Erika O'Brien Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

About Erika O'Brien Events

Erika O'Brien Events

Elegant | Adventurous | YOUnique Weddings + Events

Hello there! My name is Erika and I am a full-service Certified Wedding Planner based in Tampa, FL. I've been in the event industry since 2016 and started my business in 2022. I am certified through The Certified Wedding Planner Society.

I pride myself on my highly customized and distinguished events. Whether planning your next wedding, elopement, or party, I’m here to make sure that each and every event I’m involved with is extraordinary, unforgettable, and undeniably "YOU"nique.

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	Full-service planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Planning begins	12 Months out
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Budget Planning
Vendor Selection
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Event Styling & Design
Wedding Website
Pricing	Starts at $6,000	Starts at $2,500

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Erika is the Best!
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•Brianna F.•Jul 4
This woman literally saved my life. My husband and I were on the fence about having a wedding planner because we both enjoy the process of planning things, but going with Erika to help with the wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We hired her for day/month of coordination and Erika went above and beyond for us. She is extremely organized and able to handle all of the big and small details that come with planning a wedding. With everything that goes into planning a wedding, it was such a relief to have someone as good as her at keeping track of all of the details! Erika is also a great communicator. Not only did she make sure to keep us up to speed on everything, but she also maintained great communication with our venue and other vendors. She also handled all of the annoying vendor details so my husband and I could focus on the fun part of planning. She was very accommodating with our schedule when it came time to have planning meetings, which was really appreciated due to our busy schedules. And on top of all of that, she is a super nice person and so very easy to get along with! My husband and I couldn’t be happier with her.
Response from vendor•Jul 7, 2025
Bri, wow! I’m truly overwhelmed by your kind words. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! It means the world to me to hear that I was able to make such a meaningful difference during such an important time in your lives. From the very beginning, it was such a joy to work with you both. Your love for each other, your excitement about the process, and your trust in me made my job an absolute pleasure. I’m so grateful that I got to be a small part of your beautiful day and that I could help ease the weight of the planning so you could truly enjoy the moments that matter most. You two are such a special couple, and I’ll always hold your wedding close to my heart. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness, love, and fun!
HIRE ERIKA!!!
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•Brooke G.•Jun 7, 2025
WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN!!!! From literally the first second I spoke with Erika, to the last moments of my wedding, she was the most caring, helpful, personable, and calming person I could have asked for. It was literally as though she cared about my wedding just as much as I did. She quite literally took the vision I had of my day, and brought that vision to life more than I could have ever imagined. She will be your right hand woman, hype woman, and anything you need her to be. She handled all communications with vendors and pointed them in every single direction throughout the entire process, taking it off my plate. She took all my crazy ideas (timing the exact amount of seconds each bridal party couple got to walk down the aisle so I could walk out at a very specific time, hanging every luggage tag I had made for every guest in alphabetical order, picking up last min things I forgot, and everything in between...), and brought them all to life with a smile on her face! I had several vendors reach out to me and tell me she's the most organized and fun planner they have ever worked with, and I can see why! If you're thinking of hiring Erika, DO IT. I did not have a stress in the world the entire day because I knew every single detail I had planned was going to go perfectly because of her, and it actually did. There was not ONE single thing during my day that went wrong and I got everything I envisioned and it's truly because of her. HIRE THE PLANNER!!!!!!!! ALSO - we had Erika's husband, Hunter, as our photographer and LET ME TELL YOU that if you're thinking about hiring the two of them together, DO IT!!! They coordinated our timeline and worked SO WELL together - we had guests tell us all night how much fun our photographer was and how amazing our planner did. We LOVE you Erika, and are so thankful for everything you did for us!!! You might say... we were Enchanted to meet you!!!
Response from vendor•Jun 9, 2025
Brooke, oh my goodness! This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words! From the moment we connected, I knew your day was going to be something truly special, and I feel so honored to have been part of it. It means the world to hear that you felt calm, supported, and completely taken care of; that’s always my purpose behind everything I do. You had such a beautiful vision and it was a joy to bring it to life (luggage tags, aisle timing, and all!). Hunter and I absolutely loved being part of your wedding. The energy, the love, the details - it was all so unforgettable. We’re so grateful for you and will be cheering you on in this next chapter always! Enchanted to have met you!
I couldn't have done it without Erika!
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•Chrystin P.•May 20, 2025
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Erika! From our first chat to the wedding day, she was a wealth of knowledge and a constant calming presence. As a full-time working mom of three teenagers, my time is precious. While I loved planning, the extra work was a lot. Erika made it effortless, answering every question and providing all the resources I needed. In the final month, Erika handled all vendor communication, which was a huge weight off my shoulders. It meant I could focus on fun details and DIY projects. She kept everyone on track during the rehearsal, and on the wedding day, Erika and her assistant brought my vision to life. Everything was under control, allowing me to savor every single moment. Seriously, if you're thinking about it, hire Erika! You won't regret it. I floated on a cloud all day, and I know it wouldn't have been the same without her. Thanks to Erika, I had the wedding of my dreams and got to enjoy every second. For a stress-free, magical wedding day where you feel like royalty, just hire Erika. You deserve it!
Response from vendor•Jun 10, 2025
Chrystin, thank you so much for your beautiful words, I’m truly so touched. It was such an honor to support you through this season, and I’m incredibly grateful you trusted me with your day. I know how full your plate already was, and I’m so glad I could help take the weight off so you could fully enjoy the fun & creative parts (your DIYs were amazing!). Watching you float through the day with so much joy was everything. It was such a heartfelt and intentional celebration, and I feel lucky to have been a part of it. Wishing you and your family so much love and happiness in this next chapter!
The Best Decision for a Stress Free Wedding!
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•Regina S.•May 13, 2025
Erika was the best day of coordinator! She was so sweet and helpful. She handled everything the day of the wedding and took all stress off my mind. On my wedding day, I was so relaxed and didn't worry about a thing because I knew Erika would take care of it. She went above and beyond for us. She was informative and gave us insight into so many things I wouldn't have thought of for our wedding. If you want a stress-free wedding day/wedding/event process look no further! We love you Erika!
Response from vendor•Jun 10, 2025
Regina, thank you so much for your sweet words; they truly mean the world to me! It was such an honor to be part of your day and to help bring everything together so you could be fully present and soak in every moment. Seeing you relaxed and glowing with joy was the best reward! I’m so grateful for your trust and kindness throughout the process. It was such a beautiful day, and I feel lucky to have been a part of it.