The Aisle Assistant

03/06/2024

The Aisle Assistant is on The Knot today!!

How the internet can enhance your wedding journey.

22/03/2023

Happy ! In honor of our 6th wedding anniversary this week, I wanted to share this pretty little vignette from our wedding day.

The orange ring box is from my husband’s grandfather’s jewelry store, the pearl earrings and sapphire ring were my borrowed items from my maternal grandma, and the handkerchief was my old and blue from my paternal grandma. And I still use and love those perfumes!

What was/is your old/new/borrowed/blue? Tell me in the comments!

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19/03/2023

Happy 6th anniversary to this brilliant, thoughtful, kind, handsome guy and the “shipping manager” at TAA. I am so lucky to be loving you !

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17/03/2023

Heading to the beach tomorrow and I just had to throw it back to the AMAZING Hawaiian wedding .nate had last June. From a last minute venue change to COVID logistics, these two had quite the wedding planning adventure. I’m so thrilled everything turned out beautifully for them!
Thank you Shayna and Nate for choosing me to help with your plans!

If you need some help with your wedding plans, from venue searching to logistics planning to decor or beyond, slide into my DMs and let’s chat!

07/03/2023

I have been loving the Pretend Client series started on her blog and was inspired to do the same with some wedding venues and destinations I love.

Next up is in Palm Springs, CA! My husband and I stayed there on our honeymoon and and I love the relaxed midcentury vibes. I would love to design a wedding there in black and white with fuchsia and magenta inspired by the bougainvillea and citrus that grow on property. Much of the designed spaces on property feature graphic black and white and it’s safe to say that the checkered dance floor is just right.

Oh…and we can’t forget those outfits! How incredible would that fuchsia gown be for a mother of the bride or groom?!

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01/03/2023

I had the pleasure of working with Tatiana and Josh to coordinate their wedding in Boston last year and they were kind enough to share these kind words with me! Scroll to see the happy couple and read more👇🏻

“If you’re looking for a detail oriented, industry savvy, resourceful professional wedding planner, then look no further than Ellie Durbin. I am a pretty organized and thoughtful person who loves lists and spreadsheets, but when it came time to plan my wedding, I had no idea what to do or what to expect.

Ellie guided us every step of the way, walking us through things we had never even thought to plan for. She is whip smart, quick on her feet, and for us, most helpfully, she is super realistic and a straight shooter. She really helped us to understand a much needed perspective on logistics and managing our own expectations about the process. She made sure that everything was done on schedule and no detail was forgotten from the catering order to the music setup. On the big day, she handled everything like a pro and made our wedding the absolute best day of our lives. I hardly had to think about anything logistical the whole day, so instead I was able to just enjoy the day and be with my loved ones.

Ellie is a one of a kind wedding superhero. Hire her! You won’t be disappointed.”

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14/02/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day, lovelies!! I hope you have some fun plans for today whether with your partner, friends or solo.

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11/02/2023

I don’t think I’ll ever get over the flowers created for Mariana and Jesse’s wedding. Let’s just take a moment to admire the gorgeousness 😍😍😍

02/02/2023

I have been loving the Pretend Client series started on her blog and was inspired to do the same with some wedding venues and destinations I love.

First up is the incredible Caribbean hotel, . My husband and I stayed there 4 years ago and it’s still the background on my phone. I would love to design a wedding there in these soft pastel tones inspired by the last light of sunset.

Where should we go next?

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27/01/2023

I loved working with Sarah and Brad for their May 2021 wedding! We talked about everything from etiquette dilemmas to vendor contract review to design. Not everyone needs a full service planner, but every couple could use a little help here and there!

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18/01/2023

Hosting a party in a small space? Check out the tips I shared in The Zoe Report!

When it comes to throwing a big party in a small space, there are some expert tricks you can follow. Here's what the pros recommend.

14/12/2022

A common wedding guest question: "is this dress too white?"

Read below to see The Aisle Assistant featured in Newsweek!

A Tiktoker user who was concerned that the dress she was wearing to a friend's wedding was too white got a flood of advice from her followers.

08/12/2022

EXTRA EXTRA! The Aisle Assistant was recently featured in Apartment Therapy! If you are hosting over the holidays, here are some of my top tips:

‘Tis the season to host! Whether you’re playing chef and planning an intimate dinner party for your friends, inviting your family for a holiday feast, or throwing a big bash to ring in the New Year, you’ll want to make your event one your guests will remember fondly for years to come — and t...

26/11/2022

Popping in to say, “hello” on this Small Business Saturday! As The Aisle Assistant grows I am so grateful for my amazing couples who choose to work with me, my friends and family who support me, and my amazing husband who cheers me on when things get tough.

I’ve wanted to be a business owner since I was about 9 years old and finally living out that dream is the BEST!

If you are planning a wedding and need a little (or a lot of) help, click the link in my bio to set up a free consultation! I would love to hear from you.

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17/11/2022

The most beautiful bride!! I just can’t get over this gorgeous shot of Mariana from her wedding last fall.

Swipe through to see more from Mariana and Jesse’s fall Memphis wedding featured in .

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22/06/2022

I’m a little quiet over here because we bought a house! We have been tackling some smaller projects before we move next week and it’s been a wild ride, but I am beyond excited. Can’t wait to take calls from my new office soon (and have a yard Lou can play in instead of interrupting me all the time 😂).

Don’t worry, I am here for my amazing couples and for new couples, so don’t hesitate to message or email if I can help! Xo, Ellie

10/05/2022

Brb just feeling all the warm and fuzzies over this one 🥺🥰.

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03/05/2022

Are you confused by all the wedding budget advice out there? Don’t worry! I’ve got your back.
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26/04/2022

“Ellie was such a help to us as we were kicking off our wedding planning! Pandemic planning made searching for a venue with available dates almost impossible. Ellie was there to help us reach out to locations, encouraged us to consider a variety of options and ultimately led us to choose the perfect spot. Ellie’s professionalism, knowledge of and connections within the industry and availability to us made the process so much easier and less stressful!”

It was such a pleasure working with Elise and Mike! I can’t wait to see how their big day comes together this fall.
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20/04/2022

How to Plan a Wedding: Phase 2 is here! If you haven’t already read part one, go just a few posts back in my feed.

If this series is helpful to you, please comment and let me know!

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12/04/2022

Engaged and don’t know where to start? Welcome to How to Plan a Wedding!!

Like if you’d like to see Phase 2 and leave any questions below in the comments!
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05/04/2022

To quote Zach at the end of our venue presentation call, "how does anyone do this without help?!"

We broke down the venue search into bite size pieces and Bianca and Zach are booked for their dream venue. I can't wait to be there next summer to coordinate their big day 🤩.
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05/04/2022

01/04/2022

Nothing like nature’s beauty as a backdrop for your first look! These two got married in Charleston last year and this photo by gives me all the feels.

Whether you are working a wedding, attending a wedding, , I hope your weekend is a good one!
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29/03/2022

If you are booking hotel room blocks for your wedding or another social event, scroll through these tips to navigate the process like a pro!
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05/11/2021

If you are a maid of honor, best man, or parent of the bride or groom who will be giving a toast, this post is for you!

I have seen great wedding toasts, bad wedding toasts and everything in between. While some people are really successful at doing something creative or out of the box, the majority of great toasts I've seen follow a similar outline:

1. Start off with talking about the person you're closest to (your friend if you're the MOH or best man, or your child if you're the parent). Usually this looks something like, "Mary and I have been close since the day she was born and over the years it has been such a joy to watch her grow up". Then tell an anecdote about them or you together. This can be funny or sentimental or something that makes you proud of them.

2. Then transition to talking about how happy you are that they met their new spouse and tell a story about this new wonderful person. The story can be along the lines of the first time you met them, a story about something that showed you that they were the perfect fit, and so on.

3. Then close with well wishes! Tell them how thrilled you are, how lucky you feel, and that you wish them nothing but the best. Don't forget to end with raising a glass to the couple!

If you have given a maid of honor, best man, father of the bride, etc toast, what worked (or didn't) for you? And if you use this outline, tell me how it goes!!
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