Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events Reviews
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Brittany C. Sent on 11/06/2024My 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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Anne E. Sent on 06/19/2024The 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 J. Sent on 06/13/2024
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!!
Southern Hospitality is a must hire for your events!! -
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Sarah J. Sent on 11/27/2023
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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Kendall B. Sent on 01/29/2024Ashley 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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Anna P. Sent on 08/02/2023True 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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Kaylee Sent on 05/31/2023Incredible!
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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Heather R. Sent on 06/04/2023Everything 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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Kelsie Sent on 06/29/2023Ashley & 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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Hannah G. Sent on 05/09/2023Ashley 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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Jenn M. Sent on 10/11/2023All 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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Paige K. Sent on 01/06/2023You 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. -
Alicia Sent on 03/05/2023
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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Sarah R. Sent on 10/25/2022Stress 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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Markee F. Sent on 11/10/2022The 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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