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calm us so planning our wedding didn’t feel so overwhelming. A few key moments that makes Erin stand out from the rest: (1) My dress literally BROKE! during photography. It was a little spaghetti strap, and she had thread and needle and sewed it back on. Life savor. (2) I’m an engineer w/ no eye for design. I had a basic idea of what I wanted, but no clue on how to make it come to life. Erin supplied extra décor including candles and even the way she set up the tables was just perfect. (3) By the end of the planning, we done. Just want to get married and go on our honeymoon to Belize. There were still little decisions that had to be made, and I couldn’t take it any longer. Luckily by that stage, Erin knew my style and was able to make these little decisions for me (like fonts for the seat assignments. “I don’t know! Legible?” was my response.) There is no way I could’ve survived planning a wedding in a different state without her. I will be forever grateful.

edding day, these two ladies went above and beyond, from running out and getting a guestbook that I forgot to purchase, giving me deodorant after getting my groove on on the dance floor, working things out with the band, to dropping off my bouquet as well as food & cake (that we didn't get a chance to eat) to our hotel room --- I can't thank them enough. I had the BEST time at my wedding and I owe my stress-free day to them!

forgotten was unnecessary. She was like our fairy Godmother :-)

sed). Sierra emailed me back to inform me they were booked, and then went above and beyond and recommended other planners/coordinators and a Facebook group that may be able to help. That type of service has not happened with the other companies I have reached out to, and for that, I am so grateful. To those who are lucky enough to have these lovely ladies to work with, I am sure you are getting the best of the best.

rried that our wedding would not be the exceptional experience that our Type A personalities hoped for. But Erin and her team stepped up an exceeded our expectations. Erin's combination of organization + taste level + dedication is a rare find. Plus she is a joy to be around. We cannot recommend PWS enough.

g being 2 hours away in Asheville, Erin was the perfect partner. I'm proud to say that she has become a good friend throughout the process and we can't thank her enough for her patience, guidance and adorableness. If you think you don't need a wedding planner, do you. You need Erin.

ough the last month of our planning, and I felt better every time I got off the phone with her! THANK YOU so much to Erin and team for all of the hard work put in during the actual weekend - it was a beautiful day full of love and happiness! Hiring Erin was truly the best decision we made while planning and I would do it again in a heartbeat (minus the wedding part, we're done with that!)

even knew exactly which type of fern we needed to fit the space!) When it came to our wedding day, we felt taken care of and it was even more perfect and beautiful than we thought it would be.

r a better planner than Erin Lowndes! First of all, she is kind, thoughtful and helped me stay happy, stress free and focused on the most important thing, getting married! She really has a beautiful way of getting to know what is important to you, very attentive to detail, fun and lively, and made the ceremony and reception run smooth and fun! On our wedding day, we were so busy, she made plates for us and packed to go boxes for our hotel! Super thoughtful!! She listened to all the ranting and raving and helped solve every problem without complaint....she even stayed later than anticipated and help clean everything too! Thank you Erin! 💕❤️

h pretty apathetic about weddings in general, and just knew we wanted a great party with no idea how to make that happen. Erin immediately picked up on the vibe we were going for and rolled with it. Aside from keeping us on top of all the practical stuff that we absolutely would have forgotten to do on our own, she was also able to talk my very anxious mother off a few ledges, which is a mighty feat. I'm fairly certain that without Erin we would have just given up and eloped, but I'm so glad we didn't. Thank you, Erin!

ere on point! Our wedding was bohemian and fun. Exactly what I wanted, well organized, and affordable. She also rolled with it when we had to CANCEL and rebook our wedding due to a hurricane. Seriously this girl deserved an award. Thank you, Erin!

for other vendors. She is knowledgeable about the process and helped us figure out how to represent ourselves really well through the day. We are so grateful to her and will recommend her to any couple or host of an event!!

ely did that. My only hold up was that she was in the process of transitioning how she tracked her info and I filled out forms on whichever system she wasn't looking at so for our in person meeting, she didn't have all the details I had expected her to have already. With that said, the day went as smoothly as one could hope for and I know a big part of that was because of Erin handling the vendors, setting things up, cleaning up at the end of the night, and all the things in between that I don't even know about! As the bride, it is amazing how many things are happening behind the scenes that you do NOT need to know about :) I really appreciated Erin's cheerful, relaxed attitude. She helped remind me day of to breath and enjoy the little moments. I also really appreciate her work ethic; she made sure to stay at the reception venue until everyone else left - making sure no one or nothing got left behind. I definitely recommend Erin for day of coordination!

eville vendors. I'm a big planner myself, so when I met Erin I knew we would have a great working relationship. And I was right - Erin was a pleasure to work with leading up to the wedding and was a literal BOSS the day-of. Even though I hired Erin for just day-of coordination, she helped tremendously months leading up to the wedding. She also responded to all my texts and emails very promptly and always offered her support and opinion on vendor selection, timeline and decor. And then the day-of the wedding, Erin was a rockstar and her years of experience and professionalism truly shined through. She made our day perfect and even brought us drinks and apps while we were busy taking pictures (seriously, can you ask for more?) Her best advice to us was to take a moment away from our guests to reflect on each other and on the day itself. We were able to take it all in, away from everyone and bask in our most important day. Erin is a truly caring person who is there for you in every aspect of your wedding day. And if that doesn't convince you, many of our guests came up to us during and after the wedding to tell us how awesome Erin was. DUH, we know it! And lastly, let me tell you - if you think you don't need a day-of coordinator (or a wedding planner, in general) - you're wrong. Do yourself a favor, take most of the stress out of wedding planning and hire Erin. She's the most important vendor you'll hire. :)

dvance. She helped us with all the last minute details and communications so that we did not have to worry about anything on our wedding day. She was always so kind in reminding us that this was our day and we could choose to celebrate it however we liked! I would highly recommend Erin for all your wedding planning needs! She is wonderful!!

the reception and the ceremony site. Coordinated with both the photographers and videographers and put together the center pieces and all the reception decor. Everything ran perfectly and afterwards Erin cleaned up the entire space so we could relax and just enjoy the bonfire. She made everything easy piezie plus her rental shop was very handy with items I would have had to buy otherwise. Saved me tons of time.

ay, and what we were most excited about, then putting that into action. She really knew how to listen, advise, and identify action items to make it right. She got to know us quickly, and was able to give advice that was simple and heartfelt. My favorite was “Think of your wedding as a theme party, with you and (groom) as the theme.” We planned long distance with Erin (we were based in NYC at the time for a Raleigh area wedding), and she was so amenable to FaceTime calls and regularly scheduled touchbases to make sure we felt comfortable with how things were going. The distance wasn’t a factor in the slightest. On the day of, Erin never stopped moving. She was helping vendors, directing guests, checking on us, checking on my parents, coordinating with the band and venue, and so much more. We had one snafu with our exit music (sound guy mixed up the songs), and Erin worked with the band to have us enter our reception to the right song. It was amazing, and such a small detail, but she took something negative and made it into one of my favorite memories of the day. All of this is just multiplied by how awesome and cool Erin is as a human. I genuinely enjoyed working and talking with her, and we can’t imagine the day without her hard work.

our "month of" coordinator but she graciously provided us with tons of advice during the months leading up to that . She also provided us with an extremely thorough vendor list, wedding timeline, and budget calculator, all of which were super helpful in planning the wedding. Perhaps most importantly, she was always incredibly positive and has such a calming presence about her! She kept reminding us that this was "our" day, and not to worry about abiding by what we deemed to be the norm. She gave me confidence to make some decisions regarding decor that turned out beautifully. The whole day ran so smoothly and I really did not have to worry about a thing (which says a lot because I tend to be rather "Type A", super detail-oriented, and was hesitant to relinquish control over the execution of the details), so we were truly able to savor every special moment of our big day. Also, she offers a wide array of rental items through her company so we rented beautiful plate chargers, table numbers, and a polaroid camera from her. During our reception, she was out there on the dance floor taking polaroids of our guests and she put them in our polaroid guest book with the cutest captions for us. Another special memento from our day. THANK YOU, ERIN! YOU'RE THE BEST.

l. I cannot thank Erin and her sister enough for making Taylor’s day the success that it was. Without them the day would not have been as easy and enjoyable as it was. If you are looking for a wedding planner/coordinator in the Western Carolina area you will not find a better person than Erin!

hed out to Erin and from the first phone call through the whole process she was so laid back, easy to talk to, accommodating, and on top of everything. I reached out to her with any questions or concerns I had during the planning process and she was quick to respond and had amazing advice. She did a venue visit a few weeks before the wedding to take notes and touch base. Every time we spoke she asked how I was doing emotionally with the planning, if there was anything I was having a hard time with, or if there was anything she could take off my plate. When it finally came to the wedding weekend, we had our rehearsal, which Erin attended and made sure to give tips and tricks to everyone. She was so good at keeping every ones attention (which is saying a lot for our group). At the end of the rehearsal she pulled me aside and asked what else was left to do. I ran through a huge list of things that I told her I was going to go do after the rehearsal dinner. Erin looked at me and said "that's a lot to do, I'll take care of it all." I think I could have cried in that moment. There were all these tiny details that still needed to be done, but all I wanted to do was spend time with my family and friends. The relief I felt in that moment alone was worth every penny. Because of Erin, I was able to spend the evening welcoming all our guests, enjoying time with everyone, and get a good nights rest. The day of the wedding, Erin and her sister were on top of EVERYTHING. There were so many little hiccups that came up, that had she not been there, I would have spent the whole evening running around like a chicken with my head cut off. But, instead we were all able to enjoy every moment and Erin took care of EVERYTHING. When my bustle broke she had safety pins and made a bustle herself. I thought I bought paper towels for the bathroom, but it turned out to be toilet paper, she found some dish towels and hung them up for people to use instead. She cued everyone when it was time for things like cake cutting, special dances, garter/bouquet toss. But, she always made sure to time it for the right moment, she would never cut in if my husband and I were in the middle of talking to people/dancing/etc or if the guests were having a good time dancing. At the ceremony my wedding band was lost 10 minutes before the ceremony started. She handled the whole situation perfectly and it was found in time. Ultimately, you need to hire Erin as your wedding coordinator hands down. I know that a wedding is such a huge expense as it is and you may think a wedding planner is an extra cost that may not be necessary. Having been through the process, I can say confidently that it is necessary. No matter how well you plan, things are going to come up the day of the wedding, accidents are going to happen. You've spent all this money to have a special day, all your friends and family are in one place.... YOU DO NOT WANT TO SPEND IT RUNNING AROUND FIXING ALL THE PROBLEMS AND COORDINATING. You want to enjoy every second and be in the moment! I promise you that you will only get that with a wedding coordinator and especially Erin. She cares about you and you enjoying every moment of the day! Thank you Erin! <3

k care of every single detail, with a huge smile on her face. I was always excited to see her because she always looked like she was having so much fun which was our goal for all of our guests!! Our wedding was not without it's hiccups throughout the planning process and Erin felt like my wedding therapist helping us through all sort of brainstorming and last minute changes. She reminded us often that our day could be whatever we wanted it to be and she truly helped us do our wedding in our way! We can't thank her enough for all of her hard work and partnership through the wedding planning process!!

reception. But it couldn’t have turned out nicer or more beautiful! Erin was on top of everything moving things around from location to location and coordinating everything! Her suggestions for vendors were awesome… it all went off better than anyone could imagine… thanks Erin for the wedding of her dreams!!

ork recommending vendors, contacting the vendors we liked (even if they weren’t the ones she recommended). We put our trust in her and were not disappointed in the least. We were BEYOND impressed with how much work she put in to our wedding. All the little details that I was stressing about came off beautifully. The day of, Erin was there from beginning to end and my husband and I didn’t have to do a thing. Erin continually reassured us that this was our day, and we should enjoy it, and leave the worrying to her. We honestly didn’t think it was possible to have such a smooth wedding day, but with Erin, it is possible! She is also a very sweet, kind, caring person on top of being amazing and passionate about her job. We also trusted her with our florals (we had a small, intimate wedding) and she knocked it out of the park. They were gorgeous and even better than what I envisioned. Every guest remarked to us what an awesome person she is, and what a great job she was doing.

estions and concerns immediately and was on top of everything! I no longer had to worry about communicating with the vendors and the tiny details because she handled it all PERFECTLY! She asked me what my biggest stressors were and handled them all! My wedding went absolutely perfectly and we could not have done that without Erin and her wonderful assistant Sierra also! It was an absolutely magical night and we can not thank Erin enough for all of her help. I was a very calm bride the weeks leading up to the wedding because of her! Love love love!

ng gotten through it all without her supporting us & cheering us on! It was stressful & emotional, but Erin quietly handled the crazy so we could focus on the excitement of the wedding, but more importantly the celebration of our MARRIAGE! <3 She helped coordinate the most beautiful day of our lives & she has such a special place in our hearts for it! --Sierra + Glenn (+ Thunder)

n that didn't do a single taste testing, left my florals up to Erin, decided what I was doing with my hair the day of, and picked a DJ 3 weeks before the wedding! She handled all of those things with grace. The day of, she checked on Michael Bryant and I constantly making sure we had everything we needed all while setting up our venue and putting the finishing touches on our AMAZING floral. I actually cried when she showed me my bouquet! I have never seen a person be in two places at once but somehow she was. If anyone is ever looking for a wedding planner that has incredible taste, this is the girl for you! Thank you a thousand times over for giving us THE BEST DAY!

y-of. Little did I know that meant, "I can call Erin anytime for anything." She was a huge resource and made the perfect day happen. She also rented out her decorations to me at a FRACTION of the cost from any other rental company. I wish I could do it all over again just to spend time with Erin, but I think my husband might not like that. Erin and I decided on just being friends :)

ying colors. I was creating my own decorations, and when I realized I was overwhelmed, I called Erin and expressed my feelings. She immediately stepped in and said she would create the decor. It was a massive load off my shoulders. On my wedding day, she ensured everyone was where they needed to be, and on time, including my mom, which was no easy feat. I almost felt like I had too much time on my hands, as I'm usually the "herder" in my family. She was respectful to my other vendors and met me the next day to ensure I had all my important items. I honestly cannot recommend someone enough. I understand I hired her to do a job and she successfully completed it, but I also made a friend out of this experience and that is invaluable. Step 1- Decide to hire a coordinator (You need it, I promise) Step 2- Hire Erin. Step 3- Actually enjoy your wedding day.

ive theater experience with a lot of twists to the traditional formula--and Erin was supportive, enthusiastic, and flexible in helping us achieve our dream day. If you're stressed about a coordinator trying to streamline you into something you're not really feeling, Erin is a perfect solution. She will support YOUR wedding. She far exceeded our expectations in the amount of organization and work she put into our wedding in the months and weeks leading up to the big day, especially with regards to communicating with other vendors and taking some of the minutiae out of our hands. For the actual 24 hours from rehearsal to our final exit, she was so calming, in control, and appropriately assertive that she was included in tons of our guests' compliments (i.e. "You two looked great! The food was awesome! Oh my god, your coordinator was FANTASTIC!"). We're a couple of theater nerds, so Erin's background in stage management was comforting and much appreciated. We are also New Yorkers (read: she is great for people planning weddings remotely) who are prone to exacting tastes, so we don't leave rave reviews lightly. Erin is the real deal. You won't regret hiring her for your wedding.

ding planner/coordinator my husband really did not see the point but I knew that in order to make my day go off as I envisioned in my mind I needed someone to talk and plan with along the way as well as have someone take care of things the day of our wedding. I really did not want our family and wedding party to have to run around and spend the day doing everything from decorating and organizing to the very last details of the night. When I found Erin I found everything that I needed and more! We hired her as our day of coordinator and she was so helpful all along the process. Erin was there every step of the way. Before our big day she helped me in so many ways. By answering questions about what my options were and what would work best, talking me down from being super stressed and worried about the minor things, to making sure I was putting my focus where it really needed to be, planning out the timeline of our day, coordinating with our vendors, and making sure that all of my visions were known so she could help us on the day of. On the day of our wedding she did so much for us and behind the scenes that there was not a single thing that I worried about or had to decide that day (because let's be honest...after two years of slowly planning my wedding I was OVER making decisions and just wanted to be married). She kept me calm and enjoying every part of my day. She checked in with my husband and I to see how we were doing, if we needed anything, what food we wanted from the food truck, checked in to make sure the timeline was what we were still wanting, literally everything I knew I needed and even the things that I didn't realize I needed. If anything went wrong or needed attending to...we never knew it. Everything she did made our day absolutely perfect and one to remember. As for those soon-to-be husbands out there that don't know if they want or need someone to help coordinate the day...my husband has told me so many times that he is so thankful that I insisted on having Erin there and how amazing she truly was. I could not imagine what this day would have been like without her! We would both recommend Erin without any hesitations. She is professional, helpful, knowledgeable about this career and area, and exactly what every wedding needs. Thank you Erin, for everything!

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ing day was somewhat complicated with ceremony in one location and reception 45 minutes away, rental vans for wedding party, live music, playlist music, and an emcee. Many of our friends were recruited to perform various jobs throughout the event. Through all that mayhem-Erin kept things rolling on schedule. She took charge & we didn’t have to worry about anything on the wedding day. She looked after our parents needs & ensured that we had the time of our lives. We cant say enough positive things about Erin. She is best in class and we HIGHLY recommend her. Thanks so much Erin!

nd things that were forgotten the day of but Erin made sure that all loose ends were tied together and that we had the most perfect day ever! I can't thank her enough for going above and beyond to make our wedding day so special and not only taking care of us but our guests as well. I know without a doubt, my day would not have been such a success without her!

l things like the ceremony and table settings and seating chart and how to get everything to come together was new to me. I knew I needed some help and I found Erin. She was able to walk me through step by step and help me with my budget because my husband was wondering regarding costs by providing me the tools that I needed. She helped me put together flowers and ideas to make my country chic themed wedding come true. I even had a great photo area with a photo book that I have displayed in my home. I am from out of town living in New Hampshire and she was able to help me out with requirements to the North Carolina area, where I was married. She came to the venue and was able to meet with me whenever I came into town. My day went by very quickly but I was able to enjoy every bit of it! I was sooooo happy that day and very excited to finally be an Albano! I remember everything and how happy I am to be with him and how happy he is to be with me. I could not think of anything that was not to what I expected or missing because everything turned out to be beyond my expectations because of Erin! Thank you again for everything you did and I could not have done it without you! It would not have been as wonderful as it turned out without you! I feel like I have made a long term friend!

ving a fiancee who traveled overseas every month, and dealing with a personal issue. Not to mention, I'm generally a worrier! She handled all of my emails with care and was amazing at putting me at ease. During an Asheville visit, Erin was kind enough to meet with us face-to-face to chat about different wedding concerns and questions. When that 30 day mark hit, she took everything over and juggled it all like a champ! On the day of our wedding, she was on it. She was kind enough to pick up my bouquet and drop it off at our hotel and her and her assistant set up our reception decor beautifully. During the reception she kept checking in with my husband and I and was great at getting song requests to pass along to the deejay. I seriously wish she could be in charge of planning my life! I hope we are able to bump in to her now and again when we visit Asheville, Erin is an absolute dream!

y! Everything went so smooth! She was at the venue before anyone and stayed to the very end!!! I just can’t express how great she is!! Thank you Erin for everything!!

the day because of her. A stress free day was our main goal and because of Erin we were able to achieve that. If you are looking for an awesome, organized, fun, and outgoing wedding planner then Erin is the planner for you!! I will be referring everyone I know who is looking for a planner to her! :)

Erin could help me with the planning. She helped me find many of my vendors, gave me great tips on what order I should plan in, and was an amazing support on the big day! When planning was over and wedding day was here, Erin took over running the show and planned and organize all of the vendors, and even had better ways of doing decorating! She made sure I was calm and had nothing to worry about on my wedding day! She added in so many wonderful personal and sparkly touches to the wedding, and I could have not been happier with how everything turned out! I could not have asked for a better wedding coordinator, and could not have done it without Erin's amazing help and support! I

went above and beyond, even printing out our vows for us the morning of the wedding, and assuring that I was unaware of any hiccups during the day - if there were any. Erin is incredibly gifted, and has the rare talent of staying cool, calm, and collected at all times. HIRE ERIN!!!!

he ball” kind of person, so in the beginning I felt like I was doing the heavy lifting. But If I asked Erin to do something she was on it. NOW day of coordination and all over weekend of my wedding? Erin was IRREPLACEABLE. She kept my rowdy wedding party in line, ran a tight ship, made sure I was having fun and always had a drink in hand, and even got some amazing pictures and videos of the night. I can't imagine my day having run as smoothly without her. Her calligraphy is gorgeous, she really tries to get a feel of what you want for you event (Although I was pretty laid back I had a clear vision of what I was going for), and executes accordingly. It was so nice having a professional in my corner (There was a day of coordinator from the venue - Erin was really looking out for me and my husband’s interests instead of just the venue.) Erin is new to Asheville so may not have the relationships aka discounts some of the more established planners do, but I have no doubt in time she will!

To summarize what I've written below, Erin is dependable, creative, competent, flexible, efficient, organized and just generally great to be around. Her hard work leading up to and on the day of our wedding allowed my husband and I to spend the entire weekend present and in the moment with each other and our families. We literally didn't worry about one thing on our wedding day because we knew if something came up, Erin would handle it. To give some context, our wedding was in a very remote area in the mountains/desert outside of Tucson. The ceremony was held at my parent's home and the reception was at a nearby rural horse ranch (think cowboy dive bar). Having seen examples of Erin's work and loving all of it, we were completely open to her aesthetic and design vision from the get-go; we basically just let her do her thing with the flowers, decorations, lighting, etc. and we couldn't have been more impressed with the results. She totally understood how we wanted to transform a slightly run down ranch into a magical, unique and unforgettable experience, and she executed that vision flawlessly. From day one, Erin was incredibly responsive and always available by phone, text and email. We really appreciated that in the beginning stages of planning, she helped us dream big and then as our timeline progressed, she helped us narrow down our priorities to keep the cost within our budget. She made multiple site visits prior to the wedding to ensure that the day would run smoothly and that all of our vendors would have the logistical support they needed. Our reception site was a bit of a challenge to work with at times, but she led the charge with frequent communication which really took the stress off of us. She also checked in with us in the months leading up to the wedding to make sure we had done unglamorous things like buy our wedding bands and get a marriage license (both of which had slipped our minds! Thanks, Erin!) Erin designed our tent, flowers, boutonnieres, lighting, candles and decorations and our venue was truly sparkling and magical after she was done. She also added some decorations to the ceremony space and our Airstream rental to give it the perfect desert vibe we were after. Since we live out of state, we really relied of Erin for vendor recommendations. We ended up hiring nearly everyone she suggested (caterer, cupcake vendor, DJ, tent/supply vendors and hair/makeup artist (all of whom we LOVED!)). In addition to those vendors, she also helped coordinate our late night taco truck, bus transportation to/from the venue, photographer and photo booth staff. The night ended up being incredibly windy and she made some last-minute adjustments to make sure everyone stayed safe and comfortable. Somehow, despite all of this work, she still checked in with my husband and I throughout the night with a smile on her face to make sure we had enough food/water/bevs and address any issues that arose. I'm telling you - she is the best! We truly had an ideal experience working with Erin and we are forever grateful at how smoothly and beautifully everything turned out.

the bat and made everything flow seamlessly. Everyone says one thing has to go wrong on your wedding day- nothing went wrong on mine- and I know it is truly thanks to how wonderfully she handled everything. She was flexible and patient, and gave me 100% attention from the moment I hired her, until after the wedding when she was bringing everything back to my hotel for me. I didn't have to stress about anything at all, I knew I could trust her to take care of anything. She handled decorating, and working with my other vendors, and managing my guests, helped direct my family and bridal party. She truly made it seem easy, she smiled the whole time and I really felt like she cared about me and my husband and was truly invested in our day being perfect. She got us plates to take home and made sure we took a breath and actually ate a bite during the reception, she really kept us both grounded and allowed us to take in our day, as opposed to it being a blur. I want to recommend her to literally anyone possible, I couldn't have asked for anyone better than her. And the cherry on top of it all is her rates are so incredibly reasonable, I looked at so many different planners to try and get the right fit, she really offers the most for the money. She is new to the Asheville area, and I already feel like she knows it in and out. She helped put my mind at ease about everything from the moment I hired her, definitely check her out!!!

so professional and warm. She made the day go off without a hitch, and was positive and fun to be around. I can't recommend her highly enough!