WHO WE ARE:
ASHTON AND PARIS

MEET ASHTON WARD AND PARIS PRUSAK, OWNERS OF ASHTON PARIS EVENTS, LLC. HEADQUARTERED IN CHARLOTTE, NC & NYC - WE ARE A PROUD WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS THAT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING YOU WITH A STELLAR EVENT EXPERIENCE. AS A FULL-SERVICE EVENT PLANNING AND PRODUCTION FIRM, WE HAVE HONED OUR SKILLS IN THE ART OF HOSPITALITY AND ENTERTAINMENT.

ASHTON AND PARIS ARE AN EXPERIENCED AND LIVELY EVENT PLANNING DUO WHOSE PATHS CROSSED BACK IN 2015. BOTH FORMER DIVISION 1 ATHLETES, THEY KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE A STRONG TEAM. FROM ASHTON’S EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF LUXURY VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS, TO PARIS’S ONGOING DESIRE OF BRINGING FORTH FRESH AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS - THIS IS THE DUO YOU WANT TO HAVE ON YOUR SIDE THROUGHOUT THE PLANNING PROCESS. FROM CORPORATE HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS TO ELEGANT WEDDINGS, THEY HAVE PLANNED AND PRODUCED OVER 250 EVENTS FROM COAST TO COAST AND HAVE NEARLY 17 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE.

WE ARE BOTH DRIVEN BY A COMMON GOAL; TO CREATE MEANINGFUL AND IMPECCABLE EVENTS. WE HAVE A PASSION FOR CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE AND ARE INSPIRED BY THOSE MOMENTS THAT TURN AN EVENT INTO A LIFELONG MEMORY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO PLANNING TOGETHER SOON.

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“Our 2024 planning strategy is to have more fun with it and to focus more on unique ways to create unforgettable client and guest experiences.”
— Ashton & Paris

ASH

01. CO-OWNER and HEAD OF PRODUCTION | Ashton has produced large events for corporations such as Novant Healthcare and Goodwill Industries while also managing a premiere wedding venue for nearly six years. Now approaching 10 years in the business, Ashton has executed events from Vancouver to Charleston and many places in between. Ashton brings a sense of control to every event she executes through strong communication with her clients and vendors. With her expertise in logistical planning, she makes sure that every event element comes together in a cohesive manner so that your guests will have a stellar experience. Ashton is constantly focused on the needs of her clients to ensure their distinct vision is implemented.

PARIS

02. CO-OWNER and CREATIVE DIRECTOR | Paris has managed weddings and events across various hospitality markets from Los Angeles to Atlanta. Her 9 years of expertise includes full service wedding planning and hospitality program management for celebrity and corporate clients such as NASCAR, Bloomingdales, NYX Cosmetics, Microsoft, and many others. Paris’s creativity is what sets her apart from other event planners. Her passion for producing unique events will leave you and your guests astonished. With Paris, no two events will ever look the same. You will see an attention to detail that personalizes each aspect of your celebration.

  • "Wow… where do I even begin?! Hiring Ashton & Paris was the BEST decision my husband and I made while planning our wedding, there is nobody better. From our first meeting, over a bottle of wine, I just knew we had made the right choice. They are so down to earth, fun to be around and phenomenal at wedding planning (like can we be best friends?!)."

    Laura

  • "With their amazing creativity and design expertise, they worked with me to figure out what I wanted they day to look like and then flawlessly brought it all to life. They were there along every step of the way and made a huge effort to make themselves available not just to us but also to our families."

    Sam and Dan

  • "I could write an entire book about how much we loved not only their work, but them as people! If you're questioning whether or not you need a planner, you DO."

    Kristin