The Event Parlor

01/05/2024

IT’S OFFICIAL! We have our FIRST of many digital products available on our very own Etsy store front!

Now plan your wedding day SEAMLESSLY! This timeline will provide structure and great support for you as a bride, or you as the planner. All who benefit are:
• bride & groom
• bridal party
• wedding planner
• venue
• venue coordinator
• vendors
And all in between! This is something you NEED! Trust me. It’s built from personal experience and pain points of brides, and a template we have used ourselves. Make your purchase today! Link in bio!

30/04/2024

Check back at 8:30pm eastern to see the cover!
✨The countdown ends TOMORROW ✨

08/03/2024

Empowering women, celebrating resilience, and building legacies. As a black business owner, I’m fueled by the strength of those who came before me. This Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day, I’m ready to go harder, break barriers, and shake the room! Here’s to every woman paving the way and to the limitless potential of the future.🫶🏽

07/02/2024

PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I’m in an event planning competition with Tori Williams Events! Please go onto Instagram and vote YES for ME. Unfortunately, to really help me, you have to also vote no for everyone else. My video is the first video option to vote on! Help me out! I would greatly appreciate it. Time is very limited!

138K Followers, 3,573 Following, 1,359 Posts

16/09/2023

She turned 50 & went glam!

28/06/2023

The way does cakes is always just different, & we love them for it! The flavors, the aesthetic…*chefs kiss

17/06/2023

We know how the saying goes, “50 & fabulous!” 💛✨ this event was so special, and our client made her own birthday bigger than celebrating herself? She celebrated everyone in the room! ✨

03/05/2023

Bridal shower season is HERE! Check out how we went from visual to reality! With the help of the bridal party, assistance from & on ex*****on

A full on idea from our CEO who’s was the bride at the time

What’s your vision for your bridal shower? Need help with a visual aid & ex*****on? Contact us today!

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01/05/2023

Very quick, brief & simple reintroduction!

Hiiii! My name is Erika Rae! I’m the owner of The Event Parlor Events & Decor. We specialize in detailed events from start to finish! This means all things celebratory from birthdays, grand openings, graduations, baby & bridal showers, bar/bat mitzvahs, of course more including our favorite, ✨WEDDINGS✨

If you’re wondering why the big span of being MIA on social media, the photo says it all. I was a 2022 bride & took much needed time off to get aquatinted with all things married life & newlywed bliss. BUT we didn’t skip a beat. Thank you to all those who still inquired & kept my amazing team booked & busy! ✨

I’m happy to say we are BACK in full effect & ready to service you. It’s bridal season, showers, planning, all the things, milestone birthdays are here, graduation & trunk party season is here. To welcome us back to social media we may have a few package options up our sleeves that also include an amazing venue that we are partnering with. (Information released upon inquiry!)✨

Get ready for all things new, exciting, & fun for we are booked up pretty good but have a few calendar openings for those interested. Use the link in our bio to reserve your consultation TODAY! ✨

✨We look forward to celebrating with you! ✨

07/01/2023

Calling all 2023 & 2024 brides! Happy to announce we will be featured exhibitors at this years Pennsylvania Bridal & Wedding Expo!

All weekend long (Saturday & Sunday, 1/7-1/8), we’ll be doing raffles at our booth, on site consultations, & bringing all the vibes for a year of love and wedding bliss!

If you’re on our email list, you received this announcement along with another that will EXCLUSIVELY begin tomorrow! (maybe we’ll share in the stories what we’ve been up to over the weekend 😉)

Looking forward to meeting all the brides & bridal parties this weekend!💍💎

02/01/2023

Busy busy day, busy busy holiday season, BUT before today comes to an end, we want to wish you all a very Happy & Prosperous New Year!🍾

We look forward to all our clients upcoming events! We also have a few events of our own we plan to host!✨

We’ll chat soon! 🤍

16/12/2022

Industrial Chic is very much a thing, when done right!
What was so special about our big day was the desire to bring two sides of the events/entertainment industry into one. It’s safe to say that look was achieved.

Fun fact for those who don’t know, my husband is a DJ and owner of an entertainment company providing special effects for weddings, special, & corporate events. So we made sure our big day surrounded both aspects of what we do, him with entertainment me with design…chefs kiss!
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12/12/2022

She may have planned her own big day, but our boss babe made sure to have the best to execute , on florals , bomb photography , & much more! 🤍

We have something coming very soon to share with you all! All brides-to-be, you may want to set your post notifications ✨

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28/09/2022

Choosing a “perfect” bridal party is no easy task. We were truly blessed with those who stuck it out through thick & thin. This season has been heavy for everyone; when weddings or any life changing event is happening, life is still very much happening. Give grace to those who are in need, they’ll give it to you in return🤍
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23/09/2022

If you know us we are big on details. Personally, I’m a bit of a numbers person. So the numbers 1,7, & 8 are my favorite numbers. Our wedding was on the 17th, here’s that breakdown. The 2 become 1, 7 is the number of completion, 1+7=8, 8 symbolizes infinity. Our monogram, designed by , is actually an octagon, as it has 8 sides. Our ring box that held our rings was also an octagon, and was customized by my sister with our monogram to fit! Our cake by was an 8 tier cake with a few tiers shaped as an octagon as well. Our table numbers by were the same monogram with the designated number inside instead of the M. So much thought went into this. The monogram was placed any and everywhere it could be, used in multiple ways, and that symbolism will stick with us for years to come.

21/09/2022

Let me just start by saying this. I’ve been a wedding planner before, but a bride…Chileeeee lol I have a much greater understanding and respect for brides. Always have, but it’s different now. I understand the frustrations more, the attitudes at times, the tears, the frantic nightmares, all of it. You are not alone at all!

A flood is on its way though! You better believe myself and my HUSBAND did THAT! Along with the help of our amazing vendors! We can’t thank everyone enough!

Oh and YES, I planned my own wedding, with a very hands-on & involved groom! So blessed. More details and full breakdown to come! Keep watch 😉🖤

02/09/2022

New vibes coming to Philly curated by us! Follow NOW!

Check our stories for more details! ✨

21/08/2022

Planning an event but the budget may not have room for full service planning? Execute like a PRO with our concept to ex*****on services! ✨

Super easy! Here’s the breakdown:
•setup a consultation call
• we’ll go over full details of your event experience, vision, colors, concept, location, etc.
• little to no vendor assistance provided, meaning- it’s 90% DIY. Lean on your OWN support to setup
• you’ll know all the right questions to ask your venue (if applicable)
• your event will look like a professional executed on your behalf
• perfect for intimate events (no more than 50 guests)
• we can contact all /if any vendors on your behalf (small additional cost)
•investment $150.00 (without us contacting vendors on your behalf, $300 total includes vendor contact)

Text, or email to book TODAY! 🔗 in bio

✨This services Philly, NJ, NYC, Delaware, DMV, Miami + Hollywood FL, & Houston, TX ✨

19/08/2022

Can we do it again😍💛
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My bridesmaids, mom, & big sis really outdid themselves for my bridal shower 💛🍾

15/08/2022

Things I’m still not over…
THIS!

When someone in your profession puts their skills at use to literally kill an event for you, choose an artist such as family Affairs Creations] 💛

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02/08/2022

Our girl hit the nail on the head with the balloon decor for .dashia graduation celebration! We went bold & tropical!Literally loveeee having a full team of creatives! ✨

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27/07/2022

We really had so much fun celebrating with & her family! We don’t stay for client events often, but when we do, it’s a great time! ✨

26/07/2022

Angles ✨

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20/07/2022

Still in awe!
You had to be there 💕✨
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20/07/2022

Still in complete awe!
You had to be there 💕✨

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14/07/2022

Shades of PINK hints of GOLD
All for Joy💕✨

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13/07/2022

Patiently waiting to get photos back from and photographer so I no longer have to use phone photos 😂. Joy’s birthday celebration was so beautifully done! We can’t stop talking about it 💕✨
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11/07/2022

Happy Monday!

I want to start this week with talking about teamwork and pouring into one another.

I’m literally nothing without my team of creatives:
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And our newest creative

adores balloon work and wants nothing more than to get bigger and better at it. Well I decided to give her a shot for ballon work with yesterdays event and let’s just say she did NOT disappoint! To be clear, I knew she wouldn’t.

Here’s the facts:
• Pouring into those who are stronger in areas than yourself leads to success.
• Teamwork with a team that has the same goal of success will bring you success.
• Providing guidance and encouragement makes a healthy work environment.
• Sharing ideas, knowledge, resources promotes confidence.

Cheers to encouragement, confidence, continued growth, & exciting challenges ✨

22/06/2022

It’s though our lips are barely touching here, it’s one of my favorite photos from our session with it’s like you can feel the heat from the photo 😍

We touched on engagement shoots in my bridal group a while back. Check our stories for the keys to a successful engagement session & remember to share a kiss with the one you love today & everyday 💋

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