Erika O'Brien Events

Hiring a wedding coordinator (especially a day-of) was very daunting. I searched for what seemed like months and decided upon working with Erika for our wedding and it was the absolutely best decision I could have made. Erika was very helpful even when I reached out earlier than our contract began. She was there for me and my needs and problems...and boy were there problems...but she magically solved them before I even knew about them. She was extremely communicative, helpful, resourceful, respectful, optimistic, friendly, and best of all - calm. The day of our wedding she made sure everything was accomplished and matched up with my vision and was on the move all night for us and her calmness definitely allowed me to lighten up and enjoy our wedding day. I don't know how she coordinated as much as she did in such a short period of time but she was very organized and on top of everything in order to make the wedding as smooth for my husband and I. Thank you so much Erika!!!

suggest anyone planning a wedding to hire Erika for their special day. We had a Airbnb micro wedding and we hired Erika as a day of coordinator but it was far more than the day of. She set up meetings throughout the planning process to check in and keep us on track and when it came to the day of she was amazing. she showed up and immediately went into preparing mode by setting up our ceremony space and reception. I gave her an idea of what we were looking to have it look like and she took it and made it exactly how we imagined! When we had some time constraints due to our photographers Erika saw how I was becoming frustrated and immediately stepped in and helped keep it organized. I truly think without her we probably wouldn’t have gotten most of the shots I wanted. We didn’t have a dj so Erika helped us run all of our music for our ceremony and dances and it took so much stress off of us. She even started cleaning up the ceremony space for us before she left. She was a calming presence in what can be a very stressful day. Anything from a huge wedding to a micro wedding having someone like Erika there to organize and help execute the day is the best investment you can make. And Honestly i would of paid 3x what i did for her services. We appreciated her hard work and dedication she gave to our day as if it was her own. You will not regret hiring Erika!

Erika was the BEST choice!!! She is detail-oriented, always prepared, and so enjoyable to work with. I never felt stressed or overwhelmed because she was always calm - it gave me such confidence! I did the month-of package which is great for the bride that still wants to be mostly planning it but does not want to handle all of the details the month of. It was the perfect package for me to be stress-free in knowing she was following up with every vendor. Honestly though, working with Erika was so smooth, I probably would do her full-service package if I were having a do-over. I genuinely cannot recommend her enough. Even my guests were coming up to me and speaking so highly about how well she handled the weather issues and little things. All a bride wants is a stress-free experience and you will get that with Erika! <3

It’s hard to put into words how incredible Erika was to work with for our wedding this past week in Winter Park, FL. From the first time meeting Erika to our wedding day a year later, she was meticulous in ironing out all of the important details in the planning and day-of coordinating process. We truly had the best day ever, and it would not have been possible without Erika’s guidance and thorough planning. Her kind and positive spirit also made such an impact on as well. I would highly recommend Erika for planning your special day or your next event!

Erika O’Brien Events is the wedding planner everyone should have. Planning a wedding is not the easiest thing to do, especially when you do not have a coordinator. I thought we had an idea on what it takes to plan a wedding, but we did not! Erika’s expertise made it an enjoyable experience. She was very detailed throughout the process and kept on track to make timelines were met. About two weeks out, I had a vendor fall through and I immediately called Erika for help. She gave the best recommendation and made sure everything was finalized. Our wedding was perfect, and things ran so smoothly. We are truly grateful that we had Erika by our side throughout this whole process. She truly is amazing! Brianna & Cole

We were stressing out the few months before our wedding, we felt like we weren't doing what needed to be done but didn't know what needed to be done. Erika came in and helped my wife throughout the process and eased so much of our worries! Our wedding day went even better than we could've hoped thanks to her help, everything was coordinated and we didn't have to worry about a thing on the day

We could not be happier with our decision to book Erika as our wedding planner! Planning a backyard wedding, we knew that there were going to be a lot of moving parts and vendor coordination required. Erika was friendly and extremely helpful. She helped to keep us on track during the planning process and was key to the big day going smoothly! From all the work behind the scenes to supplying our full wedding party with a day of itinerary, we are grateful for all the work Erika put into making our day a success. We highly recommend Erika for your wedding planning needs!

I had a wonderful experience with Erika O'Brien as my wedding Coordinator. While she was our month-of coordinator, she helped us months out from the date to ensure we were on track and had everything squared away. All of the work she did behind the scenes did not go unnoticed, and we had such a beautiful and perfect wedding day. I appreciate all she did for us.

Erika was everything we could have asked for and much, much more! Wedding planning is obviously stressful and anything to help set your mind at ease is a must. Erika has such a calming presence and helps to reassure you that everything is going to work out just fine. Erika helps A TON with vendor communication. There were so many things that Erika took care of that we couldn't have possibly remembered or figured out on our own. Thank you Erika for making sure everything went exactly to plan. Greatest day of our lives, and a huge part of the success is attributed to Erika.

Erika is absolutely amazing! She thought of everything and made our wedding day go so smoothly! During the whole wedding planning process she was responsive and helpful! She helped assure any worries before the wedding and this allowed us to sit back and enjoy our big day. We would recommend her a million times!

First off, absolutely worth it! I wanted a full time wedding planner, and I struck gold with Erika O’Brien! My husband Frank and I got engaged on Christmas Day 2022 and we were lucky to have found Erika just a few days later since we wanted to get started on planning our November 2023 wedding right away. There are so many reasons I could recommend Erika to plan your wedding, but here are my top five: #1: Erika was so flexible with our planning calls/meetings! My husband and I have such busy work schedules, so finding time to plan our wedding was sometimes challenging. Thankfully Erika was always down to chat after-work hours - which was SO helpful! #2: Erika made my classic meets modern wedding come to life! She has an amazing eye on making sure everything we picked was on theme from table setting to signage. She handled everything that I needed every time I needed. She even broke up with a vendor for me (huge source of anxiety). #3: Erika’s transparency was a breath of fresh air! She keeps it real and honest each time we had to make a decision towards wedding planning #4: Erika is great at working with all kinds of people with her exceptional organizational skills and emotional intelligence. All my family and friends loved how organized our whole wedding day was - from photos, to reception, to the party! Everything was planned down to the minute and Erika did it all with grace and a smile :) #5: Last but not least...what I appreciated the most about Erika was that she was ALWAYS 2 steps ahead of me - so no matter what random question I threw at her, she had an answer ready! If you are a bride that wants to stay on task, wants to be organized and doesn't know where to start? Erika is your fairy godsister. She will help you get your dream wedding, while being realistic about your budget. I still can’t believe that we were her first full time planning wedding clients and honestly 10/10 recommend going full time planning with her. HIRE ERIKA! She's reliable, fun, experienced, sweet and an all-around girl boss!!!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Erika O'Brian as my wedding coordinator, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for her outstanding service. Erika went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding was not only smooth but also an absolute success, even as we incorporated unconventional elements that made our celebration truly unique. What set Erika apart was her ability to seamlessly handle the non-traditional aspects of our wedding. From fire breathers to aerialists pouring champagne, live dance and song performances from the bride and groom, arriving by boat, and many more outside-the-box ideas – Erika embraced each concept with enthusiasm and executed them flawlessly. Every idea I brought to Erika to help me execute was done without question or concern. Our run of show was undoubtedly more complex than your typical wedding, and I can't emphasize enough how well Erika handled it all. Her creativity, flexibility, and attention to detail were crucial in bringing our vision to life. Erika's ability to navigate the intricacies of our unique celebration while maintaining the highest level of professionalism truly exceeded our expectations. Working with Erika was a breeze, especially considering the various personalities involved in the planning process. With a lot of 'Type A' individuals in the mix, Erika's exceptional organizational skills and emotional intelligence shone through. She navigated the challenges seamlessly, demonstrating an innate ability to handle big personalities with grace and professionalism. In summary, I would highly recommend Erika O'Brian to anyone seeking a wedding coordinator, especially for those looking to infuse creativity into their special day. Erika's exceptional organizational skills, adaptability, and unwavering commitment made our wedding not only memorable but also a true reflection of our personalities and vision. Thank you, Erika, for your extraordinary service and for ensuring that our unique celebration was executed with precision and flair. Highly recommended! -Lauren Budzich-Goren

As a type A person, choosing my vendors was a big deal (especially a wedding planner). Every detail matters to me. I needed to work with someone who valued the intention of details as much as I did. Not only that, I was looking for someone I could get along with, who understood my vision, and could execute it. Erika and her team absolutely exceeded my expectations. Every step of the planning process with Erika was easy and enjoyable. I always left our conversations understood and put at ease. When it came to the wedding day, she went above and beyond to make sure every detail was catered to. I still get goosebumps thinking about when I saw the way Erika had put our receptions and ceremony space together for the first time. Wedding prep does not seem easy, there are so many details to take care of, but her and her team made it look effortless. Each moment we spent with her she came to us with professionalism, kindness, and a smile. She celebrated us so well till the very end, making sure we were able to enjoy every moment of the day without worry of the logistics. I only wish I had another event to plan so I could work with her again. Thank you Erika, for making wedding planning so easy and fun. We so deeply appreciate you!

Erika was extremely helpful! Despite not being available for a last minute request, she sent me wonderful recommendations. I am so grateful for people like Erika. I can tell she has a genuine heart and will make anyone’s day extra special with her services!

Erika is a phenomenal planner! She made sense of the madness and made me feel supported, is non-judgmental, and did an awesome job coordinating everyone! The resources she provided were so helpful and she was always available to answer any questions. I’m so so glad I reached out to her, worth every penny! All my vendors and family only had lovely things to say about to her as well :) I would definitely recommend Erika O’Brien Events!

We cannot imagine planning or having our wedding reception without Erika!! Planning a "destination" event was a daunting task since we weren't very familiar with the Clearwater area, but Erika made the process easy and enjoyable. Through in-person, virtual meetings, and emails, she kept our planning timeline on track. Her vendor recommendations were always on point! On the day of the reception, she made everything run smoothly. From decorating the venue within 2.5hrs to being one-step ahead with every aspect of the schedule to wrapping everything up at the end of the night, she didn't miss a single detail. Above all, she was a joy to work with - kind, even-keeled, and talented. We cannot recommend Erika enough!! (It was also really fun to work with Erika and Hunter together - they make a great team!)

Erika and her team were the best! She was exactly who I needed to help me execute the perfect day. I couldn’t have done it without her and her finalizing all of the details to make it the night I envisioned! She’s als great at napkin folding!! Couldn’t be more appreciative! Erika O’Brien events is the way to go if you want a stress free wedding!

Erika and her team were awesome!! In addition to making sure everything was running on time and smoothly, she was instrumental in last minute changes and emergency vendor suggestions. Her l emergency DJ suggestion for our rehearsal dinner and Mehndi (who was amazing AND very reasonably priced) solved a last minute problem. She even brought her own wedding card box! Erika and her team managed our Jewish-Hindu wedding with careful and thoughtful planning and professionalism. Her calm nature and organizational skills were well appreciated throughout our events. We were able to relax and enjoy the experience rather than worry about the details and execution. Beyond Erika and her team making us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout our celebration, they interacted wonderfully with our vendors and our guests, with many giving compliments to her demeanor!! Hands down, best decision!

I could not say enough about Erika O’Brien Events. I found out my venue didn’t provide a wedding coordinator/planner so I found Erika a couple of months before the wedding. Wedding planning is super overwhelming and she did more than I could’ve asked for. I’m very detail orientated with a lot of things and it was very stressful for me to not be apart of setting up and coordinating the wedding. Erika and I had one on one video meetings to go over all the details and at that point I felt comfortable putting the coordinating into someone else’s hands. She made sure everything went smoothly and she set up all the decorations for me. This included all of the personalized decor. She had a detailed timeline that she gave to everyone in the wedding party which was super helpful to make sure everyone knew where they needed to be. All of this put me at ease so I could focus on enjoying the day. She also coordinated with all of my vendors and made sure they new when to be there and the timeline of the whole day. This was a big help because it was too much for me at times to chase down all the vendors and make sure they were going to show up. With out a doubt, I recommend Erika O’Brien Events, they did an AMAZING job, I couldn’t of enjoyed my wedding to the full extent if they were not there.

I thought I was organized and on top of things, but then I had Erika coordinate my wedding! I got married in New York City in June 2023 and opted to plan the big parts (venues, menu, specialty things my fiancé and I wanted like musicians and our getaway car), but I couldn't have pulled it off without Erika. She was there to remind me of the little things that often get overlooked like syncing up with vendors prior and during the wedding day, setting up the tables at the reception, and acting as emcee at said reception. She made sure no rock was unturned in terms of anything we may have wanted. All in all, my wedding - which was a "destination" wedding for around 90% of guests and brings its own unique set of worries - was a smooth sailing success thanks to Erika's coordination and communication skills. She was ultra clear in emails and calls and was thoroughly wonderful to work with start to finish. PS: Her husband, Hunter, took photos for our reception and did a beautiful job! He knew exactly how to pose us to capture those glowy, in-the-moment shots and shared in our excitement all throughout. I would totally recommend them as a package dynamic duo if you're also looking for a great photographer.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Erika O’Brien for three events for our son and future daughter-in-law’s wedding weekend in St. Petersburg. Our relationship with Erika was somewhat unique in that we are the “in-laws” and wanted/needed her help in planning and coordinating the rehearsal dinner, the welcome party, and the newlywed brunch following the wedding. Matthew and Megan had a separate contract with Erika for the never ending list of wedding related details from beginning to end. Although the two contracts were separate, they worked in harmony to ensure the details and planning were well coordinated. Since we were not that familiar with St. Petersburg as we live in northwest Florida, her advice and help was invaluable! Ten months before the wedding we met with Erika in St. Pete to check out hotels for the guest room block, met with various restaurants and venue coordinators for the welcome party and the brunch. It was a busy 3 days but with Erika’s excellent pre-planning and her being by our side to ask all the right questions, that trip was the beginning of a successful and fun relationship. In those few days we chose Sea Salt for the outdoor rehearsal dinner for 28 guests (an absolutely wonderful restaurant, outstanding food and so accommodating!), the Birchwood Hotel ballroom for the welcome party for 100 guests (coordinators and food were the BEST- our friends still talk about how great all the appetizers and food stations, especially the seafood bar and sliders, were and such a fun venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces), and the Canopy at the Birchwood Hotel for the Sunday brunch (again excellent food, drink and VIEWS!). We also used the Hilton Bayfront and the Hampton Inn as the preferred hotels; both good choices as they were easy walking distance to each event. Thank you Erika for helping us make all these decisions so easy and with confidence. Throughout the months leading up to the wedding, I had endless phone calls, emails and texts with Erika. She always responded within hours and had a “smile” in her voice. Her communication skills are the best! No question or request went unanswered. For example, two weeks before the big weekend my husband suggested we have a photographer for the welcome party. This was not an easy “ask” given the short notice on a busy weekend in May and we needed someone for 2-3 hours to take fun and candid photos of our guests at the party. Unfortunately the wedding day photographer was not available so thinking outside the box was key. After several days without any luck, Erika made a fantastic suggestion. Her husband, Hunter, has experience with event photography and he was the perfect choice for what we wanted. Everyone loved his fun and casual style while taking lasting memories. This is just one example of Erika’s invaluable guidance and help. I can confidently say that Erika was our right hand, go-to person during all those months. She continued to work with us and our event coordinators and fine tune our decisions on just about everything-food choices (which I changed frequently!), decor, table arrangements, guest counts, etc. Each time I went to St. Pete, we met and went through a few more details and visited with the venue coordinators to make sure we had all the details “just right”. Erika was even by my side helping put together my overflowing welcome tote bags and delivering them to the front desks. She has a calming influence when things can become stressful, as they certainly can and do with wedding planning. I truly believe that you will not be disappointed if you choose to contract with Erika. My husband and I started this journey with Erika as our weekend event planner but ended up with a great and trusted friend who I highly recommend! (Matthew and Megan were married in St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and their reception was held at the historic Nova 535. What a wonderful weekend to the beginning of a beautiful marriage!)

Erika is the best! From the very first meeting to the last minute of the reception she was amazing. Her website spells out very clearly what you can expect from her and she delivers everything she says she will. She accompanied us to menu tastings, gave us recommendations for vendors based on our budget and sat in on vendor interviews. She reviewed contracts and made suggestions. She scheduled check in meetings along the way to make sure everything was on track. She asked the questions we didn’t think to ask. She was always available to answer questions and always responded in a timely manner. Erika willingly took on any task or request we asked her to. She coordinated with all of our vendors and was able to troubleshoot successfully a few unexpected and last minute changes that had to be made. Her day of scheduling was literally down to the minute and was executed flawlessly. Erika was always there with a smile and a calm, friendly manner. She was such a huge part of an absolutely successful and beautiful wedding weekend! I’m so very glad we had her there every step of the way!

Having Erika as our wedding coordinator was the best decision we could have made! She was professional, personable, and so knowledgeable. I was very on the fence for getting a coordinator as I am a very organized person, but I could not be more glad we did. The day was stress-free and exactly how I hoped it would be! We had regularly scheduled meetings to go through the necessities, and she was extremely responsive if I had any other questions outside of our meetings. Not to mention, she kept me on track for things I had forgotten, and was our go to person for the things we weren’t sure on. I had many DIYs and she was extremely helpful in getting everything where it needed to be, executing my vision perfectly. The day went so smoothly because she had everything under control! She worked seamlessly with our other vendors, and ensured everyone was in their place. We also had a very large wedding party whom she managed perfectly! We could not recommend Erika more!

Erika is an amazing event coordinator and person! She cares so much about her clients, gives great advice and suggestions, and is so fast and thorough with communication. She is highly organized and has great connections in the Tampa Bay area. She was so calming, and made sure we stayed relaxed during the planning process and wedding weekend. Erika coordinated 4 separate events for our wedding that were all perfect. We could not recommend her more!!

Erika O’Brien Events did a spectacular job throughout my entire wedding planning process. Like many others, I have not ever planned a wedding and had no idea all the details involved in the process. Erika was quick and thorough to reply to my questions, kept me involved in every step, and kept me calm when I got stressed. Erika knows the ins and outs of the wedding industry and diligently works to meet the needs and requests of her couples. Erika’s passion shines through in her work and in the end result of your big day. My wedding day could not have gone more smoothly, all thanks to Erika O’Brien Events!

Erika is extraordinarily thorough and thoughtful. Working with her is a stress free experience. Our wedding day went smoothly and was incredible. Cannot reccomend her enough!

Erika helped make this process the least stressful it could be! Even with us being in Kansas, she made our dreams possible, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. I didn’t once feel stressed on the day of my wedding. We had a lot of anxiety about the day of, but it actually was a breeze. It was almost so easy that we forgot the amount of planning that had gone into it. Erika was doing so much behind the scenes that we didn’t even notice what was happening. She’s always thinking ten steps ahead. Thank you Erika! :)

Erika is truly the best!! We could not have asked for a better coordinator for our wedding. She was so calming and reassuring throughout the process of planning the day and the execution on the day of. We didn’t have to worry or stress about anything! She made our day SO special!

We found Erika late in the process of planning our wedding. She did an amazing job assisting in making my wife’s vision come through! On the day of, she and her husband were constantly moving and working to make sure we didn’t have to worry about anything. They were an amazing team. If you have a chance to book Erika, it will be the best decision you could ever make!

On a very shortened timeline, I had two months to plan my wedding which was a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony followed by a dinner with about 70 guests. As someone who is normally very hands on I realized that I’m going to need some help and guidance to pull this off with my sanity intact and I am so grateful to have had Erika with me throughout the process. It was the BEST wedding decision we made. Erika is a delight to work with and I am incredibly lucky to have had her help. She always made me feel very calm (important!), was always quick to respond and ready to jump in to help at any time. Leading up to the wedding, my florals didn’t deliver in time and she went with me to the store to grab various flowers to arrange in the bud vases the night before the event! A total life saver. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly and we could not have been more stress free on that day. She took the reigns on the design and setup of the dinner reception and made everything absolutely perfect. Erika’s commitment to excellence is unparalleled and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an outstanding wedding planner. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

If you’re looking for exceptional help for your wedding from the kindest, most caring person, Erika is the wedding planner for you. Planning a wedding seemed like it was going to be extremely stressful, but Erika’s wedding planning expertise made it an enjoyable experience. She kept us on track throughout the planning process and smoothed out the nitty gritty details so we could focus on the fun stuff. The day of the wedding could not have been more perfect, and everything flowed smoothly thanks to her keeping everything in order. We had our wedding at a park and even the head landscaper commented that this was one of the most organized and beautiful weddings he had seen. Erika did everything we asked of her and more. We never imagined our wedding could have gone so perfectly and it was all thanks to her.