WED with Erika

04/21/2025

It’s been a minute since I introduced myself —so hey! I’m Erika, lead planner at WED with Erika.

Seven years ago, I left my hospice nursing career to have some fun, and I’ve never looked back. Nearly 200 weddings later (and almost 40 already on the books this year!), I still pinch myself that this is my job: creating magic, calming chaos, and helping couples actually enjoy the planning process.

I am the most picky eater but have learned to try new things thanks to my hubs. I love Good Neighbors Meeting House waffles, Brussels sprouts, Colorado Springs Omelette Parlor cinnamon rolls, bacon, and Whole Foods Market Chantilly cake (not all together of course 😉) I thought I never wanted kids but being a mother surprised me as my greatest joy in life. I am not girly but love pretty things. I don’t take offense when someone doesn’t like my ideas. I occasionally have purple hair because a 90+ year old woman once told me I might as well because . I went to Walt Disney World for the first time ever this year and became a kid again when I met my favorite character Eeyore!! I am a night owl and an early bird who typically sleeps 6-9hrs a night. I LOVE working from home!

I plan elaborate birthday parties for my kids —even before I started my business. I’m afraid of heights but I’ll scale a ladder to hang 100 disco balls 🪩 or whatever it takes to make the vision come to life. I will be your biggest advocate, the one you can vent and cry to, and I will also call you out if you’re not being true to self. I do not use a stock wedding planning program - I customize the experience for every couple.

I’m a wedding planner, business owner, mama of three girls, wife to my biggest supporter of 19 years, still a licensed registered nurse, and most recently, the sales director at Engaged AF Magazine | Founding Members. I believe your wedding should feel like you—and I’m here to make that happen without the stress.

If you’re new here, say hi! If you’ve been part of this journey, also say hey! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Let’s plan something beautiful together.

04/20/2025

Them: “I don’t think I need a wedding planner”

Me: “How do you feel about being able to have all the big details planned in a weekend through a fun, stress-free process?”
Yesterday was a *marathon* wedding planning day—catering, desserts, rentals, DJ, florist, AND videographer all locked in… in one day!
No, seriously. All of it. No stress, no drama—just solid prep, good vibes, and a couple who trusted the process - and are now SO glad they did!!

They’re headed to Europe next month and wanted to board that plane knowing the big stuff was DONE. And now? It is.

Today, I’m switching gears and soaking up some family time (and definitely eating somee deviled eggs.)

If you’re newly engaged and staring down a to-do list the size of your guest count… you don’t *have* to do it alone. Let’s knock out the big stuff in less than a week—yes, it’s possible!

It just takes a little prep, and a planner who gets sh*t done.

Comment or like your favorite place setting in the photos!







Thank you to the awesome vendors who came out in the snow yesterday; always up for meeting WED with Erika and Hillside Gardens and Events clients!!

Encore Events & Entertainment
Colorado Party Rentals
Cosette's
PRTY WORX LLC
Summit Catering
Epoch Moment
Josh And John's Ice Cream

Special thanks to Ppld Library 21C for being a perfect meeting space!

04/17/2025

Officially wrapped planning Elle & Juliana’s Hillside Gardens and Events wedding —
a whole MONTH ahead of schedule
and just under $500 under budget

That’s what we call a win!!!

Now these two get to spend the next four weeks soaking in the magic of their engagement season —
no last-minute stress,
no chaos,
just joy, calm, and maybe a few spa days.

Hiring a planner isn’t just about staying on schedule or on budget (though, check and check ✅).
It’s about having a partner in your corner,
someone to handle the details so you can stay present for the moments that matter most.

Let’s plan your day, your way — and actually enjoy the journey there.

📸 captured this engagement photo of these two! Look at that genuine joy. Excited to work with you friend!

We will be in great company with this vendor lineup coming together for a memorable day for our brides: HEPS DJ & Photo Booth Cosette's Marigold Cafe & Bakery Nothing Bundt Cakes Colorado Party Rentals The Men's Xchange AZAZIE Springs Bridalal

04/03/2025

✨ Exciting Surprise! ✨

I just found out that Engaged AF Magazine gave me a shoutout on their latest episode! 🎙️🙌 It’s so humbling to hear my work being recognized, and I’m beyond grateful for the mention. 💕

If you want to hear what they had to say, check it out here: https://redcircle.com/shows/76239022-91f0-4f7f-9bb5-d3198292ead6

🎧 Let me know if you listen! 👇💬

Listen to Engaged AF Podcast on RedCircle

03/31/2025

Who is your ideal client?
Right here ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

03/10/2025

💍 Are you overwhelmed with wedding planning?
💍 Newly engaged and not sure where to start?
💍 Want to set a budget before locking into contracts you can’t get out of?
💍 Are you struggling to juggle timelines, layouts, and vendor selections?
💍 Feeling stressed trying to balance your dream day with your busy schedule and the realities of planning?

If any of this sounds familiar, I see you.

**You CAN plan your wedding... but you don’t have to do it alone.**

I’m offering a unique (and affordable) opportunity through wedding consultation sessions designed to address your biggest challenges and help you feel more in control. Whether you're worried about staying on budget, choosing the right vendors, or just need someone to listen and support you through the process, I’ll be there to guide you.

During our consults (1-3 hours), I can help you:
- Set a realistic planning schedule to keep you on track
- Create a layout that works for your venue
- Establish a budget that fits your vision
- Avoid common pitfalls that can derail your big day
- Simply talk through where you are and what’s next in your planning journey

✨ $75/hour – no obligation to book further services! (But I do still have dates in 2025 and am booking for 2026/2027!)✨

Consultations are available in person in Colorado Springs or virtually via Zoom anywhere in the U.S. You can schedule as many sessions as you need, and I’ll tailor our time together to fit exactly what you’re struggling with right now.

Planning your wedding should be exciting, not stressful. As a licensed, insured, and award winning wedding planner with 7 years of experience, I’m here to take the stress out of the process and give you the confidence to plan the day you’ve always dreamed of—without the overwhelm.

It’s not too late or too early to have a planning consult. I will meet you where you are at. Most all of my clients report feeling “so much better” after a planning consult!

Comment or send me a message to schedule your consult and start feeling more at ease with your wedding planning!

www.WEDwithErika.com
[email protected]
720-329-7692

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03/01/2025

I plan weddings for a living…
Here’s a glimpse of my hard day at work today…

Tasting at Summit Catering
Place setting selection at Colorado Party Rentals

Add to this a bunch of zoom meetings with my favorite vendors and a cool couple seeing their day come to life and the call it a day well done.

01/10/2025

I just had the most refreshing and enjoyable experience with my mama & planner friend Nicole Hepperle!

We’ve been scheduling to get to get together for a couple of months and the timing was perfect so we could enjoy every special moment at Tea & Tidbits!!!

Amanda has put intentionality into her business and it was so inspiring hearing her share about her vision and her thoughts behind each detail and about + her goals for the future!!

If you like tea (or don’t - I recommend the cider), if you have a book club, bridal shower, need a girls day, wanna have a tea party with your little girls, or just want to have a nice escape from it all for a bit, be sure to go scope out Tea & Tidbits!!

I sort of felt like I was in the presence of greatness with just the three of us - knowing we are making our own way in the world.
So grateful for friendships, opportunity, and community among female business owners.

01/09/2025

I forgot to mention yesterday you can vote for WED with Erika every day until January 13!!

Here's how to vote:
1️⃣ Go to https://thebestofthesprings.com/voting/ #//
2️⃣ Click “Services and Professionals”
3️⃣ Scroll to “Wedding Planner” (they’re in alphabetical order)
4️⃣ Vote for ➡️ Erika Weeks - WED with Erika
5️⃣ Continue until you see a ✅ next to my name!

Also if you have a moment, my Google Business page is ready for reviews here: https://g.co/kgs/ioBLCu5

Shout out to the incredible teams who came together to make Olivia & Brian’s wedding stunning and overflowing with joy:

Venue: Hillside Gardens and Events
Catering: Buffalo Gals Grilling Co.
Dessert: The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe
DJ: Encore Events & Entertainment
Photo/Video: Epoch Moment
Floral: Cosette's
Strings: Front Range Strings

01/07/2025

PLEASE COMMENT when you’ve voted so I can thank you!! And feel free to share!

✨ Seven years ago, I stepped out of my comfort zone and left my nursing career behind to follow my dreams of being a wedding and event planner. It still feels surreal to this day as I believed I could do it but I never imagined I would make it this far.

Now, with nearly 200 weddings under my belt and over 30 already booked for this year, I’m beyond thrilled to be nominated for the Colorado Springs Gazette's ✨ Best of the Springs ✨

I am in awe of everyone who has trusted me, supported me, taught me, and lifted me up when I faltered. I’m incredibly grateful for each couple who has let me be part of their special day and for all the people who have helped me along the way.

This journey has been exactly what my family and I needed, through the highs and lows. Being able to balance both business ownership and motherhood has been a blessing, and I couldn’t be more thankful.

I’m so excited for this nomination, and I would be honored if you could take a moment to vote for me. (Feel free to use every email address you have! 😉)

Here's how to vote:
1️⃣ Go to https://thebestofthesprings.com/voting/ #//
2️⃣ Click “Services and Professionals”
3️⃣ Scroll to “Wedding Planner” (they’re in alphabetical order)
4️⃣ Vote for ➡️ Erika Weeks - WED with Erika
5️⃣ Continue until you see a ✅ next to my name!

Don’t forget to vote for all your favorite businesses in other categories too! You can vote no matter where you live - even if you’re not in Colorado!!

Also while you’re at it, I finally decided to increase my web presence with a Google Busines page and it’s ready for your reviews here: https://g.co/kgs/ioBLCu5

Huge props to the all of the businesses/teams who made Lindsay & Liv’s September wedding perfect!

Venue: Hillside Gardens and Events
Catering: Front Range Barbeque
Dessert: The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe
DJ: All Star DJs Karson Withak
Photo: Blake Ballard Photography
Video: CM Photography
Floral: Cosette's
H&M: Captivate Beauty
Dress: Maria Del Pilar Bridal
Brides Suit: Denver Bespoke and Denver Dressmakers
Menswear: Men's Wearhouse
Bridesmaids: AZAZIE
Lodging: Airbnb
Transportation: Uber

12/18/2024

Wedding planning is a tough job.
Especially on cake tasting / rentals selection day!! 😉

Thankfully Michelle Icing on the Cake and Vicky Colorado Party Rentals are stellar wedding pros who help my couples find the perfect fit for their perfect day!!

12/07/2024

I miss seeing all my venue/vendor friends in the off season but somehow they’re always on my mind 😉

Feeling a little spoiled with chocolates from the beautiful Spruce Mountain Events! Excited to come out and see you for another event!!

And my kids are ready to dive into that beautiful treat basket from Colorado Party Rentals!!

Thanks for all the love to these special teams!
Happy Holidays!!

11/10/2024

Tomorrow is the last day to nominate your favorite businesses in Colorado Springs for the The Gazette Best of the Springs competition!!

I’d be honored to get your nomination so I can make the voting round in January!

Vote at this link under “wedding planner”

https://thebestofthesprings.com/nominations/ #/gallery?group=498181

And then enjoy these incredible photos from Epoch Moment capturing a memorable wedding I planned with Mr. & Mrs. T in 2024!

10/16/2024

Stunning location.
Incredible people.
Amazing floral.
Talented photo team to capture it all.

Really… what more can you ask for?

Ready to plan your 2025 wedding?
Me too!

Wanna get married in a garden?
I know a place.
Wanna get married in the mountains, on a beach, in a mansion, or anywhere you can dream up?

I’m ready for it!
Reach out and let’s chat.

10/10/2024

Dove right into wedding season this year and havent made the time to share about the awesome honor of being awarded silver in “The Best of The Springs” with The Gazette!!

🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈🥈

Such an honor to stand in the top three wedding planners in our beautiful city! And my home away from home Hillside Gardens and Events also being awarded is so special to me as I celebrate 191 weddings planned/coordinated in the serenity of the gardens this weekend!!

We were awarded this recognition earlier this year and it’s ALREADY time to nominate your favorites AGAIN!!

🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️ 🗳️
I would be honored if you would consider me and Hillside in your nominations at this link:

https://thebestofthesprings.com/nominations/

Click on services and professionals.
Scroll down to the catergory wedding planner.

In order for every nomination to count the same, please enter “Erika Weeks - WED with Erika” as your write-in nominee.

🙏🏽 Thank you for supporting my mama-owned business as we enter our SEVENTH year in the wedding world!!

Your time and support makes a difference to our family!!!!