Our Story
Empress Luxury Events LLC is a full-service Event Planning, Styling, & Production Company based in Philadelphia PA.
Empress is a Black Woman Owned Business that takes pride in working with local & minority supporting business to organize events that spotlight the beauty & culture that can be found in each of our communities.
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At Empress, Our MISSION is to create events where experiencing Luxury is for everyone. Our SPECIALTY is taking the stress out of planning and bringing our clients fantasies to life by producing, entertaining, extraordinary, and unforgettable events.
Emily-Rachael Atunrase
Owner & Executive Producer
With over 15 years of expertise in event planning, owner and executive producer has turned her passion into a thriving career. Renowned for her skill in planning, marketing, and curating a wide range of events, fundraisers, and programs, she has firmly established her name in the industry.
Beyond her business, she serves as a senior producer for Welcome America and has been instrumental in live event production for prominent events like the Global Citizens Festival, Made In America, Broccoli City Festival, and IHeart Country.
Her experience extends to major broadcast productions, including multiple Super Bowls halftime shows, MTV’s VMAs, and MTV’s Unplugged series.
Driven by a passion for grand, luxurious experiences, she continues to excel in the competitive field of event production, delivering unforgettable moments for all!
Devoted to Satisfaction
What My Customers Are Saying
"Expert professionalism down to the last detail. Empress Luxury Events recently catered their first event with the African American Museum in Philadelphia, a member's reception for the opening of the "Vision & Spirit" exhibition, and the service and display was top tier! We ordered the grazing table and dessert table and there was a wide array of delicious and flavorful choices. We also secured their certified bartender to round out the offerings and they went above and beyond! It is clear how much pride they put into their quality and presentation and we will DEFINITELY be having them back very soon!"
African American Museum Philadelphia
"I am literally amazed at how beautiful everything turned out. I couldn't have done it without them and was so grateful they came all the way from Philly to Staten Island NY, to make my brothers last minute proposal magical.
Empress will always be my number 1 choice for any event I'm hosting!"
Alison Griffin
"Having Empress at my wedding was amazing! When she takes on a job, she takes your happiness and satisfaction seriously, and often times does things you didn't know you needed done until she did it."
Kahlil Straxson
I've been welcomed, engaged + enlivened at 3 Empress events already. Each one showed meticulous attention to detail and was perfectly tailored to the occasion -- what they had in common was a vibe of spontaneity and fun that only inspired professional planning can produce.
Luxe and over-the-top? Yes, but in the best loose, cool, Philly way. They have talent, and they deliver every time!
John Foster
Attorney General Josh Shapiro
Fundraising Dinner
East Falls, Philadelphia
Adelie Coffee House
Mt Airy, Philadelphia
Attic Brewing Company
Germantown, Philadelphia
Malelani Cafe
Mt Airy, Philadelphia
Funktoberfest Music & Beer Festival
Philadelphia, Pa
Broccoli City Music Festival
Washington D.C
Coldwell Banker
Old City , Philladelphia
Made In America Festival
Benjamin Frankliin Parkway
Wawa Welcome America
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Joy of Philly Realty
Philadelphia, Pa
Made With Love Juicery
Spring Garden, Philadelphia
Jingle Ball Tour
Philadephia, Pa
Fisher Phillips Law Firm
Jenkintown, PA
Empress Luxury Events did an amazing job putting together the perfect party package and decor for my event. They offered unique locations to choose from and multiple entertainment options. They were able to offer alternative entertainment last minute when I discovered we wouldn't be able to use one that was originally agreed upon. Their hard work was very much appreciated! I look forward to working with Empress again & again!
