Content Creator in Puyallup on the Phone

Hi Friend, I’m Ashlie!

At Golden Hour Planning & Solutions, we support businesses, brands, and couples who want things handled with intention. The goal is simple: create experiences that feel polished, personal, organized, and genuinely connected.

For Business Owners

I’m an Orting, WA-based social media manager and content creator serving businesses throughout the Tacoma area and Western Washington. I help service-based brands build a stronger online presence without carrying the full marketing workload alone. From short-form video and behind-the-scenes content to Instagram management, engagement, and content planning, we create strategic content that actually feels like you.

Perfect for:

Creative businesses
Service providers
Wedding professionals
Small business owners

For Couples Getting Married

Wedding planning, coordination, and wedding content creation designed to help your day feel supported, organized, and fully present.

From timeline management and vendor coordination to behind-the-scenes wedding day content delivered quickly for social sharing, we help couples enjoy the moment while knowing the details are handled.

Because you deserve to actually experience your wedding day instead of managing it.

How we can work together

Bride and groom walking in a field at sunset.

wedding planning

Social Media Manager in WA state for wedding professionals

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Hi, I’m Ashlie and I’m the Founder of Golden Hour Planning & Solutions

Want the scoop on who I am and how Golden Hour Planning & Solutions came to be? I’m sharing a little about my journey, my experience, and what makes me the go-to for all things planning and business support. Let’s see if we’re the perfect match—click to read more!

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Client Testimonials

"For the business girlies: I recently started a new business and needed to do a full branding session to start posting on social media consistently. Ashlie helped me through the entire process - everything from proof on concept, props for me shoot, and an entire shot list. I didn't know what to expect coming into the session but I had no idea it would be so much fun. I got MONTHS worth of content from her. I typically hate being in front of the camera but I actually had a blast and was completely relaxed within minutes. If you are a business that is on the fence about investing in your socials, pull the trigger. I am going to do quarterly shoot with Ashlie to make sure I always have b-roll and Reels to be posting on instagram. It's just the name of the game these days. Social media is the least favorite part of my business and now I feel like I have a game plan to actually stay on top of marketing. Will be working with her in the future no doubt about it."

Alexandra Paulsen
"GURRRRLLLL!!! If you aren't hiring Designs by Ashlie Smith (old business name) where the heck you at?! Perfection. Phenomenal. Amazing. Are simply words that are an understatement of how great Ashlie and her team are. From the start of our first meeting to the last minute of our wedding, Ashlie was on point with everything. My vision of what I wanted, my concerns and must haves and all else in between, she took all my dreams and made them come true. They didn't skip a beat on one thing. Carly and Amber were incredibly sweet as well and were on it with all we needed that day. It took so much stress off us during the planning and day of we really wouldn't have been able to do it with her. She truly has a heart of gold, I could yell from the rooftop how great she is. I am SOOO sad our wedding is over I enjoyed our weekly calls so much. Call her and book her NOW!!"

Alexis Gregory
"Ashlie has been a gem to work with! So glad I was referred to her. She has taken my ideas and needs for social media management and polished them so well. It has saved me countless hours and given me peace of mind to have someone so capable and consistent.This has been the best decision for supporting my growing business. Thank you Golden Hour Planning and Solutions! I'm sticking with you!"

Katy Palmer
Ashlie has been managing my social media for a few months now, and I cannot express what a difference it has made. Not only do I not have to worry about posting throughout the week, but her posts are engaging, varied and right on brand for my planning company! From the beginning, Ashlie got to know me, my brand, and what is important to me to share with my followers. She is extremely receptive to feedback and reviews our work together every month. She listens to my feedback and ideas and runs with it. Hiring Ashlie has been one of the best decisions I have made for my business (and piece of mind). If you want to let go of the stress to manage your social media - leave it to Ashlie, she's got you! Thank you Golden Hour Planning and Solutions!"

Danielle Weil
"When I say Ashlie and team are amazing! They are truly AMAZING! I had the pleasure of hiring Ashlie for partial planning, day of coordination & rentals for my recent wedding. For starters, Ashlie's communication was impeccable! She was always easily accessible, responded to my questions quickly & was solution driven. She was the primary contact between our wedding vendors and I which helped to keep my stress levels completely down during the planning process and the day of our wedding. Ashlie's expertise and eye for design and detail helped to bring to life our envisioned color palette for our ceremony and reception. Securing rentals and set up were also a breeze. I would work with Ashlie and team a million times over! I couldn't have gotten through the wedding planning process without her! Highly recommend! 10 out of 10 experience!"

Kiana M
"I highly recommend Ashlie and her team - Carlie who lead our wedding and Morgan who helped out day of - for your wedding! They will help you stay on track, and set up a super helpful Google Drive to store all the important information. They truly went above and beyond, helping us set up decor, bringing us food and drinks, helping serve cake and packing up food for us to take home - we really appreciated those taquitos!!! Both my husband and I loved the process with Ashlie and Carlie, they made it low stress and helped us stay true to our vision and have the wedding we dreamed. We can't thank you enough!"

Kelly Harp
"I don't think I can express how incredible Ashlie was, but I will certainly try. I hired Ashlie almost two years ago and we maintained constant communication during that whole time. I'm certain she had 40+ weddings before mine, but she always made me feel like my wedding was the most important and top of mind. She took meticulous notes every meeting, which was incredibly helpful as I have a terrible memory. When I felt like I was losing my mind, Ashlie reassured me that we were on track and I would always leave our meetings feeling calm and excited, rather than spiraling. The wedding day itself was perfect and I didn't have to worry about a thing. She knew my vision and made it come to life! And not having to outsource decor rentals since she had everything I needed made it that much easier. When there was a communication issue with the venue during the wedding, she got it resolved immediately! I cannot recommend Ashlie enough. She was my saving grace during the whole wedding planning process and I promise that you will not regret hiring her!"

Cheyenne