The Emerson

05/27/2026

1 year down and so many more to come ✨

When I opened The Emerson, I wanted to create a beautiful and affordable space where people could celebrate their special moments. A place that felt like home without the stress of hosting or cleaning up after everyone leaves. And somehow, we created exactly that 🤍

Over the last year we’ve had the absolute best clients and I love seeing the way each event transforms our space into something uniquely theirs. From dinners to showers, birthdays, weddings, and everything in between, every celebration has meant so much to us.

None of this would be possible without our amazing team. It truly takes a village and we have the best one right here in Polk County.

Thank you to for capturing our photos and to for being the best newest addition to our team and capturing our celebration with this video 🥂

05/20/2026

We love when clients switch it up ✨

Adding round tables completely transforms the space and brings a whole new flow to the room. 📸:

04/17/2026

We love a client who isn’t afraid of color. ✨

Bold choices don’t just decorate the space it elevates it.

04/17/2026

Something Blue took a whole new meaning! Gushing over the details of Jimmy and Dana’s wedding. really transformed our space!

04/01/2026

Say “I do” in a space that feels intentional and completely yours 🤍
You don’t need a crowd, just a few special people.

03/09/2026

02/24/2026

SPRING BREAK YOUTH PASTA CLASS

Get ready to dive into the art of fresh Italian pasta with Belinda in this fun, hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 10–17. Participants will learn how to roll, cut, and shape their own tagliatelle or pappardelle completely from scratch.
This class is designed for pairs of two. Don’t have a partner? No worries. We’ll pair participants with another guest so everyone can enjoy the full experience.
Once the pasta is crafted, each participant will customize their plate with their choice of:
Pomodoro sauce
Classic meatballs
The class also includes dessert, creating a complete and delicious homemade Italian meal.
Come hungry, expect to get a little flour on your hands, and enjoy a memorable cooking experience at The Emerson.
www.theemersonfl.com/cookingclasses

02/24/2026

Don't miss our local insider info on The Emerson weddings. We always have the most up-to-date pricing, FAQs, and great photos.

02/09/2026

Such a fun event and we were honored to cater and provide food options for the city.

02/05/2026

The Night Before aka “rehearsal dinner” is more than just a meal. It’s about slowing down, laughing with family and friends, and soaking in those meaningful moments together, exactly the kind of memories we love hosting at our venue.