Texas Tech student Emma Hunzeker has built a business as a wedding planner, launching “Ever After with Emma” in 2025. Hunzeker, who is studying communication studies, general business, and conference and wedding planning, built an á la carte degree program to achieve her goals. She notes that weddings have changed, with the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a surge in large, elaborate weddings, and social media playing a significant role in shaping wedding trends.

Originally reported by Texas Tech University.