Meet our founder.
After years of building, advising, and shaping hospitality experiences behind the scenes, it’s finally time to put a face to the name.
Emily Ackerman is the founder and owner of Salt Shaker Consulting — a strategic partner to restaurants and hospitality brands looking to open stronger, operate smarter, and create event experiences that have lasting impact.
With a background rooted in operations, concept development, and guest experience, Emily has quietly been the force helping teams turn ideas into reality — from first sketch to final service.
Salt Shaker was built on a simple belief: great hospitality doesn’t happen by accident. It’s intentional, thoughtful, and built with the right systems in place.
This is just the beginning of sharing more of the work, the process, and the people behind it.
Welcome to Salt Shaker.
#SaltShakerConsulting #HospitalityConsulting #RestaurantOpening #FounderStory #WomenInHospitality
When @tishmillerdesign provides you with the most incredible swatch for a wallpaper you just have to find room in the budget. @visit_apero ✂️
#Design #RestaurantDesigner #HospitalityConsulting #Interior #WomenOwned
It’s all GUCCI. Especially with this line up of rings!
📸 @taylorstuck
💍 @sharahbarah
#GUCCI #WeddingPlanner #DetailShots #WomenOwned #DestinationWedding
Life is sweet…even when we spill.
Running a business (or a few) can feel a lot like this—one second everything is balanced just right, the next you’re catching what you can before it hits the floor.
There’s beauty in the chaos though. The late nights, the constant calibration, the moments where you question everything and then do it anyway. Because building something of your own requires a steady hand—but also the willingness to keep going when things inevitably tip.
Here’s to the messy middle, the imperfect pours, and finding your balance along the way.
Thank you @kellymooreclark for helping us capture our vision for this beverage shoot for @apero .
#EntrepreneurLife #HospitalityIndustry #SmallBusinessOwner #RealTalk #WomenInBusiness
A wedding is filled with the people you love—and the ones you carry with you in quieter ways.
Honoring those who are no longer here can be as simple as a small detail, a photo close to your heart, or a moment woven into the day. It’s a reminder that love doesn’t leave—it just changes form. 🤍
#WeddingPlanner #EventPlanner #EventDesign #WomenOwned #WeddingDetailsMatter
Spring Weddings are here!
Floral prints, bright colors, light layers & big smiles — the formula for the perfect spring guest look.
#WeddingPlanner #WeddingStyle #SpringWedding #DestinationWedding #EventDesign
This & no stress on your wedding day. That’s what we are here for.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, a private dinner party, a corporate function or a brand launch we are here to help you along the way.
Let’s connect.
#HospitalityProfessional #WomenOwned #EventExperts #NYC #WeddingPlanner
Dreaming of an event tucked away in the Adirondacks—where the air feels a little lighter, the views do the talking, and every detail is shaped by nature itself.
There’s something truly magical about being this removed from what's "expected" that makes a gathering feel more intentional, more connected, and completely unforgettable.
@appalachianmountainclub
#AdirondackViews #NatureLovers #Explore #TrailTips
There’s something powerful about those who stand beside you on your wedding day. The ones who steady your nerves, fix the details, and remind you to be present in every moment.
We build relationships that are more than support—they’re grounding, joyful, and unforgettable. The kind of energy that carries you through the day and stays with you long after it’s over.
#memorymakers #womenowned #eventplanner #weddingplanner #supportsystem
Site visits are where great concepts get stress-tested. It’s not just about how a space looks—it’s about how it works.
We walk the floor, map the flow, and identify pinch points before they become problems—ensuring staff efficiency, seamless service, and a better guest experience from day one.
At Salt Shaker Consulting, we bridge vision and operations—so what’s designed on paper performs in real life.
#hospitalityconsulting #restaurantdevelopment #restaurantconsulting #restaurantdesign #foodandbeverageexpert
Music isn’t just background noise—it’s the heartbeat of the moment. It sets the tone, shapes the atmosphere, and transforms a space into something you can feel. 🎻✨
Let us help you find the right musicians for your next event!
🎻 @newthousandbband
📸 @tess.schilke
#livemusic #memorymakers #eventplanner #weddingplanner
YSL disco + chrome balloons & mirrored disco balls = party of the year.
Are you team balloons or flowers? 🪩✨🎈
@balloonvangogh@mrpurplenyc
#Birthday #BalloonGoals #PartyPlanner #EventPlanner #PartyTime
