Erica Stawick helped to make our wedding day perfect! She was so helpful pointing me in the…read moredirection of amazing vendors during the planning process - I loved working with every one of them! She was always there to answer all of my questions. While there was a lot of staff turnover at my venue, she relieved my fears and took charge of all day-of timeline and direction. I knew I could trust her to run the show and I was able to really live in the moment of our special day - that alone was worth every penny! I would definitely recommend Erica with Ashley Baber Weddings - we can't thank you enough!

My wedding day was so special, and I owe great thanks to Erica Stawick with Ashley Baber Weddings…read morefor all of her hard work as my planner. Before hiring Erica, my family and I were looking at the long to-do lists and complexities of wedding planning and feeling overwhelmed. From our very first meeting, Erica was reassuring and worked tirelessly to help me find and execute my vision for my wedding. She was never pushy and always flexible to work with credible and trustworthy vendors that she suggested or that my mom and I found independently. Erica was nice but assertive with my wedding party while giving them instructions during the rehearsal, making that process smooth and orderly. She seemed to understand the many pressures and stresses that wedding planning can put on brides and their families, and she respectfully received input and feedback from many stakeholders, and we are a very picky bunch! That said, her main concern was helping me, as the bride, have the wedding I wanted. Thank you Erica for being my planner and helping to make my big day such a wonderful time.

We had the most amazing experience with Alexander Homestead. Everything was so well organized and…read morethoughtfully put together, the entire process felt seamless. On the day of the wedding, I was genuinely relaxed. They handled so much behind the scenes and made it all look effortless. I just wanted to give a huge shoutout to Allie and Savannah! They went above and beyond and were such a big part of making the day run perfectly. Rob and I appreciate you guys so much. Truly, the entire team was incredible. Everyone was so kind and helpful, and everything went off without a hitch. The food was amazing (we did the plated meal), the drinks were strong, and the Photo Booth was a huge hit! Most importantly, we had such a fun, unforgettable time. Everyone has been telling us how perfect everything looked and how much fun they had (and we can be a rowdy crew, haha). We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate. Highly recommend!

If I could give Alexander Homestead more than five stars, I would gift-wrap them in gold and…read morehand-deliver them back to the team. From the very first planning meeting to the last dance of the night, we felt genuinely cared for. As two busy working professionals, the structure and support from Wedgewood Weddings & Events made our planning process feel manageable and bite-sized instead of overwhelming. Every step was organized, clear, and thoughtful. It allowed us to actually enjoy being engaged instead of drowning in spreadsheets. Sarah, Virginia, and Savannah were phenomenal. Truly. They anticipated needs before we even voiced them, answered every question with patience, and made us feel like our wedding was the only one that mattered. On the day of, Savannah in particular took such intentional care of both me and Kevin. She checked in constantly, kept things flowing seamlessly, and made sure we were present instead of stressed. As chefs and hotel people, service is everything to us. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The team followed our directions perfectly, respected our vision, and executed it beautifully. A moment that meant the world to us was watching the service staff go above and beyond to help my autistic nephew find something "safe" to eat during dinner. That kindness and awareness is not something you can train into people. It's heart. We also loved the intentional use of small businesses throughout the process. You can feel that Alexander Homestead values community and craftsmanship, and that matters. Our day felt seamless, warm, and deeply cared for from start to finish. We walked away not just married, but genuinely grateful. If you're considering this venue, stop looking. You've found it.

Sharee was amazing to work with. She really helped me make my wedding special even though it had to…read morebe small due to the pandemic. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I highly recommend her.

Sharee was referred by a friend of my husband and I am so glad they did. Sharee was wonderful, I…read moreknew she was going to work when she mentioned communication is important to her because that is a major for me. We had two weeks of planning to do since I was last minute and she did it all in a weeks time and the day of the event everything came out perfect no hiccups or anything it ran so smoothly. If anything did happen I didn't hear about it lol... I will definitely recommend her to friends, family and strangers. Thank you again and again.

What a great place to have a wedding reception. While it's not a traditional venue you may go to…read morefor a wedding it was by far the best reception I have been to in a very long time. The wedding itself was off to the side with a pretty tressel filled with flowers. Enty of seating for guests. After the ceremony we had cocktail hour outside in an open area. The food was brought in and catered by a local company. The full bar was setup outside which prevented lines inside the barn where we ate and danced. This barn was so unique and comfortable. We had such a great time. Bathrooms were limited but the guest list wasnt so large that there was ever a long line. I recommend this location for a wedding reception. So much fun.

We had our wedding in September 2023 and planned it mainly from across the country outside…read morePortland, Oregon. I cannot recommend this venue, family-run business, Lori, and Margo enough! It is such a creative, fun, and inclusive venue choice that is definitely affordable compared to most we looked at. They went above and beyond with communication methods & my tiny details I wanted for the big day. The layout and flow of the venue space is so great for an outdoor & indoor styled event and when we originally thought we might have 140+ guests, the ideas they came up with to cater our needs were endless. I hope to work with this vendor again sometime for a different group gathering.

Do not HIRE her as wedding planner!!!!!!! No joke, waste of…read moretime, money, gives you anxiety, stress and headache. Wedding is a lifetime event and she is not even worth it for the day of the wedding because you will be doing it yourselves after paying all that money. If you have friends and family, they can take care of it much better than her. She wasn't accountable for anything. If you ask her to do something, she will have excuses. You will have to be on top of her stuff instead of her doing the planning and executing. If you already have a contract with her, please do not be fooled by her promises, be wary of her WORDING. Just wanted to post this to benefit our community, friends and family.

I would highly recommend you to NOT hire this company for your special occasion. Not only is the…read moredecorator unprofessional, but also did not deliver on the majority of our contract's agreement. We hired Rahma for our mehndi and shaadi wedding ceremony and all the decor was underwhelming, cheap and quite frankly not what we asked for. Rahma was impossible to reach throughout the entire process and never available to schedule appointments with either. The few times we did meet or talk with her she seemed confident in being able to deliver what we asked for but nothing came through as promised. Our mehndi stage was a tiny structure in a completely different shape than what we asked, casting shadows on all our pictures. She was supposed to provide a backdrop curtain to hide the stage behind and that wasn't even delivered. The table decor for the wedding day was absolutely horrific. We asked for a candle trio oasis design with submerged florals and what she delivered on the day of the wedding reception was two tiny jars just filled with water and floating candles. Those are just a few examples of the horrific experience we had with her. After all was done we asked to be refunded for the promises she did not deliver on per the contract and she refused to refund us a fair amount, lied and accused of us saying things we never did, blamed the outcome on us and stopped replying. The bride's family was never refunded anything.  If you want a joyous and memorable occasion please do yourself a favor and do not hire this unprofessional decorator. Biggest and only regret from all the wedding planning was hiring her.

The Ultimate Event helped made our wedding experience a stress free experience. They are very…read moreprofessional and efficient.

When we first got engaged, we knew we wanted to hire a professional to help us create our perfect…read moreday. After interviewing several other planners in the area, I came across Emore's information and instantly liked her vibe. After our phone consultation we knew that Emore was our "one"! She delivered from start to finish! Emore made sure she got to know us; what we liked/disliked, our style, our personalities; gathering all the necessary information to make sure that our day was a true reflection of us. She did NOT disappoint. Let me tell you how I know Emore is the best at what she does, we have received thank you notes FROM OUR GUESTS! Literally! They are thanking us for allowing them to be a part of "the best wedding they've ever attended"! Our guests, as well as our other vendors, are saying that our wedding was the most well thought out and executed wedding they've ever been a part of. That says a LOT! People, we are trying to think of events that we can have to hire her to plan! Lol!!!! Stop looking......Emore is the one!

When we first got engaged, we knew we wanted to hire a professional to help us create our perfect…read moreday. After interviewing several other planners in the area, I came across Emore's information and instantly liked her vibe. After our phone consultation we knew that Emore was our "one"! She delivered from start to finish! Emore made sure she got to know us; what we liked/disliked, our style, our personalities; gathering all the necessary information to make sure that our day was a true reflection of us. She did NOT disappoint. Let me tell you how I know Emore is the best at what she does, we have received thank you notes FROM OUR GUESTS! Literally! They are thanking us for allowing them to be a part of "the best wedding they've ever attended"! Our guests, as well as our other vendors, are saying that our wedding was the most well thought out and executed wedding they've ever been a part of. That says a LOT! People, we are trying to think of events that we can have to hire her to plan! Lol!!!! Stop looking......Emore is the one!

We had my daughter's wedding at this venue. The owners, the staff, and venue were top notch. They…read moremade my daughter's wedding one for the books. Thank you for bring it all together. FOB Bill B.

Wonderful venue and beautiful property. The perfect place in Charlotte for a wedding or any sort of…read moreevent. Well run operation with excellent staff and beautiful grounds. Best wedding venue in charlotte by far.