Title: Owner, Founder
Company: Ariel Ashton Events, LLC
Location: PA/USA
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, West Chester University of Pennsylvania (2016)
Career History: Owner, Founder, Lead Planner, Ariel Ashton Events (2018-Present); Catering Server, Max Hansen Caterer (2017-Present); Event Planner, Senior Rental Consultant, and Director of Operations, Tents Party Rentals (2020-2022); Event Consultant, Bucks-Mont Party Rental (2017-2020); Entertainer and Brand Merchandising Manager, Hooters of America (2015-2017); Administrative Assistant, Cashmere Salon (2015-2016); Hostess, Events and Marketing Coordinator, Mas Mexicali Cantina (2012-2016); Candy Sales Associate, Pierre’s Chocolates (2005-2012)
Ariel Ashton Anderson, Owner and Founder at Ariel Ashton Events LLC, has been recognized as a Marquis Emerging Leader for their contributions and achievements in the field of events planning.
Originally from Brazil, Ms. Anderson and her family settled in Pennsylvania when she was young. She built a strong work ethic early on, working as a candy sales associate at Pierre’s Chocolates throughout her middle and high school years. While attaining her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and sciences from West Chester University—which she ultimately earned in 2016—she worked as a hostess and events and marketing coordinator at Mas Mexicali Cantina and as an administrative assistant at Cashmere Salon.
Ms. Anderson continued to excel in the industry through her roles as an event consultant for Bucks-Monty Part Rental, event planner, senior rental consultant, and director of operations for Tents Party Rentals. A catering server at Max Hansen Caterer since 2017, she and her late father, Charles, co-founded Ariel Ashton Events in 2018 with a vision to provide memorable, extraordinary experiences and celebrations for clients—be it weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, or graduation parties, among numerous milestone events. With a robust team now consisting of content creators, seamstresses, photographers, and EMTs, she serves in her leadership role by meeting with clients, helping with back-end planning, reserving vendors for venues, and ensuring they have everything they need.
As a testament to the success of the empire she and her father built, Ms. Anderson was awarded the Top Wedding Event Planner in the Pennsylvania region. Each day, she takes pride in seeing her clients’ faces light up when they enter their wedding venues. She attributes much of her success to them—without them, she said she wouldn’t be where she is now. Looking toward the future, she plans to expand the business’ reach and gain recognition on a larger scale.