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Festoons and Flourishes

Festoons and Flourishes

Howell, MI
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    Absolute perfect experience

    Ashley and her team went over and above making the perfect wedding for my wife and I. The attention to detail was out of this world. If I could go back there is nothing I would change about the experience, I would recommend her to all of my friends. Ashley is such a creative mind and lovely soul.
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    Mark M. Sent on 07/05/2022
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    Ashley - the G.O.A.T!!! (Greatest of All Time)

    What can I say about Ashley and her team that will capture the truly INCREDIBLE experience we had? It is very difficult to put into words!

    Ashley and her team are without a doubt the most professional, friendly, and flexible team we have had the pleasure of working with for event planning. Our wedding planning was something we had stressed about for some time, but from day one of working with Ashley... it became a breeze! Not only that, but we were kept in the loop 100% of the time so there was never a question of where things were headed, what we needed to do, etc. We felt like we were in control even though Ashley and her team did EVERYTHING! Even little things that we couldn't decide on, Ashley was always there to lend advice and keep us on track without pressuring us into anything. Our stress turned into excitement thanks to her!

    For the day itself, we had ideas of what we wanted and those ideas, once in Ashley's hands, became a reality and exceeded our wildest expectations. There was not a single thing I would change and I still receive texts/calls weeks after the wedding from friends saying how incredible it all was. I've seen some other designs/events that Ashley has done and I have to say... she can do it all. Whatever your dream is, she will deliver!

    Ashley made our wedding the event that we wanted and then some. Something we will remember for the rest of our lives. From start to finish... PERFECT. She is the only event planner I will ever recommend to anyone from this point on. The greatest of all time, the G.O.A.T!!
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    Dunya M. Sent on 04/19/2022
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    Festoons and Flourishes made our event seamless, beautiful and an incredible experience for guests

    Ashley made our wedding reception everything we could've dreamed of and more. My husband and I are not "normal".... We have a very unconventional way of going about things. What's more, is that we are lazy and didn't want to have to come up with any plans on our own. Our ideas of "awesome" are a bit over-the-top but Ashley handled us like the pro that she is. She went above and beyond down to every detail and made our Wedding Bash not only speak to our personalities in a classy way (NOT easy to do, lol) but made our reception the best experience for our guests. And we barely had to lift a finger! My husband and I were told multiple times by our guests that our reception was the best and most fun they'd ever had. Guests couldn't stop talking about it for a week afterwards. None of it would've been possible without Ashley. I would hire her 100 times over if I could. If I ever have another wedding (hopefully not, lol) she'll be the one to help me plan it. If you're lucky enough to book her, don't waste any more time. Your event is guaranteed to be incredible in the hands of Ashley.
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    Chloe S. Sent on 04/29/2022
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    Incomparable Attention to Detail and Our Wedding Dreams

    Festoons & Flourishes is the best wedding planner we could have ever dreamed of working with for our big day. We truly cannot imagine our dream day or the journey to getting there without Ashley. From our very first meeting, she listened and paid attention to who we are as a couple, our story, our style, and more to create a unique vision for our wedding. With her creative genius and artful eye, this vision highlighted and celebrated our love story/journey in very personal ways. She made everything magical and beautiful. It was a gorgeous day with large and small details that were beautiful, elegant, and personal! The experience of working with Ashley, from the very first day we reached out to even after the wedding day, has been such a pleasure. We so enjoyed working with Ashley and collaborating with her throughout the process - it was really fun to bounce ideas off of each other, learn so much about each other, and share so much together. Getting engaged is so exciting and the idea of wedding planning can be overwhelming, but Ashley’s level of experience, expertise, and calm demeanor helped to ensure that the process of planning was enjoyable and reassured us that our wedding would be seamless and spectacular…which it certainly was!!! She is extremely organized was able to bring soooo many moving parts together in amazingly efficient and effective ways. Ashley was an amazing advocate and support system during such an exciting time. After having to postpone our wedding date by almost a whole year and dealing with the uncertainty of planning during a pandemic, Ashley made what would have been a difficult/uncertain time for us alone, manageable and still celebratory every step of the way. She truly thought of every detail leading up to and on the wedding day - we were able to fully enjoy the day without any worries because we were confident Festoons & Flourishes had everything handled! Our guests were blown away and still talk about the amazing experience they had on our special day. We could go on and on about the fantastic experience we have had with Ashley. She made sure we felt celebrated and cared for throughout this entire process. Thank you so much for making our wedding our most magical day ever - we love you!
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    Stacy F. Sent on 07/19/2021
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    In A League of Her Own

    This is an unqualified and enthusiastic review of Festoons & Flourishes as the very best wedding/event planner in Michigan. Ashley and her team organized and executed the most breathtaking wedding imaginable for my son and daughter-in-law following one pandemic postponement from 2020. I had so many guests say they have never been to a wedding that was a more perfect combination of elegance and just crazy good fun. It was absolutely gorgeous (kudos to Detroit Design Co), and every detail was executed flawlessly. Ashley channeled the bride and groom’s desire for a guest focused wedding which ensured everyone had an absolutely wonderful time. It was a weekend destination event involving 4 different venues over a three-day period - in other words, so many moving parts that it was impossible for a mere mortal to track. Notwithstanding the complexity, it all went incredibly smoothly thanks to Ashley. She’s a true pro - positive, unflappable, persistent, and flexible. She has a great relationship with the best vendors in the State and pulled off more than her share of miracles for us over this past year. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
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    Courtney P. Sent on 12/21/2020
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    Highly reccommended!

    Ashley was amazing! Her team was always responsive and available to talk about the vision for our wedding. We only had a short amount of time during a pandemic, but they were able to accommodate us and we could not be happier with the service we received.
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    Lauren O. Sent on 11/19/2020
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    The best decision ever

    Ashley is hands down the best event planner around. She planned my Bridal Soiree in just three weeks! An unconventional bridal shower, a seven-course dinner party with ALL the details was executed so excellently as if she’s done this type of event a million times over. A party that would have easily taken my family and I months to put together. She truly left me speechless day of my party, and most importantly made ME feel like a guest and not a host. She literally did it all and then some.

    Ashley is a real pleasure to work with- A true professional who is respectful of your budget and is all about honesty. Her confidence, her brilliant & new ideas, her passion is truly showcased in her events from start to finish. I’m forever grateful to have found somebody who cares so much about the event as if it was her own. Ashley doesn’t just bring the event to life; she creates an experience that will last as a memory forever! I will continue to work with Ashley for any event - wedding, baby shower, birthdays, and anything in-between. Ashley is an event planner that turned into family after three short weeks, and that to me speaks volumes about somebody’s character. Take a chance with Festoons and Flourishes – I promise you will not regret a single thing along the way!
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    Jeri G. Sent on 09/29/2020
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    Engagement party wedding and baby shower

    Festoons and Flourishes have done all of our events. Ashley does an incredible job to the tiniest detail. We are always so pleased when she is in charge. People are still all talking about all the events she has done for us! I always recommend her! She’s the best☺️
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    Meaghan K. Sent on 09/24/2019
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    Absolutely phenomenal!

    I can't say enough about how fantastic Ashley is-- she was able to give us peace of mind on our big day so that we could fully enjoy the moment and I am so appreciative of that. Ashley has a tremendous amount of attention to detail (as a Type A person I don't throw that compliment around lightly!) and her eye for style made for an absolutely gorgeous wedding. Both my husband and I felt truly listened to while working with Ashley and-- most importantly-- she was both respectful and upfront with us about our budget and what we would and wouldn't be able to do design-wise, which I really appreciate. Working with a wedding planner means putting a ton of trust into that person and I couldn't have been happier with the relationship Ashley developed with us-- we trusted her implicitly and she delivered every single time. Nothing short of amazing!!
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    Matt S. Sent on 07/25/2019
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    From a Venue Point of View

    Ashley was absolutely fantastic to work with from start to finish. She had her hands on every detail to ensure a gorgeous event for all involved. Our venue Stone House Farm was blown away by her professionalism, and attention to detail. We look forward to working with her again soon. If you are looking for someone who can bring your vision to life....Festoons and Flourishes is your company.
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    Emily D. Sent on 06/19/2019
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    Amazing and fun!

    As a floral designer, I had the pleasure of working with Ashley of Festoons & Flourishes who curated the most incredible wildflower-inspired wedding. Ashley brought us in to do the floral design and she is truly one of the best in the biz. She has such an amazing attention to detail, and every decision she makes is with the couple's best interest at heart. She is creative and I've never seen her do the same thing twice. She is organized, communicative, and someone you want in your corner for your wedding day. She pushes the limits on what it means to be a planner/designer and the end product is absolutely remarkable. It's easy to see why she is in such high demand and it will be an honor to get to work with her again!
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    Marie S. Sent on 09/17/2019
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    Not a single worry on our big day!

    If there was one vendor I could recommend out of all of my fabulous vendors it would undoubtedly be Ashley at Festoons & Flourishes. Throughout the entire process, she was our source of positivity, excitement, creativity, and ORGANIZATION. Oh, I could wax poetically on just how beautifully organized she is. Because of her professionalism and attention to detail, there was never a moment throughout the year-long planning that I was worried.

    We had so many vendors, two locations, multiple caterers...so many moving parts. We did not make the job easy for her, but I knew that Ashley would get it done and that it would be perfect. There's really no way to thank someone who helps plan the most incredible day of your life, but we are eternally grateful.
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    The Best Full-Service Luxury Event Planner!

    Ashley, the creative genius behind Festoons and Flourishes is one of the best full-service luxury event planners you’ll ever meet! Her prestigious art & design degree coupled with her highly sought after hospitality & catering background fuels her passion to create the most exquisitely designed events that inspires an entire industry. Ashley’s keen attention to detail and unparalleled service sets the standard for others. After witnessing first-hand on more than one occasion over the years, Ashley flawlessly executes one-of-a-kind designs that keeps clients & vendors wanting to work with her, they trust her for delivering nothing but the very best. Festoons and Flourishes is a must book for life’s most celebrated moments!
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    Justine Sent on 04/10/2019
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    Highly Recommend!

    Ashley is an absolute dream to work with. Having witnessed her wedding planning skills with my sister's wedding three years prior, I knew I wanted her for my own wedding! The whole wedding planning process was so much less stressful knowing Ashley was there every step of the way; not to mention the ease with which the actual wedding day went off with. Besides being every bit the professional, she is also a joy to be around. My husband and I can't recommend Ashley enough.
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    Gerald J. Sent on 11/21/2018
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    Pastor Gerald Johnson

    One word. AWESOME! I have worked with Ashley and Festoons and Flourishes on 3 very important events. My daughter's wedding, launch event, and special service event. I will continue to have them work every event in My future. Excellence and personal ownership of every element of the event even areas outside of her direct response abilities to make sure every goes perfectly. She is creative and has a great eye an understanding of the nuances of each event. Again, i say AWESOME!
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    Brian P. Sent on 11/07/2018
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    Without a doubt THE BEST!!!

    Ashley is amazing! She was simply the best choice for coordinator for our October wedding. She is wonderful to work with. She was professional, caring, thoughtful and went above and beyond to help us organize the perfect wedding. Everything went flawlessly on the big day and we were able to enjoy it without any worries. Her and her team are simply the best! Would highly recommend her.
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    7 out of 5 stars; a true wedding lifesaver

    The first thing I tell engaged couples now is "GET A DAY OF COORDINATOR STAT!!! This, and a good photographer, were the best investments we made on our wedding day. From the beginning, Ashley put us at ease. She was there to answer all of our questions and walk us through everything. She made our day go so smoothly. My parents were able to relax and enjoy the day as well, because she had everything under control. I highly, highly recommend Festoons and Flourishes.
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    The absolute best!!

    Ashley is hands down the planner you want on your side for your wedding day. From our initial meeting she was so kind and patient with my ever changing design decisions. She enhanced the vision I had for my wedding and designed an absolutely stunning event. She has an eye for design and is so unbelievably organized - nothing is too much for her to handle. Multiple people asked me for her information because the day not only flowed flawlessly but also looked and felt like a million dollar event. She didn’t skip a beat when I had her coordinate my zeffa group and belly dancer! The best decision you could make is to hire Ashley for your event!
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    Ashley was the best! She took care of tons of details for me when I was experiencing serious decision fatigue and was a huge help for all my general wedding-related questions. I wasn't sure I was going to hire a planner as I am a fairly organized person but hiring Ashley was the best thing I spent money on in the whole wedding. I was able to enjoy my day so much more knowing that everything else was taken care of - not a single vendor needed to ask me a question all day and if anything went wrong I certainly didn't know about it. In addition, all of Ashley's design expertise resulted in a beautiful wedding that my guests are still talking about weeks later. I would highly recommend Ashley to anyone, whether they're looking for someone to figure out everything for them or just a little help on the day of the wedding or with the little details that add up to make a spectacular event.
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    Ashley was absolutely amazing! Our wedding was beautiful and exactly what we wanted! She was very conscience of our budget and made sure that we still got our dream wedding. She's always willing to go the extra mile!! She even let us use some of her decor items for free which made our event really stand out!
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    Ashley is absolutely AMAZING! If there is one thing I would absolutely recommend for a wedding (no matter how small) is a planner, and if at all possible you should definitely try Ashley. We hired Ashley for our June 2018 Indian-American fusion wedding at Sunset Cove in Pinckney, MI. She went above and beyond in making sure all of the elements that we wanted (and those we hadn't even thought of) came together for our wedding day. She had a very calm, and can-do attitude during the whole process that was perfect for a nervous bride and groom. And she did a great job managing our vendors and arranging our rentals. There were so many things that she had taken care of that we didn't even know about until days and even weeks after the wedding (We had been wondering how they day had gone so smoothly!). There was also such attention to detail (from the beautiful folding of napkins, cards indicating food choices, decorating programs, signage, etc.) that just made our wedding day so much more special. We got a ton of compliments about how lovely all the details were, which was definitely all Ashley. My parents after meeting her on the wedding day said, "I with we could hire her to run our lives." She is sweet, friendly, responsible, committed, and easy-going. It was such a pleasure to work with her in the year leading up to our wedding. We couldn't have made a better choice!
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    Stacy Sent on 05/28/2018
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    Festoons and Flourishes did my day of wedding coordination, and hiring Ashley was one of the best decisions I (or really, my mom) made about the entire wedding. Ashley was incredibly helpful right from the beginning. We had an in person meeting while I was in town, and since I live across country, a couple of video meetings and many emails prior to the wedding. Ashley kept me on track during the planning, and kept my bridal party and vendors on track the day of the wedding. I didn't have to worry about anything the day of the wedding (other than holding myself together), and am guessing there are tons of things that Ashley and her assistant did over the course of the day that I never had to worry about. No matter how well planned the wedding is before hand the planning still has to be executed the day of, and I'm so grateful that I and my family/friends didn't have to worry about the organization and could just enjoy the day. I would hire Ashley again, and recommend anyone else do so, without hesitation.
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    Andrea Sent on 11/19/2018
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    “Worth her weight in gold!”

    I’m returning a whole year after our wedding to write a review (busy year) because I cannot stress enough how amazing Ashley was as a wedding planner. Our venue recommended her to us as their first choice for planners and I’m so glad we hired her. She was incredibly professional, thorough and confident, very obviously experienced - It gave me great peace of mind knowing our wedding day was in her hands (which is absolutely priceless for an otherwise stressed-out bride). Hands down the greatest investment while planning our wedding. She was, as my mother in law put it, “worth her weight in gold.”
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    I️ decided I️ needed a day of coordinator and hired Ashley a little less than a year prior to my wedding. She was the best investment and best recommendation I️ can give to Brides for stress free wedding day. Up through the wedding planning she would communicate with me via email and phone and send me lists to keep me up to date on my tasks and planning. These were so helpful, as I can be a procrastinator and planning a wedding with a full time job can be a struggle at times ! My husband was hesitant about hiring a day of coordinator at first, but after meeting her he couldn't stop saying how awesome and how valuable her work was to our day. The day ran so smooth! With Ashley’s help I was able to keep my sanity, and sit back and enjoy my wedding day. My wedding was what I dreamed and pictured, thanks to Ashley’s team! Ashley is professional and passionate and it shows through in the events she’s helps to create for her Brides.
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    With Ashley as our wedding coordinator, we could feel relaxed and at ease knowing that everything was being handled on our big day. She worked up a timeline and made sure that all vendors were on the same page and well harmonized. Ashley addressed any issue that occurred without having to get us involved. She handled transporting our gift and gift cards to our room to ensure their safety, took care of the setting up and coordinating of the reception room (favors, chair covers, napkin placement, etc). Knowing that Ashley was involved in all aspects of our wedding completely allowed us to feel care free and enjoy our it to the fullest. We would highly recommend her for your wedding!!!