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Whitford Weddings & Events was founded by Ashley Whitford in 2024 and was inspired by her wedding planning journey and new found passion for helping other couples bring their dream wedding to life. Located just outside of Mystic, Connecticut, we are Connecticut based but also serve couples in Rhode Island. We specialize in Month-of Coordination but can customize this package to fit your needs. We are proud to share that we were named 2026 Best of Weddings by the Knot!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Destination
Non-Religious
Religious

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Ashley is an exceptional wedding and event planner and day-of coordinator who made planning and the wedding day stress-free. Clients praised her organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, vendor coordination, and calm handling of unexpected issues. She’s highly recommended, felt like a trusted friend, and delivered polished, personalized events.

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Ashley is an exceptional wedding and event planner and day-of coordinator who made planning and the wedding day stress-free. Clients praised her organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, vendor coordination, and calm handling of unexpected issues. She’s highly recommended, felt like a trusted friend, and delivered polished, personalized events.

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Jessica Sent on 10/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley is the best!

Ashley has been a huge help in my wedding planning experience! From recommendations for venues, vendors, and bridesmaid dresses, to advice on logistics, organization, strategies to save money, and things I never even thought of, she clearly knows SO much about the wedding industry and is so generous with her time and sharing her knowledge. She has truly been keeping me sane through this process, constantly checking in and always being there for me to bounce things off of. She's the best!
Christina
Christina Sent on 07/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we'e made for our wedding

Hiring Ashley for day-of coordination was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had planned most of the wedding ourselves and initially brought her on just a few months before the big day. Looking back, we can't imagine doing it without her.

One of the biggest reasons we chose Ashley was her familiarity with both our ceremony church and our reception venue at the Delamar Mystic. Since the Delamar was still a relatively new wedding venue, it gave us tremendous peace of mind knowing she already understood both locations and their logistics.

As we got closer to the wedding, Ashley's value became even more apparent. The month leading up to the wedding was when she truly stepped in and took an incredible amount of stress off our shoulders. She was exceptionally proactive, remarkably detail-oriented, and constantly thinking ahead to make sure nothing was overlooked. She covered details we hadn't even thought to ask about, kept us organized, and was always quick to respond whenever new questions or last-minute changes came up.

Ashley was also wonderful during our ceremony rehearsal. We had quite a few young children participating, and she kept everyone organized while making the rehearsal feel calm and efficient.

On the wedding day, everything felt effortless from our perspective, and that's entirely because Ashley was working tirelessly behind the scenes. A few unexpected curveballs came up throughout the day, but she handled each one with confidence and professionalism before they ever became our concern. She coordinated with our vendors, kept everything on schedule, and allowed us to be fully present and simply enjoy our wedding with our family and friends.

Ashley exceeded every expectation we had. She didn't just coordinate our wedding day, she gave us peace of mind during the busiest part of the planning process and made sure everything came together seamlessly.

After the wedding, my husband and I both agreed on one thing: out of every vendor we hired, Ashley was our best decision. If we were planning our wedding all over again, hiring her would still be one of the easiest choices we'd make.
Sarena
Sarena Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service from day one

Ashley was a lifesaver in the final month of wedding planning. She was so organized, thoughtful and detail oriented which allowed us to enjoy the day without stress!
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Caitlin Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

Ashley was exceptional! She made the last month leading up to our wedding worry free and the day of seamless. She was exceedingly professional and organized. She was further complemented by all of our vendors. I will be recommending Ashley to anyone I know getting married in the future.
Kay
Kay Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley Made Our Wedding Stress-Free and Seamless!

We are so grateful we had Ashley as our wedding planner! From start to finish, she kept us organized, calm, and ensured everything went according to schedule. Our wedding day went so smoothly thanks to her.

Ashley was also a huge help in sourcing our vendors (band, photographer, florist, dance floor, transportation, tent), and every recommendation she made was spot-on. By the day of our wedding, she felt less like a planner and more like an incredibly organized friend we could fully rely on.

We loved working with her and cannot recommend Ashley highly enough! Thank you!!!!!
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Sarah Sent on 08/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Get a coordinator, and get Ashley!

We were absolutely blown away by Ashley’s month-of coordination and are so grateful she was there to support our big day. We chose to have an intimate Monday wedding on the CT shore, and Ashley’s careful and diligent support leading up to our day and day-of made a huge difference. We felt like we could truly breathe a sigh of relief and properly enjoy our day thanks to her! Ashley navigated a rehearsal, some DIY decor, ceremony music cues, tablescape, and so much more—and she did so flawlessly. We are forever grateful to her and highly recommend her team to all CT couples. Get a coordinator, and get Ashley!
Anita
Anita Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would hire her again in a heartbeat!

Ashley felt like a close friend through my whole wedding experience. She went above and beyond since day 1 of working with her. She thought of everything, was extremely flexible with our schedules and always put our needs and desires above everything else to try to make our day exactly what we planned. We had the perfect day, despite bad weather and I am so glad we chose Ashley. She stayed totally calm in times of stress and kept the wedding flowing. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Amazing experience, and wonderful person to work with!
Jacob
Jacob Sent on 08/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Incredible Coordinator

We originally booked Ashley as our month-of coordinator and ended up adding an extra month to our contract — and we are so glad we did! She was an absolute lifesaver in those final weeks. Responsive, detail-oriented, and compassionate, Ashley guided us through every planning detail and handled vendor communication seamlessly. On the day of our wedding, she was fabulous — speaking up for us when needed, ensuring every detail was perfect, and making us feel like we had a trusted friend by our side all day. Our families couldn’t stop talking about how amazing she was, and we couldn’t agree more!
Dana
Dana Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Flawless Retirement Celebration, Thanks to Ashley!

Ashley at Whitford Weddings planned my mom’s retirement party, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about the entire experience. From our very first conversation, Ashley brought a calm, confident, and creative energy that instantly put me at ease. She took the time to understand my mom’s personality and career story and translated that into a celebration that felt truly personal and meaningful.

Every detail—from the elegant décor and smooth timeline to the heartfelt touches that honored my mom’s legacy—was handled with care and professionalism. Guests are still raving about how beautiful and seamless the event was! Ashley was incredibly responsive, thoughtful with suggestions, and always one step ahead.

If you're looking for someone who will make your event not only beautiful but also stress-free and memorable, Ashley is the planner you want. I’m so grateful for her and would work with her again in a heartbeat!
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Michayla Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

I can’t say enough about my best friend and MOH, Ashley for planning my bachelorette and shower. They were truly the most beautiful events I’ve ever experienced, especially not being a details girly. Every detail was thoughtfully curated, from the decor, to the theme nights to all the little touches that made me feel so special. Her talent for creating aesthetic and memorable events is unmatched!
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