Alice & Hao

Alice & Hao

by | Nov 20, 2019 | Kind Words

Alice & Hao

“She patiently dealt with our one-thousand-and-one questions about weddings, helped us prioritize what needed to be done, and established a clear timeline for the coming months, which really made us feel heard and reassured”

Bride and Groom Le Belvedere Winter Outdoors | Anne Marie Bouchard Photography

My wife Alice and I had our wedding just under a year ago, and we can’t thank Erica enough for being there for us throughout the entire process.

We didn’t make it easy for her. For starters, neither of us had attended a wedding before. We were also living in different cities at the time (I was in Kingston and Alice in Calgary). As an added bonus, we approached her in May wanting to hold our wedding in October – a timeline that could not have been tighter. Erica stepped up to the challenge and became a constant pillar of support for us throughout one of the most exciting yet nerve-wracking times of our lives.

From our first Skype meeting, I could tell that Erica was knowledgeable, diligent, and had the contacts and resources to make our wedding day special despite a tight timeline. She patiently dealt with our one-thousand-and-one questions about weddings, helped us prioritize what needed to be done, and established a clear timeline for the coming months, which really made us feel heard and reassured. Choosing and coordinating the activities of all the wedding vendors was definitely one of the most daunting tasks, but Erica was so effective in helping us negotiate with all parties and guiding us through decisions that we ended up with everything we wanted. As for the wedding day itself – other than the excitement and jitters that come with any wedding day – we had zero worries about the logistics. Everything ran smoothly, on-time, and the way we expected, but only Erica really knows what went on behind the scenes!!

As a person, Erica was absolutely wonderful to work with. She frequently checked-in on our progress with regular emails, and we always knew what was happening on her end. She was never over-bearing with decisions, always made sure we felt heard, and delivered a wedding that was personalized and memorable to me and Alice.

We 100% credit Erica for helping us create a beautiful wedding that we and our friends and family can revisit with fondness. We definitely recommend Erica to anyone needing a wedding planner because, in a nut-shell, no matter what challenges you throw at her, she will overcome them and get you to the finish line excited and smiling. 10/10!

Alice & Hao

Venue: Le Belvedere
Photo Credits: Anne Marie Bouchard Photography

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Liz & Matt

Liz & Matt

by | Nov 8, 2019 | Kind Words

Liz & Matt

“What a dream it was to work with Erica. We are truly grateful we found her – she is an amazing planner and person. Hiring her was the best wedding decision we made.”

Bride and Groom Queens Lantern | Canadian Museum of Nature | Blair Gable Photography

What a dream it was to work with Erica. We are truly grateful we found her – she is an amazing planner and person. Hiring her was the best wedding decision we made. She helped us plan our wedding at the Museum of Nature from halfway across the country and we could not have pulled it off without her. We received so many compliments or how well the day was organized, and flowers/decor looked more beautiful than we could have imagined. Throughout the process Erica was communicative, efficient – a true professional. She was our liaison between vendors and made thoughtful suggestions based on our personalities. Her experience in the industry proved to be invaluable. On our wedding day, we were confident knowing everything would run smoothly with Erica in our corner. Her personality and attention to detail are what makes her really excel her work. From being a human bib when you want espresso right before the ceremony, to pinning and taping you into your third dress of the night! Erica, we cannot thank you enough!

Liz & Matt

Venue: Canadian Museum of Nature – Queen’s Lantern / Canadian Museum of Nature – Barrick Salon
Photo Credits: Blair Gable Photography

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Thea & Kellan

Thea & Kellan

by | Oct 21, 2019 | Kind Words

Thea & Kellan

“We are so happy to have met you. Your calm, creative, and proactive attitude made planning our wedding a complete delight.”

Bride and Groom Outdoor Wedding | Brantwood Park Ottawa | Ali and Batoul Photography

Erica, thank you. We are so happy to have met you. Your calm, creative, and proactive attitude made planning our wedding a complete delight. Thank you for being so receptive in the months leading up to our big day and then being such a superstar the day of. You thought of everything. Our guests told us over and over how much they appreciated you, too!

We would recommend Erica in a heartbeat. She will take care of you and make sure all of your dreams come true, on budget, and on time.

Thea and Kellan

Venue: Social Coctail Lounge
Photo Credits: Ali and Batoul Photography

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Susan & Stephen

Susan & Stephen

by | Dec 1, 2016 | Kind Words

Susan & Stephen

“From my very first meeting with Erica, I knew I would be in good hands.  Our 18-hour wedding day was completed without a single hiccup, which means that all of our memories are full of joy. “

Bride and groom on golf course in Ottawa | Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club | Union Eleven Photographers

The wedding planning process began almost immediately after our engagement over the Christmas holidays. We wanted to be married within the year so the search was on to find and book some key vendors. We finally chose our wedding date based on who and what was available. We had less than 8 months, but being a new bride-to-be, I was eager and excited. It was a good thing too. Steve was living in the USA so I had to take care of most of the planning on my own. However, within a couple of months of breathing and dreaming all things wedding, I began to lose steam. As I looked over my to-do list, I began to feel overwhelmed. That’s when a friend of mine told me about Erica.

From my very first meeting with Erica, I knew I would be in good hands. Even though there were many things still to do, she provided me with the reassurance I needed time and time again. Erica offered much-needed advice and plenty of ideas while leaving final decisions in our hands. She would come well-prepared to our meetings and always help in areas that we were struggling. Her relationships and experience with vendors made us feel comfortable with any negotiations. And she offers all of this along with a friendly, positive attitude. Our friends and family even made a point of telling us how much they enjoyed interacting with her.

We highly recommend Erica because ultimately we are certain that our wedding was a success because of her involvement. Our 18-hour wedding day was completed without a single hiccup, which means that all of our memories are full of joy.

Susan & Stephen

Venue: Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club / Rideau Park United Church
Photo Credits: Kristin De Castro of Union Eleven Photographers

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Annemarie & Eddie

Annemarie & Eddie

by | Nov 4, 2016 | Kind Words

Annemarie & Eddie

“Every time we met Erica she reflected openness while at the same time providing valuable feedback even when she did not agree with our approach. This made us feel confident that she was not just some “sales” person interested in agreeing with you at all costs.”

Bride and Groom on black banquet | Gatineau Golf & Country Club | Kathi Robertson Photography

We just wanted to take a few moments to say thank you to Erica who of course helped to plan our wedding this year. She received glowing recommendations from one of our friends so we thought we would take our chances and hire her without even looking for anyone else. It was not a mistake. Every time we met Erica she reflected openness while at the same time providing valuable feedback even when she did not agree with our approach. This made us feel confident that she was not just some “sales” person interested in agreeing with you at all costs. I cannot tell you how important it is to be able to strike that balance between being open to our vision while interjecting when necessary. She was always diplomatic and is obviously very use to dealing with all kinds of personalities. Even my husband who frankly, was not initially thrilled with the idea of a Wedding Planner had to acquiesce to the fact that I was right on this one. He couldn’t stop saying how thankful he was that she was there and how we never could have made it without her assistance. At the end of day, we found a person we both genuinely liked who matched her affability with great skill.

Bravo! Annemarie and Eddie.

Venue: Gatineau Golf & Country Club
Photo Credits: Kathi Robertson Weddings

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Allison & Alex

Allison & Alex

by | Oct 25, 2016 | Kind Words

Allison & Alex

“My husband and I were able to enjoy every second of our wedding day without any worry of something going wrong because we knew we were in great hands.”

Couple outdoors winter wedding | The Ivy Lea Club Thousand Islands | AMBphoto

I am the type of person with lots of ideas, but turning those ideas into a reality can be overwhelming on my own.  That’s why I always knew that I wanted a professional wedding planner to help make my dreams come true. When I first met Erica I knew she would be the perfect fit.  In the 11 months of planning Erica was extremely accommodating and flexible, and if I ever had a question I could just email or text her and she would reply with an answer in no time at all.  She also had great recommendations and suggestions for vendors and design options. The real life-saver was her handy spreadsheet that organized all my ideas with timelines and budgets so it was easy to keep track of everything.  Suffice to say, our wedding day was perfect and everything turned out better than we could have imagined. We received so many compliments from our guests on how the day was so wonderfully laid out.  My husband and I were able to enjoy every second of our wedding day without any worry of something going wrong because we knew we were in great hands.  This we owe completely to Erica and her supreme organization and attention to detail.

Thank you for the wonderful memories, Erica!

Allison & Alex Carey

Venue: The Ivy Lea Club
Photo Credits: AMBphoto

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