Hello! I offer Day-Of Coordination for special events so that your wedding can be fun, memorable, and stress-free!
I am Indian American and grew up in a Hindu family. As such, I am familiar with the nuance and traditions that Indian weddings often require. I pride myself on being able to facilitate inter-faith (specifically Hindu-other) weddings and creating inter-faith ceremonies. I am also quite familiar with areligious ceremonies and non-traditional weddings — actually, these are often the most fun! Most importantly, as a third party and a vendor, I can navigate family politics with empathy and skillfulness. You can trust me: I get it and I’ve got you.
Though I am located in Oakland, CA, I am happy to travel across the state to help make your dreams a reality. At Events by Erika V, I aim to make your life easier and your wedding more joyful. Give the grunt work to me so you can dance the night away!
PRICING ESTIMATES
8 hours: $1600-$1800
10 hours: $1800-$2200
12+ hours (full day): from $2200
Please note, all pre-work required before the wedding is included in this fee! I will work with you during the weeks prior to create a Run of Show, which will detail our plans for the course of the day. We will also create a vendor contact list so that I’m able to oversee vendor setup and/or teardown, as needed. Once contracted, I am available to answer questions or concerns you may have during the planning process to the best of my ability and within reason, and am happy to provide insight or input when possible.
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Asian-owned Business
Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
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A la Carte Wedding Planning
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
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6/10/2024 • India W
Erika was a joy to work with! From scheduling and running pre-wedding check-ins to flawlessly working with vendors to bring our vision to life, she was everything and more we could’ve asked for a in a day-of planner. Erika cares deeply about the couples she works with and does an incredible job of keeping the planning process stress-free and fun. I would highly recommend Erika to plan your special day!
5/10/2024 • Zack M
Erika was a wonderful "day-of coordinator" and we would say that she did much more work beyond the day-of than the title suggests! Every time we spoke with her to help prepare for our day we came way feeling less-stressed, more-prepared, and more ready-to-celebrate than we did before. She even helped us find other vendors and workers for the day. Really couldn't ask for more. On the actual day she allowed us to just enjoy the moment so we didn't have to worry at all about any of the details. 10/10!
11/06/2023 • Marisa R
Bringing Erika on as our wedding coordinator was the best decision I made. Her personable nature made communication effortless, and her relentless can-do spirit alleviated my nerves.
As a DIY bride, my wedding had a lot of moving parts and details. We were planning our CA wedding from the east coast which made it really difficult to get a grasp on how everything would come together. Additionally, we had some vendors who were difficult to communicate with. Erika handled the final details with these vendors and seamlessly tied all the pieces together so that it all flowed flawlessly, allowing me to relax and truly be present on the big day.
What sets Erika apart is her ability to tackle problems and solve them creatively and thoughtfully on the fly. Given that we only had our venue for ten hours AND we finalized a lot of details at the last minute, the pressure was on to set everything up, transition for the reception, and then remove everything by the end of the night. This tight timeline, coupled with unexpected issues from our rental vendor, created quite a challenge. Erika understood what would have the biggest impact and found creative solutions that kept everything running smoothly. Her keen eye and creativity transformed the venue into an awe-inspiring setting that far exceeded my expectations. I was so blown away when I came down the aisle at how everything came together, it was beautiful.
For anyone in need of a wedding coordinator, Erika will handle all the details so that you get to experience a smooth and joyful wedding day. For us, she swooped in and tackled a truly complex set of vendors, venue spaces and timelines to bring together an incredible wedding that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. I can’t imagine having done this without her. THANK YOU ERIKA!! <3
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10/02/2023 • Mike and Jasmine H
I don't think my wife and I can rave enough about how phenomenal of a day-of wedding coordinator Erika was. What I immediately noticed about Erika was her efficiency and "get stuff done" mentality that I was really looking for in a coordinator. Initial impressions did not disappoint as she met frequently with us to iron out any issues that came up. She not only addressed our existing concerns but predicted possible future issues and offered her solution options that we often opted to do. Our wedding day was a relatively difficult wedding to coordinate, yet she consistently handled all the challenges that arose with grace and a level head. She informed us when certain alcohol was running out and helped coordinate the delivery of more before it ran out at the bar. When the venue was lagging on setup at the appropriate time, she was assertive with the restaurant and able to "be the bad guy" to get things done so that we didn't have to be. We are shocked she only has 4 reviews at the time of writing this, but I have no doubt she will earn many more in the future through her fantastic work. Thank you for everything! Love, Mike and Jasmine
8/20/2023 • Camille C
Of everyone my partner and I worked with for our wedding, I can easily say that Erika is our #1 recommendation. Our cross-cultural Hindu wedding would have been a disaster without her.
Erika is organized, detail oriented, an excellent communicator, thorough, exceptionally hard-working, and has an incredible eye for design. We worked with Erika to plan and execute our Hindu wedding in Palm Springs while planning from the Bay Area. Erika goes above and beyond as a planner, she did everything from designing and fabricating our outfits with a seamstress in India to hosting multiple meetings with our families to ensure everyone was on the same page. Erika has an amazing eye for design, she designed our centerpieces and programs, and did so much to make our Hindu ceremony beautiful. If you are having a cross-cultural wedding, I can't recommend Erika enough.
7/22/2023 • Sophie S
Having Erika as my wedding planner made the lead up and day of incredibly smooth and easy. From the start, she helped me understand everything I needed to think through and kept me organized with spreadsheets. There is so much to do and keep track of *day of* that it’s easy to underestimate and/or get overwhelmed, so having a point person like Erika is essential to keep things rolling, talk to and assist all the vendors, as well as deal with last minute changes. Trust, you do not want to be stressed about logistics on your wedding day! Erika is someone you can trust to keep it all together with professionalism and kindness.
7/21/2023 • Lindsey W
I have enjoyed several corporate events orchestrated by Erika and can attest to her organization, creativity, and resourcefulness. Her passion truly shines through every detail of the events that she plans, from large-scale weekend retreats to team building/ideation workshops to intimate social gatherings--she knows how to bring a vision to life! Erika also has a warm and vibrant personality, which makes working with her so much fun.
7/20/2023 • Julia B
Erika is a natural pro. She brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to her organized planning. She thinks through alternative plans quickly, pivots easily, and always keeps her focus on the couple/special day. In addition to being an amazing wedding coordinator, she's also a wonderful human to work with who will help you feel calm and cared for on your special day, while she also seamlessly managing family dynamics, logistics, and every little detail so you don't have to. She's honest is her recommendations so you can trust that she's not just going along with your ideas, but will help you think through all the aspects of your celebration. She goes above and beyond in all that she does. Couldn't recommend her more!!
I offer Day-Of Coordination for special events so that your wedding can be fun, memorable, and stress-free! I am Indian American and grew up in a Hindu family. I am familiar with the nuance and traditions that Indian weddings often require. I pride myself on being able to facilitate inter-faith (specifically Hindu-other) weddings and creating inter-faith ceremonies. I am also quite familiar with areligious ceremonies and non-traditional weddings — these are often the most fun! Most importantly, I can navigate family politics with empathy. You can trust me: I get it and I’ve got you.
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