, drapery
  • Table arrangements
  • Ceremony arrangements and decor
  • Bouquets and boutonnieres

Features

Woman-owned

Experience

  • 18 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$200

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$85

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$20

What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$100

What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$120

Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Set Up

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Modern
Rustic
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Clean Up
Delivery
Set Up

What types of arrangements do you provide?

Aisle Decor
Altar Decor
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Chuppah Decor
Corsages
Flower Petals
Non-Floral
Single Flowers

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Reviews of Occasions by Emily

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Jessica Sent on 10/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Michelle Is A Lifesaver!

Michelle was one of the best decisions I made to bring to my vendor team for my wedding. She is kind, knowledgeable, hospitable, and a plethora of other great things! She made sure everything was exactly how I wanted it and handled all the details of my wedding day. She did it all - setting up and breaking down personal decor, coordinating with my other vendors (ex. handled Publix bakery drop off while I was getting ready. I could not recommend her more!
H
Hannah Sent on 02/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing wedding flowers!

I had a great experience with Occasions by Emily as my wedding florist. I was torn on a couple of different inspo photos and Michelle blew me out of the water with the results. She matched the exact vision I had for my flowers! She was very thorough with the consultation and I knew the results would be amazing! We also used her hurricane vases for floating candles! Everything turned out so beautiful, I still get compliments about the flowers!! I am so happy looking back at all my photos with the flowers! I would recommend Occasions by Emily!!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely stunning florals

Working with Michelle was an absolute dream! She was very kind and patient with us as we know very little about flowers and were indecisive on what floral aesthetic we wanted. Michelle was knowledgeable, thorough, and detail oriented. She provided us with practical solutions to maximize our florals while keeping costs within our budget. Everything was stunning, including the bouquets, arbor florals, and table settings. The pictures speak for themselves. Highly, highly recommend!!
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Lauren Sent on 03/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Practical and Elegant

I was looking for simple elegance for a wedding but didn't want to spend a fortune. I've arranged flowers for our church for 20 years, so I know a lot about flowers and their supply costs. After shopping around, I found Occasions by Emily and was so happy to find a talented shop at reasonable pricing! I asked that the flower arrangements for the church be designed in such a way that they could be transported to the reception floral containers (totally different look). Michelle listened to my requests attentively and created arrangements that worked perfectly in both settings!! Not only were they beautiful but it was the most practical use of flowers I've seen! Additionally, we submitted photos of the bouquets we wanted, and my daughter was thrilled with them. Exactly what we had asked for. We couldn't have been happier. Thank you!
M
Megan Sent on 09/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable work!

STUNNING floral arrangements and centerpieces! My vision came to life! Michelle was amazing to work with. She was easy to get in touch with, professional and easily helped my vision come to life. Our flowers were beautiful and more than I could ever imagine! You will not regret working with Michelle at all!
Amy
Amy P. Sent on 06/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

I couldn't have done it without Michelle!

I didn't think I needed a wedding planner, but my venue included one in their price. Now that it's over, I can't imagine how I could have done it without Michelle. She caught several issues with the rentals and other things that would have been disastrous without her. She also anticipated my needs, like bringing us water right after the ceremony and making sure we had food. In the midst of all she's doing, she always had a smile on her face and brought a calm presence to the event. The only problem is now I wish I had a Michelle for my everyday life! She makes everything easier.
Cameron
Cameron Sent on 06/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Michelle was absolutely amazing and we are so lucky to have found her to help with planning, coordination, floral, and design. At every meeting Michelle was very thorough with her questions and took great notes to ensure all of our concerns were met. I am someone who is full of anxiety and Michelle went above and beyond to make me feel relaxed and well-cared for. Having her during the last month before the wedding was such a huge help. She coordinated with all of our vendors for the timeline and we didn’t have to lift a finger. She is very organized, extremely responsive, and shared many useful recommendations in our multiple planning sessions. On our wedding day, she checked in with us frequently to make sure everything was going exactly as planned. Moreover, she is quick on her feet and very resourceful when it comes to problem solving. If something did go wrong, we wouldn’t even know because Michelle handled it and kept an uplifting energy to make our day a celebration of our love. As for the flowers and designs, they were OUT OF THIS WORLD and exceeded our hopes and dreams. Literally, everything she touched was a piece of art– a masterpiece :)

If you want someone who is welcoming, the perfect mixture of calm but organized, and willing to go above and beyond to make your dreams a reality, then there is no choice but Michelle! Your vendors will thank you!
S
Sarah Sent on 05/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Planer and Florist

Michelle with Occasions by Emily was wonderful to work with. She was our wedding planner and our florist. She helped us find quality vendors even with a short time line of only 4 months to plan. She was flexible with last minute requests and was willing to help with delivery and pick up of some items as our wedding venue was 45 minutes outside of Asheville. She was so calm and helpful on our wedding day and made sure the day/evening flowed smoothly. She is very reasonable priced and the flowers were stunning!! Highly recommend!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 11/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent! Beautiful Work!!

Amazing!!! We used Occasions by Emily for our wedding in October and they did such a wonderful job! I did not find them in my initial search and my original plan for floral fell through. I reached out to them later than I would've hoped but they were so helpful and nice! I gave them a little background about us as a couple and our vision and they returned with a proposal (under budget) that literally blew me away! Michelle is the person who I worked with and she was literally fantastic!! Not only did she get my vision down pat, she also suggested things that I hadn't thought about. When we saw the finished product we were over the moon! Everything looked exactly how we imagined it and we could tell she put a lot of thought into all of the details. I would highly recommend Occasions by Emily, their quality, value and customer service were simply top notch!!!
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 10/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful decor and helped guide through the whole process

WOW! Michelle and team did a fantastic job!!! She was amazing and so easy to work with and really guided me throughout the whole process, I only had some ideas of what I wanted and she helped me see those through and made our whole reception GORGEOUS and the ceremony pieces were so beautiful!!! Not on that, she worked with my MIL the night before to do the rehearsal dinner space and it was so lovely. They provide a great service for a good price and are fantastic to work with!!! I would highly recommend.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Pleasant, Professional, and such a joy to work with. Emily is always smiling and willing to go that extra step to make sure everything is perfect! Her events are guaranteed to go on without a hitch. Thanks for all you do!

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Super nice people! And so detail oriented. We love working with Emily and her crew because we always know the event will run smoothly. And we can have a few giggle too!

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I have had the pleasure of working with Emily in the past. She is the consummate professional. Her attention to detail is impeccable. I would recommend this company for any wedding or event.

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