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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Lori & Chris

Lori & Chris

by | Feb 27, 2016 | Kind Words

Lori & Chris

 

“I also appreciated all the ways you helped us to spend our money wisely.  It’s easy to get excited and go overboard when dreaming of your wedding but you kept us in check and helped to pick what best fit our budget.”

Couple kissing on bridge | Orchard View Wedding and Event Centre | Brian T Walters Photography

Chris and I can’t thank you enough for all you did for us to help make our special day the most memorable day of our lives. You’re help through the planning phase was a lifesaver, even to this type A control freak! At first, I was worried about working with a planner but you were fantastic and helped to make the entire experience an enjoyable one. I really appreciated your suggestions as well as you letting me micro manage the whole thing. Your flexibility was fantastic along with your recommendations. I also appreciated all the ways you helped us to spend our money wisely. It’s easy to get excited and go overboard when dreaming of your wedding but you kept us in check and helped to pick what best fit our budget. The result was truly the wedding of our dreams!

I especially appreciated your help on the night of the rehearsal. Who would have thought after seeing so many weddings on movies and TV that I had no idea how they actually go!

Having you as our Wedding Planner was worth every penny! My Mom and I got to enjoy every moment leading up to the wedding without worry! On the wedding day, Chris and I were also able relax and enjoy our guests knowing you had everything under control and would let us know where to be and when.

Thank you! I will definitely be recommending you to anyone getting married that I come across!

Sincerely,

Lori and Chris Needham

Venue: Orchard View Wedding and Event Centre
Photo Credits: Brian T Walters Photography

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Dominy & Brent

Dominy & Brent

by | Mar 18, 2014 | Kind Words

Dominy & Brent

 

“Thank you so much for everything Erica – you are the “genuine article” and a veritable “wedding-pro”.  It certainly says something when guests and members of the wedding party remark on what a great wedding planner we had!”

Bride and Groom on bridge in Ottawa | Fairmont Chateau Laurier | Union Eleven Photographers

When we decided to hire a wedding planner to make our day as special as it could be, we were confident it was the right decision, but were unprepared for just how amazing a difference it would make.

Well that “difference” comes down to one person – Erica Irwin.  Her care, professionalism and attention to detail were on full display from day one.  She listens.  Asking us what “experience” and “atmosphere” we wanted to create with our day, she keyed in to what was truly important for us – whether we were fully aware of it or not!   It is often said that the journey to a destination should be enjoyed just as much as the destination itself – well Erica certainly made that journey enjoyable, presenting us with a list of creative options and recommendations for each planning stage.  In doing this, she relieved us of the administrative burden and allowed us to focus on the decisions that would ultimately make our day special for ourselves, and even more importantly to us, for our guests.

Notably, Erica would channel her vast experience into letting us know whether an “idea” would work or not, or on issues such as the proper timing, order and number of speakers to ensure balance and a continuous energy for our reception.   The end result – with Erica’s care, guidance and planning wisdom, our day far exceeded our already high expectations – it was truly an amazing “life event”.

Thank you so much for everything Erica – you are the “genuine article” and a veritable “wedding-pro”.  It certainly says something when guests and members of the wedding party remark on what a great wedding planner we had!

Count Dominy and I as two of your biggest fans, of which there are many!

Thanks

Brent and Dominy

Venue: The Fairmont Chateau Laurier / Knox Presbyterian Church
Photo Credits: Andrew Geddes of Union Eleven Photographers

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Pam & Alex

Pam & Alex

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Kind Words

Pam & Alex

“We were able to trust Erica implicitly which offered us piece of mind. We knew she would make sure that all deadlines were met and that nothing would fall between the cracks. It was absolutely the best decision we made.”

Bride in vintage fur stole with Groom in black suit | Fairmont Chateau Laurier | Michel Gauthier

Being an event planner myself, I knew planning my wedding would be a big job but I never imagined the scope of ideas and options out there.  One word – Pinterest. I knew immediately that I would need a professional to guide me on this journey.

Erica came highly recommended by a family friend and after our initial meeting both my fiancé and I were aghast by her professionalism, her knowledge of the industry as a whole, her client awareness and her impeccable taste.  From the first moment, it became obvious that Erica had her finger on the pulse of the latest industry trends and was easily able to identify which would work with our vision.

We were able to trust Erica implicitly which offered us piece of mind. We knew she would make sure that all deadlines were met and that nothing would fall between the cracks. It was absolutely the best decision we made.

Erica thought of everything! She covered every detail, she didn’t let anything slide, and she worked efficiently and in an extremely organized fashion. As we got closer to the date, she communicated with me every step of the way to make sure I was at ease and ensuring that I knew everything was on track. It was said that we had brought in the most wedding ‘stuff’ that the Chateau Laurier planner had ever seen. Erica coordinated all these materials and vendors and had it all set up beautifully ahead of schedule. She made the planning of my wedding and he actual day an undeniable dream come true.

We are so proud of our wedding and the job that she did. We received numerous compliments about Erica’s work and the attention to detail that was paid.  I salute Erica in all her glory and think you would be crazy not to hire her!

Pam and Alex

Venue: The Fairmont Chateau Laurier / Dominion-Chalmers United Church
Photo Credits: Michel Gauthier

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