Erika Swift Events

A blog for that unique one of a kind bride

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What love is

I have learned what love is and since I work in an industry where you see lots of love, I wanted to share what my experience in love is and how its affected my life.

I grew up in a household that was almost devoid of love, the word I love you wasn’t spoken so much and it hurts because saying those words were just as funny as hearing them at times.  I think the words I love you are flung out in…

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Jamming Wedding Wednesday

Working with Digital DJ was stellar! While I was in Colorado, I had the most awesome pleasure of working with some amazing wedding professionals. From Crab Apple Creek Flowers, Captivated by Aleigha, Relish Catering, whose head Captain Amanda was simply stunning, to my associate planner, Kym. IT was amazing watching Andrew and Jenn get hitched in the perfect setting. I wanted to showcase Digital…

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Friday Fun...all day

Friday Fun…all day

With so much going on, I love writing out Friday Fundays. Speaking to our brides and grooms and making sure they are taking time out of their wedding planning fun and being able to enjoy each other and make sure they remember the Why, is so important.

Not all our couples do the Friday Funday, but I do love hearing how it is fun to take time out and do nothing wedding related. To be able to enjoy…

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A special wedding Wednesday

A special wedding Wednesday

As I move along in my business, sometimes I am stumped, but very grateful for the wedding professionals I know who are eager to help me out. One thing I do love, is the wedding industries Wedding Wednesday. A day dedicated to anything and everything weddings. It has become a fun part of my life and something I really enjoy.

This Wedding Wednesday, I am so happy to announce that I will be going on…

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Teaming Up!

I don’t know where or how things happen in life, but they do. You meet people, you learn things, you aspire to be and do better, you grow, fail, get up, learn, dance, laugh, cry, smile…and all the while, it is even better doing these unknown things with someone you love.

For me, it is knowing that I love what I do, I have a huge huge passion for weddings and events. It comes from within, the…

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Friday Funday

Fridays are always fun…I love them to pieces, they are that awesome! This Friday I am super excited to be looking forward to my weekend. Friday I am going to finish working on a brides master outline and sending her and her hubby to be, their Honey To Do Homework. Going to also see if I can come and check out my new office space!

That is right, Erika Swift Events has a new office. We are moving…

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The sweetest thing

With so many wonderful things happening, it is always nice to sit down and catch up. For Erika Swift Events, we’ve been going nonstop…from planning bridal shows, meeting new professionals, and working with new brides. Speaking of which, I personally would love to introduce our newest ESE couple.

Megan and Enrique have been dating for two years going on three. Theirs is a lovely love story,…

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Decades of Love Casting Call

Decades of Love Casting Call

This world is all about drama, the break ups, the messy divorces, we can’t seem to get enough of it! It is everywhere and it’s really sad actually. Marriage shouldn’t be a #trend we focus on for four or five years, nor should it be something we make fun of others for. We take a vow to love, honor, be with through the good and bad times, and we see that the trend is that divorce is in.

Where are…

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What a day!

On wedding Wednesday I had the surprise of my life. I have always had an amazing respect for a lot of people in the wedding/event industry. It’s amazing what they put up with, what lengths they will go to make something happen for their clients, and what…

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Will you be...

my bridesmaids…?

The moment you got engaged, you knew who you wanted to walk down the aisle with you. You knew who you wanted to share these next few months with, who you wanted to giggle with and take pictures with. Your bridesmaids are friends you…

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Its a bridal type of day!

Here at Erika Swift Events, I pride myself on working with some amazing wedding professionals, but…

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A perfect setting for the perfect love

Think of what type of venue you want. Write down the style you would like your venue to capture.…

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And the 2014 color of the year is...

Keeping with all things wedding Wednesday, I am so happy that Pantone announced the color of the…

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What's it like to really be engaged

When you got engaged something just happened that made the world different, just like becoming a mom for the first time, hearing the words I love you for the first time, saying yes to the man of your dreams. Life changes all the time, there are moments…

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A Wedding Planner: Why it’s the best way to go

A wedding planner is expensive

A wedding planner is like Jennifer Lopez on that movie “The Wedding…

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Themed Weddings: All about them and our styled shoot

We posted a few days ago on our Facebook page about doing a winter wonderland theme styled shoot. I love the snow and the way it looks, the freshness of snow and the stylish colors that can be matched with white. I dislike the cold but everything else is…

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A Brides Night: Bridal show in Overland Park

The Brides Night Bridal Show was on Sunday and although I wanted to write on Monday and Wednesday,…

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