This is cut in HALF b/c of the char limit. Basically, HIRE HER! Us brides are so tired of endlessly reading reviews trying to make the perfect decision. Just stop seriously. She wi...ll make your life infinitely easier, TRUST ME. If get a divorce, I’ll be calling Ashley!
Ashley is one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire wedding process. Let’s face it, the hubby wasn’t really doing much so Ashley & I planned this wedding! We worked together for almost 2 years. From our very first call, I remember thinking how genuine & bubbly she was & that stayed true throughout the entire process. It felt like talking to a friend. Ashley wasn’t the first call I had with a planner but after I spoke to her, I knew my decision & it wasn’t hard.
She is incredibly organized & deeply knowledgeable about the RI wedding industry. I had a hard time verbalizing my vision & what I wanted. I don't know HOW she found the perfect vendors with the nonsense I described to her, but she did. So many times I thought I wanted something b/c it looked great online, & she would gently guide me in another direction based on her experience & let me tell ya, she was right every single time. Every vendor I ended up with was from her suggestion. TRUST ASHLEY. She has such strong relationships with vendors, & it’s clear people genuinely enjoy working with her. Every time I met with someone, they'd gush about Ashley. She loves what she does & you can tell by all the work she puts in & how she talks about it.
If I was stressed, she would immediately call & never made me feel like she was too busy or I was inconveniencing her. As a bride, you literally can’t help being stressed about every little thing. But whenever I needed that reassurance from Ashley, she would make me feel better. If I thought of anything, I only ever heard “on it”. Her confidence & decisiveness was really helpful. I am more of a type B & she was a great anchor.
The week of our wedding, there was ongoing uncertainty about whether our ceremony would be outside because of concerns about the grass/weather (March after the snow…but as a bride, IDC respectfully lol), & I was stressed about it. Ashley told me she was my biggest advocate & that I didn’t need to worry about handling those conversations with the venue because she'd take care of it. She did exactly that & protected my peace during what could have been Bridezilla’s season 15. & guess what...ceremony was outside!
Wedding day: she's literally THE person. I wasn’t worried about anything. She reminded me to have water, eat, & be present. After 9pm (yes, she's still ON IT) I had a dress change & it was MISSING & you already know Ashley looked for it & found it in time. I felt like a celeb the whole day b/c I didn’t do a thing, thanks to Ashley. She directly talked to vendors so I was bypassed. She handled countless behind the scenes moving parts that I will never fully know about. None of my vendors went hungry that day because of her LOL.
What stands out most was her smile! No matter what, you could not see an ounce of stress on her face. I didn’t process it then, but having your planner emit such positive energy is so reassuring & a silent reminder of how smooth & perfect the day is. She made me feel like I was the only client she has ever had. She handled things that I never even saw & that’s exactly what makes her exceptional. If you’re getting married in RI, especially Newport, hire Ashley. I truly cannot imagine our wedding without her.