Ashley Douglass Events

cess (and ours was 18+ months long), Ashley guided us through each decision—big and small, and was a true thought partner and trusted friend. From the beginning, Ashley introduced us to a detailed, tailor-made planning timeline; led and kept us organized (two people with demanding jobs and busy schedules), and on track from initial vendor decisions and all the way to catching our minimoon flight following the farewell brunch. Trust the process, you are in good hands. Ashley is immensely talented, welcoming all our quirks and whimsical daydreams, and far, far exceeding expectations in how beautifully our weekend came together. It was better than we could have dreamed of. It was magic. Through the minor hiccups (like me not ordering enough of a very specific water bottle for our welcome bags), we felt completely supported, with Ashley quickly seeing to all of the things with utmost grace, compassion, and professionalism. I could go on and on but the same remains true—we absolutely loved working with Ashley and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone embarking on this journey.

handled everything with professionalism and precision so the weekend went off without a hitch. I would say that throughout the planning process I was a bit indecisive at times, but Ashley was incredibly patient and offered wonderful guidance without judgment. Her vendor recommendations were A+++ and she completely understood my style and preferences when it came to design. We are so grateful for the whole staff’s hard work and dedication. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who is professional, compassionate, and truly talented, Ashley Douglass is the way to go. Thank you, Ashley and team!!

sappoint! From vendor recommendations to suggestions on tablescapes, food choices, drinks, stationery design, and everything in between, Ashley was someone I could always rely on throughout the process. Her exceptional taste guided every decision, and I trusted her completely. On the day itself, she and her team made everything seamless. I never felt stressed, knowing I had an outstanding team supporting me every step of the way.

very vendor she recommended was STELLAR. Never in my wildest dreams could I have dreamt up anything like what she executed for my wedding. She thought of literally everything, down to the smallest detail. Her day-of staff were also totally incredible, and available for any need that came up. I will miss talking to Ashley every day - she was a JOY to work with and made the wedding planning process as stress-free as it could have possibly been!

my wedding, to sourcing the best vendors that aligned with that vision, to executing the wedding weekend itself. Ashley was calming, effective, and efficient throughout the planning process. She was an incredible guide for every possible detail of the process and I put my complete trust in her and the team. The wedding weekend itself was magical and I owe all of that to ADE. I now refer to it as "our" wedding to give credit where credit is due!

made the entire planning process easy, stress-free and fun. She is incredibly talented - she has a subtle way of being a fearless leader, but also being your teammate throughout the entire process. Everyone always told me I was a very calm and chill bride, but I can tell you single-handedly that it was because I knew I had Ashley and her team working behind the scenes, making sure everything was absolutely perfect.

o helped bring my wedding vision to life beautifully and safely!!! I will miss working with Ashley now that our wedding is over. Thank you Ashley and team!

nned all the details involved in the weekend without them.

larly stressed about the wedding. (After speaking with other couples, we know that's somewhat rare!) So many questions come up during wedding planning, and Ashley gives you honest opinions and advice but does not push you in any one direction - she wants you to make decisions based on your own style and wants, and helps you bring it all together for a beautiful and seamless event. We could also trust her design instincts when we didn't trust our own, and she helped us reduce costs where we wanted to. She's also delightful to work with, and now that the wedding is over, we're going to miss working with her! To sum it up, ADE helped create a wedding that was perfect for us and our style - it was truly even better than what we could have hoped for. Very importantly, we were able to enjoy our wedding day and live in the moment because we knew Ashley was on top of everything. We couldn't have been happier and we highly recommend Ashley and her team!

she is nothing short of remarkable. Every Saturday when I'm photographing a wedding, I see what can happen when Ashley is not there. Complete chaos, so many details have to come together, and often all of the well made plans fall apart. Things such as guests buses not showing up, food allergies not tended to, flowers arriving at the wrong location, bands arriving 2 hours late, etc. it's crazy how many things can change on the day of the wedding day. However, when Ashley and her team are in place you can be assured that most of these disasters are preventable, and if they aren't, she finds on the spot solutions and takes care of it seamlessly so you and your family can enjoy the wedding without worrying about all of these details. On top of this she is one of the rare planners that has a keen insight into the personalities of her clients, she has a natural way of connecting with others that is easy and light. She caters to the client and has impeccable discretion. I have worked with many, many planners, and Ashley is at the top, she still calls and confirms with me 3 - 4 times in the days before the wedding, and 3 hours before the wedding begins to make sure I'll be on time and have an understanding of the personalities and the dynamics of the day, as she does with all of the wedding team. If you want to completely enjoy your day and have your wedding memories be about the moments and love, leave the planning to Ashley and not to an inexperienced planner! She has my highest recommendation and if she is available, book her immediately!

it together. Ashley definitely does! She was super easy to work with and planned everything seamlessly. Timing and organization is key to our business, and Ashley nailed it. The bride raved about her as well. On top of that, she was an absolute delight to work with. Very excited to collaborate on another wedding together again!

uld be available to me and has led me on a journey of discovering my true passion. Before interning with Ashley I truly did not know what career path I wanted to follow. I had so many different interests that ranged from interior design, to equestrian to teaching and to visual arts that I really could not make up my mind as to what path I wanted to go down. Ashley opened my eyes to the fast-paced and thrilling world of events and event planning and I completely fell in love with the industry. Ashley’s events epitomize a true balance of orchestration and aesthetics with great care and energy put into creating a uniquely personalized celebration. She has a perfect understanding of how to work with her clients and create an event that represents who they are. Ashley has a signature combination of easy-going grace and high-level of selflessness that make working with her easy and fun. Ashley has taught me so many invaluable lessons about the event world. I have learned how to keep a detailed and organized binder for each event, how to create a top-notch timeline, work with incredible vendors, exercise my creativity and, of course, the importance of having pockets on event days. This past summer I spent ten weeks interning for The New York Times in their events and sponsorship department and I believe I would not have received that internship had I not had my experience with Ashley Douglass Events. Ashley is one of the most incredible people to work with and intern for and the lessons I have learned from her are invaluable.

which, in the end, was our own home. She planned perfectly every detail: flowers, venue, cake, place settings, etc. But the most wonderful part was that Ashley was an absolute delight to work with. We are a pretty private family and Ashley was sensitive to this, making our small wedding at home with family and friends a moment in time we will not forget. When we expressed that we did not want much social media surrounding our wedding she was more than happy to accommodate this request. She is super kind and friendly, which made us feel like we had a friend by our side rather than a wedding planner. Ashley took the time to get to know us individually and as a couple, and made sure our needs were put first during planning and the day of our wedding. There are far more ways of thinking about details, and far more details to consider overall, than I expected. Ashley’s involvement really did elevate our wedding. Thank you for easing our minds, relieving our stress and putting such loving detail into every part of our wedding. We would strongly recommend working with Ashley and her team for your wedding or any event with a million moving parts.

. Since the bride was very established in her extremely busy career, I had to do most of planning. I never imagined what this entailed today! I am extremely detail oriented and very fussy and Ashley handled me and my nerves and worrisome nature with her professional aplomb, knowing when to push at times, and when to tell me, ‘don’t worry ‘! I did some anyway, but after our three day event, I knew what her references meant when they told me she is a machine. Now I know why she is so tiny. She accompanied me, guided me . Her vendor list ( she never pushed me as to choice but did tell us if we were leaning to a specific vendor, we’d better book) and we’re we glad we listened! The three days were flawless and magical! Everyone exclaimed over and over,’ best wedding ever! Can we do this again?! Her staff couldn’t be nicer! Wanted to take a couple home! Would I ever use her again? You bet!

pated and unanticipated ways. From the very beginning, Ashley was fabulous on all fronts. She has such a freshness about her, and my mom and I felt an immediate connection with Ashley. She radiates warmth, she is funny, and she is a delight to be around, but make no mistake she is a drill sergeant when it comes to execution. She kept all trains moving on time, and unlike many brides I was more lax about planning since so much of my strategic and logistical energy is devoted to my job, and my personal life tends to take a backseat. Her taste level is immaculate. When talking about our vision for the wedding, Ashley presented us with such an exquisite array of options—from lighting to flowers, and cutlery to music—that what we were able to pick from was more than I ever could have envisioned. She’s something of a human Pinterest board. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll curate a gorgeous, spectacular roundup of possibilities and vendors. My wedding was a New York City event with 200 + people, and Ashley moved so seamlessly between all the spinning plates that there truly was not one hitch. As a seasoned wedding attendee/bridesmaid, I know that is a rarity. I have been told more than once—as have my parents—that it was the best wedding that had ever been to, and Ashley was the main ingredient in all of it. I couldn't recommend her highly enough, and any bride and her family would in turn be lucky to have her on board.

thing that happened to my daughter, her fiancé, and me from the moment they got engaged to their wedding 14 months later. First of all, she is a delight to be with – always warm, calm, patient, unflappable, and able to help us find humor in some of the inevitable glitches that occurred along the way (then she immediately went ahead and fixed them). She was extraordinarily good at figuring out the “feel” of what we were looking for – whether flowers, food, music, stationery, photography, venues etc – and then coming up with the perfect fit in vendors and locations. Her working relationship with all of them was seamless – and the results were outstanding. If there were any problems along the way we didn’t hear about it – she ran interference on everything. She was creative in her suggestions and solutions without us ever feeling she was imposing her sensibility over ours. She was also both deft and empathetic in handling all the human complications that can accompany wedding planning these days. She helped us all successfully navigate the occasional tensions that spring up inevitably between mother and daughter, and the bride and groom. Though this was a wedding that involved divorced and remarried parents, with Ashley’s help that remained a non-issue. And she was tireless and endlessly generous with her time, counsel and good cheer. To call her a dynamo is an under-statement -- good things come in small packages and Ashley is the best. Thanks to her superb work I can honestly say that the wedding was one of the happiest nights of my life and I will always be so grateful.

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Ashley was there! We enjoyed our wedding and knew that it would go smoothly because Ashley covers every detail. Her patience and understanding is amazing. I love her attention to detail and creativity. When we look back on our day we think about how lucky we are to have the talents and thoughtfulness of Ashley Douglass Events! They are a must to have by your side on your wedding day!

ould eventually all come together. Additionally, she is such a sweet person that I feel like I have a new friend. I can't imagine what my wedding would have been without Ashley, and would highly recommend her to anyone.

sleep at night. The stress she takes off your shoulders and onto her own is insane. She was amazing during my invitation picking process, she never tried to influence me, yet managed to steer me towards what I was looking for. Half of my conversations with her were just ranting about stupid things, and she always listened, and even gave some great advice. When Ashley is your wedding planner, she's got your back through the entire process, no matter how trivial the matter is. She will get you what you want, even in ways you weren't expecting. Thank you Ashley!