AR Planning and Design

14/02/2024

Happy Valentines Day!

Hope everyone feels love today. Need assistance with a proposal or wedding design? Send us a message!

www.arplanninganddesign.com

13/02/2024

Modern minimalist. One of my favorite themes of all time. Simple black & white details, with single stem anemone flowers.

Rent everything you need for this look +more.

www.arplanninganddesign.com

13/03/2023

Happy 313 day Detroit! ✨

#313

08/03/2023

✨Happy International Women’s Day! ✨

08/03/2023

Have a venue that doesn’t allow flame candles? This bride’s venue did not allow candles & this look was achieved through battery operated candles. Water activated, fire safe, & you honestly couldn’t tell the difference.

01/03/2023

Hello March 1st.

So many pretty & fun things we have planned this spring & summer ✨

25/02/2023

27/11/2022

Final gallery of a wedding we coordinated & set up in October. ✨

01/11/2022

Hello November! 🍂

I think I’ve only done one other introduction post so I thought I’d start the month off with some reintroducing 🖤

✨ I’m Ashley! Owner of arplanninganddesign. This business is my passion & I only take on a select amount of weddings per year. I don’t over work or overbook myself because quality is everything to me. I have another business in the works as well so I book because I truly love designing & overseeing weddings not just to keep my calendar full.

✨My books are closed for 2022 as I prepare for inventory in 2023. I have a few weddings/events booked for 2023 so far & would love to add a few more. If you have a unique idea or challenging theme I’d love to work with you to bring it to life.

✨I am planning a late spring photo shoot which will encompass my new inventory & fresh florals. I can’t wait to reveal it all.

✨ I rebranded back in June & I want to continue building my brand of creating weddings & events through all inclusive design packages as well as custom designs. Our all inclusive modern collection will be available late December.

Another goal I have is to network more with other vendors. If you’re interested in chatting or collaborating I’d love to hear from you 🙂

19/10/2022

Wedding tip Wednesday 🤍

Cake cutting tips! Cake cutting is a tradition that is usually done at the reception after dinner & before dancing begins. Be sure to have it done before your photographer leaves so you can have the moment captured. You can choose a special song to cut it to if you wish. Typically the groom stands behind the bride & places his hand over hers as they both slice it. You can choose to feed it to one another, smash it in each others faces or simply smile for a picture. Be sure to check with you caterer to confirm they include cake slicing for your guests! If you want to save the top layer of your cake be sure to let your coordinator know so they can arrange with caterer to make sure it is put aside for you. If you’re having a large cake, wedding boxes for guests to take home a slice can make a great favor 🤍

12/10/2022

Our greenery wall is booking into 2023 ✨

When I started this business over a year & a half ago our greenery wall was one of the first items in our inventory. I didn’t imagine how quickly it would gain momentum.
It’s now our most popular rental, set up/take down is always included & we have bookings over a year away!

Always excited to see the growth & progress from our original items that helped bring our business to life.

10/10/2022

M + B ✨

After working together since March it was amazing & fulfilling to see all the details brought to life. We completely transformed the barn & the whole day turned out absolutely beautiful.

04/10/2022

We’ve been a little quiet lately on social media lately but there’s lot’s going on behind the scenes 🖤 Here’s a few 🍁 updates!

💫 Our last wedding of the year is almost here!

💫 2023/2024 books are open now! No more 2022 dates available.

💫 Our first ALL INCLUSIVE decor package will be complete by December. All the modern items needed to decorate your wedding/reception will be wrapped into our modern collection for an all inclusive price 🖤

💫 Check out www.arplanninganddesign.com to see what we have so far in our modern collection.

08/08/2022

✨ 7.23.22 N+A
Simple lavender elegance ✨

Decor, set up +breakdown by

18/07/2022

✨ Our July 8th bride Danielle, wanted very simple faux flower arrangements that matched her dusty rose theme. We used Ling’s moment’s flowers to bring her vision to life and custom made the table numbers ✨

We can work with any vision or budget, so don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re in the process of listing all of our inventory on our website & frequently getting new pieces, so if you don’t see something on there & you want it, just ask!

www.arplanninganddesign.com

29/06/2022

Here’s a few sneak peek photos the photographer captured from our modern collection😍

Our modern collection, will be our first decor package offering! The venue, Farmington Co-Work, was the perfect backdrop for some shots of our decor & an absolute pleasure to work with!

29/06/2022

✨Time to introduce myself ✨

One goal I’ve set for myself over these next few months is to build my business through networking & social media. So to all my current followers & the ones to come…here’s how I got I started & what my next steps are! ✨

I dreamed of being a wedding/event planner for as long as I can remember. I was the little girl who would watch wedding shows on tv, looking at the decor, trying to figure out how they set it all up! My mother always threw gorgeous Christmas parties, and there is something about creating a space for people to enjoy themselves with loved ones that makes my heart happy.

I’ve always worked in an office setting that required me to be extremely organized & self motivated. I loved logistics but I wanted to be in charge of them! I started taking online wedding certification classes, and with my management experience, & 10+ year background in customer service, I launched AR Planning & Gifts LLC in June 2021.

In just a short year, I found my specific passion lies in planning weddings from start to finish, as well as bringing design visions to life. I started building my decor inventory, and in June 2022, I rebranded my business into AR Planning & Design.

I'm working to build a full service team, as well as open a wedding/event venue. In the mean time, I'm here to plan the wedding of your dreams or any other event you can imagine.

Fun fact: In my free time I love spending time with family, (I have 3 kids & the best husband that often helps me with custom decor/breakdowns 🙂) traveling to new places, nature, eating diverse foods, history, & interior design!

23/05/2022

5.20.22 A+J ✨
We kicked off our busy wedding season last Friday.

Decor set up + breakdown & timeline creation:

Venue: The Lafayette Grande

11/05/2022

Coming June 2022: We’re rebranding!

AR Planning & Gifts launched in March 2021. We started providing wedding management services also known as “month of “ or “day of” wedding coordination. We launched an Etsy gift shop for custom gifts. In just over a year, I realized how rewarding (& important) it is to be a part of the entire process when planning a wedding or event. I fell in love with the creativity & time it takes to set up decor, and create designs. I realized how good I was at managing and directing the entire process, & that I had the resources to build an inventory.

Through that realization, I began working on rebranding into “AR Planning & Design” and next month we will be official!

Our biggest change is no longer focusing on “month of” or “day of coordination”. We have also closed the gift shop.
We are here from start to finish, whether your vendors are secured or not, to help create the wedding or event you’ve always imagined. AR Planning & Design will offer decor packages, featuring modern & chic decor, as well as pieces that can be rented A La Carte. If you don’t see your inspiration in our portfolio, we can create it, or work with vendors to bring your vision to life.

This re brand allows us to provide incredible service for clients, as we put in the time (& work) necessary to execute your event. It allows our creativity to sore, and no idea is too big or too small. We aren’t limited to a certain service area and hope our designs, decor, and skills can reach anywhere.

✨ Our official rebranding shoot is June 13th 2022! We’ve rented a beautiful modern space, & will have professional gorgeous photos taken of all of our inventory including
centerpieces ,
place settings,
accent walls,
aisle decor,
chairs, & more! ✨

We’re in the process of changing our social media pages, & AR Planning & Design will be live via website in August.

For now you can still & get in touch with us at www.arplanningandgifts.com

🖤

Ashley
Owner/Lead Planner

19/04/2022

This October bride’s main color is terracotta, with cream, gold & greenery accents! ✨

We tried a few different table designs to keep in mind before our venue walkthrough next month.

✨Everything pictured is part of our current inventory ✨

Did you know when you book us for full service planning and/or theme & decor we create a “mock table” for you to see before your big date!? This allows you to see your design & allows us to make any necessary additions.

Book a free consult today & let’s talk about how I can design your next event! https://www.arplanningandgifts.com/book-online

30/03/2022

✨ Mock up table days are my favorite! ✨

This July bride wants simple, yet pretty, with lavender accents. Our various size centerpiece vases pictured, are part of our inventory for up to 300 guests!

Did you know when you book with us for theme & decor we create a mock table for you to see before your wedding date!?
This allows you to see your vision brought to life, & allows us to make any necessary additions!
I have 3 more mock tables to create over the next few days so stay tuned for more ✨

15/03/2022

We’ve added services to our booking page 📅

✨ You can now book full service planning, partial planning, wedding & event design packages on our site! The ability to book your event date online, saves us both time as it has our most up to date availability✨

If you book your wedding date through our booking page, we will contact you as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation, confirm your package option, & go over necessary paperwork📃

Want to check your date? Click the link below!

https://www.arplanningandgifts.com/book-online

04/03/2022

Mood boards created for our most recent bride! She chose elements from both. We will be providing all the rental decor as well as set up! Stay tuned for a sneak peak of the mock table ✨

14/02/2022

Love is beautiful & it comes in so many forms.
Events are a way to bring love to life by celebrating your most special moments with those you love.
So whether it’s a bridal shower, wedding brunch, or just a girls night contact us for all your planning & decor needs ✨

01/02/2022

Welcome February!
January has been full of design consultations, partial planning for weddings in the spring, finding a space for growing inventory, and interviewing for additional assistants!

It’s been super busy preparing for this wedding season this spring & summer but it’s a good kind of busy. I feel great about how January ended and I can’t wait to for what’s to come this month ✨

21/01/2022

🌸Good morning & Happy Friday 🌸

This year I started waking up at 6am every day to meditate, pray & write out a schedule for the day. I’ve noticed a major change in my general mood, productivity & energy which has overflowed into business!

Really excited to see where 2022 takes me & ✨

20/01/2022

Yay you’re engaged! 💍

Now it’s time to determine your budget, venue and guest count right!?

WRONG. Read a short blog post on why that shouldn’t be the first thing you do in your wedding planning process.
Take it from a professional planner but also a bride who planned her own ☺️

Click the link below ✨

www.arplanningandgifts.com/blog

18/01/2022

We’re adding a blog page to our site!🌸

2 things I’ve always had a passion for is writing and teaching/helping people.

I love all things weddings & events but not everyone can afford a planner/designer. This will be a space for everyone to read planning & design tips to pull off a gorgeous wedding or event! A space for me to pass on wedding/event related knowledge, write, and hopefully help a few brides & grooms along the way ☺️

First post publishes 1/20/22!✨