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What makes Erin Lowndes with Plain with Sprinkles Events a good neighbor?
When Erin Lowndes hired a traditional wedding planner for her own 2017 wedding, she discovered a critical gap in the industry. As a self-described "non-traditional person," she felt the disconnect between rigid wedding conventions and her authentic self. This experience sparked a vision that would eventually become Plain With Sprinkles Events—a wedding planning company specifically designed to serve couples who don't fit neatly into traditional wedding frameworks.
From her home in Hot Springs, North Carolina, Erin now leads a team dedicated to creating safe, authentic celebrations particularly for LGBTQ+ couples and others who find themselves underrepresented in wedding traditions. With a background in theater stage management from VCU, Erin brings the perfect blend of logistical precision and creative vision to each celebration she coordinates. Her approach flips conventional wedding planning on its head: rather than starting with discussions about napkins and place settings, she begins by asking couples how they want to feel on their wedding day—a question many have never considered.
What makes Erin's philosophy truly refreshing is her rejection of the "best day of your life" wedding ideal. Instead, she sees weddings as a beautiful moment that should propel couples toward even better days ahead, filled with the love and energy they cultivate on their wedding day. After finding her own chosen family and building a beautiful life in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Erin brings a profound appreciation for authentic community to each wedding she plans. Whether you're planning a traditional celebration or something completely unique, Erin's parting wisdom resonates: approach life with love and beauty, stay present, and when you feel a wiggle of joy, hold it in your heart—because that's where the real magic happens. Discover more about creating your authentic celebration at plainwithsprinkles.com or on Instagram @plainwithsprinkles.
To learn more about Plain with Sprinkles Events go to:
https://www.plainwithsprinkles.com/about
Plain with Sprinkles Events
(804) 516-7680
Chapters
1. Meet Erin Lowndes of Plain With Sprinkles (00:00:00)
2. Non-traditional Weddings for Underserved Communities (00:02:09)
3. From Theater to Wedding Planning (00:03:55)
4. Breaking Wedding Misconceptions and Traditions (00:06:35)
5. Finding Home in Western North Carolina (00:09:06)
6. Creating Magic Through Presence and Joy (00:12:40)
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