The Greatest Adventure Weddings & Elopements Reviews
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Courtney G. Sent on 12/26/2023
Amazing, seamless, perfect!!!
My husband and I used the Greatest Adventure to help plan our elopement and they were beyond amazing. We are located in Kansas and Erica made sure we had everything we needed for our elopement which took place in Washington.
While planning our wedding we were running into a lot of stress because we wanted to elope, but we still wanted the overall feel of a wedding. From our first phone call with Erica I knew she was going to be perfect for planning our elopement.
During the initial call we discussed what we were looking for and she had ideas and recommendations for vendors to help us accomplish this. She was able to provide a list of vendors for everything we needed such as photographers, hair and makeup, florals, and cakes. After we selected vendors she took care of everything else. My husband and I just had to show up. The day was seamless and stress free. Since we were eloping with just the two of us we had a mini cake that was to die for, and Erica put together a spectacular charcuterie board for us to have. She had candles that matched the colors of my bouquet and brought everything we needed. Erica also officiated the wedding and it felt special and unique to us.
We would definitely recommend the Greatest Adventure Weddings to anyone. -
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Sharon Sent on 10/30/2023Our dream home wedding
When we first started our wedding planning journey, we felt overwhelmed with the expectations that came with it, and discerning what we really wanted. After some time, my partner & I decided to focus on making a wedding that felt uniquely us — cozy, intimate, at our home. To pull this off, we found Erika — and we’re so glad we did.
We had woefully underestimated the complexity of a home wedding thinking it’d be “simpler,” but Erika helped us navigate all the complexities. We really wanted our home to be transformed, and with that, came a lot of planning & design work. Erika listened and not only helped us nail our design vision, but she was organized, helped us find amazing (!) vendors, and kept us on timelines. When we were searching for our wedding planner, we felt like some excelled more in organization, and some in design, but it was hard to find a perfect blend of both. Erika is absolutely both!
In the end, our wedding day was truly a dream. Both my husband & I were taken aback at how our home transformed into a wedding venue day-of. Erika was a master at helping everything run smoothly — we both went throughout the day getting to really relish in the moment, and not having to worry about a thing. All our friends & family kept gushing to us at how special and intimate the day was. We couldn’t be more grateful for Erika and all the months of work that went into this day. Would highly recommend hiring her! -
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Laura P. Sent on 07/19/2023
Truly amazing
The most AMAZING team!! We couldn't have had such an incredible adventure without Erika and team. From the first moment we met with her all the way to the wedding day, she was extremely caring, detailed, and made our day so so special. She connected us with almost all of our vendors, helped organize the day and the timeline, and helped us dream up the most beautiful experience for us and our guests. Truly couldn't have done it without them. Thank you so much, Greatest Adventure -- you're the GOAT. -
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Shelby Sent on 12/01/2022The Greatest Outlander Wedding
We had THE GREATEST ADVENTURE WEDDING!!!! It’s all in the name & they surely live up to it. All I can say is HIRE ERIKA!!!!! From the moment my husband & I decided we wanted to elope I of course did what any ‘bride to be’ does & that was search the internet & in my case that was Instagram. I was following all the wedding/elopement hashtags, following vendor after vendor until the day I stumbled upon Erika & Ryans page & immediately fell in love. I was SO excited to present the idea to my fiancé & he loved it too. It started out with ideas of just hiking some mountain locally like in a lot of the photos we had seen, then I as always got a little more adventurous & suggested Scotland; for our love of history & our favorite show we connect on “Outlander”. That’s when we decided to contact the greatest adventure weddings, if anyone could make it happen it was them for sure! Without any hesitation Erika was on board! My husband & I ended up deciding on North Carolina as we felt more comfortable getting married in the states & our favorite show “Outlander” (our wedding theme inspired) was currently set in North Carolina about 200 years ago. she handled it so gracefully & reassured us that this was our day and whatever we wanted it was going to happen! She did not disappoint the entire time. So we did just that; we went back in time to the Blue Ridge Mountains, stayed in a 200 year old cabin & got married on Grandfather mountain. We soon learned that Erika & Ryan are also Scottish so she had so many tips for us including our handfasting ceremony! The most special way we will forever be able to display our unity! Now I can’t say I wasn't a nervous bride because I definitely felt it, I felt all the nerves all the way up to the big day! That was my main factor in deciding to hire a wedding coordinator. I wanted our day to go completely smoothly with no stress. Since we knew we wanted to elope no matter what & that was most important to us & what was also just as important was making sure we didn’t have to think on our special day! We wanted more than anything to just be able to breathe and fully take in this monumental moment. With our decision of eloping alone came with knowing we wouldn’t have any family or friends there on the day of to help us or just to be there for comfort; those were nerves I was feeling. However along the way of planning the out of state elopement we realized we didn’t just hire planners we hired friends! The kind of people who care for your big day just as if it were their very own; putting everything into consideration, thinking of things before we even had to. The real magic I will say had to be on the day of! Because as a bride you dream of this day all your life and your head is just filled with so many thoughts you feel like you’re constantly spinning. But from the moment Erika showed up that morning of our wedding she came to conquer the day with her superwoman organization powers. It took me a moment to realize that I didn’t even have to think! Erika was doing that for me too! She truly was the best wedding gift we gave ourselves because she made our day what it was. She made it all happen for us! From scouting out our photo and ceremony spots the day before in the foggy mountains in a place she has never been! To then have backup plans in case of bad weather, as well as being in contact with all our vendors for us & making sure to have our cake, flowers & all our meals for the day! Talk about wow we felt like the whole entire day was all about us! & it was! No outside distractions, my husband & I left our phones at the cabin when we left for our day of adventures, we had no need for them, just to be with one another!! I still am so grateful for all the little things she does that make a huge difference! Things like steaming my dress, helping the groom iron, making sure our photographers had our special props and mementos & that everything was even put back and returned just as neatly as it was given. Again I cannot say this enough if you don’t want to have to think on the most important day of your life then HIRE ERIKA!!!! She will make sure from the moment you decide to book with her that everything will be handled and any obstacles can be overcome. We were lucky enough to have no issues, we honestly couldn’t have had a more PERFECT WEDDING DAY. It’s ALL WE TALK ABOUT, it's all I even think about. For us having Erika as our planner was so much more special for us because as I mentioned previously she has Scottish background & we wanted an Outlander wedding (Scottish tv series) she immediately was just as excited as we were!! She knew all the music from the show, so I didn’t even really have to tell her what vibe we were going for, she totally got it, she knew what she was doing! You can say SHE UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT! Everyone we have spoken to up to and after our wedding all it has been is singing praises about how we really did have the BEST DAY EVER no matter how “cliché” that is to say but that is exactly what it was. We couldn’t have had a better team by our sides for these most meaningful moments, each time I would look over at Erika she would have a big smile on her face & it would just fill my heart up that much more having all that love & support surrounding us! Not to mention having Erika as our OFFICIANT as well was oh so special & she made it absolutely magical, making us feel like we were the only people in the world at that moment. And it doesn’t stop there, with Erika choosing the most beautiful location to say our vows, that we were blown away by! Having your wedding also be a complete surprise in a way was our most favorite part! If we didn’t have Erika to scout out location spots the day before & the morning too played a huge part in how meaningful her intentions are. The backdrop of our ceremony & the moment the music played as I was walking up to my husband for the first time to officially tie the knot; wouldn’t have been what it was if it was for Erika and her team in finding the most perfect area that really fit into what I now call “THE GREATEST OUTLANDER WEDDING” She made our dreams come true, every vision we had she helped bring it to life. Thank you for giving us truly the greatest adventure wedding, it is a day we will forever be replaying in our minds, I know our hearts are forever full from the most perfect wedding day. THANK YOU!!! -
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Julie C. Sent on 10/13/2022Flawless Execution + Adventure? HIRE TGAWAE
As someone who struggles to let other people help her I am so glad we had Erika to help plan our special day! Not only did she save my a$$, but we were traveling somewhere we’ve never been, off season, and where a lot of the area was shutting down, (easy panic, haha) but she helped source some of the BEST vendors, scouted out the coolest locations, adventures, and truly made it an experience to remember! We are both SO incredibly grateful and in awe of how perfect the day was, every detail. It was better than anything we could have ever imagined. I think she’s basically part of the family now. LOL. -
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Kate Sent on 10/16/2022Highly Recommend!
We loved working with Erika! Planning a wedding is no joke.. there are so many small details and logistics that you probably won't think of, and Erika made sure we were staying on track of everything. There was a great balance of letting us run with our ideas, and offering suggestions when we were lost or indecisive. She also sneakily took care of SO many things behind the scenes leading up to the wedding, and the day-of. There was a ton of coordination with our vendors, and the final timeline was incredibly helpful. I'm pretty type A, but I felt comfortable sitting back on the day of the wedding knowing that everything would be taken care of. One of our core vendors got lost and almost didn't make it in time for the ceremony, but it was actually fairly low stress (for us, at least) because it was very apparent that Erika and Ryan were going to solve the problem one way or another. It required a few pivots, but we were so happy with how everything turned out!
Multiple people in the wedding party and family also commented on how smoothly things went! Erika has an impressive way of staying calm, cool, and collected while still managing to get everything done and herding all of the cats.
It was seriously the best weekend, and I would not have been able to enjoy the actual wedding day as much had it not been for Erika and Ryan keeping everything flowing smoothly behind the scenes! -
Audriana Sent on 09/04/2022
Erika was the reason our wedding turned out as beautifully as it did
Hiring Erika to help plan and design our intimate adventure wedding was the best decision we made. We wanted to have a wedding with a small group of close family and friends in the mountains, but having never been to North Cascades before we had no idea where to start or what the day could even look like.
Erika was one of the first vendors we hired and she was our partner every step of the way. She recommended all of our amazing vendors, from a catering company that would cater a mountainside picnic reception to helping us choose the Airbnb that we would stay in with our families for the weekend and everything in between. She helped us choose the right locations, from finding a stunning roadside location so that our parents who don’t hike would be able to access it easily for the ceremony, to keeping us informed on the road closures and having a back up plan for every scenario, to giving us extra recos for hikes in the area to do before and after the wedding. When covid hit and we were forced to postpone not once, but twice, Erika was so patient and understanding, and we are so glad we were able to keep working with her despite all the delays.
Erika is organized, responsive, caring, thoughtful, warm, and extremely knowledgeable - everything a great wedding planner should be. We were ahead of schedule on our wedding day, something all of our vendors were impressed by and is a testament to Erika’s abilities as a wedding planner. Everything went off without a hitch, and all of our guests kept commenting on how beautifully everything came together and what a unique and memorable wedding it was. Our wedding was well worth the wait, and it was everything we imagined and more. Erika took our vision and made it a reality. If you’re considering an adventure wedding or elopement, Erika should be the first person you hire for your vendor team! -
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Brendalee S. Sent on 09/21/2022Eloping to the PNW
We wanted to elope from Florida to Washington, and with that distance, we knew we had to enlist the experts. We were so happy with the decision to choose The Greatest Adventure Weddings & Elopements! Erika made the process so easy and comfortable from the very first call. She made us feel 100% confident that every need would be met for our arrival and big day! It helped that the Instagram page showcased everything they are capable of, and the beauty of what they do! It was absolutely the best moment of our lives, and it was worth every penny for that memorable experience we will never forget! The pricing was very reasonable.
If you are looking to elope in the PNW I highly recommend The Greatest Adventure Weddings & Elopements. What I loved most about choosing TGAW&E is that there was no minimum to customization. They accommodated only what was needed for OUR special day so that we were not paying for anything unnecessary. The pricing was broken out specifically to show fees, and the support to stay on track with the timeline was simplified as well.
Don't look any further! Choose The Greatest Adventure Weddings & Elopements...you won't be disappointed. -
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Charles B. Sent on 12/07/2021
Beyond our Wildest Expectation
It’s hard to overstate just how grateful we are to have worked with The Greatest Adventure Weddings & Elopements for our wedding. From start to finish, Erika and Ryan expertly outlined, arranged, and executed our wedding plans. Their prompt communication, industry expertise, and extensive regional vendor relationships saved our wedding plans when our original venue dropped our contract just weeks before our original date.
Erika & Ryan have a talent for bringing a vision to life. We were shocked by just how beautiful their constructed settings were at our ceremony and reception venue. It was beyond any expectation we had.
Beyond their clear aptitude for wedding planning and day-of coordination, Ryan and Erika are fun, down-to-earth, uplifting people to be around. They love what they do and they’ll ensure that you do as well.
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Lindsay T. Sent on 09/21/2022Wedding on Bainbridge Island
We absolutely loved working with Erika! When we started working with Erika in 2020, little did we know we would have to reschedule our 2021 wedding for 2022. We basically started from scratch and I can’t imagine navigating any of it with The Greatest Adventure (TGA) weddings. All along the way, I had family and friends asking how planning was going and if we needed any help- but TGA set everything at the right pace so I never felt overwhelmed. The value of Erika’s expertise was apparent all along the way but not until the rehearsal did I really understand how much we needed TGA. Our wedding was more conventional than TGA’s bread and butter, 60 guests at Heyday Farm on Bainbridge Island but Erika and her team made us feel like we were on cloud nine. I will recommend TGA for any WA locals and every couple planning a destination wedding or elopement! -
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Jacquelyn C. Sent on 09/22/2021The BEST elopement team!
Erika and Ryan are amazing! We are seriously so grateful for how special they made our day. Every detail was taken care of and we had so much FUN! Erika designed a beautiful table for our family meal, she really is the best! She is so talented and understands your vision quickly! She helped us chose a ceremony location for grandparents that still kept us feeling adventurous and kept our family comfortable all day. Ryan officiated for us and he was awesome! Our day would not have been the same if it wasn’t for them and we 100% recommend working with them. They feel like friends now to us and with an elopement style wedding, it is special to have vendors that you loved so much to help make it a memorable experience! -
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Rachel S. Sent on 07/24/2021The BEST planner for intimate and outdoor weddings!
We worked with Erika to plan our cabin wedding for 31 people on 7/14. This was our third wedding plan due to COVID - and I honestly have to say I would have cancelled the wedding out of frustration and gone to the courthouse were it not for Erika. She was SO helpful during the planning process, she took care of the design plan and a lot of little details that I just couldn't be bothered with. The best part about hiring Erika was that on the day itself, I literally didn't have to worry about ONE thing. She and her husband took care of EVERYTHING - setup, breakdown, florals, rentals, all of it. And the tablescape they created was stunningly beautiful. Our wedding day was above and beyond our dreams thanks to Erika, and we are so grateful to her for that. I would highly recommend hiring her for any intimate outdoor wedding or elopement, she is an expert and really knows what she's doing - and she will give you the gift of being able to relax and enjoy your day with zero stress! Thanks Erika! -
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Caitlin M. Sent on 11/15/2020
The Greatest Adventure
What frustrations or obstacles were you experiencing while planning your wedding/elopement before you hired The Greatest Adventure?
I never really had an “ideal wedding”, I didn’t know what options I had or how to find them! I just needed someone to hear what small ideas I had and make them into something amazing!
How did The Greatest Adventure’s assistance improve your wedding/elopement planning experience?
Erika was so chill it really helped to calm me down, because literally everything makes me nervous haha. And it was like she just knew what I wanted without me having to explain it!
What would you tell other brides who are considering hiring The Greatest Adventure for their wedding/elopement day?
I would say if you’re looking for someone with similar styles/tastes who enjoy being outside then Erika is definitely the one for you! She’s open to everything and super silly and fun to be around!
Did you feel that The Greatest Adventure offered excellent value for the cost?
Yes definitely! I think she could have charged more for everything she did!
Is there anything that you would change about the wedding/elopement planning process with The Greatest Adventure?
I can’t think of anything that I would have changed!
How likely are you to recommend The Greatest Adventure to a friend that is getting married?
10/10! I’ve already definitely recommended to a few :) -
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Elisabeth Sent on 10/03/2020The Best Decision We Made - Hiring The Greatest Adventure!
Having the Greatest Adventure as our elopement planner was the best decision we could have made! After deciding to postpone our wedding until next year and knowing we wanted to still get married this year, eloping was the perfect solution for us! But, planning an elopement in Washington while living in Ohio seemed like a daunting task. From the first time we spoke with Erika we were immediately at ease. She was so professional, but also kind and personable. Although we started the planning process only a month out, it was very stress-free since Erika was so on top of it! She scouted locations for us, sent us vendor recommendations, explained the permit and marriage license process, officiated the ceremony, handled the flowers, and more! When we finally met her and her husband, Ryan, in person on our wedding day we immediately felt like we wanted to be friends. We cannot recommend Erika and the Greatest Adventure enough! I don't know how we would have planned our last minute elopement without them. -
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Alexandra S. Sent on 08/16/2021Erika is a wonderful planner & helped us with our camp themed wedding weekend!
Erika was nothing short of wonderful as our wedding coordinator! She became much more to us than a planner as she supported us through 2 years of (what felt like) endless pivoting of plans due to COVID-19 and helping us get through the often emotional journey. She felt like a friend we could count on during this crazy time.
We trusted her completely and truly felt that we could RELAX and fully enjoy our day! She did an outstanding job coordinating our vendors and styling all of our rentals, DIY details, and tablescape - it was so exciting to see it all come together day-of!
Erika is an experienced planner with a reassuring, friendly & calm energy that is so appreciated during the wedding process - you will not regret hiring her, just DO IT! Thank you so so much, Erika (and Ryan!), we couldn't have done it without you! -
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