Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events Reviews
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Quality of service 4.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Value 4.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Shellie Sent on 07/27/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Corolla Wedding
Whitney was absolutely amazing and I could not have asked for a better wedding planner! She kept me on track during the whole planning process and met up with me and my family well in advance of the wedding to make sure she knew what our vision was for the wedding and after that initial meet up she followed up regularly with emails and phone calls to ensure my vision was coming to life the way I imagined. The week of the wedding she was on top of everything which made the week relaxing. The rehearsal the day before the wedding went smooth which made the wedding a breeze. I had no worries the day of the wedding which honestly is the best thing for a bride! 10/10 I highly recommend Southern Hospitality Wedding and Events! -
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Mckenzie Sent on 07/24/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
The Gift of Being Fully Present
From the moment I hopped on a call with Ashley, it was a no-brainer that she was the planner for me! She was so warm and kind that I felt like I'd known her for years. Over the months that followed, she proved to be every bit as professional and dependable as she was personable: detail-oriented, expert in her craft, and genuinely fun to work with.
Through every indecisive moment and last-minute change of heart, she never once made me feel like too much. She met me with patience, perspective, and exactly the guidance I needed to make confident decisions. I truly could not have navigated this process without her team!
Our wedding day itself went perfectly, and that would not have been possible without the Southern Hospitality team. They handled everything that popped up with grace and steadiness (in the most adorable matching green dresses, no less!). The team went above and beyond by capturing behind-the-scenes clips on their phones and sending them to us afterward. Such a sweet, unexpected touch!
The thoughtfulness didn't stop there. I'd had a custom crest made for our day, and Ashley worked with my photographer Sarah to gift me an acrylic piece that they surprised me with on our bar front! Something I'll treasure forever.
With the SoHo team by your side, you get to be there — really there — for every second of your day, surrounded by the people you love, while they make sure everything else runs exactly as it should.
Nothing was overlooked. From the very first conversation, it was easy to trust Ashley and her team with every detail of our day. She is without a doubt destined to be a household name in this industry, and I feel so lucky to have been one of her brides. Thank you, Southern Hospitality, for helping bring our dream day to life!!-
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Stacy Sent on 07/22/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
OBX 4x4 Beach Wedding 7.20.2026
As mother of the bride, I helped my daughter plan and prepare for her destination wedding. But not being familiar with the location or vendors, I needed help. I've never utilized a wedding or party planner before and did not know what to expect, but Ashley and Whitney went above and beyond by any measure. I have no doubt there were tasks performed that I'm not even aware of, but of those that I did know about, all I can say is that I was very impressed. Consummate professionals, but friendly and focused on personalized attention. It was well worth the cost to have this team on board to make sure everything unfolded seamlessly to create a beautiful wedding experience. -
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Ashley Sent on 07/01/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Absolutely Exceptional Wedding Planners
If you're looking for wedding planners who will allow you to truly enjoy your wedding day without worrying about a single detail, Ashley and Whitney are exactly who you need. From the very beginning of the planning process, they were incredibly detail-oriented, organized, and supportive. No question was too small, no detail was overlooked, and they consistently made us feel like every aspect of our wedding was just as important to them as it was to us.
On our wedding day, they exceeded every expectation we had. Our family, wedding party, and my husband and I had one responsibility: get ready and enjoy the day. Ashley and Whitney seamlessly managed everything else. They were ten steps ahead at every moment, anticipating needs before they arose and handling countless behind-the-scenes details that we didn't even realize were happening until after the wedding. Any challenges that came up were resolved quickly and calmly - although, thanks to their incredible planning and preparation, there were very few.
Beyond their exceptional organization and professionalism, what stood out most was their demeanor. They remained calm, positive, and collected throughout the entire day, and that energy was contagious. They created such a peaceful environment that not only did we feel completely at ease, but our families and wedding party did as well. Their calm presence allowed everyone to be fully present and enjoy every moment.
One small detail that perfectly reflects how thoughtfully they approach their work, they even coordinated their outfits to complement our wedding aesthetic, making them easy to spot whenever we needed them while blending beautifully into the day. It was just another example of the level of care they put into every aspect of their role.
Looking back, we're honestly amazed by how much they handled without us ever knowing. They made what could have been a stressful day feel effortless, and that is an incredible gift to give a couple. We cannot recommend Ashley and Whitney highly enough. They are organized, proactive, professional, compassionate, and truly exceptional at what they do. Hiring them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we are forever grateful for everything they did to make our day absolutely perfect. -
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Lauren Sent on 01/13/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Our Exact Vision...but Even Better!
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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Cj Greavu Sent on 01/13/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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The Reason Our Day Was Perfect
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!! -
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Page Sent on 12/17/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Southern Hospitality - at its Finest!
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. 🤍 -
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Emily Sent on 10/16/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
Best Team Ever!
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 -
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Colin Sent on 10/09/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating5.0
The Best Money You'll Spend on your Wedding!! (and your favorite vendor)!
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-
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Megan Sent on 07/14/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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the best!!
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! -
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Sarah Sent on 07/01/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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The absolute best in the OBX!
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! -
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Bridget Sent on 06/30/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Average response time 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Value 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley was the glue holding everything together on our wedding day!
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!-
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Kelly Sent on 05/30/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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I couldn't have done it without Ashley!
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.-
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Alexa Sent on 02/22/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Bethany Made Our Wedding Day Absolutely Stress-Free!
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! -
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Brittany Sent on 11/06/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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My calm in all the stress
Every time I got on a phone call with Bethany she was truly my calm. She took so much of the stress off of me and reminded me that she had everything was under control. I could call her whenever and she was there to talk anything over. I had some communication issues with one of my vendors and she took full control, even went directly up to their office for me since I’m out of town. Well worth the money!!! -
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Amanda Sent on 09/29/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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BEST ever!
Bethany & Liz were INCREDIBLE! Due to a storm both our ceremony and cocktail hour had to be moved to a new location. Both were incredibly attentive and flexible with all of the changes and made it look effortless. We couldn’t have done it without them!!
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Allison Sent on 06/30/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing Wedding Thanks to Southern Hospitality!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ashley and her team! She understood my wedding vision from the very start and was ALWAYS available to meet/email to ensure all my questions were answered (while also planning her own wedding!). She is direct and honest which is so helpful in making quick decisions and finding solutions to challenges that inevitably pop up. She worked so incredibly hard throughout the entire wedding day but always had a smile on her face in the process. I can't think of a better person to make the wedding of our dreams happen! -
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Anne Sent on 06/19/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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The best wedding planners ever!
Our wedding was straight out of a dream thanks to Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events!
Ashley is the best wedding planner there is! She is so knowledgeable about the industry and knows everything inside and out from the different vendors, designs, and just about anything that comes to mind regarding wedding planning. I probably wore Ashley out with questions everyday yet she was always willing to answer them so quickly. I could be very indecisive when it came to making choices for my wedding vision since I just loved everything I saw. Ashley was amazing at presenting my options, helping me to narrow them down by asking me tougher questions to get me thinking in a head space of what I ultimately envisioned for our big day and kept in mind, my budget when presenting the different options!
Both Ashley and Bethany are so personable and the sweetest souls. I could not imagine not having them as my wedding planners. They are truly the best!
The day of my wedding, Bethany was there with me, calming my nerves before I walked down the aisle while Ashley was behind the scene, running the show with care and efficiently and calmly, seeing to it that the final details were executed as planned. They both made sure that everything was always going smoothly and that Matt and I were having the best time while ensuring we had everything we needed - (from making our dinner plates, to getting us hors d'oeuvres during our time of getting our pictures taken, and to making sure we got our cocktails first)! They treated us like royalty the whole night! They even wore matching dresses to match my theme / vibe of the wedding (THEY ARE THE BEST!)
Ashley and Bethany surprised me with a special design at our sweetheart table with the scalloped plates I liked to have had. Due to budget constraints of not being able to select the scalloped plates for all the tables, Ashley wanted to make sure that there was a special touch of the scalloped plates that I had envisioned at our wedding for just Matt and me to enjoy! Not only was that so special to have on our big day - but Ashley & Bethany bought a set of 4 of these place settings to gift Matt and me so we could continue to use them throughout our lives together - (again THEY ARE THE BEST)!
Our wedding was everything we dreamt of and more! It felt like it was straight out of a movie, all thanks to Ashley and Bethany who were there every step of the way to help design and execute all of the ideas we discussed. I could go on and write a whole book about just how special Ashley and Bethany are and the magic that they created for our special day - so if you are looking for event planners on the east coast - Ashley and Bethany at Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events are AMAZING! I’m going to truly miss working on my wedding with them, and I’m already hoping I can plan a party or event down the road so I can work with them again!
Also, I wanted to add how Ashley came to the rescue by helping with setting up and handling details for the night before / rehearsal dinner - to help reduce any stress for me for the weekend! During the rehearsal practice, the eve before the big day, everyone in my wedding party couldn’t stop complimenting on how efficient and great Ashley was at guiding us through the rehearsal for the ceremony!
I cannot thank Ashley and Bethany enough for planning our special day on the Outer Banks! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍-
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Emily Sent on 06/13/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating5.0
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Star Wedding Coordinators!
Ashley and Bethany are true stars at what they do! They worked with me as day of coordinators but they truly helped with so much leading up to the day. I am so thankful for their guidance, communication, ideas, support and knowledge. They made sure everything was in place, on time, looked amazing, and ran smoothly. Having them was a true joy!!
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Kendall Sent on 01/29/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Ashley is talented, creative, and supportive in every way!
I have been trying hard to find the words to explain just how much Ashley meant to us throughout the wedding planning process…But, to put it in a phrase, she is a miracle worker! I already miss talking to her! Her fun, warm-hearted, and straightforward personality put us at ease from the moment we met her. She’s incredibly talented and imaginative, and used her immense creativity to identify who we are as a couple and create a wedding that authentically reflected our personalities. Whenever I got overwhelmed or stressed, Ashley let me lean on her completely to help navigate decisions. She kept our vision and personalities front and center, and when I got lost in Pinterest boards or decision-making, she had an effortless way of bringing us back to what really mattered. On the wedding day itself, she ensured that everything went smoothly. She is an agile problem-solver, and I will never forget the sheer relief that I felt knowing Ashley and Bethany were there to handle the details, the timeline, and all of the last-minute questions. We were able to fully relax and enjoy every moment. I will also never forget jumping for joy when Ashley showed me pictures of our wedding reception for the first time. She used all of her creative potential to bring our dreams to life – it was everything and more! Ashley, we LOVE YOU! Thank you for being our fearless leader, for holding our hands throughout every step of the process, and for creating a wedding that felt so much like US! -
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Amberly Sent on 12/03/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley is absolutely incredible!
Wow, Ashley and Bethany were so incredible to have on deck during wedding planning! I hired them to do day of coordination and for the rehearsal and my package included being able to ask unlimited questions. They were SO responsive during the few times I had to reach out during the course of planning. My husband raised his eyebrows at me when I hired them and wondered, "do we even NEED a coordinator?" ... well, come wedding day, he commented multiple times that "having a coordinator was key!" Ashley and Bethany did such a beautiful job making everything flow behind the scenes so that all we had to do was show up and get married. My wedding day would have been SO different had I not hired excellent coordinators. They were worth every penny, and honestly, although there are so many things they took care of that I know about (floorplan, organizing vendor arrivals/exits, set-up, packing up our things for us at the end of the night), I can almost guarantee there are a hundred other things they did that we weren't even aware of, because we didn't NEED to be! These ladies know what they're doing and do it to the absolute highest standard. Even if full planning is not in your budget, having these wonderful women as your coordinators will not disappoint! I highly recommend Southern Hospitality. -
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Sarah Sent on 11/27/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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All About the Details!
We hired Ashley with Southern Hospitality almost a year and a half before our October 7, 2023 wedding. After our first consult call, we knew that Ashley was going to be perfect! Though we're both from the east coast, the military had us living on the west coast all while trying to plan an OBX wedding. Ashley made it an absolute breeze. It's apparent that all of the wedding vendors in the Outer Banks are a close-knit group, and Ashley knew just who could make our visions (though sometimes vague!) come to life. On the day of the wedding, a small storm shower was looming and due to arrive right at the ceremony time. No sweat for Ashley! We made the decision earlier in the day to chance it outside! Though we had to push back the start time a little bit, everything went off smoothly, and we were able to get married in the sand. She did an INCREDIBLE job of decorating the Sanderling pavilion with the little details- many of which were from her personal collection. We loved Ashley's 'Type A' personality and all of the checklists provided to keep us on track with planning. Most importantly, she is a very sweet, caring person, and it's apparent that she takes great pride in her work. She makes dreams come true! Thank you again, Ashley! -
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Jenn Sent on 10/11/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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All of the Stars!
Where do I even start with Ashley? She quite literally is the best on the island, and our day was sparkling and flawless because of her! She’s incredibly detail oriented, is so kind, and asks all of the right questions to get you dialed in to the vision of your perfect day. Ashley was our first hire for our wedding, and having her full service package was the best decision we made. She’s kind and fun and funny and you’ll have the best experience with her by your side. We are so thankful for Ashley and will always sing her praises and recommend her highly! -
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Claire Sent on 10/02/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Perfect in every way!
Southern Hospitality is exceptional! Ashley was GEM!!! She has an excellent attention to detail, and you can tell she has her heart in what she does, she is so genuine and will do absolutely everything in her power to make your day special. When Ashley was out of office, Bethany was on top of responding to my questions and getting everything to me in a timely manner. I could not recommend them more! I am so so happy I chose to go with Southern Hospitality for full service planning!! The day went so smoothly and everything was absolutely perfect. -
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Kara Sent on 08/16/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our day was perfect, it was magical, and it was unforgettable, and it’s all thanks to Southern Hospitality Weddings and Events!
If you are searching for a wedding coordinator who will take the time to truly understand your vision, listen to your desires, and transform them into a beautiful reality, look no further then Southern Hospitality Weddings and Events! Bethany and Ashley, along with their team, were absolutely remarkable to work with. Leading up to the big day, Bethany's exceptional knowledge of the venue, organizational skills, and attention to detail left us with complete confidence that everything would run smoothly! And what a dream of a day it was!! Bethany flawlessly managed the timeline and ensured everything ran seamlessly. Her tireless dedication shone from start to finish and her ability to handle every situation with poise and grace was truly remarkable. She anticipated our needs, orchestrated the ceremony perfectly, and worked expertly behind the scenes to keep everything on track, allowing us to relish every moment!
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! We enjoyed ourselves immensely and we and were able to be present during every minute of it! We can say with 100% honestly that we could not have done it without Bethany! We highly recommend Southern Hospitality to anyone looking for help to turn your wedding day dream into a reality!
Our heartfelt thanks for making our day unforgettable!
Kara and Krieg McClure
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Anna Sent on 08/02/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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True Magic
Ashley will make your vision and dream come true!!! I really don’t have words to describe how in love I was with my wedding - and I literally couldn’t have done it without her. I really believe she and Bethany truly care about each and everyone of their brides, and wants their wedding day to be the best of their lives as much as the bride does😭🤍 That is super hard to find - so without a doubt book full planning with them, my husband and I believe it was beyond worth it. I already miss my weekly chats with Ashley, she’s the best on the island will create magic for you 🪄 ✨ 🥰-
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Meghan Sent on 07/16/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing Ashley!
I went to the Wedding Expo in the Outer Banks and met Ashley from Southern Hospitality. I felt liked I clicked with her right away and knew that I wanted her to be our planner! She was so responsive with emails, helped me make a budget (and reminded me to stick to it), and made recommendations on vendors that fit into my vision! I am so glad that I was able to work with her and put together my dream wedding! -
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Courtney Sent on 07/14/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley is the best!
Ashley is honestly the best. We hired Ashley as our full-time wedding planner! She truly made wedding planning a fun and memorable experience. It's honestly hard to describe how special Ashley was to us throughout the whole process, but I can honestly say our wedding would not have been the same without her. Ashley is understanding, creative, extremely detailed, and very passionate about her work. Our day was more than we could have imagined. After hearing so many stories about how stressful a wedding day can be I was worried. Ashley took all my worries away. I felt so calm and was able to enjoy the day because I knew Ashely was handling everything. The whole day went so smoothly and she did an amazing job keeping everything on schedule. If you are planning an Outer Banks wedding, PLEASE consider Ashley & Southern Hospitality. You won't regret it. -
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Kelsie Sent on 06/29/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Ashley & Southern Hospitality are the best in the OBX
We hired Ashley as our full-time wedding planner and it truly was an incredible experience. It's honestly hard to describe how special Ashley was to us throughout the entire planning process over our 1.5 year engagement and especially on our wedding day. After my first conversation with Ashley I knew she was exactly what we needed. Ashley is understanding, creative, extremely detailed, and all around one of a kind. I could go on and on about how great she truly is. I had so many ideas I threw around, so many questions, and Ashley completely saw my vision when it was hard for me to see. She always had the perfect solution and was always on point with bringing my vision to life. On our wedding day, anticipation and stress was high but Ashleys calm presence made literally everyone feel at ease. Our day was more than we could have imagined, our vision not only came to life but exceeded our expectations. Our day was not only flawless but also STUNNING. We had many compliments the day after the wedding that everything went so smooth and how efficient she was during the whole day. If you are planning an Outer Banks wedding, you can't live without Ashley & Southern Hospitality.-
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Heather Sent on 06/04/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Everything and more
Ashley made all my wedding day dreams come true down to getting us onto the beach last minute after coming up with a rain plan! She made everything look beautiful and I knew everything was being taken care of behind the scenes. She did all the reaching out and coordinating of vendors. And she stayed calm, cool, and collected even when my dad was being a bridezilla and helped redirect him and I bickering. 100% hire Ashley!! -
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Rebecca Sent on 06/01/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Simply the Best
Ashley was absolutely amazing. I hired her as a coordinator and day of planner, which is an understatement. Ashley is so much more than that. She is a consultant and a professional people wrangler. I had so many compliments the day after the wedding about how everything went so smooth and how efficient and friendly Ashley was during the event. She listened to our wants and overall concept, and ensured we had the most beautiful wedding. Our event was fun and stress free thanks to Ashley and her assistant Bethany! -
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Kaylee Sent on 05/31/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Incredible!
Wow. Words cannot describe how absolutely incredible Bethany is!!!! Our wedding came together seamlessly. I booked Bethany almost a year and a half out from our wedding for day of coordination and we stayed in touch over all those months up until it was time to transfer over everything! Bethany was so incredible at answering any and every question under the sun! We are from PA so we had countless vendor, OBX, beach, and wedding questions that she knows everything about! We got married in a rental house and we were there the entire week leading up to the wedding. Bethany was even nice enough to come over earlier in the week before it got crazy to walk through the house and talk through everything!!! She ran through a perfect rehearsal practice and everyone knew exactly what they needed to do for the wedding day. My entire wedding morning I was able to relax in the bridal suite with my bridesmaids because I knew Bethany had everything under control - and I was right!!!! She set up everything perfectly just as I had dreamed of! I couldn’t have asked for a better planner, she even joined us for a dance during the reception! She is incredible and you absolutely cannot go wrong with Bethany & Southern Hospitality!! -
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Hannah Sent on 05/09/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Ashley is the BEST
We hired Ashley as a full time planner for our Outer Banks wedding, Ashley was a godsend throughout the whole wedding planning process. She talked me of the ledge more than once, made sure no stone was left unturned, and quite literally made my very all over the place, hard to describe vision a reality. She's so incredibly organized, a calm presence needed during the chaos of wedding planning and basically just gets it DONE. Our day was flawless, perfect, stunning, the best day in the world because of Ashley. She handled any situation so efficiently, and even sent someone to CVS for lash glue a mere 30 mins before I was supposed to walk down the aisle.
Not only was she a huge help with our wedding, she also helped with my mother in law plan our welcome dinner for ~120 guests. She was onsite the night before and was a huge help with all of us coming from out of town. Ashley cares so much about her couples and is the best of the best!!!-
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Alicia Sent on 03/05/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Couldn’t have done it without her!
Let me just say, if you’re on the fence about having at least a day of coordinator, I’d highly recommend dismounting that fence on the side of Southern Hospitality!
Ashley is such a gift! She was the very first wedding vendor I booked & I’m so glad she was part of our team (& now family because she’s the best). From general advice, to vendor recommendations to talking through logistics, she was thorough, informed and well versed with the local vendors in the OBX (& beyond). While the day of had been planned meticulously, we were dealt a hand of cards outside our control and got married in the middle of Hurricane Ian. A few days before the wedding, Ashley called to let me know the tent vendor wouldn’t be able to set up due to the gale force winds in the forecast. This was my sign to totally relinquish control to my vendor team with Ashley as the lead with my utmost trust and confidence. I can say wholeheartedly, it paid off tenfold.
She works with a sense of urgency while remaining calm & collected which made me feel calm despite the +40mph winds🙃 You’d never know that there was ever a different plan A from how everything turned out! I’m also very aware that I probably have no idea just how many things she fixed, saved, made a gut decision on etc and for that I am forever thankful!!-
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Kelsey Sent on 02/15/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The Best Decision! Smooth Sailing
Ashley came as a recommendation from my photographer and while I was on the fence about the day of coordination, SHE WAS THE BEST decision I made. I had some concerns about my venue's ability to execute everything and knowing, in the end, she was overseeing was such a RELIEF!
I thoroughly enjoyed chatting and working with her. We got along right away.
I emailed her everything I had booked for and like magic less than 24 hours later there was this perfectly organized plan and timeline capturing every detail. I cried in a line at Starbucks I was so relieved that someone would handle everything.
After that, the stress melted away. I was ALWAYS confident she had everything perfectly under control. And if something did go wrong on our day, I saw no signs of it! It was PERFECT! -
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Paige Sent on 01/06/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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You need Southern Hospitality in your life
I am trying to write this review without getting emotional. Ashley is truly the best. She is one of a kind. She is the hardest worker, the most understanding supporter, and just gets it done. I knew I wanted to get married in the Outer Banks but living 5 hours away, I needed someone who understood me, saw my vision, and was all around an amazing person to get along with. I found that in Ashley. She knew how to calm me down when panic arose, she knew how to explain budgets and pricing to someone who doesn't understand that language, and she knew how to find the best vendors to put on the best weekends of our lives. Ashley not only works hard to make your vision come to life but she helps guide you in making the best decision for you as a couple. We met multiple times over our 1.5 year engagement and every time Ashley had new ideas and more things crossed off our checklists. I am a very detail-oriented person and Ashley saw that. She knew that if I wanted to make a craft as much as I wanted to help me de-stress, she encouraged me to do it. If she knew I was overwhelmed she would encourage me to drop things and put things on others' to-do lists. We decided to host a series of 3 events, including the wedding, and Ashley helped make all of those events happen. If you are getting married in the Outer Banks, I cannot recommend Ashley enough. She is what you are looking for. She made this stressful and overwhelming experience a calm and fun one. Our wedding was perfect and I give all my thanks to Ashley. She may have started by planning our wedding but the friendship that formed out of it was the best part. -
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Chloe Sent on 12/06/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best choice ever
After asking multiple former brides what their biggest regret was, the majority of them mentioned not having a day of coordinator. Now I understand why. Ashley was absolutely amazing and having her help coordinate the wedding was the best decision we made for the wedding. She was our day of coordinator but it felt like she was there every step of the way of the planning process. She was there to give advice when we were stuck on some wedding decisions beforehand and she made the day go super smoothly. Ashley is incredibly organized, great at communicating, and always a few steps ahead. I don't think our wedding would have gone as well as it did without her. HIGHLY Recommend! -
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Markee Sent on 11/10/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The best on the obx
Ashley and Bethany are absolute rockstars. They helped me from the very beginning by sending vendor recommendations, organizing timelines, and so much more. Their attention to detail is insane and their professionalism is unmatched. Our wedding was originally supposed to take place outside at Jennette's Pier but the weather had other plans. The swiftly transitioned everyone and everything from outside on the pier to upstairs in the ballroom and everything went off without a hitch! They are the absolute best on the OBX and I would hire them again 10 times over. We love you guys!-
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Sarah Sent on 10/25/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Stress Free Wedding Thanks to Southern Hospitality!
I cannot recommend Ashley and Bethany! The planning and guidance they provided leading up to and during the wedding day are so appreciated. I can honestly say I did not have a worry the entire day because they made all the things happen flawlessly! Even with all the decor coordinated, I could not have imagined a more beautiful set up!
Needless to say, Ashley and Bethany certainly exceeded our hopes! We could not thank them enough for their planning, attention to detail, professionalism, and most important to us- their friendly and engaging energy!
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Jessica Sent on 10/12/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Bethany is the best!!!
Wow, where do I start??? Bethany was absolutely amazing!!! She was super helpful during the entire process and when it came time for rehearsal she was even more amazing. She knows how to get things done and keeps things tight and on schedule. She had a plan from the moment we met her in person and the day if she was absolutely unstoppable. She was all over the place making sure everything was perfect and had furniture moved (she even tried to move some things on her own and she is pregnant) There really are no words that are great enough to describe how amazing she was. The only thing I can say is thank you Bethany! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else there to help us. You helped make it the most amazing and easy day. You are going to be a lifelong friend now. Thank you for being so awesome! If you want if you want to get hitched and have it go off without a hitch… call and ask for Bethany!!! You won’t regret it! -
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Caitlin Sent on 08/04/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Must book them!
Ashley and Bethany were HUGE assets in helping our wedding day run smoothly and reducing my stress level x1000. Their services were invaluable. They were easy to work with, knowledgeable, and efficient. My fiancé just said, "I would marry you again just so they could help us again." They exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend their services! -
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Rachel Sent on 07/14/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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“The BEST on the beach!”
As soon as we got engaged, we knew we wanted a beach house destination wedding in the Outer Banks and we needed a full service wedding planner. Southern Hospitality was the first one I saw and wanted instantly, and when I called another vendor and mentioned Ashley, he responded with, “She’s the best on the beach!” and that is 110% true! Her expertise, organization, patience (with oh so many questions), and poise throughout the entire process was extremely helpful and reduced much anxiety while planning from PA, plus she brought everything together beautifully! Wedding day was worry free because we knew Ashley had everything covered. We agree that she IS the BEST on the beach!! 💛-
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Tom S. Sent on 07/01/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing Event Coordination!
Ashley and Bethany are an amazing pair of professionals who helped craft an entirely seamless day for my wife and myself… this is impressive when you consider that there was also a 4 week old infant to be juggled during the wedding. They went above and beyond our expectations as they pulled off our semi-traditional, super-fun wedding! We cannot recommend them enough as you plan and pull off your own special day! -
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Melissa Sent on 06/12/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Pulled off the wedding of my dreams!
I don't even know where the begin with how helpful and necessary Ashley was throughout the entire wedding planning process. Since I was planning our wedding several states away, I knew a planner was a must & honestly I wouldn't have been able to pull of our wedding without her! From budgeting, vendor selections, vision boards, to the day of coordinating I couldn't have asked for anyone better (and her assistant Bethany is just as amazing...we were so blessed to get to have them both as a part of our wedding day). Take it from someone who HATES making decisions and overthinks everything...hire Southern Hospitality and have the most stress free wedding day possible! -
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Cassidy Sent on 05/23/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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05/21/22 Wedding
My husband and I hired Southern Hospitality for month of wedding coordination services. We had Bethany Allen as our wedding coordinator and she was FANTASTIC! There were a few points throughout the wedding day where things did not go according to plan (due to other vendors) but she was ALWAYS there to support me.
My mom even raved about how caring and attentive she was to not only me but to my husband, family and friends as well. She kept in contact throughout the month continuously and was always around the coroner the day of the wedding. She always responded to my emails/phone calls in a timely manner and overall she is just a wonderful human being.
I cannot express my gratitude enough. I am SO happy I went with Southern Hospitality. 100% would recommend Bethany to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator. -
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Caitlyn Sent on 05/18/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Southern Hospitality is just that!
Ashley was absolutely fantastic! We were late to the day of coordinator game, but with a recommendation from our baker, we decided to go with it! Thankfully she was available for the date of our wedding. She worked with me on the things that I was looking for assistance with and took so much stress away from the big day. On top of that, she was so so sweet. My cake stand was unstable and she came in with the save with one of her own! The team is also so great as well, I corresponded with another person from SH about other vendors. It was 100% the best decision to hire her. -
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Leah Sent on 05/16/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley is incredible!
We hired Ashley as our full-service planner and it was truly the BEST wedding decision we made besides decided to marry each other! Ashley is so organized, responsive, helpful, and creative. We were planning an Outer Banks wedding while being located in California, and having never been to OBX or our venue before, and we could not have done it without her. Every vendor recommendation was phenomenal. Her knowledge of the area, weather, venue... every detail, was so incredibly helpful. Besides planning & coordination, one of the biggest things we wanted from a full-service planner was the wedding design, as we're folks who know what we like but have no idea how to create it, and she took a few photos we gave her and created a wedding more beautiful than we could have ever imagined! As a cherry on top, Ashley is so fun to work with! She's super easy to chat with, helps keep everything exciting and fun, and stays calm no matter what happens. We had an outdoor reception planned and, despite perfectly sunny days for weeks before and after our date, ended up with a full-blown storm on our big day. Ashley saw it coming and had a plan B ready to go that was just as beautiful and perfect as I'm sure plan A would have been, and she executed it seamlessly. I could go on forever with great things to say about her. Ashley, if you're reading this, thank you so much for making our day perfect and stress-free! To anyone reading this review in search of their planner - look no further! Ashley is the best! -
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Caitlin Sent on 12/29/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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If you want your wedding to go off without a hitch - hire Ashley!!
Ashley was SOOOOO amazing! From start to finish we could have not asked for a better day-of coordinator. She constantly went above and beyond to help us with any questions we had, offer advice and suggestions and to make our wedding day beyond incredible. Ashley effortlessly worked with us as we rescheduled our wedding because of COVID and made us feel like we were her only client (which I know we most certainly were not). On the day she was awesome - working with all of our vendors, checking in with us and just overall being fantastic. Because of her our day was literally perfect. You will not regret hiring Ashley and we would recommend her a thousand times over! -
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Tia P. Sent on 11/07/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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You NEED Southern Hospitality as your planner/day-of!
Ashley is the absolute BEST! We hired her for our day-of coordination and she truly exceeded our expectations. She was always so calm, organized and supportive throughout the entire planning process. I emailed her constant questions but she was always so responsive and helpful. When I told her I was stressed about something, she would always reassure me that ‘xyz’ was going to be fine and all would work out. She always knew the right thing to say. Planning a wedding states away (we are from Indiana) should be stressful, but Ashley helped make it stress-free! She gave great vendor recommendations and every vendor said we were “in great hands” when I told them Ashley was our day-of.
Fast forward to the day of the wedding, she came in and took control! Everything she did was flawless and her attention to detail is incredible. A lot of my guests even commented how impressed they were by Ashley! Not to mention, she’s such a great person and was so much fun to work with. She even brought my husband and I appetizers when we were taking pictures on the beach during cocktail hour - the sweetest gesture! She boxed up the top tier of our cake, set up all our personal & rental items for the reception, brought everything back into the event home after the reception, bustled my dress, designed the layout of the reception…. I could go on and on about how amazing she is. Thank you SO MUCH, Ashley! Our wedding wouldn’t have been what it was without you. We are so grateful for you! To anyone reading this review, PLEASE hire Southern Hospitality for all your planning/day-of needs - I promise you won’t regret it! -
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Lauren Sent on 09/13/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley is a Lifesaver!
My husband and I hired Ashley for the entire year wedding planning service because we are not from the area (and I hate planning and organizing haha). From the beginning Ashley helped us with every single detail. The amount of stress and time she saved us is unreal! When the wedding finally came, there was a tropical storm that completely changed all of our plans. There is no doubt in my mind that if we did not have Ashley, we wouldn't have ben able to make our wedding happen. She was calm, organized, optimistic, and always two steps ahead in the planning process. All of our vendors were handled directly through Ashley and the wedding turned out absolutely beautiful despite the rain. The fact that we did not have to worry about the details the day of allowed us to enjoy the moment. Ashley truly saved our wedding. SHE IS AMAZING! -
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Nicole Sent on 08/10/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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LOVED working with Ashley
Ashley and her team were INCREDIBLE for our day of coordination - organized, cool, calm, collected, confident, and they executed my plan PERFECTLY. I couldn't ask for a better experience (and I'm NOT afraid of a bad review so this really counts!) Highly recommend!! -
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Jamie Sent on 07/22/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The absolute best
Ashley is seriously one of a kind. I am so grateful for her passion, knowledge, eye for detail, patience and friendship. We started planning our wedding with her a little over a year before the wedding and Ashley was incredibly responsive with all of my questions - and there were a lot. She made me feel important even thought I knew she had so many weddings coming up before mine. OBX has always had a really special place in our hearts so it was the perfect place to have our wedding. I was initially stressed at the thought of planning a wedding across the country from Colorado, but Ashley made it so much easier and honestly fun. She is incredibly creative and helped with design as it was not my forte. She brought my vision to life, made sure my rentals were correct, gave incredible vendor recommendations, set up everything perfectly, and was honestly just so much fun to work with. Her organization and communication, timelines, questionnaires, etc. were so helpful in the planning process and her execution day of was flawless. She is such a boss babe! Every vendor that asked who my planner was would respond "oh you're in amazing hands she's the best" every time I mentioned Ashley. Thank you Ashley - I couldn't have had such a beautiful stress free wedding without you.
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Carly Sent on 06/22/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely amazing!
We hired Ashley for day of services for our wedding at an event home. She absolutely exceeded our expectations! We communicated a few weeks leading up to the wedding about details, and the day of my wedding I did not even know she was there - yet all the details we had discussed were perfectly set up. I don't know how she does it, but I'm so thankful she was there to handle all the details a bride doesn't want to worry about on her wedding day. -
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Ashley is the expert you NEED at your wedding.
Ashley was our wedding coordinator and was absolutely phenomenal. I truly don't know how my wedding day would have gone without her because of so many different factors. We held our ceremony and reception at a beach house in OBX, and ended up having 40 more people than was originally recommended for space. Our ceremony set-up was very non-traditional and what I though was complicated logistically. On top of that, the forecast was calling for rain and storms the night of the wedding. I think I would have had a nervous breakdown trying to navigate that situation and make all the calls by myself but Ashley was calm, confident, and extremely COMPETENT while we were making our Plan A and Plan B. I trusted her judgment completely and in the end, she made the right call to have us set up everything outdoors and we ended up having a GORGEOUS night. I cannot stress how I will always be so grateful for having her at our wedding because I was fully ready to move everything indoors and we would have missed out on a wonderful outdoor event. Not to mention she put in some serious work setting up our tables and decor in high heat and humidity and everything looked stunning. The first thing anyone should do who is planning a wedding in OBX is hire Ashley. She was the best and most important decision I made during the wedding planning process apart from choosing my groom :)!! -
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Doesn't Get Any Better
How do I even start. We used Southern Hospitality for "day of" services but Ashley made me feel like she had been there every step of the way. The spreadsheets and timelines we worked on a month out were incredible and so helpful. The second Ashley walked into the event space on our wedding day - she changed the entire vibe. She takes command, she's so fun and all the vendors LOVE her. Our entire wedding crowd came up to me to tell me how much they loved her. Southern Hospitality is professional and organized and I can't imagine our wedding without them. Do yourself a favor and get an Ashley in your life. -
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Would recommend over and over again!
I was nervous about forgetting all the details and got Day-Of planning with Ashley. She was so incredibly supportive throughout the entire process (and even when I sent her a bunch of crazy questions as I was planning, she was extremely responsive and helpful). Ashley (and Liz) made my day such a dream - there was no stress, they took all my plans and made them come to life. Would recommend to EVERY bride/groom getting married in OBX. -
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Booking Ashley as our wedding planner was easily the best decision I made! I found her just over a year from the event, and she was amazing each step of the way. She using google drive with folder to keep all documents organized and on schedule. I hired her in 2019, and with the changes and curve balls that 2020 brought us - she reassured and guided us each step of the way with recommendations regarding potential venue changes, date changes..etc. We had to pull a last minute venue change about 4 weeks from the wedding date and she pulled it all together flawlessly! My husband and I both have time demanding and consuming jobs, so she was huge in making this process manageable. With day of coordination and set up - perfect! She found everything and had it look better than we had envisioned together. She kept the day running smoothly and timely. My parents, in-laws, and wedding party all commented on her professionalism, effectiveness, yet easy-going personality that made us feel comfortable! Highly recommend booking Ashley for your OBX wedding! -
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Would not be able to function without Ashley!
Oh my gosh were do I even begin?! We hired Ashley a year and a half before our wedding, our date had to be pushed due to covid, and THEN we lost our venue 2 weeks prior to the wedding due to covid. ( It was right in the middle of NC numbers peaking). We originally had a 200 guest count and ended up with 39. People were dropping daily, even the week of the wedding still, and Ashely never complained once! She contacted all the vendors for us with updated guest counts so we didn't have to. She stayed so positive and professional through it all! I highly recommend getting her all inclusive package even if you don't think you need it. My parents have had a home in OBX since the 80s, and I went to school for Hospitality so we thought we knew it all but Ashley is a wizard! When things started to get crazy with covid a few weeks prior to the wedding she kept everything so perfectly in order. If you're out of town it's so crucial to hire a planner! She kept the wedding on schedule without us feeling rushed. I felt so relaxed and was able to enjoy our wedding so much thanks to her. Everyone raved about her at the wedding! I am sad we are not working together anymore now that the wedding is over but we had such an amazing experience working with her!-
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Best of the best!
From the very first conversation with Ashley- we knew she was the one we wanted to coordinate our wedding. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and personable. We felt comfortable from the moment we spoke on the phone, to meeting her in person. She helped me navigate all things wedding planning & made the process so simple. She was there and responsive every time we had questions, concerns, thoughts. Due to COVID we kept having to make changes to our plans, including changing the venue a month before, and she didn't even skip a beat! She took care of all vendor contacts, contracts, and the headache of it all. We couldn't have asked for a better planner so we could relax and enjoy the day. Thanks again!-
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The best investment!
Planning a destination wedding in the OBX from NY was a task, planning it in 2020 seemed impossible at times. With so many things up in the air, we truly wouldn’t have been able to logistically (and emotionally) gotten through It without her. We ended up having to postpone from May to Sep and it was a smooth move with her guidance and proactivity. She kept us informed and was always responsive to our many questions and concerns. No question was too small or large. She clearly has tons of experience and good relationships with fellow vendors which makes everything so easy leading up to and the day of! She has a plan A to Z for any foreseen / unforeseen situation and it really puts you at ease. Thank you, Ashley! You are the pearl of the OBX! -
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Ashley is a true professional!
Ashley is a godsend! Our wedding was one of the first to occur after this years pandemic began. We had to change venues, guest count, schedule, pretty much everything within a week of our date. She had a plan for EVERYTHING! She has great relationships with all of the vendors and was able to adapt without missing a beat. Our guests were constantly commenting on how on top of things Ashley was from fixing a broken bustle, building our wedding directionals which were delivered with missing parts to making sure I was put together and looking good for every photo and keeping everyone on the itinerary.
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We are not sure what we would have done without Ashley
I can't believe it has been almost 2 months since the wedding. Brian and I had been together 25 years before we decided to make it officially official and we knew OBX would be the perfect place but really had know idea where to start. When we reached out to our photographer Ryan who had been doing our family beach vacation photos for many years he said, "Just call Ashley" and thank god we did. We knew it would be a challenge trying to plan something from so far away and we thought starting early would be the best option. There were hiccoughs along the way as I hear every wedding has but right from the beginning we could tell we did not have to worry. Each time something came up I said, "no worries, we have Ashley" and boy was that such the truth! I could tell right from the start that Ashley knew what she was doing and would keep everything under control. She earned her weight in gold right from the start. When our first event home lost their CO and we had to change event homes, she was on it! When we drove from NY to visit the new event home and the agency had a glitch, once again, she was on it. We had a plan A for beautiful day, plan B for rain, and plan C for hurricane. Who would have thought we needed a plan D for a Pandemic! Once again, she was on it! Ashley never missed a step, she kept us grounded, and allowed us to stay calm, wait, and make rational decisions during these times. She assured us that we could decide last minute and she could pull it altogether in the end if needed and she did. Even at the last minute when Covid prevented Brians best friend from coming to officiate our wedding, once again Ashley to the rescue. She knew what was important to us even when we might not have and she made sure it happened. We wanted, simple yet elegant, but also in budget. Because of Ashley we were truly able to celebrate our 27 years with our family and close friends from the beginning of the week to the end of the week. Because of Ashley we were so relaxed to be able to be awake at 6am catching the sunrise with the horses, swimming in the pool only a few hours before, and catching the lightning storm at the end. Ashley you really are amazing and our entire group wants to do it all over again! Sharing a few photos from rehearsal to wedding! Thank you and stay safe. Tara, Brian, Berney, & Jacob-
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Ashley is a life saver!
Hiring Southern Hospitality especially during this crazy year was such a big help! I dont know what i would do with out Ashley. -
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Day of Wedding Coordinator, super worth it!
I knew from the start of wedding planning that I wanted a day of coordinator since I don’t live in the OBX. Ashley knocked it out of the park! Very organized, professional and awesome coordinator! Many guests at my wedding said how awesome she was and were very impressed! My wedding had to be pushed up an hour due to inclement weather and typically a bride would be very stressed about this but Ashley took care of calling of the vendors to confirm that they could come earlier, new schedule, etc. Highly recommend Ashley!! -
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The absolute best!
There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe how amazing Ashley and her team at Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events are! I knew from the very beginning I wanted to hire someone to coordinate our wedding day. I wanted to ensure that neither myself, my husband, or our families had to worry about anything on the day of and let me tell you, Ashley knocked that out of the park! She does everything from full wedding planning to day of coordination and I would have trusted her with absolutely everything! Even though we only had day of coordination, she made sure to stay in touch throughout the entire wedding process. She gave recommendations for vendors and guided us whenever we had questions. A few weeks before the wedding she really narrowed in on our day and did all of the last minute organizing, vendor communications, timelines, etc. She thought of everything! On the day of, I didn't have a care in the world. Ashley's services gave me the best gift of being able to fully enjoy that day and not worry about anything else. We also planned our wedding from out of state and through Covid and she was an incredible help through it all. Several times we had to alter our plans because of reopening guidelines and each time she made us feel relaxed and comfortable with all the changes. Even on the day of the wedding when we moved our ceremony time last minute to escape some unfortunate storms, she was a rockstar and made it happen! Ashley was professional and fun to work with and someone you just genuinely want a part of your wedding day! My husband and I truly cannot recommend her and her team more!! -
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Cara Sent on 08/24/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Look no further!
Ashley is hands down the best! With Coronavirus this year so many things were up in the air, we went from cancelling our 225 person wedding to planning a small intimate gathering within weeks. Ashley took on all the stress and was kind, patient, and extremely organized! She worked well with all of our vendors and provided us with the perfect day! Could not have asked for anything more! You will not be sorry if you hire her! -
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Lindsey Sent on 11/27/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best Wedding Decision!
As a semi-destination wedding, I knew that my busy work schedule and distance would be difficult to plan our wedding from afar. By word of mouth, I heard such great things about Ashley from Southern Hospitality. Once we first talked, I had a good feeling, as she was very down to earth and you could tell right away she was passionate about her job. We used Ashley's help from start to finish and it took away a ton of unnecessary stress on us! If I ever began to stress or become overwhelmed, Ashley was only ever a phone call (sometimes in-person meetups!) or email away. She always had the right things to say, was one step ahead of my own thoughts, and after talking to her, I always felt better during the planning process. Based on all of our personalize meetings, attention to detail, and coordinating all vendors leading up to the day of, Ashley is the definition of a hard worker that you can put your trust into. She does so much behind the scenes that I probably didn't even realize, but she made our wedding day so perfect (and even made sure we enjoyed every second of it!). So if you are looking for a laid back but attentive, go-getter, dog lover, genuine, trustworthy wedding planner, Ashley is your girl. Thank you for EVERYTHING Ashley, we are so glad we got to work with you and enjoyed every moment!
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Ashley was amazing!
Ashley did a fabulous job for our day of coordination! She kept everyone in line and kept the night flowing! Ran into a few road bumps throughout the day however Ashley handled it so well and managed to make everything work out so nicely! She made the day of wedding so relaxing and simple for a bride! Planning and coordination with Ashley prior to the wedding was so simple and easy. She responds so timely! Couldn't ask for a better wedding planner! Would highly recommend! -
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Ashley was great she stepped in and took over the day of my wedding. I had no worries she kept me on the loop for things that needed my attention without me being overwhelmed. I will definitely recommend her services. -
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Morgan Sent on 09/27/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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She gets sh** done.
Where do I start with Ashley? She is truly top notch. I don't know what I would have done without her. She knows so much, is so calm, and gets sh** done. On top of this, all other vendors we booked love working with her, and would get excited when we told them we were working with her. Aside from helping plan and coordinate, she was a wonderful friend throughout the experience, and was so easy to talk to. -
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Ashley was great! Our wedding day went so smoothly!
Ashley was great! She helped us through our whole planning process, was very responsive and helped us figure out what our best options were and explored various avenues for decor (hiring vendors, vs DIY, etc). While planning the wedding from afar Ashley was very responsive to texts/emails and available for in person meetings when we came into town. Unfortunately, we had experienced some family drama leading up to the wedding and Ashley was very helpful with diffusing awkward situations and was always looking out for our best interest! We were able to drop our decor off the night before and when we walked into the venue the next day everything was perfectly set up and arranged as we envisioned! Ashley had some complimentary signage and props we were able to use for our decor, which was much appreciated! Ashley was a huge help on our wedding day, from making sure we ate, to making sure the dogs had water/treats, to helping safety pin my dress when the bussell wouldn't hold. Our day was perfect and ran so smoothly, credit is due to Ashley for her preparation and coordination during the rehearsal and wedding. It was such a good feeling to not have to stress about the details of the day knowing that Ashley had it under control!-
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You need Ashley!
When we started the wedding process, we quickly found out that many venues on the outer banks require you to at least have a "day of" planner. We quickly booked with Ashley after reading some great reviews. I still thought to myself, why do we need a planner? What exactly are we paying for? Can't my mom just do this?! Now a month after the wedding and I COULD NOT imagine our day without Ashley's help. We went with a custom package that allowed for us to coordinate with each other about 10 weeks out. Ashley LISTENS to exactly what you want and what your vision is for your big day and ensures that it all plays out how you want it. As a bride, you go through the planning process excited but also somewhat nervous as to how its all going to look, come together, etc...we pulled up to the venue and any worry that I had was gone and I was just shocked at how amazing everything looked. Not only how it looked but how seamless the ceremony and reception went. Her number one priority was that my husband and I were focused on enjoying every moment together and she did just that. I just can't say enough about her except that you NEED her for your big day. We love Ashley! -
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Made our dream wedding a reality!
Ashley, of Southern Hospitality, was hands down the best wedding planner we could have ever dreamed of! In the year plus that we worked with her, she really listened to our hopes and dreams for our big day, was quick to respond to any email requests, got us the most outstanding vendors in the Outer Banks area, and put together a spectacular wedding. It rained during part of our big day, so Ashley had to change some plans for our outdoor wedding and reception. She hustled to make the transition from outdoor festivities to indoor festivities completely seamless. We were truly grateful we hired her.
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You’re amazing!!
One of the other vendors said it best, so I’m reinforcing it... Ashley, you are a true “boss babe” and simply “slayed” on our wedding day!! A long with the multiple weddings you likely did that weekend right before ours, you truly have a gift and are amazing at what you do to ensure every guest, family member, and bride & groom have a wonderful experience. How you also stay “that” sweet, beyond composed in chaos, and with so much energy and dedication towards your clients, vendor family team, etc. just amazed me, and really showed up on day of! For us not knowing each other much before the “big day”, I felt like we had been friends for years (which mostly consisted of me ranting about my bride facial sweat or dog obsession right before headed down the aisle, lol) and I’m just so very thankful we chose you to help us stay on track throughout the evening! You are simply the best, you totally rock, and I sure hope our paths cross again!! Much love, xoxox - Katie and Rollin. -
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AMAZING! Appreciated Beyond Words!
My husband and I were married on 5.22.19 at the Sound to Sea Beach Club and hired Ashley as our day of coordinator and words cannot express how appreciative we are of Ashley and her assistant! Of the vendors we hired for our day, Id hire Ashley over and over. She didnt bat an eyelash when we told her we were having a Wednesday wedding and she was more than willing to help! Being from Pittsburgh and having to transport all of our decor and such, I was really nervous about how everything was going to get accomplished but Ashley handled it all with ease! She decorated our reception perfectly, managed the other vendors and the guests as they arrived, handled any mishaps so that I didnt have to, and even helped break down the decor at the end of the night. I didnt have to stress over anything that day, I was able to sit back and get ready and soak in every moment. PLUS, she loves dogs- FYI for you doggy parents wanting your fur babies as part of your ceremony like we did! She communicated with my through email/phone calls every step of the way and was helpful and kind each time. Im so glad we crossed paths and cannot recommend her more highly. We felt like we'd hired a friend! Thank you Ashley, we appreciate everything you did for us more than you know!-
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The best planner we could ask for!
Ashley was THE BEST! Our wedding day would not have been the same without her. She took my photos of my dream wedding and turned it into reality. She is a calming presence on your wedding day, but also makes sure that your vendors are on time and everything runs smoothly. Ashley is not only an amazing wedding planner, but she's also a great person. I was sick the week of my wedding, and she texted me to check on me. She genuinely cares about her brides, and she goes above and beyond to make the day perfect. I can not recommend her enough! Thank you again, Ashley! -
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Well worth the expense and piece of mind
Ashley was great to work with and very organized. I hired her for day of coordinating and I never worried that she wouldn’t execute my vision perfectly. She also is recommended highly by my other vendors which always gives you piece of mind. She’s lovely! -
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Kish Sent on 05/04/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Southern Hospitality is more than just hospitality
Ashley at SH is a completely experienced professional who knows what she is doing. We retained Ashley for our daughter's destination wedding. She was great to work with from afar. The moment she arrived she was on top of it all. As mother of the bride, she made my day too! Would highly recommend! -
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Worth every penny and more!
If I could leave Ashley a 10 star review, I would! We were planning our wedding from across the country and I was never worried. We hired Ashley for full service planning and it was the BEST decision we made! She knew all of the best vendors, coordinated everything flawlessly, and handled every little detail. On the day of it was so nice to just relax in my bridal suite with my bridesmaids, knowing that Ashley and her team were handling all of the chaos outside. She was there from setup to take down and the whole day turned out beautifully thanks to her. I would recommend Southern Hospitality to any OBX couple any day! -
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Simply perfect!
We were so lucky to have found Ashley! From the very beginning, we felt so much more comfortable planning our wedding from afar with her as our coordinator. She not only helped us plan, but provided day of support in the best and most professional way. Our day was seamless because of her! -
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Jacque Sent on 12/04/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Hiring Ashley is the BEST wedding planning decision we made!!
In two words.....HIRE ASHLEY!
As a detail-oriented, i-dotting and t-crossing, decor-loving researcher and mother-of-the-bride, I would have needed to read further......hopefully by the time you get to the end of this, you will come to the same excellent decision we did!!!!
After our daughter's engagement last Christmas Eve, our daughter held firm on her desire of many years....she wanted to get married in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina, our home away from home! We were overwhelmed thinking about the multitude of details associated with planning a wedding from afar (we live in Maryland, the bride and groom live in Wisconsin). We recognized we would need some expertise and guidance. After researching and talking with multiple planners, Ashley of Southern Hospitality Weddings and Events is the first vendor we hired and the best wedding decision we made!!!!
During our first planning meeting, Ashley asked excellent questions, listened carefully to our responses, helped us hone our likes and dislikes, and professionally presented numerous vendor options with detailed descriptions of each. Her knowledge of wedding planning and the various vendor options in the Outer Banks are extraordinary. She gave objective descriptions of each vendor, providing us with insight for making informed decisions. Ashley continued to provide knowledgeable guidance throughout our wedding planning journey. She was always only a phone call, email or text away, and was extremely responsive every step of the way!
Thankfully, we hired Ashley prior to the January Outer Banks Wedding Expo, and her value immediately became apparent. Our next priority was wedding venue, as that would drive many of our other needs and choices. Choosing a venue in the OBX was difficult given our expectation of 150+ guests. We discussed multiple options with Ashley prior to the Expo weekend and toured properties with her our first day down. Our last venue option, the Whalehead at Historic Corolla, was the obvious winner when the bride cried as she walked along the scenic boardwalk on the Curritck Sound (aka, the bride's "aisle").
With venue decision made, Ashley helped us prioritize our trek around the overwhelming Expo, helping us focus on first needs first. This made the expo an extremely productive visit, especially important given the "blank canvas" of the Whalehead Club (i.e., lots of vendor decisions to make) and the limited time we would have in the Outer Banks prior to the wedding in October. During the Expo we booked several vendors, including:
~our wedding cake (Just Desserts-look no further-we've never tasted a better cake anywhere and Melinda is a doll!),
~our photographer (Matt Lusk Photography-what an amazing eye and ability to capture precious moments - even during a Nor'easter),
~our videographer (Swell Productions-Chris and Chris are great to work with & we can't wait to see the finished product),
~narrowed our catering choice to two (Lone Cedar-our ultimate excellent choice-how did they deliver 170 delicious meals out of a catering tent during that storm?? Thank you Victoria and ALL) and Black Pelican-another great option),
~met with both Metro Rentals (ultimate fabulous and flexible choice - that storm necessitated a lot of last minute rental flexibility by Rob, Holly & team!!) and Ocean Atlantic Rentals (another great option- loved Leah!) and ~chatted with a number of floral designers.
It was an amazingly organized and productive Expo weekend, mostly due to Ashley's expertise and guidance.
From that weekend forward, Ashley was there for us as advisor, therapist, mediator, friend, organizer, scheduler, liaison, and work horse. She kept us on track and on schedule with everything! She advised on everything from:
~housing (Jenna Scarborough at Twiddy was so helpful), to
~hair and make-up (Lovie's Ladies are incredibly talented and genuinely care about their clients),
~rehearsal dinner venues (the Sanderling Resort - Kimball's Kitchen did a beautiful job),
~to stationery, to decor ideas,
~to officiant (Tony Joseph, IDOOBX - we were thrilled with his professional and fabulous officiating),
~to catering recommendations for other events during the week (thank you Lighthouse Bagels and La Dolce Vita-would also be a great rehearsal dinner venue!!!),
~to transportation options (Sean with Corolla Trolley was delightful and timely), and more!
In the days leading up to the wedding, it became apparent that the looming Nor'easter would have an impact on numerous aspects of our wedding day plans. Ashley was there to research and calmly advise us regarding our options. She diligently worked through all necessary changes with vendors so that we could enjoy our time with friends and family as they arrived in town. She pulled everything together and made things happen!!
Last, but certainly not least, Ashley is a delightful human being and a pleasure to work with!!!!
Obviously, we would highly recommend Ashley and Southern Hospitality Weddings and Events to anyone for their special day!! Happy planning!! -
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Emily Sent on 11/27/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing wedding planner!
Ashley was amazing to work with from beginning to end. She was quick to respond to many questions, we planned our wedding from New York, hours away. We hired her for day of coordination and it was the best money we spent on our wedding day! She was there early setting up and making our vision come to life. She was so calming and friendly and kept us on track the entire night. She was amazing to work with and would highly recommend to anyone! -
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Stephanie Sent on 11/20/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley is amazing!
I could not imagine my wedding without Ashley. She takes all your stress away and has so much experience that everything is just seamless. She helped me in the planning process as I was agonizing over linens to everything through the wedding week and of course day of. She kept us on track and knows all the vendors, and of course has wonderful relationships with them!
Having Ashley is by far worth every cent! Book her today. -
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Cori Sent on 11/11/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Having a wedding planner for the day of is so worth it! Ashley was amazing! Everything went smoothly on the day of the wedding and turned out perfectly! Ashley goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect for her clients and you can tell she really loves what she does. She was so nice to work with and very responsive to any questions or concerns that I had. I would highly recommend her to anyone planning an OBX wedding!! -
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Barrie Sent on 10/13/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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We hired Ashley as the day of coordinator for my daughter's wedding and could not have been happier. She is obviously doing what she was meant to do in life! She is extremely organized, prompt, flexible, and knowledgeable. She truly cares about the bride and groom and making sure their day is perfect. She worked hard all day setting up and coordinating all the vendors, and was there all night at the ceremony and reception making sure everything ran smoothly. Ashley is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator! -
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Becca Sent on 09/30/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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We are so thankful and happy that we chose to have Ashley as our Day of Wedding Coordinator. She was the most incredible vendor and went so above and beyond for us all through our wedding journey!! She was so responsive with emails and even provided emotional support when we were dealing with some wedding stress! We can’t begin to describe enough about how lucky we are that we chose Ashley to help make our day so perfect! She was always willing to change things and help us whenever she sensed we needed something!! From taking charge at our rehearsal dinner and ordering our large bridal party into place, to getting our plates of food, to hugging us goodbye as we were soaking wet in the pool at the end of the night! Some people don’t know if they need a day of coordinator but trust me, Ashley is so worth it! I can’t imagine what it would have been like without her and everyone commented on how amazing she was and our wedding was! Thank you so much Ashley!! You are the best person and Dan and I are so happy you helped make our wedding dreams go above and beyond!!!
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Heidi Sent on 09/26/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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I can't begin to thank Southern Hospitality Wedding & Events enough for everything Ashley did to help with our wedding. I can honestly say that I was on the fence about having a wedding planner. I am from Ohio and figured I could likely take care of everything on the own, after all I consider myself to be a rather organized person. I can honestly say I would have been a complete nervous wreck without Ashley!!!
I did a lot of planning on my own but Ashley was there every step of the way to answer questions and help me choose the best vendors for what I was looking for. Once the wedding got closer we worked on the timeline and Ashley brought up stuff that I had never even begun to think about! She was soo well organized and had everything on point. She sent my timeline to all my vendors and made sure everyone was on the same page.
The day of the wedding I was able to enjoy myself and spend time with my bridesmaids and family STRESS FREE. Yes, I said Stress free!!! Ashley took care of everything. My wedding reception venue looked absolutely amazing! It was everything I had dreamed of and more! The best advice I can give any future OBX bride is to book Ashley now! She is the BEST the obx has to offer and you will not be disappointed!!!-
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Madison Sent on 09/17/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley made our wedding day absolutely flawless! The months leading up to our wedding she was constantly following up, answering all 1 million of my questions, and giving advice and suggestions on how to make our wedding flow seamlessly! On our day of the wedding she was running the show behind the scenes and I didn't have to stress or worry about a thing. She even went as far as helping us get food and drinks during the reception because we couldn't catch a breath between saying hi to everyone! Ashley is amazing and I would highly recommend hiring her for your wedding! -
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Kelly Sent on 08/10/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley is absolutely amazing! My husband and I met Ashley at a wedding expo in the Outer Banks after being told by countless vendors that you should really book a wedding planner. Ashley was our day of coordinator but she was really much more than that! She was willing to answer any questions and offer advice leading up to our day and was in contact to make sure everything ran smoothly way before our wedding day. We really wanted a wedding coordinator that would be behind the scenes and not bossy to our guests. Ashley was perfect for this. She was kind, friendly, welcoming, and did more for us than we could have even imagined. We originally thought we could run the wedding without a wedding coordinator, but we definitely could not have done it without her. If you need a wedding coordinator, look no further - Ashley is your girl! =) -
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Kate Sent on 07/24/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley was absolutely amazing! My husband and I planned our OBX destination wedding from Pennsylvania and we definitely could not have done it without Ashley. The week of the wedding I was told that the eucalyptus I had ordered months ago had not shipped. I was an absolute mess. I called Ashley and she had everything taken care of (even though the eucalyptus actually ended up coming!). Ashley also set up all of the decorations for our beach house reception and even arranged the flowers I had ordered for the centerpieces. Everything was BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much Ashley for making our wedding the best day ever! -
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ashley is incredible! she is so easy to work with and accessible i can’t tell you over 2 years how many emails we exchanged! she made my fairy tale wedding a reality. it was all i had dreamed of! the vendors she recommended were absolutely fantastic and my guests raves ours was the best wedding they’d ever attended. she is just the best!!! i’m going to miss her now that i’m married.-
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Whitney Sent on 06/17/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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This girl- I can't say enough good things about her. She knocked it out of the park for my wedding. Trying to put in to words what she did for me and my now husband is hard to describe. Ashley is a saint and knows is exactly what she's doing. Not having her be a part of your wedding day would be your biggest mistake. She will bring your vision to life, and make sure that your day will be absolutely flawless, and for that we are forever thankful! -
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Ivy Sent on 05/18/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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I cannot say enough positive words to describe working with Ashley. She assisted us with many aspects such a finding the house for renting, rehearsal dinner caterers and deco, wedding location, cakes, floral and much more. As the owner of a catering business in CT, I thought planning my own wedding would be easy... I was wrong. Life is so busy and having that helping hand brought me peace of mind. Ashley was ready for anything... yes we discovered the grooms cloths were left in CT about an hour before the wedding. She offered to go shopping right off the bat. Once we figured out a plan she was ironing the new outfit. Thank you Ashley, I owe you a wonderful week! -
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Allison Sent on 05/10/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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We had the most amazing experience working with Ashley this past year! Our 5/4/18 wedding went off without a hitch, and we couldn't have done it without her help from start to finish. Ashley was so responsive and helpful through all the ins and outs of wedding planning. When it came to the wedding day, her calm attitude really helped set the mood for us that day too (bride & groom) :) She's one of a kind & you can tell she is so passionate about weddings and helping couples experience the best wedding they could have ever dreamed of. Thanks Ashley! And GO DUKES! :) -
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Chelsea Sent on 04/23/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Working with Ashley was wonderful! We worked with her on her Coordination & Consultation Package, which was great because we needed her guidance and advice throughout the planning process as this was a destination wedding for us. We were married March 24, 2018 at the Kitty Hawk Pier, and worked with Southern Hospitality since summer of 2017. From the start, she was professional and detail-oriented, asking us questions and offering advice on things we hadn’t even considered! She showed immediate interest in our Pinterest Boards and helped guide us with vendor options, as well as local pricing and what was within the appropriate range and what could probably be negotiated (I negotiate for a living but had no clue what is appropriate pricing ranges on the OBX). Having Ashley there on our wedding day was amazing. My husband and I were able to be fully present, and my Mom and sister (MOH) were too! She managed every detail, as well as gave our tips to vendors and coordinated everything along with Miha from the Pier house Events Team. Ashley made sure everything happened on-time and was GREAT at keeping us on track for vendor payments before the big day. She created a to-the-minute timeline of the day, which allowed us to be fully present in every moment, because we knew Ashley was managing our time as we all decided on before the event. She is an expert on all things wedding, details, planning and the OBX in general and we highly recommend her services! She seems like a friend to me now and I fully enjoy following her on Instagram! Thanks Ashley! -
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Shannon Sent on 04/10/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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The amount of praise I have for Ashley of Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events is indescribable. I thought it was going to be extremely difficult trying to plan a wedding in the Outer Banks from New York, without ever seeing the venue, meeting the vendors or tasting the food. Ashley made this all possible for me with her attention to detail, honest opinions, recommendations and can-do mentality. From day one I had full trust in her and her commitment to helping me create the day I envisioned, and she exceeded my expectations! She was always available answering all my questions and concerns throughout the planning process. Dan and I had the most amazing and unforgettable wedding at The Black Stallion and it would not have been possible without Ashley. Not only does she have a vast knowledge of wedding planning and great relationships with a wide variety of vendors, she is an amazing and incredibly kind, funny and wonderful person! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to plan their wedding in OBX! -
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Elyse Sent on 12/19/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Once my fiancé and I decided we would be getting married in the OBX, we realized a wedding planner would probably be a good idea, especially for a destination wedding. I found Ashley by combing through wedding wire and her reviews are truly what sold me on her. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! Ashley is amazing, and I truly don’t know what I would have done without her. 5 months before our wedding date (11/17/17), my fiancé unexpectedly passed away. It was a tragedy. My matron of honor contacted Ashley as soon as possible to let her know what happened. Ashley contacted all the vendors we had booked, and was able to get everything cancelled and get our deposits returned to me. She did all this work and even returned her own deposit. Not only is Ashley an impressive, professional, creative and fun event planner, she is also a great person. If you are getting married, she should be the first vendor you book. Thank you, Ashley! -
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Lindsey Sent on 12/12/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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I am still speechless at Ashley's ability to take my ideas and bring them to life. She made our wedding day absolutely PERFECT! She was thorough, super responsive, and easy to work with. I truly cannot say how happy I am with my decision to have Ashley as our wedding coordinator. There is not one thing that went wrong on our wedding day and when I walked into the reception for the first time, my jaw just dropped at how amazing it looked, thanks to her. I would HIGHLY recommend Southern Hospitality Weddings for your big day! Thanks Ashley!!!! -
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Alison Sent on 11/19/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ashley was amazing! My husband and I are both planners, and originally thought we didn't need a day of planner; however, hiring Ashley was one of the best decisions we made. She gave us advice, set up the venue, and ensured the day ran smoothly and on schedule, which let us (and our families) relax and completely enjoy our entire day. If you are on the fence about hiring a planner, or whom to choose, I wholeheartedly recommend Ashley. -
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