TRACY + ISAAC 2016
*****
Erin was a dream to work with for my wedding in October - I had to plan long-distance, and she did a wonderful job of coordinating everything, from working with our other vendors to insuring that our wedding fit our vision. The day of, Erin was so professional and warm. She made the day go off without a hitch, and was positive and fun to be around. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Erin was a dream to work with for my wedding in October - I had to plan long-distance, and she did a wonderful job of coordinating everything, from working with our other vendors to insuring that our wedding fit our vision. The day of, Erin was so professional and warm. She made the day go off without a hitch, and was positive and fun to be around. I can't recommend her highly enough!
LAUREN + BEN 2017
*****
Erin was the best ever! I literally don't know what we would have done without her. She made the whole weekend seem effortless! She really allowed me to enjoy my day and not worry about a single thing. Cannot thank her Enough for making my vision come to life!
EGGLSTON & CO - PHOTOS
Erin was the best ever! I literally don't know what we would have done without her. She made the whole weekend seem effortless! She really allowed me to enjoy my day and not worry about a single thing. Cannot thank her Enough for making my vision come to life!
EGGLSTON & CO - PHOTOS
KRISTEN + DAVE 2017
*****
My husband and I hired Erin as our day-of coordinator and are well aware that she did more than just coordinate on the day-of. I was trying to plan our Asheville wedding from Raleigh while working 50+ hours a week, moving in to a new house, having a fiancee who traveled overseas every month, and dealing with a personal issue. Not to mention, I'm generally a worrier! She handled all of my emails with care and was amazing at putting me at ease. During an Asheville visit, Erin was kind enough to meet with us face-to-face to chat about different wedding concerns and questions. When that 30 day mark hit, she took everything over and juggled it all like a champ! On the day of our wedding, she was on it. She was kind enough to pick up my bouquet and drop it off at our hotel and her and her assistant set up our reception decor beautifully. During the reception she kept checking in with my husband and I and was great at getting song requests to pass along to the deejay. I seriously wish she could be in charge of planning my life! I hope we are able to bump in to her now and again when we visit Asheville, Erin is an absolute dream!
WOVEN STRANDS PHOTOGRAPHY
My husband and I hired Erin as our day-of coordinator and are well aware that she did more than just coordinate on the day-of. I was trying to plan our Asheville wedding from Raleigh while working 50+ hours a week, moving in to a new house, having a fiancee who traveled overseas every month, and dealing with a personal issue. Not to mention, I'm generally a worrier! She handled all of my emails with care and was amazing at putting me at ease. During an Asheville visit, Erin was kind enough to meet with us face-to-face to chat about different wedding concerns and questions. When that 30 day mark hit, she took everything over and juggled it all like a champ! On the day of our wedding, she was on it. She was kind enough to pick up my bouquet and drop it off at our hotel and her and her assistant set up our reception decor beautifully. During the reception she kept checking in with my husband and I and was great at getting song requests to pass along to the deejay. I seriously wish she could be in charge of planning my life! I hope we are able to bump in to her now and again when we visit Asheville, Erin is an absolute dream!
WOVEN STRANDS PHOTOGRAPHY
KATIE + TODD 2017
*****
It is hard to find words to describe how awesome Erin is; she is simply incredible. We hired her to be our event planner leading up to the wedding as well as our day-of coordinator and we were so impressed with her work every step of the way. To summarize what I've written below, Erin is dependable, creative, competent, flexible, efficient, organized and just generally great to be around. Her hard work leading up to and on the day of our wedding allowed my husband and I to spend the entire weekend present and in the moment with each other and our families. We literally didn't worry about one thing on our wedding day because we knew if something came up, Erin would handle it. To give some context, our wedding was in a very remote area in the mountains/desert outside of Tucson. The ceremony was held at my parent's home and the reception was at a nearby rural horse ranch (think cowboy dive bar). Having seen examples of Erin's work and loving all of it, we were completely open to her aesthetic and design vision from the get-go; we basically just let her do her thing with the flowers, decorations, lighting, etc. and we couldn't have been more impressed with the results. She totally understood how we wanted to transform a slightly run down ranch into a magical, unique and unforgettable experience, and she executed that vision flawlessly. From day one, Erin was incredibly responsive and always available by phone, text and email. We really appreciated that in the beginning stages of planning, she helped us dream big and then as our timeline progressed, she helped us narrow down our priorities to keep the cost within our budget. She made multiple site visits prior to the wedding to ensure that the day would run smoothly and that all of our vendors would have the logistical support they needed. Our reception site was a bit of a challenge to work with at times, but she led the charge with frequent communication which really took the stress off of us. She also checked in with us in the months leading up to the wedding to make sure we had done unglamorous things like buy our wedding bands and get a marriage license (both of which had slipped our minds! Thanks, Erin!) Erin designed our tent, flowers, boutonnieres, lighting, candles and decorations and our venue was truly sparkling and magical after she was done. She also added some decorations to the ceremony space and our Airstream rental to give it the perfect desert vibe we were after. Since we live out of state, we really relied of Erin for vendor recommendations. We ended up hiring nearly everyone she suggested (caterer, cupcake vendor, DJ, tent/supply vendors and hair/makeup artist (all of whom we LOVED!)). In addition to those vendors, she also helped coordinate our late night taco truck, bus transportation to/from the venue, photographer and photo booth staff. The night ended up being incredibly windy and she made some last-minute adjustments to make sure everyone stayed safe and comfortable. Somehow, despite all of this work, she still checked in with my husband and I throughout the night with a smile on her face to make sure we had enough food/water/bevs and address any issues that arose. I'm telling you - she is the best! We truly had an ideal experience working with Erin and we are forever grateful at how smoothly and beautifully everything turned out.
PHOTOS BY BILL HEALY
It is hard to find words to describe how awesome Erin is; she is simply incredible. We hired her to be our event planner leading up to the wedding as well as our day-of coordinator and we were so impressed with her work every step of the way. To summarize what I've written below, Erin is dependable, creative, competent, flexible, efficient, organized and just generally great to be around. Her hard work leading up to and on the day of our wedding allowed my husband and I to spend the entire weekend present and in the moment with each other and our families. We literally didn't worry about one thing on our wedding day because we knew if something came up, Erin would handle it. To give some context, our wedding was in a very remote area in the mountains/desert outside of Tucson. The ceremony was held at my parent's home and the reception was at a nearby rural horse ranch (think cowboy dive bar). Having seen examples of Erin's work and loving all of it, we were completely open to her aesthetic and design vision from the get-go; we basically just let her do her thing with the flowers, decorations, lighting, etc. and we couldn't have been more impressed with the results. She totally understood how we wanted to transform a slightly run down ranch into a magical, unique and unforgettable experience, and she executed that vision flawlessly. From day one, Erin was incredibly responsive and always available by phone, text and email. We really appreciated that in the beginning stages of planning, she helped us dream big and then as our timeline progressed, she helped us narrow down our priorities to keep the cost within our budget. She made multiple site visits prior to the wedding to ensure that the day would run smoothly and that all of our vendors would have the logistical support they needed. Our reception site was a bit of a challenge to work with at times, but she led the charge with frequent communication which really took the stress off of us. She also checked in with us in the months leading up to the wedding to make sure we had done unglamorous things like buy our wedding bands and get a marriage license (both of which had slipped our minds! Thanks, Erin!) Erin designed our tent, flowers, boutonnieres, lighting, candles and decorations and our venue was truly sparkling and magical after she was done. She also added some decorations to the ceremony space and our Airstream rental to give it the perfect desert vibe we were after. Since we live out of state, we really relied of Erin for vendor recommendations. We ended up hiring nearly everyone she suggested (caterer, cupcake vendor, DJ, tent/supply vendors and hair/makeup artist (all of whom we LOVED!)). In addition to those vendors, she also helped coordinate our late night taco truck, bus transportation to/from the venue, photographer and photo booth staff. The night ended up being incredibly windy and she made some last-minute adjustments to make sure everyone stayed safe and comfortable. Somehow, despite all of this work, she still checked in with my husband and I throughout the night with a smile on her face to make sure we had enough food/water/bevs and address any issues that arose. I'm telling you - she is the best! We truly had an ideal experience working with Erin and we are forever grateful at how smoothly and beautifully everything turned out.
PHOTOS BY BILL HEALY
ALEX + NICK 2017
*****
I don't even know where to start with this review, Erin was out of this world amazing, I don't know what I would have done without her. She seriously went above and beyond in every single aspect of her job. She understood my vision straight off the bat and made everything flow seamlessly. Everyone says one thing has to go wrong on your wedding day- nothing went wrong on mine- and I know it is truly thanks to how wonderfully she handled everything. She was flexible and patient, and gave me 100% attention from the moment I hired her, until after the wedding when she was bringing everything back to my hotel for me. I didn't have to stress about anything at all, I knew I could trust her to take care of anything. She handled decorating, and working with my other vendors, and managing my guests, helped direct my family and bridal party. She truly made it seem easy, she smiled the whole time and I really felt like she cared about me and my husband and was truly invested in our day being perfect. She got us plates to take home and made sure we took a breath and actually ate a bite during the reception, she really kept us both grounded and allowed us to take in our day, as opposed to it being a blur. I want to recommend her to literally anyone possible, I couldn't have asked for anyone better than her. And the cherry on top of it all is her rates are so incredibly reasonable, I looked at so many different planners to try and get the right fit, she really offers the most for the money. She is new to the Asheville area, and I already feel like she knows it in and out. She helped put my mind at ease about everything from the moment I hired her, definitely check her out!!!
INSPIRED BY LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
I don't even know where to start with this review, Erin was out of this world amazing, I don't know what I would have done without her. She seriously went above and beyond in every single aspect of her job. She understood my vision straight off the bat and made everything flow seamlessly. Everyone says one thing has to go wrong on your wedding day- nothing went wrong on mine- and I know it is truly thanks to how wonderfully she handled everything. She was flexible and patient, and gave me 100% attention from the moment I hired her, until after the wedding when she was bringing everything back to my hotel for me. I didn't have to stress about anything at all, I knew I could trust her to take care of anything. She handled decorating, and working with my other vendors, and managing my guests, helped direct my family and bridal party. She truly made it seem easy, she smiled the whole time and I really felt like she cared about me and my husband and was truly invested in our day being perfect. She got us plates to take home and made sure we took a breath and actually ate a bite during the reception, she really kept us both grounded and allowed us to take in our day, as opposed to it being a blur. I want to recommend her to literally anyone possible, I couldn't have asked for anyone better than her. And the cherry on top of it all is her rates are so incredibly reasonable, I looked at so many different planners to try and get the right fit, she really offers the most for the money. She is new to the Asheville area, and I already feel like she knows it in and out. She helped put my mind at ease about everything from the moment I hired her, definitely check her out!!!
INSPIRED BY LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
STEVE + KATIE 2018
*****
Dear Erin,
You are truly THE BEST. Thank you for all the care and love you brought to this process. You really went above and beyond! We will do our best to funnel as much biz your way as possible. Thanks for functioning with our quirky likes and for making this event uniquely ours!
With Gratitude,
Steve + Katie
// PHOTO: THIRTEENTH MOON PHOTOGRAPHY
Dear Erin,
You are truly THE BEST. Thank you for all the care and love you brought to this process. You really went above and beyond! We will do our best to funnel as much biz your way as possible. Thanks for functioning with our quirky likes and for making this event uniquely ours!
With Gratitude,
Steve + Katie
// PHOTO: THIRTEENTH MOON PHOTOGRAPHY
DANA + MICHAEL 2018
*****
When I say we had the best wedding, it would have never been possible without some amazing vendors, especially Erin Lowndes (Owner of Plain with Sprinkles) guiding us through the process and making our day flawless. I was the bride with a vision that didn't do a single taste testing, left my florals up to Erin, decided what I was doing with my hair the day of, and picked a DJ 3 weeks before the wedding! She handled all of those things with grace. The day of, she checked on Michael Bryant and I constantly making sure we had everything we needed all while setting up our venue and putting the finishing touches on our AMAZING floral. I actually cried when she showed me my bouquet! I have never seen a person be in two places at once but somehow she was. If anyone is ever looking for a wedding planner that has incredible taste, this is the girl for you! Thank you a thousand times over for giving us THE BEST DAY!
// PHOTO BY: JIM TRICE
When I say we had the best wedding, it would have never been possible without some amazing vendors, especially Erin Lowndes (Owner of Plain with Sprinkles) guiding us through the process and making our day flawless. I was the bride with a vision that didn't do a single taste testing, left my florals up to Erin, decided what I was doing with my hair the day of, and picked a DJ 3 weeks before the wedding! She handled all of those things with grace. The day of, she checked on Michael Bryant and I constantly making sure we had everything we needed all while setting up our venue and putting the finishing touches on our AMAZING floral. I actually cried when she showed me my bouquet! I have never seen a person be in two places at once but somehow she was. If anyone is ever looking for a wedding planner that has incredible taste, this is the girl for you! Thank you a thousand times over for giving us THE BEST DAY!
// PHOTO BY: JIM TRICE
PHILLIP + LINDSAY 2018
*****
Erin is an incredibly creative, easy-going planner and all around delightful human. From day one, she worked to bring to life an event that was bright and joyful. Erin was incredible with helping us identify the most important elements of our day, and what we were most excited about, then putting that into action.
She really knew how to listen, advise, and identify action items to make it right. She got to know us quickly, and was able to give advice that was simple and heartfelt. My favorite was “Think of your wedding as a theme party, with you and (groom) as the theme.”
We planned long distance with Erin (we were based in NYC at the time for a Raleigh area wedding), and she was so amenable to FaceTime calls and regularly scheduled touchbases to make sure we felt comfortable with how things were going. The distance wasn’t a factor in the slightest.
On the day of, Erin never stopped moving. She was helping vendors, directing guests, checking on us, checking on my parents, coordinating with the band and venue, and so much more. We had one snafu with our exit music (sound guy mixed up the songs), and Erin worked with the band to have us enter our reception to the right song. It was amazing, and such a small detail, but she took something negative and made it into one of my favorite memories of the day.
All of this is just multiplied by how awesome and cool Erin is as a human. I genuinely enjoyed working and talking with her, and we can’t imagine the day without her hard work.
PHOTO BY: JEN BURREL PHOTOGRAPHY
Erin is an incredibly creative, easy-going planner and all around delightful human. From day one, she worked to bring to life an event that was bright and joyful. Erin was incredible with helping us identify the most important elements of our day, and what we were most excited about, then putting that into action.
She really knew how to listen, advise, and identify action items to make it right. She got to know us quickly, and was able to give advice that was simple and heartfelt. My favorite was “Think of your wedding as a theme party, with you and (groom) as the theme.”
We planned long distance with Erin (we were based in NYC at the time for a Raleigh area wedding), and she was so amenable to FaceTime calls and regularly scheduled touchbases to make sure we felt comfortable with how things were going. The distance wasn’t a factor in the slightest.
On the day of, Erin never stopped moving. She was helping vendors, directing guests, checking on us, checking on my parents, coordinating with the band and venue, and so much more. We had one snafu with our exit music (sound guy mixed up the songs), and Erin worked with the band to have us enter our reception to the right song. It was amazing, and such a small detail, but she took something negative and made it into one of my favorite memories of the day.
All of this is just multiplied by how awesome and cool Erin is as a human. I genuinely enjoyed working and talking with her, and we can’t imagine the day without her hard work.
PHOTO BY: JEN BURREL PHOTOGRAPHY
ADAM + ASHLEE 2017
*****
We are so thankful and happy that we chose Erin for our wedding. Everyone that was at our wedding, vendors, family, friends, wedding party, etc. continued to tell us how helpful and wonderful she was all day long.
When I was looking for a wedding planner/coordinator my husband really did not see the point but I knew that in order to make my day go off as I envisioned in my mind I needed someone to talk and plan with along the way as well as have someone take care of things the day of our wedding. I really did not want our family and wedding party to have to run around and spend the day doing everything from decorating and organizing to the very last details of the night. When I found Erin I found everything that I needed and more! We hired her as our day of coordinator and she was so helpful all along the process.
Erin was there every step of the way. Before our big day she helped me in so many ways. By answering questions about what my options were and what would work best, talking me down from being super stressed and worried about the minor things, to making sure I was putting my focus where it really needed to be, planning out the timeline of our day, coordinating with our vendors, and making sure that all of my visions were known so she could help us on the day of. On the day of our wedding she did so much for us and behind the scenes that there was not a single thing that I worried about or had to decide that day (because let's be honest...after two years of slowly planning my wedding I was OVER making decisions and just wanted to be married). She kept me calm and enjoying every part of my day. She checked in with my husband and I to see how we were doing, if we needed anything, what food we wanted from the food truck, checked in to make sure the timeline was what we were still wanting, literally everything I knew I needed and even the things that I didn't realize I needed. If anything went wrong or needed attending to...we never knew it. Everything she did made our day absolutely perfect and one to remember.
As for those soon-to-be husbands out there that don't know if they want or need someone to help coordinate the day...my husband has told me so many times that he is so thankful that I insisted on having Erin there and how amazing she truly was. I could not imagine what this day would have been like without her! We would both recommend Erin without any hesitations. She is professional, helpful, knowledgeable about this career and area, and exactly what every wedding needs.
Thank you Erin, for everything!
// PHOTO: COLDIRON ALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY
We are so thankful and happy that we chose Erin for our wedding. Everyone that was at our wedding, vendors, family, friends, wedding party, etc. continued to tell us how helpful and wonderful she was all day long.
When I was looking for a wedding planner/coordinator my husband really did not see the point but I knew that in order to make my day go off as I envisioned in my mind I needed someone to talk and plan with along the way as well as have someone take care of things the day of our wedding. I really did not want our family and wedding party to have to run around and spend the day doing everything from decorating and organizing to the very last details of the night. When I found Erin I found everything that I needed and more! We hired her as our day of coordinator and she was so helpful all along the process.
Erin was there every step of the way. Before our big day she helped me in so many ways. By answering questions about what my options were and what would work best, talking me down from being super stressed and worried about the minor things, to making sure I was putting my focus where it really needed to be, planning out the timeline of our day, coordinating with our vendors, and making sure that all of my visions were known so she could help us on the day of. On the day of our wedding she did so much for us and behind the scenes that there was not a single thing that I worried about or had to decide that day (because let's be honest...after two years of slowly planning my wedding I was OVER making decisions and just wanted to be married). She kept me calm and enjoying every part of my day. She checked in with my husband and I to see how we were doing, if we needed anything, what food we wanted from the food truck, checked in to make sure the timeline was what we were still wanting, literally everything I knew I needed and even the things that I didn't realize I needed. If anything went wrong or needed attending to...we never knew it. Everything she did made our day absolutely perfect and one to remember.
As for those soon-to-be husbands out there that don't know if they want or need someone to help coordinate the day...my husband has told me so many times that he is so thankful that I insisted on having Erin there and how amazing she truly was. I could not imagine what this day would have been like without her! We would both recommend Erin without any hesitations. She is professional, helpful, knowledgeable about this career and area, and exactly what every wedding needs.
Thank you Erin, for everything!
// PHOTO: COLDIRON ALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY
HEATHER + RAH 2018
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// PHOTO: LIBBY MCGOWAN PHOTOGRAPHY
// PHOTO: LIBBY MCGOWAN PHOTOGRAPHY
ALEX + AMY 2018
*****
Erin is FANTASTIC!! She was so calm and level headed during our wedding yet kept everything organized and wonderful. We chose her to help with day-of wedding coordination, yet she went above and beyond and was there for us at least a month in advance. She helped us with all the last minute details and communications so that we did not have to worry about anything on our wedding day. She was always so kind in reminding us that this was our day and we could choose to celebrate it however we liked! I would highly recommend Erin for all your wedding planning needs! She is wonderful!! ❤️❤️❤️
// PHOTO BY: JEREMY RUSSEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Erin is FANTASTIC!! She was so calm and level headed during our wedding yet kept everything organized and wonderful. We chose her to help with day-of wedding coordination, yet she went above and beyond and was there for us at least a month in advance. She helped us with all the last minute details and communications so that we did not have to worry about anything on our wedding day. She was always so kind in reminding us that this was our day and we could choose to celebrate it however we liked! I would highly recommend Erin for all your wedding planning needs! She is wonderful!! ❤️❤️❤️
// PHOTO BY: JEREMY RUSSEL PHOTOGRAPHY
SIERRA + GLENN 2018
*****
I could talk for HOURS about how amazing Erin is & how I will be forever grateful for her presence & guidance on our wedding day. We had multiple (boy, I wish I was exaggerating) crazy hiccups throughout the day & I genuinely can't imagine having gotten through it all without her supporting us & cheering us on! It was stressful & emotional, but Erin quietly handled the crazy so we could focus on the excitement of the wedding, but more importantly the celebration of our MARRIAGE! <3 She helped coordinate the most beautiful day of our lives & she has such a special place in our hearts for it! --Sierra + Glenn (+ Thunder)
// PHOTO: JCM PHOTOGRAPHY
I could talk for HOURS about how amazing Erin is & how I will be forever grateful for her presence & guidance on our wedding day. We had multiple (boy, I wish I was exaggerating) crazy hiccups throughout the day & I genuinely can't imagine having gotten through it all without her supporting us & cheering us on! It was stressful & emotional, but Erin quietly handled the crazy so we could focus on the excitement of the wedding, but more importantly the celebration of our MARRIAGE! <3 She helped coordinate the most beautiful day of our lives & she has such a special place in our hearts for it! --Sierra + Glenn (+ Thunder)
// PHOTO: JCM PHOTOGRAPHY
WHITNEY + DAVE 2018
*****
Erin was everything. I found her online and knew she was the person for me when she told me she didn't want a wedding either and she found ways to make it personal, and not just a wedding. I decided to plan everything myself and use Erin for day-of. Little did I know that meant, "I can call Erin anytime for anything." She was a huge resource and made the perfect day happen. She also rented out her decorations to me at a FRACTION of the cost from any other rental company. I wish I could do it all over again just to spend time with Erin, but I think my husband might not like that. Erin and I decided on just being friends :)
PHOTO BY: KRISTIN MANSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Erin was everything. I found her online and knew she was the person for me when she told me she didn't want a wedding either and she found ways to make it personal, and not just a wedding. I decided to plan everything myself and use Erin for day-of. Little did I know that meant, "I can call Erin anytime for anything." She was a huge resource and made the perfect day happen. She also rented out her decorations to me at a FRACTION of the cost from any other rental company. I wish I could do it all over again just to spend time with Erin, but I think my husband might not like that. Erin and I decided on just being friends :)
PHOTO BY: KRISTIN MANSON PHOTOGRAPHY
LAURA + MATT 2018
*****
Erin is the real deal. We chose her after reading through her website, and after one FaceTime we knew she was THE ONE. My husband and I chose Asheville for our wedding, never having visited there, and not knowing much about it. Erin went to work recommending vendors, contacting the vendors we liked (even if they weren’t the ones she recommended). We put our trust in her and were not disappointed in the least. We were BEYOND impressed with how much work she put in to our wedding. All the little details that I was stressing about came off beautifully. The day of, Erin was there from beginning to end and my husband and I didn’t have to do a thing. Erin continually reassured us that this was our day, and we should enjoy it, and leave the worrying to her. We honestly didn’t think it was possible to have such a smooth wedding day, but with Erin, it is possible! She is also a very sweet, kind, caring person on top of being amazing and passionate about her job.
We also trusted her with our florals (we had a small, intimate wedding) and she knocked it out of the park. They were gorgeous and even better than what I envisioned. Every guest remarked to us what an awesome person she is, and what a great job she was doing.
PHOTO BY: AMELIA FLETCHER
Erin is the real deal. We chose her after reading through her website, and after one FaceTime we knew she was THE ONE. My husband and I chose Asheville for our wedding, never having visited there, and not knowing much about it. Erin went to work recommending vendors, contacting the vendors we liked (even if they weren’t the ones she recommended). We put our trust in her and were not disappointed in the least. We were BEYOND impressed with how much work she put in to our wedding. All the little details that I was stressing about came off beautifully. The day of, Erin was there from beginning to end and my husband and I didn’t have to do a thing. Erin continually reassured us that this was our day, and we should enjoy it, and leave the worrying to her. We honestly didn’t think it was possible to have such a smooth wedding day, but with Erin, it is possible! She is also a very sweet, kind, caring person on top of being amazing and passionate about her job.
We also trusted her with our florals (we had a small, intimate wedding) and she knocked it out of the park. They were gorgeous and even better than what I envisioned. Every guest remarked to us what an awesome person she is, and what a great job she was doing.
PHOTO BY: AMELIA FLETCHER
TAYLOR + BRENDAN 2018
*****
When I first started planning our wedding, I was hesitant to hire a wedding planner. I didn't want to add extra costs to my parents. We spoke with a family friend who had just gotten married and only advice was to hire a wedding planner. I reached out to Erin and from the first phone call through the whole process she was so laid back, easy to talk to, accommodating, and on top of everything. I reached out to her with any questions or concerns I had during the planning process and she was quick to respond and had amazing advice.
She did a venue visit a few weeks before the wedding to take notes and touch base. Every time we spoke she asked how I was doing emotionally with the planning, if there was anything I was having a hard time with, or if there was anything she could take off my plate.
When it finally came to the wedding weekend, we had our rehearsal, which Erin attended and made sure to give tips and tricks to everyone. She was so good at keeping every ones attention (which is saying a lot for our group). At the end of the rehearsal she pulled me aside and asked what else was left to do. I ran through a huge list of things that I told her I was going to go do after the rehearsal dinner. Erin looked at me and said "that's a lot to do, I'll take care of it all." I think I could have cried in that moment. There were all these tiny details that still needed to be done, but all I wanted to do was spend time with my family and friends. The relief I felt in that moment alone was worth every penny. Because of Erin, I was able to spend the evening welcoming all our guests, enjoying time with everyone, and get a good nights rest.
The day of the wedding, Erin and her sister were on top of EVERYTHING. There were so many little hiccups that came up, that had she not been there, I would have spent the whole evening running around like a chicken with my head cut off. But, instead we were all able to enjoy every moment and Erin took care of EVERYTHING. When my bustle broke she had safety pins and made a bustle herself. I thought I bought paper towels for the bathroom, but it turned out to be toilet paper, she found some dish towels and hung them up for people to use instead. She cued everyone when it was time for things like cake cutting, special dances, garter/bouquet toss. But, she always made sure to time it for the right moment, she would never cut in if my husband and I were in the middle of talking to people/dancing/etc or if the guests were having a good time dancing. At the ceremony my wedding band was lost 10 minutes before the ceremony started. She handled the whole situation perfectly and it was found in time.
Ultimately, you need to hire Erin as your wedding coordinator hands down. I know that a wedding is such a huge expense as it is and you may think a wedding planner is an extra cost that may not be necessary. Having been through the process, I can say confidently that it is necessary. No matter how well you plan, things are going to come up the day of the wedding, accidents are going to happen. You've spent all this money to have a special day, all your friends and family are in one place.... YOU DO NOT WANT TO SPEND IT RUNNING AROUND FIXING ALL THE PROBLEMS AND COORDINATING. You want to enjoy every second and be in the moment! I promise you that you will only get that with a wedding coordinator and especially Erin. She cares about you and you enjoying every moment of the day! Thank you Erin!
PHOTO BY: 704 PHOTOGRAPHY
When I first started planning our wedding, I was hesitant to hire a wedding planner. I didn't want to add extra costs to my parents. We spoke with a family friend who had just gotten married and only advice was to hire a wedding planner. I reached out to Erin and from the first phone call through the whole process she was so laid back, easy to talk to, accommodating, and on top of everything. I reached out to her with any questions or concerns I had during the planning process and she was quick to respond and had amazing advice.
She did a venue visit a few weeks before the wedding to take notes and touch base. Every time we spoke she asked how I was doing emotionally with the planning, if there was anything I was having a hard time with, or if there was anything she could take off my plate.
When it finally came to the wedding weekend, we had our rehearsal, which Erin attended and made sure to give tips and tricks to everyone. She was so good at keeping every ones attention (which is saying a lot for our group). At the end of the rehearsal she pulled me aside and asked what else was left to do. I ran through a huge list of things that I told her I was going to go do after the rehearsal dinner. Erin looked at me and said "that's a lot to do, I'll take care of it all." I think I could have cried in that moment. There were all these tiny details that still needed to be done, but all I wanted to do was spend time with my family and friends. The relief I felt in that moment alone was worth every penny. Because of Erin, I was able to spend the evening welcoming all our guests, enjoying time with everyone, and get a good nights rest.
The day of the wedding, Erin and her sister were on top of EVERYTHING. There were so many little hiccups that came up, that had she not been there, I would have spent the whole evening running around like a chicken with my head cut off. But, instead we were all able to enjoy every moment and Erin took care of EVERYTHING. When my bustle broke she had safety pins and made a bustle herself. I thought I bought paper towels for the bathroom, but it turned out to be toilet paper, she found some dish towels and hung them up for people to use instead. She cued everyone when it was time for things like cake cutting, special dances, garter/bouquet toss. But, she always made sure to time it for the right moment, she would never cut in if my husband and I were in the middle of talking to people/dancing/etc or if the guests were having a good time dancing. At the ceremony my wedding band was lost 10 minutes before the ceremony started. She handled the whole situation perfectly and it was found in time.
Ultimately, you need to hire Erin as your wedding coordinator hands down. I know that a wedding is such a huge expense as it is and you may think a wedding planner is an extra cost that may not be necessary. Having been through the process, I can say confidently that it is necessary. No matter how well you plan, things are going to come up the day of the wedding, accidents are going to happen. You've spent all this money to have a special day, all your friends and family are in one place.... YOU DO NOT WANT TO SPEND IT RUNNING AROUND FIXING ALL THE PROBLEMS AND COORDINATING. You want to enjoy every second and be in the moment! I promise you that you will only get that with a wedding coordinator and especially Erin. She cares about you and you enjoying every moment of the day! Thank you Erin!
PHOTO BY: 704 PHOTOGRAPHY
ROBIN + TREVOR 2018
*****
Erin was a JOY to work with. I honestly still don't even know how so many things came together on our wedding weekend - she legit just HANDLED everything without me having to be involved. I was able to truly unplug and enjoy the day and she took care of every single detail, with a huge smile on her face. I was always excited to see her because she always looked like she was having so much fun which was our goal for all of our guests!!
Our wedding was not without it's hiccups throughout the planning process and Erin felt like my wedding therapist helping us through all sort of brainstorming and last minute changes. She reminded us often that our day could be whatever we wanted it to be and she truly helped us do our wedding in our way! We can't thank her enough for all of her hard work and partnership through the wedding planning process!!
PHOTO BY: WOVEN STRANDS PHOTOGRAPHY
Erin was a JOY to work with. I honestly still don't even know how so many things came together on our wedding weekend - she legit just HANDLED everything without me having to be involved. I was able to truly unplug and enjoy the day and she took care of every single detail, with a huge smile on her face. I was always excited to see her because she always looked like she was having so much fun which was our goal for all of our guests!!
Our wedding was not without it's hiccups throughout the planning process and Erin felt like my wedding therapist helping us through all sort of brainstorming and last minute changes. She reminded us often that our day could be whatever we wanted it to be and she truly helped us do our wedding in our way! We can't thank her enough for all of her hard work and partnership through the wedding planning process!!
PHOTO BY: WOVEN STRANDS PHOTOGRAPHY
AMY + TREVOR 2018
*****
Erin did a fantastic job as our wedding coordinator! We planned our Asheville destination wedding from Florida and we are so grateful to have had her on our team because she made the whole process run so smoothly. We technically hired her as our "month of" coordinator but she graciously provided us with tons of advice during the months leading up to that . She also provided us with an extremely thorough vendor list, wedding timeline, and budget calculator, all of which were super helpful in planning the wedding. Perhaps most importantly, she was always incredibly positive and has such a calming presence about her! She kept reminding us that this was "our" day, and not to worry about abiding by what we deemed to be the norm. She gave me confidence to make some decisions regarding decor that turned out beautifully. The whole day ran so smoothly and I really did not have to worry about a thing (which says a lot because I tend to be rather "Type A", super detail-oriented, and was hesitant to relinquish control over the execution of the details), so we were truly able to savor every special moment of our big day. Also, she offers a wide array of rental items through her company so we rented beautiful plate chargers, table numbers, and a polaroid camera from her. During our reception, she was out there on the dance floor taking polaroids of our guests and she put them in our polaroid guest book with the cutest captions for us. Another special memento from our day. THANK YOU, ERIN! YOU'RE THE BEST.
PHOTO BY: AMELIA FLETCHER
Erin did a fantastic job as our wedding coordinator! We planned our Asheville destination wedding from Florida and we are so grateful to have had her on our team because she made the whole process run so smoothly. We technically hired her as our "month of" coordinator but she graciously provided us with tons of advice during the months leading up to that . She also provided us with an extremely thorough vendor list, wedding timeline, and budget calculator, all of which were super helpful in planning the wedding. Perhaps most importantly, she was always incredibly positive and has such a calming presence about her! She kept reminding us that this was "our" day, and not to worry about abiding by what we deemed to be the norm. She gave me confidence to make some decisions regarding decor that turned out beautifully. The whole day ran so smoothly and I really did not have to worry about a thing (which says a lot because I tend to be rather "Type A", super detail-oriented, and was hesitant to relinquish control over the execution of the details), so we were truly able to savor every special moment of our big day. Also, she offers a wide array of rental items through her company so we rented beautiful plate chargers, table numbers, and a polaroid camera from her. During our reception, she was out there on the dance floor taking polaroids of our guests and she put them in our polaroid guest book with the cutest captions for us. Another special memento from our day. THANK YOU, ERIN! YOU'RE THE BEST.
PHOTO BY: AMELIA FLETCHER
PAIGE + JEFF 2018
*****
Nothing Plain about Erin
Erin is the most amazing planner, I am a type A control freak. I had my whole wedding set out within 4 months, I just needed the main vendors locked in. I hired Erin for my day of planner, I live in Kentucky so everything was planned online, every email I sent her she responding within a couple of hours, and she helped me finalize which vendor I wanted and gave me recommendations on who to hire. When the day got closer she took over everything despite me trying to continue to do it all (Type A), she calmed me down when I got a little too stressed and made sure everything was in order. The day of my wedding, she had all my vendors at a set time to come, my decor to set up (looks exactly how I wanted it) and my wedding party in check. She was a dream, and could not have done this without her. She organized the beak down and the pickup of my belongings after the wedding with my family and I didn't have to stress about a thing. It is funny to look back on and realize there was nothing to stress about in the first place with Erin being my planner. She is the easiest person to get along with, she tells you what to do without being bossy and calms you down without making you feel crazy! She is AMAZING!!!
PHOTO BY: EGGLESTON & CO
KELSEY + KEITH 2018
*****
After meeting Erin, I knew she was the wedding coordinator for me. Not only had she done dozens of weddings at my venue (Shoutout to Highland Brewing!), she is also so organized and knowledgeable about the wedding industry and all the local Asheville vendors. I'm a big planner myself, so when I met Erin I knew we would have a great working relationship. And I was right - Erin was a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding and was a literal BOSS the day-of. Even though I hired Erin for just day-of coordination, she helped tremendously months leading up to the wedding. She also responded to all my texts and emails very promptly and always offered her support and opinion on vendor selection, timeline and decor. And then the day-of the wedding, Erin was a rockstar and her years of experience and professionalism truly shined through. She made our day perfect and even brought us drinks and apps while we were busy taking pictures (seriously, can you ask for more?) Her best advice to us was to take a moment away from our guests to reflect on each other and on the day itself. We were able to take it all in, away from everyone and bask in our most important day. Erin is a truly caring person who is there for you in every aspect of your wedding day. And if that doesn't convince you, many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how awesome Erin was. DUH, we know it! And lastly, let me tell you - if you think you don't need a day-of coordinator (or a wedding planner, in general) - you're wrong. Do yourself a favor, take most of the stress out of wedding planning and hire Erin. She's the most important vendor you'll hire. :)
PHOTO BY FETE PHOTOGRAPHY
After meeting Erin, I knew she was the wedding coordinator for me. Not only had she done dozens of weddings at my venue (Shoutout to Highland Brewing!), she is also so organized and knowledgeable about the wedding industry and all the local Asheville vendors. I'm a big planner myself, so when I met Erin I knew we would have a great working relationship. And I was right - Erin was a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding and was a literal BOSS the day-of. Even though I hired Erin for just day-of coordination, she helped tremendously months leading up to the wedding. She also responded to all my texts and emails very promptly and always offered her support and opinion on vendor selection, timeline and decor. And then the day-of the wedding, Erin was a rockstar and her years of experience and professionalism truly shined through. She made our day perfect and even brought us drinks and apps while we were busy taking pictures (seriously, can you ask for more?) Her best advice to us was to take a moment away from our guests to reflect on each other and on the day itself. We were able to take it all in, away from everyone and bask in our most important day. Erin is a truly caring person who is there for you in every aspect of your wedding day. And if that doesn't convince you, many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how awesome Erin was. DUH, we know it! And lastly, let me tell you - if you think you don't need a day-of coordinator (or a wedding planner, in general) - you're wrong. Do yourself a favor, take most of the stress out of wedding planning and hire Erin. She's the most important vendor you'll hire. :)
PHOTO BY FETE PHOTOGRAPHY
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