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Pretty is great; we all love pretty! But “pretty” without process falls flat every time!
Your experience begins with a phone call. If we have gotten this far, then we know that you like our work. The next step is to determine if we are a good fit. Wedding planning is a full-contact sport. To do this properly, we need to be a team. You choose us and we choose you back. From that moment on, we are on your team and by your side. Your job is to dream. Our job is to get to know you so that we can create. As artists and designers, we see a world that does not yet exist. As logistical experts, our planners are here to walk you and the team through the process of bringing that world to life. We become the custodian of your future memories. The work we will do together is very important. It only works if we get to know one another on a deeply personal level. To begin, we spend quite a bit of time getting to know one another. Whether in person, over lunch, or online via Instagram and/or via Zoom, nothing happens until we have a sense of who you are as separate individuals and as a couple. This is about storytelling your past, your present, and your future. It may seem silly or even a little trite, but in order for us to do our best work, we have to become friends. Next, we will begin to talk through the broad strokes of your experience. What do you want your wedding to look like, to feel like? We start with broad, sweeping gestures as we discuss seasonality, the time of day, and possible locations. Then, we apply a sensory approach as we begin to explore the colors, textures, sounds, and smells that you want to be featured. Slowly, these elements come together to create an immersive experience that can only be described as utterly “you.” The environment we create together is the most important thing. We live in a visual society; What your space looks like matters. Atmosphere is about the elements people will see, hear, touch and taste. These things matter! Therefore, event design is where we will start and where we will spend the bulk of our time. While we will look to the world for inspiration, we specialize in things that have not been done before. We, as planners, refuse to do the same event twice, which makes it impossible for us to show you a photo of what your wedding will look like. Instead, we will work with moodboards, sketches, renderings, and narratives. To enhance your surprise and delight, some elements will be kept a secret, unseen until they are unveiled to you! Are you feeling a bit scared or unsure? We understand! But it is exciting, isn’t it? Yes, there is a risk in being so vulnerable while creating something that has never existed before. Yet, we wholly believe that this is where the magic begins. It is in these moments that you allow yourself to be delighted and surprised. And isn’t that the point? We ask you to trust the process and to trust us. Our partners will bring together the absolute finest tables, chairs, and florals. We will set the mood with lighting and texture. Our catering partners, sommeliers, and mixologists will work together to build a progressive dining experience. The entertainers bring energy and excitement. All of these moving parts come together to establish the whole. Working in unison, each of these elements creates the feeling of coming home and for one night, the world is a perfect place. |
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At Ariel Ashton Events, we plan and produce celebrations that are rooted in guest experience, elevated by inspired vision and complete with experiences that are impossible to recreate! We use a hands-on client experience approach to make the planning process worth raising a glass to!
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To put it simply, we do whatever is necessary! We have dedicated our lives to celebrating life, luxury, and above all else, love!
Our job as planners is to create extraordinary experiences for people, and we do this by bending the universe to our will. For one day, the world or at the very least, your day, will be a perfect place. |
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Owner and Founder of Ariel Ashton Events
"A wedding is a celebration of a commitment that already exists"
There are so many wedding planners and event designers in the world. Yet you have found your way to me... That's because you want to feel something you've never felt before. We stand for what is next, not what is now. It's because your wedding is about more than just the stuff...it's about how the “stuff” makes you feel. By enticing the five senses and infusing your experience with style, flawless service, and deep attention to detail your event will become more than just another evening out. It will become a memory, a part of your shared history, and a benchmark in time. Milestones like these are precious and come but once in a lifetime. The opportunity to cultivate them is an honor and a privilege. It is with pleasure that I dedicate my life to these moments and to you! |
Hey there! I’m Becca, your wedding planner, but you can also refer to me as your newest best friend, vision creator, and stress reliever!
My ultimate goal is to serve you as best as I can throughout your wedding planning process and day-of coordination. I find immense joy in helping others’ find a perfect balance between budget and vision, allocating your funds properly while still fueling your passion. I’m addicted to beautiful authentic moments, and I strive to do just that for you! I want to be your voice, the “bad cop” to your good cop, having the hard conversations and working out the minuscule details so you can embrace the full-on guest experience. My clients are the hearts behind everything I do, and I plan on exceeding your expectations to leave you with that “WOW” feeling afterward. |
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Your wedding day is an event that you've dreamed of your entire life. You've found your person, you've set the date...but now what?
I understand this can be a stressful and overwhelming process, but I'm your wedding bestie and I'm always here to help! I have worked in several aspects of the wedding industry since 2019 (including serving as a wedding singer!), but my favorite aspect is that of a wedding planner. I find great joy in bringing a couple's vision to life. Your wedding should be very personal and representative of you as a couple. I'm here to assist with details, initiate vendor recommendations and communication, and serve as your "stage manager" day-of! As your right-hand (wo)man, I'm here to ensure your day goes smoothly and without incident, so that you and your new spouse can have the most memorable wedding...a wedding that you've worked tirelessly to bring to fruition. |
"Once in a while right in the middle of an ordinary life love gives us a fairytale"
Every fairytale usually starts with a little girl dreaming of finding her prince charming, falling madly in love, and living happily ever after. Your wedding day is a day where you get to dress up like a princess, stand in front of all your friends and family and vow to live happily ever after with your very own prince charming. Why shouldn’t your planning process be the same? I’m here to tell you, it can! I will be your fairy godmother every step of the way so that your yes day is also the BEST day! |
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Last but certainly not least, are Daniel and Gabby. They are the real MVP's of Ariel Ashton Events.
When they're not prepping all of our event décor for Ashton + Co., you can find them onsite providing additional support to all the lead planners.
They are the staple of each and every event we plan and produce.
When they're not prepping all of our event décor for Ashton + Co., you can find them onsite providing additional support to all the lead planners.
They are the staple of each and every event we plan and produce.
Exclusive Vendors
Jessie The Florist
Jessie is our new exclusive in-house florist! She has been in the floral industry for about 6 years. She attended Pennsylvania College of Technology where she studied Horticulture. Jessie loves the floral industry for its diversity- from the different types of florals to the different event types. She loves creating arrangements that speak to all the special moments in life!
When it comes to Weddings, Jessie works closely with each client to make sure that every Bouquet, Boutonniere, Centerpiece, or Floral Swag is exactly what you have envisioned for your Dream Wedding!
When it comes to Weddings, Jessie works closely with each client to make sure that every Bouquet, Boutonniere, Centerpiece, or Floral Swag is exactly what you have envisioned for your Dream Wedding!
Balloon Girls Philly
We are so happy to have Shannon as one of our exclusive vendors! She is our balloon décor guru. Her attention to detail and design combined with her passion and love for the balloon industry are precisely the reasons why we asked Shannon to join the team! Shannon is redefining the norm and stereotype of balloon décor with her luxury garlands and arches.
Meet Snickers, The Ariel Ashton Events mascot
