Ashley Albanese Weddings and Events

Service levels: Partial planning

About Ashley Albanese Weddings and Events

Ashley Albanese Weddings and Events

Lead Planner

I have been a wedding and event planner for over five years, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for creating unforgettable celebrations. Before stepping into the world of weddings and events, I was a teacher — a role that honed her organization skills, creativity, and ability to keep even the busiest schedules running smoothly. Today, I combine those strengths with my love for celebrating love stories, creating magical events, guiding my couples through every detail to help them plan the wedding or event of their dreams.

With a background in teaching, I bring a love of organization, creativity, and heart into every wedding and event I plan. From the big-picture vision to the tiniest details, I’m here to make sure your day flows smoothly so you can be fully present in every moment. My style? Fun, sweet, and minimal—because the best weddings or events don’t need to be overcomplicated. They just need to feel like you. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering or a lively celebration, I’ll be right by your side to guide, support, and cheer you on every step of the way.

In three words: Calm, Fun, Organized

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Partial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Planning begins6 Months out1 Month out
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Management
Transportation Coordination
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Event Styling & Design
Vendor Selection
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Venue Visits
Budget Planning
Invites & Stationery
Accommodation Coordination
PricingStarts at $8,500Starts at $3,950

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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14 reviews

  • HJ

    Haley J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 10, 2026

    BEST PLANNER EVER

    Working with Ashley was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From day one, Ashley was responsive and calming, keeping us organized throughout the entire planning process. She introduced us to incredible vendors, coordinated all the logistics, and stayed on top of every detail so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Her communication style was timely and reassuring, which took the stress out of planning and let us actually enjoy the experience. Ashley's work was impeccable and truly priceless—she handled everything with such professionalism that our wedding day ran flawlessly. We can't recommend her enough to couples looking for a planner who genuinely cares about making their day special. She ROCKS!!! We are so grateful

  • AC

    Allison C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 12, 2026

    Best Planner Ever!

    Ashley truly went above and beyond for our wedding! If I could give her more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. We hired Ashley for the final few months of our planning process, and we truly could not have done it without her. As soon as she started she immediately showed that she was going to be thorough, organized, efficient, and incredibly easy to work with. She thought of every detail and anticipated/handled every hiccup with ease and professionalism. During our weekly calls, Ashley was always organized, communicative and ready to help in any way she could. Whether it was coordinating with vendors, picking up rentals, cutting our cake or any other last minute task, I knew I could trust her to get it done. She consistently put our needs first and was dedicated to bringing our vision to life. Ashley brought such a positive energy to the entire experience. She was happy, encouraging, and genuinely fun to work with, which made even the stressful points feel easy. Her communication was outstanding! We had several of our vendors praise on how wonderful she was to work with. On our wedding day, Ashley brought in 3 additional people to help coordinate every detail from setup to cleanup, which allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every minute without having to worry about any last minute details. We truly could not have found a better planner for our special day. Ashley exceeded every expectation! We would recommend her to anybody and everybody!

  • K

    Karrina

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Apr 11, 2026

    A Stunning & Beautiful First Birthday Celebration

    I cannot thank Ashley enough for making my daughter’s first birthday absolutely perfect! From start to finish, the experience was seamless. Our family and friends haven’t stopped raving about how beautiful everything looked. Most importantly, Ashley made the entire day stress-free for us, so we could actually focus on celebrating our daughter. We are already looking forward to working with her on many more special occasions in the future!

  • DF

    Deborah F.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Dec 1, 2025

    A Mom’s Gratitude!

    Ashley manages to stay on top of infinite details, solve unexpected problems, provide sensible advice—and make it all look easy—"NO question is a dumb question!" (she said to me more than once). She managed the day with apparent ease; trusting her (completely) with logistics and distractions meant we could focus on the meaning and joy of the day. And on top of the invaluable work she did, Ashley made us feel like she loves her job, loved my kids, and loved being part of this special day... which helped to make the day even more special.

  • L

    Lucie

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 23, 2025

    Lucie

    Wow, truly WHERE to begin -- we could imagine our day without Ashley. She is kinda, she is prompt, she is reliable, she is brilliant, she is funny, and she is efficient. Those are just a few descriptors -- for someone who is a SUPER type-A planner, not inclined to trust other people's organizational skills....I totally was able to let go of the reigns, without a second of hesitation. Ashley made our wedding day absolutely flawless, but she also made it relaxed and fun. Not just for us, but for our family, friends, and guests. We miss her but feel lucky we know we'll stay in each other's lives. 1 million out of ten, couldn't recommend Ashley more!

Yes we do! We are CT based but we will travel throughout all of new England and NY!
Yes we do! We provide a team of 3 members for your day. Depending on the size and guest count, I may need to add additional team members.
No we do not. We take only one wedding or event per day and per weekend.
Yes we do! We plan other speical events like baby showers, bridal showers, anniversary parties, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties and much more!

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