Planning a destination wedding can be incredibly stressful, but Ashley and Whitney from Southern Hospitality Weddings made the entire process feel easy, collaborative, and genuinely enjoyable! Just when I thought I had thought of every detail, Ashley and Whitney would help fill in any gaps I was missing. Our shared Google Doc made it so easy to be on the same page. They made tedious work seem seamless every step of the way. As a very particular bride, it’s hard to plan everything so precisely and trust that your vision will be carried out, but they did just that, and more!

When unexpected rain forced us to make a choice about moving dinner indoors, Ashley and Whitney were calm and patient as we decided how to proceed. They laid our options out clearly and we chose to play it safe. We are beyond grateful that we did because they somehow completely transformed the indoor space beyond our wildest dreams! It was even more beautiful than any plan we had in place! Despite the weather challenges with dinner, they preserved every other event outdoors, kept everything running perfectly on the timeline, and moved quickly and efficiently while maintaining the calmest, most reassuring presence!

Ashley and Whitney were sweet, thoughtful, and professional. They made sure we always had drinks in hand, helped flawlessly with my dress transformation, and truly took care of us all day and night. Multiple friends and family members went out of their way to comment on how exceptional they were, which says everything. I cannot recommend Ashley and Whitney enough! They are true professionals who deeply care about their couples and execute weddings with grace, style, and heart!

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Ashley was truly the reason our wedding day felt so seamless. She didn’t miss a beat. Every detail, every transition, and every moment flowed effortlessly because she was behind the scenes making it all happen with calm confidence and so much heart. We never once had to worry about a thing, and that peace of mind is a gift we’ll never forget.

Beyond her incredible organization and attention to detail, Ashley’s kindness and support meant everything to us. She turned what could have been a stressful process into something we genuinely enjoyed, and for that we are endlessly grateful. If you’re looking for a planner who truly cares and shows up for you in every way, Ashley is it!!

Ashley and her team at Southern Hospitality truly think of everything. From start to finish, working with them was an absolute pleasure—and easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day.

I am PARTICULAR but I trusted Ashley completely to go do what she does best, and that trust paid off in every possible way. Every detail—from décor to logistics—came together more perfectly than I could have imagined. When obstacles popped up (as they always do), Ashley handled them with total ease. She brought only the most crucial decisions to me and leaned on my people for the rest, which allowed the day to feel calm, seamless, and actually fun. We were able to relax and truly enjoy the party.

Ashley was the best partner I could have asked for. She helped guide decisions that felt overwhelming or ones I couldn’t quite make my mind up on, and she handled last-minute requests flawlessly. When my sign stand didn’t arrive on time, she immediately sourced a solution through her incredible vendor network—no stress, no panic, just handled. She also wasn’t afraid to keep it real with me and step in when needed, advocating on our behalf with other vendors and making sure we received the best possible service. That support meant everything, especially while planning most of the wedding from out of town.

What you get with Ashley is the gift of your perfect day: one where you get to be fully present, soak in every moment, and spend time with your people while she handles the rest. And as if that weren’t enough, she is also just a genuinely kind, thoughtful, and wonderful human.

We cannot thank Ashley and the Southern Hospitality team enough. 🤍

Working with Whitney & Ashley was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From start to finish, they both went above and beyond in every possible way. Whitney was our lead planner and she was professional, organized, and incredibly kind — always patient, even when things got stressful.

Whitney helped us navigate so many details and unexpected issues with calm and grace, always offering thoughtful solutions and keeping us on track. Her communication was flawless, and she somehow made every part of the planning process feel enjoyable and under control.

On the wedding day, everything ran seamlessly thanks to her hard work behind the scenes. We were able to fully relax and enjoy every moment knowing she had everything handled. We can’t recommend Whitney, Ashley and the entire Southern Hospitality team highly enough. They truly cares about their clients and pour their heart into making your day perfect. We are endlessly grateful for their dedication and all that was done to make our wedding everything we dreamed of and more! - Emily and Izzy

I absolutely adored working with Ashley & Whitney with Southern Hospitality. They went above and beyond to make my rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and wedding day absolutely perfect! I am an extremely Type A bride, and Ashley was the perfect Day-of Coordinator for me. She handled every detail and set up beautifully and to my exact vision! She kept me informed without overwhelming me with updates on the big day. We had several mix-ups or sticky situations that they both handle with such grace and professionalism. I absolutely adored working with them, and I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding! They were my #1 favorite vendor to work with, and it was the best money I spent in my entire wedding budget. They provide such peace of mind, fun, execution, detail, and creativity! I love these ladies and wish I could do it all again so I would have the joy of working with them again!! xoxo

Ashley and her team were incredible from start to finish, we could not recommend them enough. She made our wedding day completely seamless and was extremely helpful with communications among vendors in the days leading up. We could not have done it without her!

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Ashley and Southern Hospitality! From start to finish, Ashley was absolutely incredible — organized, detail-oriented, and always one step ahead. Every single aspect of our day ran smoothly thanks to her thoughtful planning and tireless behind-the-scenes work.

Ashley is not only a consummate professional but also one of the kindest, most genuine people we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Her calm presence made such a difference, especially in the more stressful moments — she brought a sense of ease and reassurance that allowed us to truly enjoy the planning process and our wedding day.

Her attention to detail was unmatched — nothing was overlooked, and everything came together beautifully. What impressed us the most was her excellent communication. Ashley was always available, responsive, and made us feel completely supported from start to finish. Whether it was answering a late-night email, keeping us on track with timelines, or offering helpful suggestions, she handled it all with grace and care.

Thanks to Ashley and Southern Hospitality, we were able to be fully present on our wedding day, knowing everything was in the best hands. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her a thousand times over!

Working with Ashley was truly a pleasure. Our wedding day is a day that we will treasure forever, and that is due in large part to Ashley’s efforts for 1.5 years leading up to that day. It’s always said that something always comes up during your wedding day. That is true - for us, it was two thunderstorms (and one so strong it knocked over our head table). And there is no one that I’d want besides Ashley to manage all that comes up in wedding planning. Ashley is detail-oriented and so positive to work with. The Outer Banks wedding community is small and Ashley has developed strong relationships with all of the best vendors over her years of experience, a true asset in wedding planning. She was receptive to all of our ideas and had creativity to maximize our budget to make the most out of our day. Ashley was truly the glue holding everything together on our wedding day and we are so thankful. I’m so happy and excited to enjoy married life, but I will miss working with Ashley so much!

Ashley was an absolutely amazing wedding planner and coordinator. I am not kidding when I say I couldn't have done it without her. She made the entire planning process so seamless and stress free. And on the actual wedding day she made sure everything went on time and was perfect. She made sure it was the best night of our lives. I would recommend Ashley and her team to any and everyone getting married in OBX. Love you Ashley! Thank you for everything.

We ended up going with the “day of” package because I am someone who meticulously plans and obsesses over every detail. That being said, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to fully let go on my wedding day—but thanks to Bethany, I did. And that is nothing short of a miracle! She brought my vision to life so flawlessly that I didn’t have to worry about a single thing, which is incredible because, truthfully, I worry a lot.

From the moment the day started, Bethany had everything under control. She handled every detail with such precision and grace, ensuring everything ran smoothly while allowing us to be fully present and enjoy the moment. Knowing she was behind the scenes making everything happen gave me the peace of mind I didn’t even realize I needed.

Bethany is not only an incredible coordinator but also a calm, reassuring presence who truly cares about making your day as special as you imagined. If you’re looking for someone who will execute your vision to perfection while letting you fully soak in the joy of your wedding day, she is the one. We are beyond grateful for her and cannot recommend her enough!