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Ashton Staffen Ashton Staffen

2023 Wedding Open House

From the champagne wall and floral-lined ceremony aisles, to the debut of our Ballroom chandeliers and new acrylic signage, there were so many beautiful moments to take in at our 2023 Wedding Open House. Whether you joined us in-person on June 2nd, or are just catching up now, read on for everything you need to know (and see) from this year’s show!

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Ashton Staffen Ashton Staffen

2022 Wedding Open House

Last month, following a three-year hiatus, we hosted our seventh annual Wedding Open House - and was it ever worth the wait! From the designs, to the vendors, to the menu, to our team, to our panel of real brides, to the guests - everything fit together so perfectly, and it’s hard to express in words just how grateful we feel to everyone who was involved in the show’s success. But since we know you’re curious about the details, here’s our best attempt at breaking it all down for you!

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Ashton Staffen Ashton Staffen

2019 Bridal Open House

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost eight months since we hosted our six annual Bridal Open House - on Sunday, May 26th, 2019 - and the whole show was so incredibly beautiful that it honestly still feels like a dream. Even with thousands of events under our belt, it never ceases to amaze us the moment everything comes together perfectly - when all the details are set, all the vendors and staff are ready to go, and when we open our doors to hundreds of excited attendees.

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