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Helping Hand Parties & Weddings offers Day of the Event Wedding Coordinating, Partial Planning, Full Planning, and Destination Wedding Planning. You've imagined your dream wedding day so let us help you plan and then oversee your wedding and reception so you and your family can just relax and have your special day go as smoothly and as beautifully as you planned.

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10 July 2019

Erica and her team did an amazing job helping our wedding day run smoothly! We had a traditional Indian ceremony in the morning and a traditional Christian ceremony at night, all in the same day! Erica planned the Indian ceremony beyond what we could have ever done on our own. She is always up for the challenge and truly does care about your wants and needs. The day was beyond perfect and we are so thankful that Erica was recommended to us. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

7 July 2019

Working with Erica Thimsen at Helping Hand Parties and Weddings was one of the best parts of planning my daughter's wedding. All of the vendors she recommended were truly professional, easy to work with, and did an awesome job! We hired Erica for the "month of" plan, and we could not have pulled off that last month without her help. She thought of the tiniest details to make sure our day went smoothly and as stress free as possible. As unbelievable as this sounds, as the mom of the bride I had a fun day the day of the wedding with few worries and had a great time at the wedding and reception. My daughter and her husband had the wedding of their dreams due to Erica's diligence in working so closely with them to figure out exactly what they wanted. Erica seemed to be everywhere taking care of everything! Erica is very organized, talented, and knows how to plan the perfect wedding! The best part was that she was available whenever I had questions. I would text or email her extremely early in the morning or late at night to which she would respond almost immediately. Erica has received numerous awards - all well deserved! We are truly grateful to have worked with such a phenomenal person! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

29 June 2019

Erica won’t let you forget any important details while you’re trying to get out of the “bridal zone” and can’t focus. She also won’t stress you out! I’m so glad I chose her because I would have missed so much if I hadn’t! Celebrating our one year anniversary this month and STILL hearing about how awesome our wedding was! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

18 March 2019

I've gotten to work with Erica on multiple weddings & I am always thrilled when I hear that she is someone's coordinator! She is extremely organized, detailed, & thorough . I never have to worry when she is over an event. She's on her game throughout the entire day. I always look forward to working with her on future events! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

7 March 2019

Working with Erica was a joy throughout the entire process. Like everyone else, we were nervous but excited, and clueless about where to find the vendors we wanted. Her list of connections in the industry is huge and she guided us every step of the way to ensure our big day was perfect. When that day arrived, she was there with us to bring calm to all the chaos. From our first meeting over coffee to waving us goodbye as we rode away from the reception, she was there to lend a Helping Hand. We can’t say enough good things about Erica and would highly recommend to anyone. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

11 February 2019

One of the best decisions we made during my daughters wedding planning was to contact Erica at Helping Hands. She took over and made sure everything went as planned and it absolutely went as smooth as silk! She was fun but professional and knew EVERYTHING about making the big day perfect! More...

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5 December 2018

I worked with Lynn from Helping Hands for my wedding and had a wonderful experience! Lynn is very calm under the chaos of wedding planning, which is a nice contrast to my somewhat all over the place personality. She went out of her way to help above and beyond whenever possible. She picked up and brought my wedding cake to the venue to avoid delivery fees and drove over an hour back to the venue to get my wedding dress preserved the next day. In addition to these minor details, Lynn took charge of every last detail I envisioned to make sure my dream day came to reality! Due to her planning and expertise, my wedding day went off without any complications and was perfect in every way. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

5 December 2018

I worked with Lynn from Helping Hand for my wedding and had a wonderful experience! Lynn is very calm under the chaos of wedding planning, which is a nice contrast to my somewhat all over the place personality. She went out of her way to help above and beyond whenever possible. She picked up and brought my wedding cake to the venue to avoid delivery fees and drove over an hour back to the venue to get my wedding dress preserved the next day. In addition to these minor details, Lynn took charge of every last detail I envisioned to make sure my dream day came to reality! Due to her planning and expertise, my wedding day went off without any complications and was perfect in every way. We used Lynn for month of planning and it was worth every dollar! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

27 November 2018

She was incredibly helpful and made the decision making process less exhausting! Our wedding was absolutely beautiful

Reviewed on WeddingWire

16 November 2018

Lynn made my life (and my mom's) so much easier during the wedding planning process, and most importantly on the day of. We used her for partial planning and she was so helpful. The day of the wedding she made sure I was nothing but happy and did everything I needed, wanted, and asked for. I don't know how we would have done it without her. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

16 November 2018

Calling Helping Hands was one of the best decisions we made while planning my daughters wedding. Erica was invaluable to me the month before the wedding, and I can’t even imagine the wedding day without her!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

16 November 2018

I highly recommend Erica Thimsen. She was the best (and most crucial) vendor on our wedding day. I had a big Indian wedding with a lot of little details. Erica is very organized, knowledgeable and detailed. All of the little details that needed to be ironed out days before (that we never thought of) Erica handled. She made the day completely stress free and because of her, everything ran smoothly More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

16 November 2018

Erica and her team handled our daughter's Oct. wedding and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. Erica was nothing short of great and her team was made up of kind, patient, and tireless people. We can't thank them enough; hiring this planner was our best decision. It was just an awesome event and made my daughter beyond happy...which is everything to me. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

11 November 2018

Very professional planning. A pleasure to work with.

Reviewed on Facebook

8 October 2018

Erica and her team are the BEST!! There are people that might tell you "Oh, you don't need a wedding director/planner" but I knew planning our Daughter's wedding and the dream that she had for her day you needed help to make it a reality. I'm so glad we found Erica!! Erica helped us every step of the way, with EVERYTHING!! She explained in detail every month what had to be done leading up to the very day of her wedding, so that you didn't miss or forget ANYTHING!! She and Lynn kept everything running smoothly the day of the wedding so that my daughter & I was stress free from the worries of vendors & the timing of the rain so we just got to enjoy the special day that it was. All the awards that you see that she has received is so deserving!! So, if you need a director/planner Erica with Helping Hands Parties is the BEST of the BEST!!
Jennifer MOB
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

27 August 2018

Leigh Cella is a joy to work with. She recently hired me to entertain at one of her private parties. The venue was great and the set up very conducive for strolling magic. Overall just an excellent fit for the guests and client. I look forward to working with Leigh on future events! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

27 August 2018

Helping Hand Parties and Weddings handled my daughter's wedding last June and did a wonderful job. They were on top of everything, the wedding and reception was very smooth leaving us with our only task. ..to enjoy the day. We would highly recommend Erica and her team. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

7 June 2018

Erica and her team were so helpful and helped save my big day. I was in need of a planner to help with all of the details and arranging meetings since I was an out of town bride. She worked with my crazy schedule and helped my big day come together. photos by Liss Sterling photography More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

23 May 2018

I have worked alongside Erica and her team on multiple events. They are always on point and great to work with! Communication is exceptional, organization is wonderful, and professionalism is above-and-beyond.

Reviewed on WeddingWire

10 October 2017

Hands down, Erica was THE BEST decision we made for our wedding. From day one, she was professional, very organized, and delightful to be around. We were clueless about how to tackle all of these little details and still be successful at our full time jobs! She provided us with a list of to-do’s every step of the way. From providing vendor recommendations to coordinating between them, she took a weight off of us through the entire process. Having her at our vendor meetings really helped keep everyone on the same page! She took the initiative to reach out when it was time for a meeting or my attention was needed on a certain item. We had several changes to our rentals (my fault!) along the way and, as a full coordination wedding, she shielded me from the headache of these revisions and coordinated them. (THANK YOU, ERICA!) Even when our makeup artist cancelled a month before the wedding, Erica made sure we had another exceptional vendor booked before the end of that day. As we neared the big day, Erica created a play by play timeline for the wedding weekend down to the 10 minute increment for our wedding party, families, and vendors. Her knowledge, communication skills, and professional connections in Huntsville were invaluable to making sure everything was coordinated correctly and appear effortless! Lynn joined Erica a month out before our wedding as our event’s second coordinator. Lynn is so sweet and helpful! She helped with several items to ensure that extra coordinating the day of went even smoother. Erica ensured that our expectations were communicated clearly and made sure to tell us when something wasn’t reasonable. She was amazing to work with and I loved the opportunity to get to know her! Erica is one of the kindest people and genuinely cared about making our day special. I am so glad we hired Helping Hand for full coordination! Our wedding day was everything I thought it would be and so much more. Helping Hand gave us our DREAM WEDDING! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

10 October 2017

Hands down, Erica was THE BEST decision we made for our wedding. Both my husband and I just started our careers when we became engaged, working time intensive jobs outside of Huntsville. We didn't want any of the burdens to fall on our family in Huntsville so we hired Erica for her full planning services. From day one, she was professional, very organized, and delightful to be around.  She guided us through the process ensuring that we knew our options and traditions to begin the wedding planning process. We were clueless about how to tackle all of these little details and still be successful at our full time jobs! She provided us with a list of to-do's every step of the way. They were broken down by how many months from the wedding day they should be complete and offered tips and tricks for more difficult tasks. There is no amount of pinterest wedding planning lists that compare! From providing vendor recommendations to coordinating between them, she took a weight off of us through the entire process. Having her at our vendor meetings really helped keep everyone on the same page! She took the initiative to reach out when it was time for a meeting or my attention was needed on a certain item. I never had to wonder where we were in the planning process or what needed my immediate attention. Because of our venue, we were required to rental nearly everything for the day and Erica coordinated everything. If nothing else, her full planning services were worth THIS! We had several changed (my fault) along the way and she shielded me from the headache of these revisions. (THANK YOU, ERICA!) Even when our makeup artist cancelled a month before the wedding, Erica made sure we had another exceptional vendor booked before the end of that day. As we neared the big day, Erica created a play by play timeline for the wedding weekend down to the 10 minute increment. It included who was to be where when and everything in between. Erica provided my husband and I with the master schedule, a second just for parents, a third just for groomsmen, a fourth just for bridesmaids, and a final one for vendors. We were able to share this with our family and wedding party so no one was confused as to where they needed to be and when. And our vendors knew exactly what they needed to do. Her knowledge, communication skills, and professional connections in Huntsville were invaluable to making sure everything was coordinated correctly and appear effortless! My groom and I were able to keep the focus on our careers, preparing for our new marriage, and enjoying our family and friends gathering for the celebration! That to us was priceless to not lose sight of what was really important when it's so easy to get caught up in the planning process. During the month of, Erica introduced us to her wedding planning partner, Lynn, who would assist on wedding coordination come wedding day. The two of them were at all of our meetings from then on. Lynn is so sweet and helpful! She helped with several items to ensure that extra coordinating the day of went even smoother. I really appreciate them tag teaming the day! Erica ensured that our expectations were communicated clearly and made sure to tell us when something wasn't reasonable. She was amazing to work with and I loved the opportunity to get to know her! Erica is one of the kindest people and genuinely cared about making our day special. There were so many little items to time and so many small touches, our family and us could not have managed these on the wedding day and still enjoyed the festivities at the same time. Because of Erica and Lynn, we were able to include ALL of our special little things and everyone had a blast. I am so glad we hired Helping Hand for full coordination! Our wedding day was everything I thought it would be and so much more. Helping Hand gave us our DREAM WEDDING! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

27 September 2017

I chose Helping Hand to be a part of my Month of Planning for my wedding. Erica and Lynn are just fantastic! Hiring them was one of the best decisions of my wedding. They are both very organized, knowledgeable, and truly a pleasure to meet and plan a wedding with. I would highly recommend hiring them for your wedding. My wedding day was perfect and everything went off without a hitch thanks to Lynn and Erica. Having a wedding planner truly made my wedding planning experience much less stressful and gave me confidence on my big day. Thanks so much Lynn and Erica!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

2 September 2017

Despite the torrential downpour, my daughter's wedding day was unforgettable! There is no way to express how much Erica did to make the day run smoothly and I KNOW it would not have turned out as well without her!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 August 2017

Erica kept our wedding planning and day running smoothly throughout many obstacles. On the actual day we had to make quick adjustments and change to our rain plan. Erica and her team were able to remain composed during all the chaos. My mother and I knew we wanted a planner that was organized and communicative and Erica more than delivered! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

16 August 2017

After doing some research and speaking with friends we decided to go with Erica as our wedding planner. This was one of the best decisions we made in terms of our wedding! I consider myself a pretty detailed, organized person and had a very clear vision for our wedding. But Erica was able to help us take everything to the next level. Not only is she extremely attentive and detail oriented but she was able to reach out to and suggest the BEST vendors possible for us based on my vision for our wedding day. My husband and I live out of state and chose to get married in Huntsville (our hometown) and Erica was so accommodating with meetings and communication throughout our planning process. She made its possible for my mom and I to enjoy the process rather than being majorly stressed the entire time. When it came to the weeks and last few months leading up to our wedding day she had very detailed check lists prepared for us that we all went through together. By doing this there was NO guessing when it came to who would do what on our wedding day. Erica truly thinks of EVERY detail! She kept the day smooth, organized, and relaxing for us. It truly would not have been such a fabulous day without Erica and her team there. I am so grateful to her for all of the work and support she provided throughout the process! I promise, if you choose Erica you will not be disappointed and you will have the most amazing day. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

14 May 2017

I received many compliments on being the most relaxed bride they’ve ever seen from my guests, and it is all a great credit to Erica. Her attention to details is reflected in the precise timeline she provided us and our wedding was executed flawlessly as a result of her directing skills and regular communication with all our vendors. She gave us fantastic vendor suggestions, and her experience was extremely helpful to our decision making in all aspects for the wedding. She kept us on track in our 6-month planning with regular meetings around our hectic work and travel schedules. The day of the wedding, I woke up knowing I’m in good hands and simply sat back and enjoyed my getting ready time with my bridesmaids, our ceremony, and our time with guests at the reception. At the end of the evening, we also left knowing she has everything covered and just relax and unwind for the rest of the night. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

22 April 2017

When asking my friends in the Huntsville wedding scene who I should look in to as a wedding planner, every one of them said "Erica! " She came highly recommended. The moment my mother and I sat down with her to talk about the wedding and planning packages, we knew we needed her on the big day and every day leading up to it! She gave us periodic timelines to help keep us organized and stress-free. When it came to the wedding day, she had everything perfect and it ran smooth. We couldn't have done it without her! If there was a blemish the day of the wedding, I never knew it! I can't imagine pulling it off without her. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

28 March 2017

As a mother I always wanted to give our daughter the wedding of her dreams and Helping Hand Parties & Weddings did just that. Erica was phenomenal, From our very first meeting to the last. She was so knowledgeable with event planning offering ideas and suggestions in all our planning stages. Her detailed planning was spot on. From contacting and organizing timelines for all vendors to timelines for our daughter's wedding day. She was always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. Erica succeeded in making our daughter's wedding a beautiful dream come true!
~~Rhonda
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31 December 2016

Helping Hands Parties is hands down the best in Huntsville!! Erica and her staff went above and beyond to ensure my wedding was everything I asked for and more. With her experience, patience, creativity, and attention to detail, my 200+ wedding guests and I were able to enjoy all the festivities at The Ledges of Huntsville without a worry!! I couldn't have had a smoother planning process without Erica's help! Such a joy to work with - can't wait until the next event! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

30 December 2016

I am the mother of bride wanting to give my daughter the wedding she always wanted but also wanting to enjoy the evening myself. Erica with Helping Hands and Lynn did a wonderful job asking my daughter questions, helping her decide the type and style of wedding she wanted. From there we picked vendors to match her style. Erica is very knowledgable of all vendors and is widely praised by them. She is very responsive to emails and texts. She is very detailed and made a very detailed timeline for us to follow. She also met with the groom the week of the wedding to make sure he was comfortable with everything. When asked, she gave honest feedback which was what I wanted. In the end the bride and groom and mother and father of the bride were all able to enjoy the day worry free! There were nothing but happy memories. I highly recommend Lynn and Erica with Helping Hands and would use them again. Not to mention they are ethical, kind and patient. Everything you want the day of the wedding! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

29 December 2016

Erica was truly an asset to the wedding planning process! From the very first meeting my mother and I could tell that we were in good hands with her. It was so helpful to have a seasoned professional who could recommend vendors and help make our visions a reality. As an out of town bride I was a bit nervous about planning from afar, but Erica was wonderful at keeping us on task and sending detailed checklists for us to complete on time. Erica is also extremely prompt and professional and was always quick to respond to any questions we had. She was incredibly flexible with meeting times and alway accommodated my schedule when I was in town. Prior to the wedding day she took care of coordinating all the vendors which relieved a huge burden from us and allowed us to more easily enjoy the festivities instead of focusing on all of the timing details. Having Erica there on the wedding day was incredible! I cannot imagine anything going more smoothly than it did. She truly took the stress away from us and allowed us to enjoy every single second! If there were any problems, I did not see them (or even know about them) because Erica had already found a solution. We absolutely loved our wedding! I would even say that it far exceeded my expectations. I truly could not stop smiling! We have since received many compliments on how beautiful and organized it was and a huge part of that is due to Erica and Helping Hand Parties & Weddings. We could not have done it without her! I highly recommend letting Erica put her magic touch on your wedding too!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

29 December 2016

Erica with Helping Hand Parties and Weddings has several options for someone looking for a wedding planner. We chose the partial planning option because we wanted to be hands on in making decisions and we knew for the most part what we wanted. From day one Erica was very responsive with emails, texting or phone calls. There were many things involved in wedding planning that we had not thought about. She had many suggestions and ideas for things to do during the wedding. She knew the venue well and knew what would work and what would not work. Erica has a very good working relationship with other vendors. All the other vendors knew who she was and how organized she is. They had nothing but good things to say about her. I was worried about leaving the wedding and my parents having a lot of cleaning up to do, but they said Erica wouldn't let them lift a finger. Erica made sure everything ran smoothly. She helped make our fairytale wedding come true!
Amanda and Tom
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6 November 2016

I was the bride who knew exactly what I wanted & most vendors were booked 7 months out, but I needed help with the details / day of items. Helping Hand Parties & Weddings exceeded everything I could have imagined. Erica helped me follow through with my dream wedding from coordinating the vendors to assisting with last minute decorations to giving an honest opinion when it was needed. Erica's timelines for the day of were so detailed that there is no way anything could be missed. The day of my wedding Erica & Leigh handled everything, holding my flowers during pictures, assisting the vendors as they arrived, and making sure the bridal party was in the right place at the right time. My dream wedding came true and most of the credit goes to Helping Hand Parties & Weddings. I highly recommend Helping Hand Parties & Weddings for any wedding planning service. Excellent service, flexible meeting times, & very detailed. You will not be disappointed!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

21 October 2016

Erica and her staff at Helping Hands did such an amazing job decorating our reception venue! She is such a joy to work with, and understood exactly what we wanted. She gave helpful tips and ideas, and was extremely responsive to any email or phone call. Erica even made sure everything was in place with our vendors. Given she only had just a limited time frame to work in, everything was beyond perfect! Everyone said our wedding looked like a fairytale...and it was! I highly recommend Helping Hand Parties & Weddings. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

29 July 2016

We highly recommend that anyone planning a wedding enlist Erica with Helping Hands as the coordinator. Erica is an absolutely wonderful person to work with and we are so thankful she helped us. It was the best decision we made to ensure our wedding went well. She is professional, knowledgeable, and highly organized. Every time an issue came up, Erica always had good, informed options for handling it. From the start of the planning until the day of the wedding, and even after, Erica was there to guide us through the process. She is a patient, kind, calming presence, even when we made some significant changes late. We were in school in two different towns during most of the planning. Despite that, Erica was right there the whole time working with us and our families to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. When we called or sent an e-mail, she always responded promptly. Her checklists at every phase were really helpful. She worked so effectively with all the wonderful vendors involved in our wedding. Erica does a wonderful job of developing detailed timelines for every party involved in the wedding. Knowing that everything was in Erica's very capable hands allowed us to relax and enjoy all of the wedding events. We planned an outdoor wedding and had the added stress of worrying about the weather. Erica had a good rain plan, which greatly relieved us and our families. As it turned out, we were blessed with weather that could not have been better during our ceremony. In working with Erica, we noticed that she really wants every bride and groom to have a wedding that represents their own personal style. We loved our wedding and thought it was so beautiful and so much fun. Erica and Helping Hands were a big reason we had such a wonderful day. Thank you! Cindy More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

9 July 2016

Erica with Helping Hand was a joy to work with!! From our first meeting about my wedding, she listened to my vision and immediately understood what I had in mind. She recommended great vendors, kept in touch along the way, thought of every detail, and kept everything running smoothly. It was such a relief to be able to relax and enjoy my ceremony and reception and not have to worry about all the details going on behind the scenes because I knew Erica had everything under control. We had so many compliments on the ceremony and reception..everything turned out perfectly! I highly recommend Erica and Helping Hand Parties & Weddings! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

4 July 2016

Choosing Helping Hand Parties was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process. Erica was with us every step of the way and managed to make the stressful task of planning a wedding pleasant for everyone involved. During the planning period, I was living in a different city and was busy finishing college while my fiancé was living in a different state. Erica worked with our crazy schedule, helped us find wonderful vendors, and helped with any situation that came up. She went out of her way to make sure tasks were completed in a timely manner, and she was always in constant contact. My husband, his family, my family and I all had very different visions for the wedding, and this wonderful woman was somehow able to create a wedding experience that we all loved. On the wedding day, Erica and her staff at Helping Hand Parties pulled together everything to create the most amazing day of my life thus far. One of the most memorable moments of my wedding day was after the ceremony, when we were going to the reception venue. I was smiling as big as possible and realized that getting married was so much more fun than I had expected. I can honestly say that without Erica and Helping Hand Parties, I would not have had that same experience. She truly was the best decision we made, and I could never thank her enough for everything she did for us! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

10 June 2016

Erica is awesome. She was such a helpful resource throughout the whole process. She is so organized and has such good advice for everything. I absolutely loved working with her and my family and I will never be able to thank her enough for everything she did before, during, and after the wedding. I definitely recommend her as your wedding planner. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

31 May 2016

We selected Helping Hand Parties to set up our reception and direct vendor deliveries at Burritt on the Mountain. Erica and her crew understood exactly what my daughter, the bride, wanted and executed everything promptly and perfectly. Erica was extremely responsive; we never waited for a return call or e-mail. She provided excellent advise as we attempted to assemble the reception details. I highly recommend Helping Hands for your wedding or party planning. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

14 April 2016

Erica did such an amazing job with my wedding. I truly can't imagine how I would have stayed sane without her! My wedding was very DIY and detail heavy---requiring a lot of setup and attention. Erica made the entire wedding/reception seamless and looking perfect. She helped guide me along the planning process (not afraid to tell me when an idea I had might not work, and always suggesting something to help). She gave me wonderful vendor recommendations and even found me a new cake vendor when my baker fell through two weeks before the wedding. She's a life saver! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

22 January 2016

After talking to several wedding planners for my daughter's New Year's Eve wedding, we were most impressed with Erica. She came highly recommended, and she did not disappoint! Erica was a pleasure to work with, very attentive, organized, and detail oriented. When the photographer had the wedding party outside for pictures, they came back in with mud on their shoes and tux. My daughter had mud on her satin heels. Erica was prepared and had supplies on hand to remove mud from shoes, tuxes, etc. With Erica there to take care of all the details, I was able to sit back and enjoy my daughter's wedding. I could not imagine trying to plan and take care of everything without Erica. My husband, family and wedding party commented about how great Erica was. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

3 January 2016

We are EXTREMELY grateful for Erica's detailed planning and for her ability to provide us with peace of mind before and on our wedding day. It is incredibly challenging to get 90 family members and 125 total guests at the right place, at the right time. It would not have been possible without Erica's expertise and professional attitude. She stayed late at work for us; she bridged communication gaps between families; she even sat down with my husband and me before the rehearsal dinner to go over every detail, start-to-finish.

We continuously receive compliments about the ceremony and reception-- certainly we and everyone else were impressed by the smooth execution of such a momentous and sacred event.

God bless Erica. She truly allowed me to focus on the day and soak it all in because I knew she'd take care of everything else-- good or bad-- that popped up last minute. They say you never remember your wedding day because it's "such a blur"-- but I remember and cherish every moment knowing I was worry-free, present, and happy.

I can't thank her enough. We recommend her to all of our engaged friends and family members every chance we get.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

18 December 2015

Encouraging, calm & collected, confident, reliable and understanding are just some of the words that come to my mind in describing Erica Thimsen. I cannot express my gratitude and appreciation enough. My daughter's wedding was amazing and more beautiful, than I could ever have imagined. One could never imagined all the work that it takes to plan a successful wedding. Erica put everyone at ease during such a stressful time with her kind and gentle spirit, not to mention a lot of patience. As a wedding planner, she is very professional and detail orientated, an admirable quality. Erica is very knowledgeable in her field of expertise and she makes everything look so easy.

My daughters wedding will always be such a memorable event because it was perfect! Seeing how happy and joyous she was on her special day was all that we as parents could ever hope for. I recommend Erica to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner and even if they don't think they need one, hire her anyway. You'll not be disappointed.

Erica may God bless you always. You are a genuine treasure and such a joy to work with. Thank you so much for being such a caring person.

María Elena Curtiss
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

22 November 2015

Helping Hands Party Planning services was amazing! Erica, the owner, is the sweetest person you could ever hope to help you in planning your special day. She will make sure you receive everything that you want AND more! She is especially helpful in the many details that a bride would never even think of! It was such a blessing to have her by my side helping me through all of this and she made sure the day was perfect! Cheers to you Erica! Truly a wonderful person and professional to work with! I would recommend to anyone with big or small wedding because you never really know what it takes. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

10 November 2015

My husband and I decided to have our wedding out of state and it wouldn't have been possible without Erica. She is definitely in the right job, and she is amazing at it. She was always able to meet with us when we came from out of town. She put us in touch with some of the best vendors that fit our style. She thought about things that never even crossed my mind. She was very professional and was always pleasant to work with. On the day of the wedding if something went wrong, I didn't know about it. She was everywhere and aware of everything. She was by far a blessing to have during the wedding planning process. I would recommend her to every single bride out there. She's definitely worth the money! She made our wedding dreams come true. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

23 October 2015

Erica keeps everything so organized the day of the wedding that I literally did not worry about a single thing! She was so professional and gave such good advice. I thought I could handle a 130 person wedding myself, but boy was I wrong. I am so glad I hired her! The day was perfect and I couldn't have asked for anything better. More...

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4 October 2015

We had Erica for partial planning, and it was the best decision we made while wedding planning! Erica was on top of it, had so many great questions that helped us think through every part of the day, and gave us great ideas for how to make it unique to us and fun for our guests! On the day of, her leadership style was resolute and calming, something that me, my mom, and the entire bridal party were really appreciative of. We couldn't have done it without her and I know she was the reason everything was so perfect! I couldn't thank her enough for all she did to make our wedding run so smoothly and be so fun! More...

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22 September 2015

Erica is wonderful. I met her while she was working a wedding and I just loved how calm and collected she was. Erica was totally my speed, I felt like we just clicked together. She is easy to talk to and a fast communicator. At times I didn't know when she slept because at the times she sent us emails. You could text her pretty much anytime! She makes you feel super important and in charge of your day. I had her for partial planning and so we had a few meetings, more when the wedding got closure. She would take all of our notes and make a timeline. It helps you feel more organized when your feeling jumbled. Even if you think you have thought of everything, she helps you make sure you did and if you needed help, she had suggestions. I really feel that she is a good friend and would love to hang out with her after the wedding.
I would highly suggest her because we loved her and it took so much stress off my mom so she could enjoy the day too!!
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2 September 2015

Erica was great to work with! She helped us figure out all the details during the planning stage of our wedding and was on site the day of to make sure everything went smoothly.

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23 July 2015

Erica Thimsen is the dream wedding planner. She is the best of the best. She is one of the most organized, creative and genuine people I have ever met. She made the entire process of planning our wedding 10x better and easier. And on the actual wedding day, she was absolutely perfect. There were things that went wrong, but I never knew about them because Erica took care of them immediately. Erica was not only a wedding planner to me, she was also a friend. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone who wants a dream wedding! :) More...

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