Meet the Planner
Erica Smothers-Franklin, CWP, the founder of Simply Sophisticated Events, is an alumna of the University of Tennessee where she studied public relations as well as biomedical engineering. "Would an engineer make a good event planner?", you might ask. Of course! Engineers have to be skilled in planning, logistics, and precision-all quality characteristics of today's event planner. These skills along with her winning personality have made Erica one of the most sought after event planners in the Shreveport Bossier City area.
As a native of New Orleans, LA. Erica's personality is the perfect blend of creativity, originality, tradition, and Southern charm. She is a licensed event manager, a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, and is continually educating herself to make sure her clients have access to all the latest trends and techniques. She has an innate ability to work within any budget and her grace under pressure is a testament to her quick thinking and problem solving abilities. Having successfully organized everything from quaint get togethers to high end affairs, Erica is adept at making sure that you and your personality shine through.
Erica says, "I am blessed to be able to work with people on the happiest day of their lives and I am truly touched by the amount of trust people place in me to give them moments in time they will share for the rest of their lives. For that reason, I will continue to exceed expectations to deliver those moments each and every time."
Call Erica today to schedule a private appointment to discuss your wedding dreams, 318.549.9663.