Ashley Nicole Affair

tation on both. My husband & I booked Ashley when we got engaged in 2018. From the beginning we knew we would likely have a 3ish year engagement & it was important to us that we found vendors early on. I can be particular at times & found myself looking through & messaging wedding planners in the area. For some reason we didn’t feel the connection I was looking for until we got on the phone with Ashley. When we got on the phone, it was clear that Ashley treated us like people & showed a genuine interest in us & what we wanted. At the time, Ashley & her team were fairly small, & that didn’t really matter to us. Intentionality trumped any number of followers or extravagance. Her passion for weddings & design made us decide to book her full service planning. We were planning an Austin area wedding from Boston, & I wanted to make sure we didn’t leave any small details behind. During the planning process, Ashley was there to answer questions, help guide, decisions, & her vendor recommendations were on point. She was always honest when we asked for opinions & never tried to add any unnecessary elements that didn’t match our vision. To say that Ashley went above & beyond is an understatement. I pictured having dreamy drapery on wedding day. When I reached out to the vendor, I was told that it was not possible due to some logistical issues with the venue’s ceiling. I reached out to Ashley to ask if we could think of any other design element to make up for the fact that drapery was not possible. Within an hour, Ashley emailed me a sketch that the drapery vendor had created for our wedding, & it looked stunning on the day of. She has such strong partnerships with vendors in the area & it truly shows. Each time I interacted with a vendor, they had nothing but amazing things to say about Ashley & her team. On the day of everything was absolutely stunning & perfect. We talked with Ashley about what it was we wanted- I spent three years reformatting my Pinterest board but didn’t exactly know how I wanted things to look or come together. Ashley made an extensive look-book of our wedding day that was so incredibly detailed. She thought of the smallest details & really helped make our wedding unique to just us. On the week of our wedding we were introduced to Emily & Amanda. Emily helped run our rehearsal dinner & Amanda joined on wedding day to assist Emily in organizing our very large (& at times chaotic crowd), & will always remember her helping fluff my gown/ veil right before walking in. We couldn’t stop hearing how kind, relatable, & organized they both were. & during that entire day, Ashley worked the logistics & behind the scenes to make it all look like MAGIC. At the root of it, I knew everything would come out perfectly because throughout the past couple of years she always gave us patience & intentionality. We couldn’t of have dreamt a more beautiful whimsy fairytale wedding. Ashley & her team helped change my husband’s perception of what a wedding could be & gave me the confidence to relax & have the greatest time of my life (which is sometimes hard for me to do). It’s been such a privilege to see Ashley Nicole Affair grow professionally over the past few years. Still replaying October 16, 2021.

ith us every step of the way to make sure everything was taken care of. We hired Ashley Nicole Affair for the partial planning services and it was the best decision we could have made. She gave us her contacts and recommendations for vendors, and everyone she endorsed delivered ten fold. She even steered us in the right direction when we decided we wanted to hire a face painter! Communication was a big factor for us and Ashley promised that she would always respond as quickly as possible - she definitely held up her end of the deal. She responded to us within hours even on vacation with her family! We had very clear ideas of some things we wanted (band, food, photography) but had little vision when it came to design. We gave Ashley very few ideas and based on our lack of concept we were afraid our day was going to be a strange mishmash of colors and themes, but she knew exactly what she was doing. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and better than we could have imagined. She took the few parameters we gave her and delivered something spectacular. Unfortunately sickness kept her from being with us on the actual day, but Emily and Beth were fantastic day-of coordinators and made us feel at ease the entire time. Emily was even able to wrangle our crazy families which is no easy feat. I can not recommend Ashley Nicole Affair more. You will not regret hiring this team!

ped us put together a vendor team that was perfect for our event, even when our taste was a little different. When I said her husband's photography was a little too traditional for me, she had just the photographer that was exactly my taste. I wanted to have Kerlin's kolaches and Fresa's salads: she knew who would do food pickup, staffing, AND had beer donkeys (you should try to combine vendors/ have as few vendors as possible). Everyone in the Austin-wedding industry knows Ashley and is obsessed with her. This woman is brilliant. For month of coordination, my event was handed over to Beth. When a vendor forgot about my event and I called Beth to say, "WTF?" She was on the phone with me agreeing, and laughing in shock, and had also handled the situation in the 10 seconds it took me to call. She was patient while I struggled to hand over control. If I was throwing a coup, I'd want Beth on my coup team.  Everyone in my family commented how calm and kind Beth was at the event: she made sure we were taken care of in the most seamless way. I know there was at least four half-finished margaritas abandoned at my wedding because wherever I was dragged to, Beth made sure I had a fresh drink in hand. When there was a surplus of food leftover, Beth boxed it up and sent it home with us. A week later and my dad is still talking about how great Beth is.  I will not miss wedding planning, but I will miss the constant communication I had with these women. My husband and I consider them friends. We can't wait to watch Ashley-Nicole Affair grow and kick ass in the Austin wedding industry.

p with vendors so by that point I was THRILLED to have someone take over for me. They tied up all the loose ends and made sure every vendor knew the game plan for the wedding while I got to rest for the last 30 days. Regardless of the exceptional communication and coordination between Ashley Nicole Affair + my vendors, we had a vendor completely drop the ball which caused a ripple effect in the evening. I think the way situations like this will impact your special day is dependent on who you have on your team. Fortunately for my husband and I, we had Ashley Nicole Affair on our team. That night we had Emily, Bridgette, and Ashley. They went BEYOND their original responsibilities to cover for the vendor who did not fulfill theirs. ALL BEHIND THE SCENES and for the entire evening they did this! The party still ran on schedule, ran smoothly, and they all had smiles on their face despite the craziness that I now know was occurring. I am typically pretty observant and know when something is up, but my husband and I had zero idea that anything had gone wrong and to me THAT is the value of a good team and one you want on your side on your wedding day. From start to finish in our time working with Ashley Nicole Affair, we felt supported, valued, and most of all we felt heard! They listened to every request and every detail that I envisioned for the big day and they helped make it happen. It’s so cliche, but our wedding day would not have been the fairy tale I had dreamt of without their help and without them on our team. The best of the best 🤍🤍🤍

re we even booked, I knew I couldn’t go wrong. Having a wedding coordinator wasn’t something that was on my list, but when our venue required it, Ashley was one of the first people I reached out to. She answered me back within the same day and we scheduled a call for a few days later. Her responsiveness didn’t end there! Leading up to the wedding she was there for all my questions and was full of suggestions. When we were a month out, Beth and Rachel took over and they were beyond amazing. Beth was there to answer all my questions via text or email. We had a little hiccup with one of the vendors and her and Ashley were so professional and helpful when dealing with the situation. The day off, I didn’t worry about one single thing! We weren’t planning on having a coordinator, and I could not imagine going through that day without them!

nator and did an amazing job making sure everything was picture perfect. I literally didn’t have to worry about a thing, and neither did my family or wedding party. We were all so appreciative! Even weeks after my wedding was over Beth and Ashley stepped in to help with an issue I had with my venue. It meant a lot to me that they continued advocating for me even after my wedding my over. I have nothing but respect and gratitude for these ladies. Ashley Nicole Affair is a [[MUST]] for your wedding vendor team!

without being too pushy, which I needed as vendors were booked much earlier than I would have expected. As problems arose, as they always do, she was efficient and effective at solving those problems. Another thing I appreciated SO much was she got all for the details that I needed to participate in worked out by the rehearsal so once that was complete I was able to fully be present and enjoy my friends and family at the rehearsal dinner and while getting ready the next day. She did an amazing job at preparing Emily and Rachel who were the planners present the day of the wedding. Regarding the day of Emily and Rachel absolutely killed it. They were so organized and attentive to me, my fiancé, and our families. I truly felt so special. There was no detail that I had to worry about and everything was executed according to plan. If there was anything that went wrong I definitely did not know about it! I seriously cannot thank these ladies enough. If you decide to choose the Ashley Nicole Affair team to plan your wedding (which you should!) you are in great hands!

went according to script from what we talked about going into it. Amanda was a pleasure to have at the wedding, she was always smiling, interacting with guests, and even took great pictures of us on her own phone/camera and sent to us after, that captured special moments. We can not recommend enough that you use her for everything you can. We used the partial planning service, and they helped us rebook a new venue through the pandemic after we canceled our first one. They found us great values on a lot of our selections, that looking back, helped pay for their selves. What an amazing experience, I could not imagine doing this again without them.

ssional in setting up and getting it done. Jaimie and Weslyn kept the party going and were quick to help when needed. I will recommend Ashley and her team to anyone wanting an amazing wedding coordinator.

r last minute panics haha. Once wedding day rolled around I got to meet the FANTASTIC team of Jamie and Weslyn. They were the sweetest! They kept checking in with husband and me all night long and I knew we were in good hands! Although I never meet them in person prior to the wedding (due to COVID) the second I met them, I knew they were the dream team. The hustle setting up everything and checking in with all the vendors was seamless. I 100000000% would recommend Ashley and her team! You all are sooo amazing! 💕

" package. She was always available for questions or advice and once it came to the last month push, she had everything under control. She coordinated schedules with vendors, made sure everything we wanted was ready day of, on time, and in the right place. Even after, she moved all of the flowers to another location to be reused for brunch the next day. I think it just comes down to I trusted that she was going to get everything done so I didn't have to worry about it. If you're looking for a full time planner or a month of, definitely go with Ashley's team! They will make your day so stress free!

was difficult after being burnt once. One call with Ashley and I knew I would be in good hands. I booked the month of coordinator package but she immediately started introducing me to vendors (really, really awesome vendors) and was always so responsive to any question I had- no matter how silly it was. And that just made my anxious heart so happy. That patience and kindness is something I found to be true of every person I worked with. Which brings me to Bridgette -- I can not imagine my wedding day without Bridgette. She jumped in a few months prior and things started to fall into place- she designed an amazing floorplan, and handled all of the back and forth with my vendors, which was just incredible, especially after realizing how much is involved there. On the day of my wedding, Weslyn joined Bridgette and those two were the absolutel dream team. They kept everything moving, they kept me calm, they made sure we ate, they literally had like a Mary Poppins bag with everything in it, including the solution for the 2 stains I managed to get on my dress before the reception even started. I mean, these girls did it all. I have a lot of anxiety and stress was high leading up to this wedding and I can honestly say having these girls there took away so many worries and I was able to 100% enjoy (maybe it was closer to 110%) our big day. So thank you Ashley Nicole Affair for exceeding my expectations, for having patience with my anxious soul, and for pulling together my wedding more beautiful than I had pictured. Hiring yall was the best decision I made during the planning process and Bridgetter and Weslyn were the absolute best.

n. I purchased the partial planning package in November 2020 and it was one of the best decision I could have made. Now, let’s remember this is an amazing team and company all around. Please excuse the length of this message cause they deserve to be bragged about… From the jump, Ashley was extremely responsive and already keeping me on track for success. She set me up with all the vendors that best suited my vision and was easy to bounce ideas off of. I even changed my vision a few months out and she didn’t flinch. She worked with my florist to make adjustments and made sure that everything I wanted was coming to life. On the wedding day, she was my personal cheerleader, professional decor mover, vendor wrangler, and all around perfect planner! My lead planner Beth was an angel. She was patient, sweet, and super helpful when it came to catering and decor questions. I literally sighed a big breath of relief when she arrived at the venue on my wedding day. The kind of person that brings calm to any room and someone you can have complete trust in. My husband had very few opinions on the whole wedding process but constantly told me that he was so impressed that Beth knew every answer and made it all look easy. Weslyn was only present on my wedding day, but was so easy to instantly click with. She never shied away from any task that made my life easier. A true sweetheart. AND THE RENTALS…the best value and the best quality. Between ANA and my florist, my entire venue was covered head to toe in beautiful decor. I didn’t have to buy a seating chart, welcome sign, table numbers, etc. It made life so easy! Also, GET THE GLAM BOOTH, TRUST ME! Overall, if I could offer any advice about wedding planning, it would be to hire a planner that you click with, find value in, and someone who you trust to handle your special day. Ashley and her team were all of those things for me and so many other brides. Trust me, she is your perfect planner and will make your dreams come true!

fore the wedding (group/individual texts, emails, etc.) Amanda did everything from giving advice, providing recommendations to providing us with design input, and so much more. I thought that was the best part… then the wedding day came and it honestly was the most flawless gorgeous event we could have ever wished for. Amanda and Bridgette even took me into the back room and got on the floor to help me safety pin my dress when parts of my bustle failed. 😅 They took off my wedding heels, tied my sneakers, kept me and my family calm, and were a total God send. I will FOREVER recommend this team to anyone getting married. Ashley and Bridgette, we will never forget what an amazing impact you had on the best day of our lives. Thanks again!

Her coordination with the vendors the month of was instrumental in easing not only my nerves but my daughters. Amanda was calm and patient every step the way. She executed our design and guided the logistics of the day. We couldn't have done it without her and Bridgette. She was there for us at every turn. Completely reliable and dependable. Nothing got by Amanda and every task that I asked of her was completed without hesitation and with smile on her face. It was a dream wedding and so happy that we got to share it with Amanda and her assistant Bridgette of Ashley Nicole Affair!

the other people in her team and worked with them previously, so when the worst happened and she couldn't come, it was no big deal. Beth and Weslyn stepped in immediately and took over. Everything was so seamless! They definitely knew what they were doing and made my night MAGICAL! I was so busy and everything was a blur, but because of Ashley's team, it all went smoothly. I never had to worry about anything. I booked the "month of" coordination because I'm pretty type A, but I'm SO GLAD I DID, because having to worry over little details the day of your wedding is the last thing you want to do, and because of their hard work, I was stress-free! I would book them again and again and would recommend them to EVERY BRIDE EVER! Love y'all so much!!! Thank you x10000!

creating a gorgeous wedding day for everyone to rave about! Thank you Ashley!

e has a different "must" list. I wanted someone who was comfortable pushing me in the right direction without making me feel like a maid of honor instead of a bride. I really didn't have any expectations and needed someone who could run a wedding blind folded, walking backwards, while living through a pandemic. Ashley Nicole Affair was it! Ashley was always available for me to text or email, she responded quickly and honestly. She provided SO many resources, lists, documents throughout our planning. The real impressive part came on the big day. Jamie and Weslyn made my husband (woooo) and I feel like ROYALTY! My hair and makeup team kept saying, "Wow you are literally the most zen bride." and it was all thanks to this amazing, amazing team. I knew they had everything taken care of, under control, and I felt like I could really be in the moment of the day. I relaxed and laughed with my girls while we got ready. I had so many compliments on how smoothly everything ran and how nice Jamie and Weslyn were to everyone. A gentle, "We have about ten minutes until such and such." throughout the night and I still got to say hi to everyone, dance, and eat a meal. As a bonus, we arrived at our Airbnb for the night with a heaping pile of to go plates including all the items from our buffet and every flavor of cake we served that night. There were 5 so I was MAJOR impressed. Seriously though, the entire event could not have been better done and I am so so happy I chose Ashley Nicole Affair to help me with this life changing day. Do yourself a favor and invest! We booked her photo booth for the night which was a major hit and also her husband, John, for photography. The best decision we have ever made!

ocess of working with Kerri was seamless. She was on top of everything and made the entire process stress free. I changed my mind a million times and they both were very understanding and helpful. I was also able to get all of my graphics (invites, signs, etc.) through Kerri at a discounted price, which was amazing! Our original venue closed down due to COVID and so Kerri found the cutest venue in Corrales, NM and it turned out amazing. I would recommend these ladies to everyone I know, that's how awesome the experience was.

rience in their lifetime. I have dreamt of my wedding since I was a little girl and during the months of wedding planning, there were moments were none of it seemed possible. There was a lot of praying and tears and I have no doubt Amanda and Ashley were our answered prayers in real life, in person. They held this bride’s hand throughout the entire process. Our wedding day was perfect! They executed everything flawlessly! The floral they put together blew our minds. I get teary-eyed thinking of our day and how Ashley & her team calmed our nerves and effortlessly helped us navigate such an important day in our lives! Ashley & Amanda - you all feel like forever friends! Thank you! From the bottom of our hearts for all your help and always reminding us that LOVE ALWAYS WINS!

r wedding planner, you do not just get her and her amazing work ethic on your side, but her amazing team as well! I was lucky enough to have Jamie and Bridgette apart of my big day planning too! Jamie became one of my closet friends. She was amazing at coordinating, planning, and really saw my design and vision. She would check in on me to make sure my sanity was still there and always offered a lending hand when I needed her! Bridgette was introduced to me on the day of and if it was not for her, I do not think I would have had the confidence to walk down the aisle. She talked me through the nerves, fixed my hair, and made sure I felt confident and beautiful! She was so sweet and really made the day go by so easy and effortlessly. These ladies are truly family and understand how to make a wedding perfect! I brought so many decorations and photos from home and they found a way to incorporate it all on the day of and made sure my style and design all matched my vision. They tailor their skills and visions to what you need and you would never know this was their "job" it is definitely a passion and sense of joy for them! Thank you ladies so much, I could not imagine my day without all of you.

cerns during the planning process. Beth was extremely detail-oriented throughout our final walkthrough, and we felt totally at ease the day of our wedding knowing that the team was handling all the vendors and other details. They were great to be around day of, helped calm us down and everything was executed flawlessly. We even received numerous comments from our guests and vendors on how great the team from Ashley Nicole Affair was to work with. It was an extra nice touch to get some of their impromptu photos from the wedding the next day.

bridal party and even my family! If something went wrong, I truly did not know about it. My OCD was no match for Amanda. Any detail I mentioned or request I had was met with no hesitation. I truly felt like royalty on my wedding. Amanda and Rachel tended to everyone and everything. My favorite thing was when they carved time out for my husband and I before reception with our favorite drinks on hand. They kept everyone out of the suite for us to get 1:1 time. Oh and let’s not forget that time they fanned me so I didn’t get sweaty and ruined my makeup right before the ceremony. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I wish I could get married again just to have Amanda there. She truly is a gem and will make your day so special. Thank you for being amazing!

planning services! Amanda B. was our lead planner and I do not even know where to begin.... she made it fkn happen. I am the first to own that I am not the easiest person to deal with. I have high expectations and tend to be controlling, but Amanda handled me with such grace.✨ She truly went above and beyond in every measure… and her efforts did not go unseen by anyone, literally. Our family, bridal party, and even random friends had the best and sweetest things to say about her. From the pre-wedding processes, organization, and communication - to the setup, being sure we remained on time (which I was so nervous about), the cleanup, and so much more… she got it done and went above x beyond. ❤️ The best / funnest day of our lives was made possible because of Amanda and the Ashley Nicole Affair team. And no amount of sappy words or thank you’s could express how we feel. If you considering any type of wedding planning services... do NOT sleep on Ashley and her team. You will regret it. x Mads and Seba

rking with us, she was available 24/7 and completely on top of things. She answered all our questions and give advice about things when needed. On the day of the wedding, I actually woke up relaxed because I knew Jamie had it all under control. We had her running around in 90 degree weather, but you wouldn't even know, because she always had a smile on her face and was willing to do anything. She was on top of everything and she made sure that our night was a night we will never forget. I 1000% suggest working with Ashley Nicole Affairs, because they are going to sweat all the small details for you, so you can have an amazing wedding day!