Hidden Gems: Meet Erica Anderlik of Ever After Weddings & Events, LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Erica Anderlik.

Hi Erica, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’ve always been a planner at heart. The kind of person who genuinely loves a good checklist, thrives on the little details, and feels an odd sense of joy when everything fits perfectly on a timeline. In college, I actually started studying event planning—because bringing order to chaos while creating something beautiful….Total dream job. But when the program unexpectedly got cut, life steered me elsewhere.

Still, I couldn’t help myself. I kept planning and hosting events for friends and family any chance I got. But the moment it all truly clicked? When I planned my own wedding. I poured myself into every detail—and loved every second of it. And in case you’re wondering just how personal I like to get with the details… my husband and I did a PB&J sandwich as our unity ceremony. (Yes, seriously. We both love them—and now we’ll never forget it.)

After that, I jumped into the wedding world part-time, learning the ropes behind the scenes and falling even more in love with the process. And in January 2025, I officially launched my own wedding planning and coordination business! Now I get to help couples bring their vision to life, with all the heart, fun, and flawless execution they deserve.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
When I officially launched in January 2025, I was full of passion and ready to dive in… but wow, there’s a lot no one really warns you about when you’re starting something from scratch.

I’ve had days where I felt totally on fire—and others where I questioned everything. Building a brand, figuring out pricing, learning how to market myself, juggling a million roles (planner, social media manager, admin, accountant, therapist… you get it)—it’s been a lot. And let’s be real: the pressure to always “have it together” as a business owner is very real. I continue to have and will always have struggles along the way-that’s what makes it beautiful. Not everything will be perfect and I’ve had to tell myself that time and time again. I also reassure myself over and over telling myself I’ll get clients, it’s not going to happen overnight. Everything takes time and effort.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Ever After Weddings & Events, LLC ?
I began my passionate journey with a promise. A promise to help couples create the wedding of their dreams.
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With oodles of experience in event planning and a love for creating meaningful, beautiful moments, I specializei n crafting personalized, budget-friendly, and effortless weddings. I believe every couple deserves a day that reflects their unique love story, and I am here to make that vision come to life, no matter the budget or size of the celebration.
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From the initial planning stages to the final moments of your wedding day, I will take care of the details so you can focus on what truly matters—celebrating your love and making memories with your closest friends and family. Ever After is here to handle the hard work, so you can enjoy a wedding that’s stress-free, joyful, and exactly what you’ve always dreamed about.

What matters most to you?
What matters most to me as a wedding planner is making sure every couple feels seen, supported, and genuinely excited about their day—not stressed out by it. I believe your wedding should be a reflection of you, down to the tiniest detail. Whether it’s a quirky unity ceremony (PB&J, anyone?) or a custom timeline that keeps everything running smoothly, I’m all about creating a day that feels authentic and effortless.

I care deeply about the experience—not just the end result. From the first planning meeting to the final send-off, I want my couples to feel calm, confident, and truly present. I’m here to handle the logistics, fine-tune the details, and make sure nothing gets overlooked, so you can focus on what really matters: getting married and soaking in every moment.

At the end of the day, I’m not just planning weddings—I’m helping tell your story. And that means everything to me.

Pricing:

• $4,500.00 Full Planning + Coordination
• $3,250.00 À la Carte Planning + Coordination
• $2,000.00 Day-Of Coordination

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.everafterweddingsevents.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everaftercoordination?igsh=MTcwbnkyaWVqY203cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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