Erin McLean Events

Erin and her team helped my new wife and I plan our November wedding. We could not have been happier! She is so good at what she does. She was able to get our style and create a wedding that was gorgeous and elegant. We were planning remotely, and Erin kept us on track, recommended great vendors, and designed a stunning receptions. Guests kept telling us all night how great everything was. Erin is the best of the best. We would recommend her to anyone!

From my very first phone call to her, Erin was enthusiastic, responsive and excited to help us with a very special wedding planning project. She intuitively understood what the bride wanted and even more, knew just the local vendors to make the bride's vision become a reality. Erin's kind nature, her sweet, fun personality, and her organized demeanor made her such a gem to work with. There was never a situation that she couldn't handle and her depth of experience was such a blessing! She was able to juggle lots of moving parts effortlessly. She has well-established relationships with numerous local wedding professionals and was able to solve a last-minute band issue (or, rather, a lack of a band) for us quickly and within budget. Not only would we work with her again, but we highly recommend that YOU work with her. With Erin taking care of your details, you can rest easy, knowing she will make your wedding or event remarkable, unforgettable, and beautiful. Jennifer GlattWedding Planning Manager1-800-Registry

Being in the industry myself, I knew I didn't want to deal with all the day of stuff. Erin was the planner I headed straight too once I had a date and place booked. She made everything so easy. Her assistant Lacey ran the rehearsal and handled my somewhat crazy (and not the easiest to work with) family. The day of, Erin made everything so easy. Anything that we needed (or during the guys freaking out because they didn't read the time-line) she took care of it. No matter what I needed it or when I needed it before or during the wedding, I knew I could count on Erin. She is amazing at what she does, will put your mind at ease, and make your day the most memorable day of your life!

The superlatives for Erin Mclean are too numerous to mention in one posting. She provided excellent, dare I say flawless wedding planning services for my future wife and I. We were not only impressed with Erin's professionalism and attention to detail, but were blown away with how 'user-friendly' she is to work with. Upon meeting Erin we were immediately impressed with her inviting personality and enthusiasm for our wedding. She has definitely found her calling. During our 'courtship' process with Erin we were pleased to find how eager she was to both keep us updated on the planning and to meet with us whenever needed. She definitely kept my future bride's mind at ease! The day of the wedding went better than we could have imagined. Erin has the gift of being both very organized and having a pleasant demeanor in pressure situations. She made everything flow so very smoothly, not to mention making it the most exiting and happy day of our lives. We both highly suggest that you use Erin Mclean for your wedding planning services. We just wish we could work with her again!

Erin was such a pleasure to work with. She helped me plan and budget my wedding and because of her my wedding day was completely stress free!

Erin McLean is not just someone you work with to plan your wedding; she also becomes your friend. Erin’s level of professionalism is by far what you remember most about her but it’s because of her style, poise, personality, and demeanor that makes working with her a dream to any bride to be. Erin took all the infamous “stress” that all brides are afraid they will experience the day of their wedding away from not only me, the bride, buy my mom as well. Planning a wedding is a stressful job for any bride, but working with Erin makes it a breeze and all of that “stress” is obsolete. The day of my wedding I was never once contacted by any of my vendors because Erin ensures that your DAY is all about you and she handles all of the details. And by details, I mean everything. I walked into my wedding venue with the biggest smile on my face. Not only because I had a pretty cute husband on my arm but because of the amazing job Erin did with ensuring all of my thoughts and ideas that I had in a notebook came to life. I could not have imagined my wedding day without Erin being a part of it. It was the best day of my life and I owe a lot of that to Erin! She made sure Will and I were able to sit down and enjoy our food (wedding’s make you hungry), I danced with my father for our song, the champagne was given to Will and I before the toasts, and that I was ok. There were so many other details I could list to let you know what an amazing experience it is to work with Erin, but just know, that when you hire Erin and her team for your wedding day, it will truly be the best day of your life and your guests will walk away saying, “Gosh, what a great wedding!” And when they do say that, you will nod your head and know that the secret to that perfect day was Erin McLean events.

two people could not be better at what they do than Erin McLean and Lacey Hardee, Erin's assistant. Erin was not available for my wedding on October 16th, though she met with us initially and went through everything with us with lots of kindness and detail. Lacey was with us for the rehearsal and the big day and she did an absolutely. amazing. job. Aside from treating me, my groom and everyone involved in the wedding like a friend she'd known all her life, she ran the rehearsal quickly and efficiently and oversaw everything on our wedding day. It ran so smoothly it was ridiculous. Lacey watched me like a hawk, and was right there with me. In the split second that I'd realize I needed her for something, I'd look around and she'd already be standing right there with a smile on her face! We were calling Lacey at 2 in the morning asking her where the key to our b&b room was (because she had graciously dropped all of our stuff off beforehand!!) and she answered the phone cheerily and as if it were no big deal at all!Look no further than Erin McLean events for your big day. They are just so great at what they do!!-Allison Jessup Anderson

My (now) husband and I both agree that after our decision to marry each other, Erin was the best decision we made! I had seen so many of my friends try to plan their wedding on their own, only to get to the big day and feel like they just wanted to get it over with. Erin kept my planning year fun, exciting, sweet and as non-stressful as it could possibly be. She guided us to the best vendors, handled all of the logistics seamlessly and gave us a wedding that was even better than we imagined. Take it from a recent bride- you NEED Erin!!!

I had doubts about hiring a day of coordinator as I wasn't sure how much they would actually help, but Erin definitively proved her worth throughout the weekend. After meeting us for the rehearsal, she ran several errands for us that night. During the wedding, she kept us on a schedule, which is much more important and more difficult than I thought it would be. Hours go by in what seems like minutes, and if it wasn't for Erin's gentle guidance, dinner would have gone on forever. She was there whenever I needed her, but at the same time kept herself out of sight. The wedding took place in my father's backyard, and having her there really allowed him to have a relaxed time. Erin took responsibility for all problems and technicalities, and let him play worry-free host. And I was floating on air the entire night, not a concern in the world. Erin has a talent for this, you will definitely not regret hiring her and will find absolute worth in the service that she provides.

When my fiancé and I started to plan our wedding, I quickly began to stress out over the large task list we would have to wade through over the next 11 months. To add to the stress factor, we decided to have a destination wedding, located 200 miles away. To lower the stress level and make sure everything got done, we decided to hire a wedding planner.The minute we spoke to Erin, we knew she would be extremely helpful, organized and easy to work with. We hired Erin immediately and felt confident we had made a good choice.When it came time to select the venue, caterer, florist, DJ, etc, Erin did an excellent job of taking in our personal style and desires, then providing her top picks for vendors we would be interested in. She has a very intuitive characteristic about her and each time she presented vendor options, her selections were right on point with our tastes.We thought we would have trouble finding a savvy DJ in such a non-cosmopolitan area, but the first DJ Erin found for us could easily spin records in some of the chicest clubs in any big city.Erin worked closely with our caterer to make sure the food was of the highest quality, yet stayed in our budget. All of our guests raved about the food! Leading up to the wedding week, Erin was a godsend. She not only kept the bride sane, but took care of everything--including making appointments for the bridesmaids to go to the spa and helping the groom’s parents plan the rehearsal dinner. On the day of the wedding, Erin and her assistant, Lacey, worked very hard to ensure everything ran smoothly. If any issue ever came up, Erin proactively addressed the task at hand. She was always there to answer questions, give advice and responded to calls and emails quickly from afar.Erin decorated the reception venue with impeccable taste and our personal style--it was even better than we had envisioned. During the reception, she made sure that everything was taken care of, which let us feel like guests at our own wedding. This allowed us to visit with all of our friends and family, dance as much as we wanted to and take in the whole evening. We were stress-free and enjoyed the time with our family and friends. Everything ran seamlessly and our guests remarked that they had a great time. Our only complaint was that it had to end.All of our guests were blown away with the wedding and wanted to meet Erin. We highly recommend her!- Ryan & Heather Morris

Erin is the only person that I would have trusted with planning our wedding. She is fantastic!! No matter what crazy question I had or little detail I was worried about, she was on top of it. She always returned calls and emails from not only me but my mom as well. Erin, is not only a great planner but a great person that makes you feel calm and at ease on a hectic day that I would have been worried about if it was not for her. She knows so many vendors and works so well with all of the vendors we chose for our wedding. Not only did we think she was the "best" to work with, so did our vendors! On the day of the wedding everything went off without a hitch. Everything was timed perfectly and was so well planned. People continue to talk about it and tell us how wonderful everything was and I have Erin to thank for her guidance through it all. Erin is an amazing planner and I would rate her much higher than a 5 if that was an option. I can't thank her enough for all she did and I will always remember how she made my wedding the most wonderful day of my life. THANK YOU ERIN!!!!!

I could never have imagined my wedding day being pulled off so perfectly! Erin made my wedding day a breeze. I did a destination wedding and her and I never met until the rehearsal dinner where I then handed off all of my decorations and ideas which are by no means in any organizational manner. I just gave Erin a run down on how I would like things to go for the following day and she went above and beyond. I never thought of several decorative ideas and she just made it extremely easy and carefree for me. Erin was very prompt and professional all of the time. We communicated through email and I would send her a question and immediately get a response with vendor recommendations or decoration ideas. Erin was honestly more than I could have hoped for as a wedding planner and definitely worth the price!!!

When we started our wedding planning process, we weren't sure if we would hire a wedding planner or not. After our first meeting with Erin, we were convinced that we needed one and we have not regretted that decision! She is so open and warm, we felt that we could talk to her about any of our wedding stresses. She was also very committed to making our wedding ceremony and reception a beautiful, fun event for everyone. We knew that our parents would be stressed out about hosting the event, but with Erin, they were able to relax and just have a good time. We hired Erin for only the day-of planning, but that required a lot more than we thought! She came with us to meet the caterer and out to the venue, and figure out all the scheduling and location kinks. She came out to the rehearsal dinner to finalize all the plans, and she stayed at the reception until the last song played!During the wedding, Erin was incredibly professional and actually, she ran around the whole time! From arranging flowers to making sure we were on schedule for everything to getting the desserts out (and a million other things), she was truly worth the investment.Wedding planning is not the most relaxing thing in the world, and the wedding day goes by so quickly and there are so many things to think about.... Erin took the stress off of us on the day-of and made everything run smoothly. We highly recommend her!

I can't say enough about Erin McLean! What a fantastic job she did for us in May! We live in New Jersey and our wedding was in Chapel Hill so a "destination" wedding is a little tougher to plan. She always was on the ball whenever I had questions, giving great advice along the way. On our big day, Erin was EVERYWHERE and it put our minds at ease, to say the least. Her costs were comparatively low and we welcomed this, but I think she was actually worth so much more. A wedding planner is something I could never be. It takes a special kind of person who is well-organized, friendly, smart and a pleasure to be around. Erin was all those things and so much more for us. I would recommend her to anyone!

Erin was truly a blessing to us. When my future father-in-law was diagnosed with a malignant, aggressive brain tumor, my fiance and I decided to move our wedding back from September to May, which gave us about 4 months to plan. Since I had been told that most people take about a year to plan a wedding, we were not expecting to be able to arrange anything very spectacular--we were just hoping to throw something together in time. A good friend of mine was getting married in October, and she told me that hiring Erin was the best decision she could have made. I didn't expect Erin to be able to help us because of all the uncertainty involved in planning our wedding, not to mention the short notice. However, Erin was totally up to it, and she actually accomplished more than either my husband or I had dared to dream. She captured my vision for the wedding theme and expanded it in a way I did not think was possible. We were very pleased with every last vendor that she chose, and throughout the whole process Erin continued to relieve our stress and calm our hearts. She helped us navigate the ins and outs of the wedding market and she more than paid for herself through the discounts she was able to negotiate with various vendors. On our wedding day we were totally captivated by the way Erin brought everything together so smoothly and beautifully. We have had constant compliments from our guests about how organized and gorgeous the wedding was. My husband and I were not stressed or nervous at all on our wedding day--we were able to relax and enjoy everything around us because we knew that Erin was taking care of all the details, and she was attentive to EVERY detail. Thank you Erin for putting together a magical, unforgettable wedding beyond our wildest hopes and dreams! You were a pleasure to work with, and we will always recommend you to everyone we know! You truly were a gift from God to us! Thank you so much!

I was extremely pleased with Erin's work. I actually had to convince my groom that a wedding coordinator would be worth the money, he was a little skeptical of hiring one. He didn't think it was necessary. After the wedding he thanked me a million times for hiring her. We didn't have to worry about a thing, she took care of it all...She is GREAT!

My fiancé and I debated about whether or not to hire a wedding coordinator. We both went back and forth about whether the expenditure would be a necessary one, and if we could really afford it. Our budget was really tight, but knowing this we set up an appointment to meet Erin. As soon as we met Erin, we knew she would be an amazing vendor to work with. Her personality meshed really well with ours (which was important to me) and the “bang for your buck” was incomparable (which was important to him). Erin went above and beyond for us in a way that spoke volumes about her and passion for what she does. It became clear, very quickly, that she takes an immense amount of pride in what she does. She will ensure that you have all of the necessary information in order to make the important decisions and she does a great job of gauging what you are comfortable with. She was patient with us with all of our questions and offered great advice at every turn. We had no idea what we were doing, or what things were typically done, and Erin’s expertise proved necessary to making the right decisions for our budget. Erin really is the “insurance plan” for your wedding. She will do whatever it takes to make sure things go smoothly. If I could do it all over again, I would choose Erin every time. Both my fiancé and I agreed that she was one of the best vendors we worked with. I really could not have done it without her. For your sake, and for your peace of mind on the big day... do yourself a favor... contact Erin!

Erin was behind the scenes and still everywhere we needed her to be at our reception!!!

When I started planning my wedding I knew that I needed some help on the day-of. I hired Erin because she was professional and personable over the phone and her fee was very reasonable. Erin went above and beyond. She met with us a few days before the wedding to take care of any last minute details, and she thought of everything--so I didn't have to. We loaded up her car with place cards, favors, etc. and she took care of it all, and at the end of our reception she packed everything up and delivered it to my in-law's the next morning. Erin was practically invisible during our event, and yet she was always right there when something was needed. I don't know how she does it! I would absolutely recommend Erin for anyone who needs help planning and running an event.

Erin did amazing weekend coordination for our wedding. It was really incredible. Most of my family just calls her 'the angel' now. Honestly, I don't know how we would have done it without her! She was just what we needed. She anticipated problems, was cool and calm at all times and was a great support. A few things went wrong and I didn't even know about them until I was back from my honeymoon. Because of Erin we were just able to enjoy our day. We really can't say enough, I could go on and on! We have given her name to many people already and I happily tell them it was the best money I have ever spent in my life!!