we're here to make sure every one of them works together.

behind every wedding is a thousand thoughtful decisions.

you deserve more than
another wedding vendor.

Planning a wedding isn’t just about checking boxes or choosing pretty details. It’s about creating an experience that feels like you.

That’s where we come in.

At Something Borrowed, we believe the best weddings happen when beautiful design and thoughtful planning work hand in hand. Every invitation, every floral decision, every seating chart, and every timeline should feel like part of the same story.

That’s what we’ve built our company around.

you deserve a creative partner.

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I’ve seen weddings from every angle and learned what works...and what doesn't

Long before I founded Something Borrowed, I was getting an early look at what made weddings so special. My grandmother was a florist, and some of my earliest memories are tagging along on flower deliveries, watching empty venues transform into celebrations filled with thoughtful details. It wasn't just the flowers that fascinated me. It was seeing how every decision, no matter how small, came together to create an unforgettable experience.

That curiosity never really left.

After years of planning corporate events and working in the wedding industry, I realized the part I loved most wasn't simply checking off a to-do list. It was helping couples create celebrations that felt deeply personal, where every detail had a purpose and every decision supported a bigger vision.

That's what led me to create Something Borrowed.

Today, I work with couples who care about the little things - the custom details, the guest experience, and creating a wedding that feels like them instead of a copy of someone else's.

Whether we're creating an brand, developing an overall event concept, or planning an entire wedding weekend, my goal is always the same: to make the process feel collaborative, organized, and genuinely enjoyable.

Love, Emily

Every season, every wedding, and every couple has shaped how I show up today.

I don’t take lightly the trust it takes to hand someone your wedding plans, your family dynamics, and your vision.

I work hard because this matters to me and because I know how much it matters to you.





  • custom event branding for 400+ weddings
  • 10+ years in the events industry
  • Featured on The Today Show, vogue, Style Me Pretty, Carats & Cake, and more
  • best of rhode island winner
  • loverly's best wedding stationery winner
  • vendor connections for every category
  • trusted by couples and vendors across new england

By the Numbers...

get to know your Newport, RI Wedding planner + designer

I always have a Diet Coke in one hand and my iPhone in the other.

Taylor Swift is always on repeat around here!

Lifelong Rhode Islander, with Newport being my favorite place on earth.

On my socials, I'm sharing my health journey to inspire and stay accountable.

Obsessed with the little details (it’s in my DNA)

I'm surrounded by family-run chaos: two kids, two dogs, and two cats.

I've been married to my husband/handy man/personal chauffeur Derek for 10 years!

Our favorite venues

as detail-obsessed Rhode Island wedding planners

Belle Mer Island House

Castle Hill Inn

Newport Beach House

The Bohlin

Glen Manor

OceanCliff

Rosecliff

Shepherd's Run

Belle Mer Water Salon

Thoughtful design begins with the right foundation.

and the right team by your side.

Learn more about our services that shape the Something Borrowed experience.

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