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About

The Graceful Host is a boutique wedding planning company located in Covington, Louisiana. Owner Ashley Culicchia Cash is an experienced wedding designer with a passion for turning couples’ dream weddings into a reality. She has a great eye for design and delights in the opportunity to assist couples in choosing the perfect color schemes and decor for their event.

Experience

With over seven years of professional experience behind her, Ashley possesses a great knowledge of the wedding planning industry. Her seasoned marketing and communication skills are beneficial when organizing couples’ special events. Ashley’s business has been mentioned by impressive publications in the industry such as Martha Stewart Weddings and Style Me Pretty.

Services Offered

Every couple deserves to celebrate their dream wedding without the inevitable stress that comes hand in hand with wedding planning. The Graceful Host pays close attention to the wishes of the couple to provide them with a wedding that is uniquely their own. Ashley believes that planning a wedding is just as much fun as the event itself. The Graceful Host collaborates with its clients to set a suitable budget and timeline and to discuss ideas and visions for the event. Couples will have an opportunity to meet with Ashley to approve designs and discuss the precise details. By taking on a refined amount of clients every year, Ashley is able to focus solely on each individual wedding to ensure that every couple receives the wedding of their dreams.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$9,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

4
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Shelby R. Sent on 12/13/2019
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Let me start by just saying that as wedding videographers we work with dozens and dozens of planning and event companies each year. Ashley Cash and her team are hands down one of the best event planners we have EVER worked with. She is the most relatable, down-to-earth thoughtful person who helps coordinate the *controlled* chaos of your day, and she does it with a smile on her face and makes you feel like you're the most important person in the world when she speaks to you. Do yourself, your mother, and your mother-in-law a favor and HIRE this incredible woman and her 5-star team now -- it'll be the best money you've spent to invest in PEACE OF MIND for your family's wedding day yet!!! - Shelby and the Ruby Riot Creatives wedding videography crew!
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Jessie Sent on 04/10/2018
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BEST DECISION EVER!!! First and foremost- Ashley is the greatest human being I know. I don’t think I can find the words to explain how truly fantastic Ashley is. Ashley and I worked together for 15 months planning my wedding. She genuinely took the time to get to know me and my husband. So much so that when I went to show her my “ideal” theme of black and white, she showed me a design template of a room full of color because she knew I would love it. At that moment, I knew I was in great hands. It was EXACTLY what I wanted and I didn’t even know it!! From there she was my life savor. She thought of everything before I even could. She photoshops chairs into diagrams if you need more of a visual. She handled budget, vendors, welcome boxes, design elements, etc. The best part of it all- she’s a best friend when you need it. Having The Graceful Host be my planner was easily the best, and easiest, choice of my entire wedding. If you can book Ashley, do it ASAP! You will never regret it.
User2358675 Sent on 10/09/2015
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Ashley went above and beyond to make my dream vision a reality! From the first time we talked, she totally understood my vision and never stopped advocating for that! During the planning process, I lived out of town, so I could only meet with vendors on brief visits home to Charlotte. However, Ashley helped me connect with vendors and coordinate schedules so that I could meet with vendors in person. She was also incredibly flexible and made sure that whether I was in town or a plane-ride away, I was always a part of the process. In the weeks leading up to the wedding and on the day of, Ashley was a calming presence and truly ran the show. The day I got married, I didn't have a single thing to worry about because Ashley ensured that all went smoothly. With her running the show, my husband and I were totally present and got to enjoy every moment stress-free. We loved having Ashley and would highly recommend her!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Charlotte Strings for Events Charlotte Strings for Events Wedding Musicians

We absolutely love working with Ashley and her team at the Graceful Host. She is always on point and runs such beautiful and smooth events. She is the best! It is always a pleasure to work with the Graceful Host.

Big Love Weddings Big Love Weddings Wedding Officiants

Ashley is a Graceful Host. Her weddings are always on time, and flawless. She does a good job matching the right vendor for the couples needs. I've always heard positive feedback and reviews of her planning and coordination. You definitely need to speak to Ashley before you make a decision. Rev. Tod Coles Big Love Weddings

Lauren Rosenau Photography Lauren Rosenau Photography Wedding Photographers

The Graceful Host- two words: HIRE. HER. Ashley is personable, full of incredible design ideas and inspiration, has the ability to bring her creative eye to any style of wedding/couple, and as a photographer, I really adore how she makes a wedding day run so smoothly. I believe in a beautiful connection between a bride and groom, and when a couple isn't worried about the little bumps in the road of a wedding day, or if we're keeping on track with a timeline, they can relax and enjoy the day. Your day will be amazing with The Graceful Host- and you'll have your pictures to prove it!

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