Mel & Ash Event Planning

10/01/2024

A peek into Tyler & Sheena's beautiful day 😍

Venue: Mystic Ponds Estate - Wedding & Event Venue
Photography: KnA Photography Studio
DJ: Pitlik Entertainment, LLC

08/06/2024

Can't get over these gorgeous photos and absolutely LOVED being a part of this love story!

06/21/2024

LONG overdue on sharing details from Ashley and Joel's wedding day! Ashley had GREAT taste, and we had the pleasure of bringing her beautiful vision to life.😍

The simple and elegant details gave the day a timeless and romantic feel, while showing people a glimpse of exactly who they were as a couple.

Decorators: Mel & Ash Event Planning
Decor rentals: KRIZAN RUSTIC RENTALS LLC
Venue: Mystic Ponds Estate - Wedding & Event Venue
Photography: Uneven Pavement Productions

06/06/2024

Brooke was a complete vision of beauty and grace, and it was most definitely reflected in her and Steven's gorgeous day. 😍 We are so grateful that we got to be a part of it!

📸ponds.estate

05/22/2024

What an amazing first wedding of the year celebrating Miranda Jahnke and Austen! We were so happy to be a part of your day and wish you both nothing but the best!

📸 Rachel Lauren Photography
Venue: Mystic Ponds Estate - Wedding & Event Venue
Event Managers: Mel & Ash Event Planning

05/01/2024

Hello world! It's been a MINUTE, but we're still here! We're getting ready for our 2024 wedding season and had a wonderful time last night at Mystic Ponds Estate - Wedding & Event Venue getting to meet some of our amazing 2024 couples. We also got to see some GORGEOUS faux floral samples from Flora + Frost. If you're in the market to rent florals, make sure to check out her page and don't hesitate to reach out with questions on custom colors and arrangements. We can't wait to kick off the season next month!

09/24/2023

Hello everyone! Mel here - Just wanting to post a little update on what's been happening with Ashley and myself, and what's to come for the rest of 2023.

In the next couple of weeks I'll be welcoming a second little one into the world and will be heading out on maternity leave for a few months. Before that happens, we just wanted to send out a BIG thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all our clients this year who trusted us with your events, weddings, and interior projects. We are SO grateful to each and every one of you for making our first year on this new adventure such a memorable one. 🤍

With that being said, we still have a couple of weddings and projects to finish out the 2023 year, and already have weddings on the books for the 2024 season. We are also extremely excited for a new partnership with Mystic Ponds Estate - Wedding & Event Venue, and can't wait to collaborate with new couples, vendors, and all the other behind the scenes staff who work tirelessly within the wedding industry. We will still continue to respond to all inquiries via email, Facebook, and Instagram. Please just be patient with us as we navigate and adjust to this new season of life.

We wish you all the best and hope to see you down the road! 💕

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09/11/2023

Some favorites from such a special day celebrating Kelsey and Alex! Some simple and understated elegant touches can go a long way. 💕

📸 Phil Koehler Photography
Venue: Bullseye Golf Club

08/28/2023

We had so much fun adding some industrial modern touches to these previous blank walls for this mini office project! Our junior design assistant also approves. 🥰 Jeremy E. Schoenherr, RICP - Northwestern Mutual

08/07/2023

We had a nice tour at Wedges Creek Hideaway a few weeks ago, and realized they offer so much more than great pizza and entertainment! If you’re looking for a rustic and laid back atmosphere to host a party or wedding, then this little hideaway could be a great fit for you! From the wooded scenery to the convenient option of having cozy cabins and a campground on site, you and your guests can enjoy the night and make it into a little overnight or weekend getaway! Also coming spring 2024 there will be an additional ceremony space available in their wooded forest among the beautiful oak trees. We look forward to working with couples there in the future!

08/02/2023

05/30/2023

Sadie Lawson Photography LLC captured all the gorgeous details of this beautiful day! We loved being a part of it!

05/29/2023

We kicked off our wedding season yesterday at Willow + Oak Event Center at Hillsboro Brewing Company, and had the best day celebrating Ashley Smith and Max! There was so much thought put into every detail and you could feel the love radiating from everyone who surrounded them. We were so honored to be a part of their special day! Congratulations again to the Cuppetts!!

04/20/2023

When we first walked into this beautiful home, it was clear just how much thought and attention was put into it. There were so many personal touches that added to the unique character that you typically don’t see in other newly built homes.

We were honored to add a few finishing touches to help bring some of the spaces to life even more!

03/09/2023

McKenzie's Cookie Co. always delivering with the details. 😍

When dstichertphotography takes pictures of your cookies 🙌🏻

Thanks for including me as a part of your event, Mel & Ash Event Planning!

01/26/2023

🖤✨We were SO honored to be a part of Grace Lutheran Child Care Center’s holiday and team building event! It was an absolute pleasure adding our personal touch to the already gorgeous venue. Thank you to the amazing vendors that worked with us on this project!

And to the staff at Grace Lutheran - child care workers should be celebrated EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. 👏

Planning/Decorating: Mel & Ash Event Planning
Venue: Simply Creative
Fresh Greenery: Mill Creek Gardens
Dessert/Catering: Love + Flour Bakery/M&M Catering
Cookies: McKenzie's Cookie Co.
Photography: dstichertphotography

01/20/2023

Sneak peek of tomorrow’s event!✨

Gorgeous greenery compliments of Mill Creek Gardens

12/30/2022

We’re so excited to have such a beautiful space to work with! Thank you to the wonderful hosts for such a warm welcome. Simply Creative Maxine Kluckhohn

12/19/2022

We had SO much fun on this interior project and loved getting this beautiful home ready for all its holiday events! We even had the cutest spokesmodel helping us out (see last pic 😍).

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for any of your decor needs!

12/05/2022

👋👋HEY FRIENDS! We’ve had some recent inquiries regarding the decorating aspect of our business and if we offer interior decorating services…..And the answer is YES! More specifically, we can also offer decorating services for your home in preparation for the upcoming holiday season!

Although we do have packages already established for events, we also offer separate decorating services, which can include both residential and business locations! We all know the holidays are a special and celebrated time, but let’s get real - it’s STRESSFUL trying to juggle everything, and the pressure can be down right exhausting.

Let us help you lighten some of that load. We will work with you to create a custom estimate package based on your space and vision. And it doesn’t have to be holiday specific, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have an idea in mind or if you simply just want an Interior refresh! We hope you all have a great week! 💚

11/27/2022

The most talented photographer and our biggest cheerleader! 🙏🤍

11/14/2022

Happy Monday friends! We’re having some snowy cold weather here today and it has us reminiscing about this gorgeous backyard bridal picnic! It was a fabulous day full of laughter, warmth, sunshine, and was giving all the vibes…Did we mention sunshine? 😏

Have an event happening in the summer months? Consider turning your backyard into your own oasis. You don’t always have to spend a fortune or go overboard on decor to make a statement. Simple, elegant details can go a long way!

Florals: Mill Creek Gardens
Cupcakes: Kristi S Kustom Kakes
Photos: dstichertphotography

11/12/2022

🎉STAFF SPOTLIGHT ON ASHLEY!

A little about Ash: I have been a stay at home mom for almost 3 years now! Wow, time sure flies! Right now I am the office manager for my husband's electrical business. We recently renovated a barn that is now his shop, and an old granary that is now my office. I love being able to help my husband with his business, but I have also always LOVED decorating, planning and organizing a party! It’s most definitely my happy place! The last few years I have helped with birthday parties, gender reveals, bridal showers, and weddings. I love making that moment so special for a person, and having this opportunity come along has given me the chance to pursue this passion even more.

Plus, getting to be side by side with my friend is definitely a bonus! I cannot wait to start this new chapter of life doing something that I love. ❤️

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11/10/2022

It’s us again! If you’re seeing this today we want you to know that we’re SO glad you’re here with us! Your support means the world to us, and although you’re mostly going to be seeing us as a duo, we thought we should do a quick little spotlight about us individually too…So here it goes - stay tuned for more on a Ashley in our next post!

A little about Mel - I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies in 2011, and have worked in the human services field for the last 10 years. I met some amazing people and learned so much from all of my professional opportunities, but at the end of the day it just wasn’t filling my cup. However, when my husband and I had our son in 2020 everything changed for me. Although I did end up returning to my day job after my maternity leave was up, it didn’t take me long to realize that my heart was longing to be back at home raising our sweet baby boy. Thankfully with the help of a great support system in my corner, I was able to make the title of “Mama” my new full-time job.

I absolutely LOVE being a boy mama! It’s the most fulfilling and challenging thing I’ll ever do, but I’ve always had a strong passion for event planning and design. I thrive on being able to bring the little personal details to life for all the special days celebrated within our family, and I cannot wait to help others give meaning to their own special moments. I’m a strong believer that everything happens when it’s meant to, and I’m so excited to take this leap and start this new adventure!

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11/07/2022

Hey Friends! We’re Melissa and Ashley…..aka, Mel & Ash!

We’re just a couple of small town stay at home mamas pursuing our passion, and we’re SO excited to be on this journey together!

A little about us:

Ashley and I met a few years ago through a mutual friend, and after a lot of fun adventures, good conversation (and good wine😉), an amazing friendship bloomed! We’re homebodies, animal lovers, and appreciate the country life; and our families do a great job of keeping us on our toes. When we discovered our mutual love for event planning and design, it didn’t take us long to decide that we wanted to turn our passion into a reality. But more importantly, we knew we wanted to do it as a dynamic duo! We believe that all of life’s moments should be celebrated, and believe the simple details and personal touches can go a long way. We hope you’ll come along for the ride with us! There’s more to come - Stay tuned! 🤍

Photos by the always amazing dstichertphotography