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117 Event Design is a full-service event planning and design business, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Owner, Ashley Oldham, along with her team, focus on making every event a memorable and stress-free experience, while portraying the couples’ personal style. 117 Event Design has been featured in several publications and has planned events at numerous venues locally and nationwide.

Experience
Ashley Oldham started her career in 2002, working as a production assistant for Arch Angel Entertainment, where she helped produce Memphis area concerts for popular artists like Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake, Cher, and Christina Aguilera. Ashley has planned more than 400 weddings, receptions and events. Natalie Chrestman, lead coordinator and graphic designer, began working in the event business in 2006. Natalie has worked on various sides of the event industry such as: photography/graphic design, catering sales, event rentals, and event planning. Hollye Dotson is an assistant coordinator of 117 Event Design.

Services Offered
This company organizes various wedding types, including civil, double weddings, military, religious, destination, elopements, and non-religious. 117 Event Design also offers planning services that include:

  • Day-of coordination
  • Full planning
  • Referrals available
  • Event design
  • Partial planning
  • Timelines
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Frequently asked questions

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

$950

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,400

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,395

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

4
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Reviews of 117 Event Design

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Michael B. Sent on 09/13/2020
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48 Hour Wedding Reception

I called Ashley on Wednesday night of wedding week after our plans fell through at our reception venue. Ashley showed up at 10am the next morning and went right to work putting together the most intimate and idealic wedding reception we could have ever wanted right at our home. Ashley went out of her way to iron out all the missed details, took initiative, and even lent a hand to the servers when it was clear they needed it. Her industry connections enabled us to book new vendors and service staff on basically one-day’s notice, all perfectly suited to our needs. Her professionalism, Johnny-on-the-spot attention, and clear passion for her craft ensured the entire evening went off without a hitch. We are deeply grateful for her services and she has our highest recommendation.
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Alexandria Sent on 11/19/2019
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Natalie Chrestman

Natalie helped so much! i honestly feel like she did pretty much everything, and without even being asked. She was super helpful and i am so thankful i had her to help with the wedding day.
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Hannah P. Sent on 11/26/2018
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Incredible!

Natalie is REMARKABLE at her job. Because of her, my now husband & I could relax and enjoy our whole wedding day. I truly don't know how we could have pulled off our wedding without her. I would recommend Natalie to ANYONE! Game changer for sure.

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
DeepBlu Entertainment DeepBlu Entertainment Wedding DJs

We always love working with 117 Event Design. Always professional and always a lot of fun! From beginning to end, an awesome experience! Glad to be a part of such a great family of local wedding professionals.

Elizabeth Hoard Photography Elizabeth Hoard Photography Wedding Photographers

I love my weddings where 117 Event Design is hired for the wedding planning!

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