Hello!
I’m Ashley, Owner, Founder & Lead Planner of Ashley Elaine Events. I am so happy you are considering adding a Wedding Planner to your vendor team as it will be one of the best planning decisions you can make. Yes, I might be slightly biased here, but with 16 years of experience in the industry, I know the value we bring to the table.
Weddings are not a small part of your life. It signifies the joining of two worlds to continue as one, and that’s something I keep in mind throughout the entire planning process. I want to ensure that no detail is overlooked and we are creating an unforgettable experience for you, your friends and family, and you feel relaxed throughout the process.
I have been in the hospitality industry for over 16 years. I don't think I ever explored another industry because I loved this one so much! My experience is well rounded, as I have worked in many restaurants (front and back-of-house), assisted a large floral design company and spent most of my adult career as a Director of Catering for a luxury hotel. It was then that I realized I wanted to help couples throughout the entire process and be able to focus on them 100%.
It's difficult for me to put into words how much I love my job, but I hope that comes across during our time together.
CHEERS to planning!
Ashley
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“Ashley was amazing to work with while planning our September 2022 wedding. We had already secured our venue when we started working with her but she seamlessly took over those communications along with our other vendors. She was able to expertly execute our vision and the day itself was stress-free and perfect in every way! She was great to work with and was always available to talk through questions/concerns. I would absolutely recommend working with Ashley to plan your dream wedding.”
- Abbie & Eli
“Hiring Ashley was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding (besides getting married, of course!) We did not know what we were getting ourselves into when planning a wedding and had many, many questions, which Ashley was always available to answer and put our minds at ease. We could not be more happy with how our wedding day turned out and continue to get complements about how beautiful, intimate, and well run the whole day was. If there were hiccups throughout the day we had no idea -- Ashley took care of everything and allowed us to enjoy our special day! A few things I'd like to highlight that about working with Ashley: 1. I'm not a bride who dreamed about her wedding day or knew exactly what she wanted for her day. Ashley was able to transform broad strokes and sometimes conflicting desires (e.g., modern and intimate / cozy, black and white but soft with greenery) into the most beautiful design we could have ever imagined. We were truly left speechless. Ashley's creativity and commitment to detail made our day what it was and we continue to get the most wonderful complements -- all of which should be sent her way 2. Ashley is a thought partner and cares deeply about her couples. Any time we reached out to Ashley with questions or were stressed over a decision (e.g., bridesmaids colors, should we order chairs for an indoor ceremony) she would make time to talk us through it, whether big or small. She helped us prioritize the things that meant most to us to keep within budget while also making sure to uphold the integrity of our day and design. When we had to make the final call on whether we wanted to shift the ceremony and cocktail hour inside due to rain, I trusted Ashley completely to make the right decision for the day. 3. Ashley found the very best vendors. I can't speak highly enough about the entire vendor team that facilitated our day, captured it perfectly, and made us feel like ourselves throughout. Her connections and industry expertise were a huge asset to the planning experience 4. I was never stressed about my wedding when working with Ashley. She communicates often, is organized, and on top of every detail. It was clear what we were supposed to tackle at different points in the year, what she needed from my husband and me, and what tasks were still to come. Ashley gave us the gift of enjoying the wedding planning process 5. As mentioned previously, Ashley flawlessly managed our wedding day. She put together a timeline down to the minute and everyone, including my family and bridal party, knew where they needed to be. As soon as she arrived in the bridal suite, I knew my wedding day was taken care of and I could relax and enjoy the day. If anything went wrong, neither my husband and I, nor our guests, noticed. Ashley takes great care in getting to know her couples, walking them though the planning process, and designing and executing the most incredible day. I can't speak highly enough about our experience working with Ashley and would recommend her without hesitation!”
- Kelly & Matt
“We cannot recommend Ashley enough! Throughout the planning process, it was so wonderful to have someone so experienced to answer all our questions and to guide us to make good choices that aligned with what we wanted for our day. She brought up little things we didn't think about and managed so many complicated logistics in the background for us. We got married on a Saturday, and both my husband and I worked through the Wednesday before, with everyone at our jobs commenting how calm we seemed- and that is because we had Ashley on our team! On our wedding day, everything went so smoothly and there is nothing we would have changed!! It was wonderful having Ashley with us in the bridal suite and for pictures, and having her make sure everything at the venue was perfect. I kept thinking of little things that day, but before I could even ask, they somehow were already done! (My bag at my seat?! Everything back at our suite?!) Truly felt like magic. A lot of our guests have told us how wonderful the day was and how everything was flawlessly executed. For example, the best man came up to us at one point during our wedding and said “I’ve only known Ashley for a few hours, but I would trust her with my life." We can't think of a better way to describe our experience :)”
-Kristin & Max
“It was an amazing experience working with Ashley, and our wedding would not have been such a success without ALL OF HER HELP! My husband and I thought we could plan our wedding by ourselves (we had a pretty small wedding with only 70 people), but boy were we wrong. About half a year before we tied the knot, we reached out to Ashley to see if she would be interested in helping us as a month-of coordinator. From the first email, Ashley was so patient and so kind--completely putting me at ease for everything I still had to do for the wedding. Even though we signed up for the month package, she was always quick to respond to emails looking for quick advice and input, even well before the month before our wedding date.
The first time we met Ashley in person, she came so well prepared; it was clear that she really put time and effort in understanding our personalities and our vibe for the wedding, and that she was going to do everything in her power to help us achieve our vision. She was also so calm--assuring us that we were on pace, but also great about reminding us when we had to make important decisions.
The few weeks leading up to the wedding were CRUCIAL and we could not have done it without Ashley. She was amazing about coordinating with all of our vendors; we literally didn't have to do any of that. And she was super helpful in answering our questions about tips and etiquette. The day before the wedding, we handed her our menus, gifts, etc., and on the day of the wedding, everything was PERFECTLY laid out -- just as we wanted. Ashley made it possible for us to really enjoy ourselves at our wedding, and we will eternally be grateful to her for helping make our lives easier (and our parents'!)
Thank you so much, Ashley! You are awesome.”
— Tiffany & Andy
“Words cannot describe the quality and passion which Ashley brings to her work. Hiring Ashley was the best decision I made when I started to plan my wedding. Her patience, expertise, and genuine care for her brides was unbelievable! I would use her again for any event whether it be a wedding, birthday, or another party! Without her I would have been lost, she worked with both me and my family to ensure everyone was happy. Ashley was a 10/10 including her day of coordination skills! Don’t hesitate if you are looking for an event or wedding planner!! She made my wedding inspirations come to life.”
— Alexandra & Matthew
“Hiring Ashley was the best thing I have done (besides getting married, of course)! Many brides before me told me how stressful planning a wedding can be. With Ashley by my side, not only was I NEVER stressed, I had such a blast planning! She took my eclectic/nontraditional vision and absolutely delivered (and helped me stick to my budget, which, believe me, is not an easy task). She was more organized than any person I've ever met and always knew exactly where to go/what to do. She handled my request for a hanging swing (yes, a swing) in the venue with ease. When I found a beautiful wood pallet chandelier that I wanted to hang over the dance floor (and was well out of my budget) she found a company (shout out to DesignLight) who made it for us! I had the best wedding I could have possibly ever dreamed of. Our guests are still raving about how much fun it was. None of this could have been possible without Ashley.”