5.0
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Expert Planners in the Outer Banks of NC
Outer Banks, North Carolina
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How to even begin!! Erin is AMAZING! She is the best decision I’ve made (besides getting married!). We did full-scale planning for a year and a half and she turned our vision into the most beautiful day!! Erin is the epitome of professional and so sweet too! She took on every challenge with perfect ease and provided all of the support we could need. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing Erin is! We never had to stress and it made wedding planning so much fun. We cannot wait to see all of the beautiful weddings Erin puts together in the future!
Heidi B.
5.0
Erin was everything we needed and more! We booked her for month of coordination, but she went so far above and beyond throughout the entire planning process. She was incredibly responsive, organized, and reassuring, always taking the time to answer alllll of my questions and help with anything we needed. She made what could have been a stressful process feel so much more manageable and enjoyable.
On the wedding day, Erin made everything run seamlessly. She handled every detail behind the scenes, kept everything on schedule, and made sure both we could fully enjoy our day. Knowing she had everything under control gave us such peace of mind. She was professional, kind, calm, and genuinely cared about making our day special. We truly could not have done it without her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner/coordinator!
Mallory C.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (2X)
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Erin Colleen Events, LLC, is a wedding planning and coordination company located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. With 6+ years of experience, we specialize in creating innovative, modern, and timeless wedding celebrations.
Erin Colleen Events will help you design, plan, and execute everything from the small details to the big wow moments! We think outside the box and create experiences for our clients and their guests that are unique and leave everlasting memories.
The team at Erin Colleen Events offers a range of customizable packages for couples to choose from, ranging from Month of Coordination (More than 'Just Day Of'"), Partial Planning and Design, to Full-Scale Planning and Design. More information regarding each package can be found on our website: www.erincolleenevents.com.
Hi! I'm Erin Popovic, Owner and Lead Event Planner at Erin Colleen Events, LLC. I love every aspect of planning and designing experiences, but most importantly, I value the relationships I foster with my clients and making their dreams a reality. I aim to create an environment for my clients that is stress-free paired with custom experiences that are never to be forgotten. My keen eye for timeless yet chic design aesthetic brings a one-of-a-kind planning experience for my clients.
Reach out to us for any of your planning needs. We love hearing from you!
Woman-owned Business
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.
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Erin is an exceptional wedding planner—professional, organized, and highly responsive—who turns couples' visions into stress-free, beautiful days. She manages every detail, coordinates vendors smoothly, and stays calm under pressure while offering practical help and personal touches. Reviewers praise her enthusiasm, creativity, and going above and beyond.Review photos
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Schuyler H
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5.0
4/23/2025
Outside of marrying my husband, hiring Erin was hands down the best decision I made for my wedding day. From day one, I felt completely supported. She was there every step of the w...
ay — answering my never ending questions, calming my nerves, offering thoughtful advice and keeping me on the planning timeline. No detail was too small, and no idea was too big for her.
At the rehearsal, I panicked and decided to completely rearrange the floor plan — literally hours before the wedding — and Erin didn’t miss a beat. She pivoted with me in the most graceful, confident way and made sure the new layout looked and felt perfect.
The day of the wedding was an actual dream. Everything came together seamlessly, and I know without a doubt that it was because of Erin. She handled the set-up, arranged all the flowers and table decor, coordinated with vendors, and somehow kept everyone (including me!) calm, happy, and on schedule. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing — I was truly able to be present and soak in every beautiful moment.
If you're on the fence about hiring a planner, let me save you the time: Erin is the one. She’s the key to an stress-free, joy-filled wedding day, and I truly cannot recommend her enough. She’s more than a planner — she’s a hype woman, and an organizational queen all rolled into one! Do yourself a favor and reach out to Erin. I promise, she’s worth the investment.
Heidi B
5.0
7/01/2026
How to even begin!! Erin is AMAZING! She is the best decision I’ve made (besides getting married!). We did full-scale planning for a year and a half and she turned our vision into ...
the most beautiful day!! Erin is the epitome of professional and so sweet too! She took on every challenge with perfect ease and provided all of the support we could need. I cannot emphasize enough how amazing Erin is! We never had to stress and it made wedding planning so much fun. We cannot wait to see all of the beautiful weddings Erin puts together in the future!
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Mallory C
5.0
5/20/2026
Erin was everything we needed and more! We booked her for month of coordination, but she went so far above and beyond throughout the entire planning process. She was incredibly res...
ponsive, organized, and reassuring, always taking the time to answer alllll of my questions and help with anything we needed. She made what could have been a stressful process feel so much more manageable and enjoyable.
On the wedding day, Erin made everything run seamlessly. She handled every detail behind the scenes, kept everything on schedule, and made sure both we could fully enjoy our day. Knowing she had everything under control gave us such peace of mind. She was professional, kind, calm, and genuinely cared about making our day special. We truly could not have done it without her and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner/coordinator!
Paige B
5.0
5/07/2026
Erin is absolutely amazing. Any questions I had or concerns she would immediately help me find a solution. She made wedding planning easy and took so much weight off me. She was ab...
le to help me turn my vision into a reality that was better than I could have imagined. I couldn’t have picked someone better
Jessica M
5.0
2/02/2026
Where do I even begin—Erin is truly the absolute best! Even though my wedding hasn’t happened yet, my fiancé and I are already beyond grateful that we chose Erin as our partial wed...
ding planner. From day one, she has made the entire planning process feel exciting, organized, and stress-free.
Erin has taken my ideas and turned them into a true vision, helping me book the remaining vendors, curate the perfect theme and overall vibe for our wedding, and always being my go-to gal whenever I have questions or need guidance. She is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about making your wedding dreams a reality. Knowing Erin is in our corner has given us so much peace of mind, and I truly can’t imagine planning our wedding without her!
I can’t wait to see everything we’ve worked on come to life in October!
Kathryn C
5.0
11/18/2025
Erin is amazing!! Her enthusiasm is contagious, you can tell she loves what she does. She was always available for questions and calls leading up to the wedding. We really relied o...
n her knowledge, keeping us organized and focused on what mattered the most. On the wedding day, Erin was somehow everywhere at once, making sure every detail was perfect. It started to rain right before our outdoor ceremony and she was there to reassure me that everything would be just fine; she was even ready to wipe the chairs if needed for our guests return! We had a couple of last minute seating changes and she didn’t skip a beat. Erin is talented, professional, kind, and brings so much joy to what she does. I really don’t know what we would’ve done without her. If you’re looking for a coordinator, Erin is the one you want!
Taylor T
5.0
10/29/2025
Erin!! She is a super star, a brides best friend on her wedding day!! She knows how your feeling, thinking and to knowing what to do when your stressed, to helping you find a place...
to breathe with your husband on your day away from it all to enjoy those moments together. she is a sweetheart, very bubbly and knows what’s she doing before and after with your wedding planning! As a local on the Outer Banks I recommend her to any bride to have a smooth sailing day to constantly hyping you up as a bride throughout the day. She is just AWESOME at what she does. You would not regret hiring her!
Thank you so much Erin for all you did!
Michelle M
5.0
10/08/2025
Erin was great. She’s a lovely person and I recommend her. I live out of state, so having someone local made everything so much easier. She had helpful resources and, of course, pe...
rsonal experience with local vendors and familiarity with the area. She also helped keep this procrastinator on task in the months prior to the wedding to make sure I was completing things like seating charts. She let me borrow some things from her personal supplies like a cake stand and table numbers, and sent me photos so I would have some while waiting for official photos to come back.
Nicole B
5.0
7/17/2025
Erin was an amazing wedding planner — and the life of the party there at the end. From the very first meeting, Caleb and I knew we were in the best hands. Erin was prompt, organize...
d, and so incredibly pleasant every step of the way. She made sure to think of all of the small planning details and brought so much joy, energy, and fun to the entire planning process.
But what really sets Erin apart? Checking in on me while I was getting ready, the patience she had explaining every part of our timeline to our families, coordinating with our other vendors, and working with my friends to set up our dream wedding better than we could have imagined it to be! At one point I actually spilled food on my dress during dinner and immediately there she was with a Tide-To-Go stick. It never felt like she was just checking boxes—she was invested, passionate, and made us feel supported and celebrated throughout the entire day.
And then—just when we thought the night couldn’t get any better—she jumped into the pool with us and all of our guests at the end of the night! That moment perfectly captured her as a wedding planner joyful, all-in, and unforgettable.
If you’re looking for someone who will not only plan your wedding but live it with you, laugh with you, and bring it to life—this is your person. Caleb and I are forever grateful she took the time to make our small, intimate, but SO intentional beach wedding so unforgettable for us.
- Caleb & Nicole
Gabrielle V
5.0
6/17/2025
Erin was everything I needed and more. I was pretty far along in the wedding planning process but needed help tying all the pieces together—and she did exactly that. She coordinate...
d with my vendors efficiently and always found ways to calm me down when things felt overwhelming. I also wanted a pretty untraditional wedding, and I really appreciated how she listened, followed my lead, and offered support whenever I needed extra assistance. We are so grateful for her help.
Kaitlin B
5.0
5/28/2025
Just book her!!!!
We decided to get married six months before our wedding date and booked Erin for full-scale planning (destination wedding). I thought I was going to try to handle...
the planning myself, but I’m SO incredibly happy I chose Erin instead. She felt like a best friend I got to video call with every week.
Erin truly takes on your wedding as if it’s her own. She went above and beyond—she even plucked a rogue eyebrow for me before I walked down the aisle! THAT’S the kind of wedding planner/friend you need.
Before the big day, we met for coffee in person, and she’s just as amazing in real life—inside and out. Now that I’m married, I honestly miss our weekly chats. Erin, you absolutely killed it. I’m wishing you nothing but the greatest success.
Love you!!!!
Cassidy B
5.0
5/05/2025
Where do I even begin, I hired Erin for “one month coordinating” but we were communicating on and off for months prior to my wedding. First off, her personality is radiant. Her exc...
itement had me more excited and I always looked forward to speaking with her. I had a smaller wedding and didn’t think I need a coordinator, but as soon as we started planning I realized I was wrong. She always had suggestions that seemed small but were actually a really big part of making sure the wedding went smoothly. Not only is she an amazing coordinator, but she was someone I could turn to with personal problems when I felt like I had no other options. I am so grateful to have met her and to have her coordinator my wedding, I don’t know what I would have done without her!
Andrea C
5.0
9/11/2024
Erin was the BEST investment for our July 2024 wedding in the Outer Banks!
My husband and I planned a destination wedding in the OBX with hesitancy on how smooth the process woul...
d go, but thankfully we found Erin - I'm confident that having her throughout our wedding planning process was the reason we enjoyed our wedding day so much. Not only was she organized, but she made us feel completely confident before, during, and after we worked with her.
My husband and I, along with our family and friends, were completely blown away at Erin's ability to organize, collaborate, and coordinate our day. To this day, we talk about how great of an investment she was. If we had to plan our wedding over again, Erin would always be our first pick. She has fans in us for life!
Lee Anne M
5.0
6/19/2024
As a DJ and lighting company that works with many weddings, we've collaborated with countless planners. Erin stands out from the crowd. She is fun, yet organized and on top of th...
ings which facilitates a great working relationship. She also has an impressive ability to take an idea or vision and bring it to life.
Julie R
5.0
5/10/2024
Not only is Erin a pleasure to work with, Erin is professional, very detail oriented and very proactive to ensure that all bases are covered, thus resulting in a flawless execution...
of her event. I would love the opportunity to work with Erin again. Would highly recommend Erin as your go-to wedding planner.
Kirsten M
5.0
5/04/2024
We worked with Erin for her bridal shower at The Art Room in 2022! She is such a fun person to work with and has a keen eye for design. The shower was absolutely beautiful.
Susie P
5.0
4/26/2024
Erin was a pleasure to work with! She pays attention to detail and is solution minded which is so important in the event industry. She is collaborative and brings a great energy t...
o the event planning process.
Samantha L
5.0
4/25/2024
Erin was a dream to work with! I was her month-of wedding coordinator and she was truly such a joy to work with. Her planning and attention to detail were so appreciated when I t...
ook the reins to run her big day. Her eye for design was evident from the start, as proof in the beautiful photos. She did a lot of legwork and found the best vendors to work with. She was so well organized and had thought through all of the little details, which made my job quite simple! Above all else, her communication is excellent, which is key when planning an event. I’m glad to call Erin not only someone I’ve worked with, but now a friend. You will be in good hands working with Erin!
Ali S
5.0
4/25/2024
Erin has a very modern, fun and creative approach to her business and her wedding + events! From working with her both professionally and personally, we have learned she is amazing...
at what she does.
She is thorough and smart. She is a true leader and is always looking for ways to grow and strengthen her practices and workflow. We have loved working with her for past events and chatting with her 1 on 1 to help her business thrive!
So excited for all that is to come for ECE!
Kayla D
5.0
4/25/2024
Erin was incredibly enthusiastic and so easy to work with from the start! She has such a great eye for all event details and that was apparent from our communication with her. She ...
was so kind during the whole process and was very prompt in the weeks leading up to the event! Erin's passion definitely shines through and you can feel that she truly cares about her clients and helping them create unforgettable events. We highly recommend Erin as an event professional for any occasion if you are looking for someone who exceeds expectations!
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