our story

Collectively, we have nearly 50
years specializing in planning & design.


 
 

1.

2008

Erin founded Erin McLean Events as a Wedding Coordination business.

 

2.

2010

The EME studio was opened on Angus Drive in Raleigh. Erin transitioned the business from only Planning and Coordination to adding full Design Services.

 
 
 

3.

2011

It was time for EME to grow and Erin hired staff to handle logistics. Erin focused on the design side of the company.

 

4.

2013

Carrington, southern living and design enthusiast, was added to the team. EME planned its first international wedding.

 
 
 

5.

2014

Erin McLean Events added a home wedding division to focus on the unique needs of our estate clients.

 

6.

2015

Erin and Carrington revamped the design process to truly reflect its clients personality and aesthetic.

 
 
 

7.

2016

The Coastal office opened allowing us better access to our Crystal Coast clients. 

 

8.

2017

Erin McLean Events rebranded to McLean Events!

 
 

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behind the scenes

our team collaborates on all angles of each stage of the process on your behalf.

 
The EME team pulled off a truly dazzling, unique and impressive event that felt warm and personal and intimate and all about the wedding of these two.
— Stacey, mother of the bride