Erica with Helping Hands is a planning genius. We wanted a LED dance floor, she found us a LED dance floor. We wanted a break dancer to perform at our wedding, she found a break dancer to perform at our wedding. We had a lot of strange ideas for our wedding. Everything that we wanted, she was able to find vendor that we needed or she and her team were able to provide it for us. A LOT of our wedding changed last minute and Erica was able to conquer every task that came her way. She was there whenever we needed her. She was on top of everything. I know and she probably knows (lol) that no one would be able to pull this crazy wedding off expect for her.

From the very first meeting, Erica exceeded every expectation we had for a wedding planner. She took the time to truly understand our vision and turned it into something even more beautiful than we imagined. Every detail—from the timeline to the décor to vendor coordination—was handled with incredible care and professionalism.

On the wedding day itself, Erica and her team were absolute lifesavers. Everything ran smoothly and on schedule, and they somehow managed to keep everyone calm and happy. Their organization, creativity, and warm, reassuring presence made the entire experience completely stress‑free.

If you’re looking for someone who is responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about making your wedding perfect, look no further than Erica at Helping Hand Parties and Weddings. We can’t recommend them highly enough.

Erica is absolutely amazing. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. Her professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail gave us so much peace of mind. She genuinely cares about her couples, and it shows in everything she does. We are so grateful for her!

We used Helping Hand Parties, and Erica threw my husband and I a perfect wedding reception. She patiently entertained our vague concepts and ideas and turned them into reality. Want people to have fun and play games outside? No problem. Pairing that with a tasteful indoor dinner filled with numerous floral arrangements and a myriad of candles? Somehow, also no problem. In short - she took our half-baked vision, added a bunch of personal touches we never would have thought of, and made something special for us and all of our guests. We couldn't have done it without her. Thank you again, Erica!

From beginning to end, Erica was absolutely amazing. Any little detail you may not think of, she did. Any idea that you had but had uncertainty, she listened and made it even better. She is so patient, kind and professional in every aspect. She made our day AMAZING!! Our guests were amazed at how well everything flowed. It ran so smoothly and if we had to do it again, without a doubt we would choose Helping Hand Parties to coordinate our wedding!!

Our wedding day went off without a hitch—or at least it felt that way, because Erica took care of every single detail. I had braced myself for a day full of nerves, no food, and constant stress, but instead, thanks to Erica, it was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable days my husband and I have ever experienced!

She helped us pull together the wedding of my (well, our) dreams in just four months. If you’re scatterbrained yet detail-oriented like me, Erica is truly a godsend. She broke down the planning process into bite-sized, manageable goals, and guided us through every decision with so much patience and care.

Her connections are unmatched—every vendor we worked with lit up when we mentioned Erica’s name. She brings both prestige and professionalism, along with a calm yet firm personality that makes you feel instantly at ease. No detail was overlooked, and everything ran so smoothly that if there were any hiccups behind the scenes, we never knew about them.

We are endlessly grateful for Erica. She didn’t just help us plan a wedding—she gave us a stress-free, joy-filled day we’ll cherish forever.

Erica is the very best wedding planner. During the wedding planning process, she made sure that no detail was forgotten and gave the best tips and advice from her years of experience in the wedding world. She lifted the stress off of me and my mom which allowed us to fully enjoy my wedding day - knowing that Erica would take care of it all. My entire wedding day ran so smoothly because of Erica!

Erica was a godsend! Everyone in our families lives at opposite ends of the country -- my daughter and her fiance in NY, me in CA, bridesmaids and groomsmen scattered across two continents... the wedding to be held next to a lake out in the middle of Alabama. A challenge, to say the least! But our daughter's dreams of her glorious wedding day became a reality with Erica's attention to detail, her endless energy and insight, and her personal caring. Although based in Huntsville, Erica's sources and resources extend far beyond the local environs. She provided us with topnotch options for rentals, vendors, traditions and more, accommodating our venue which was nearly an hour outside of HSV. Her recommendations truly shaped our entire weekend, leaving us all with beautiful and loving memories we will forever treasure.
The planning along the way was meticulous and reassuring. Erica's accurate timelines and scheduled reminders of what-needs-to-be-done-by-when gave us a welcome structure that took the guesswork out of staging an event of this size. And when unexpected surprises invariably arose, Erica tackled each problem with her calm and resourceful ability to "pivot". We thank our lucky stars to have found "the best in the biz", when we engaged this lovely person as our wedding planner.
All I can say is: I would work with Erica Thimsen and Helping Hands Parties & Weddings again in a heartbeat!

Erica is the owner of helping hands, and she gives 110% to her couples. My son and his fiance were married May 25, 2024. She met with them weekly at first and then as needed. She would give them tips, listen to what they wanted at the wedding and rehearsal and brought it to fruition. She guided this process from 1,400 miles away! She help them stay on budget and meet their minimum requirements for the venue. The day of the we rehearsal dinner and the day of the wedding she was there making sure the bride and bridesmaids were on schedule without being overbearing. Lie having a second mom ready to help. She kept the groom and the grooms men on schedule too. We had a couple issues with signage, our fault, and she was quick to come up with a solution so none was the wiser there was an error. I have one more son and I will use Erica and Helping Hands again. I only wished I had used her before.

We went to Erica with a vague idea of our dream wedding: something that combined our love of live music with an elegant, classy atmosphere. We had no clue where to start, but from our first meeting, Erica completely understood our vision. She asked insightful questions and offered brilliant ideas, helping us shape those rough concepts into the best wedding we could have imagined.

Thanks to her, our wedding was unique and unforgettable. We had dueling pianos, exceptional vendors, and countless personalized touches that we never would have thought of on our own. The number of guests who came up to us afterward to say it was the best wedding they’d ever attended speaks volumes about her expertise and attention to detail.

Erica handled so many of the details that we would have overlooked entirely, guiding us through each decision and even reviewing every contract we signed to ensure we were getting exactly what we wanted. We felt completely supported and confident at every step because we knew she had our backs.

Choosing Erica as our planner was one of the best decisions we made (right after picking each other!). If you’re looking for someone who can turn your dreams into reality with total professionalism, creativity, and dedication, we highly recommend her. Thanks to Erica, we were able to fully enjoy our special day, knowing every last detail was in perfect hands.