WedStay Review: Why Model Ashley Alexiss Chose Our San Diego Estate for Her Dream Wedding
Some love stories demand more than a six-hour celebration.
Ashley Alexiss, the model turned CEO of Beauty Is Not a Size, knows exactly what she wants for her wedding to fiancé Brodie John. Not a rushed reception with awkward goodbyes at 10 PM. Not a venue with rigid timelines and vendor restrictions. She wanted something different, something that matched the magnitude of her journey to find love again.
As Featured in Gurus Magazine, Ashley's path to this moment involved heartbreak, loss, and eventually, the kind of serendipity that makes you believe in signs. Her father passed away before she met Brodie, but not before promising to send her signs. A medium later told her to look for lighthouses. When she met Brodie just days after her divorce was finalized, he revealed a lighthouse tattoo on his wrist.
Eight months later, he proposed.
Why Ashley Chose a Multi-Day Wedding Experience
For their June 2026 celebration, Ashley and Brodie selected the 40 Acre San Diego Luxury Private Resort through WedStay. The decision reflects a growing trend among couples who refuse to compress their biggest moments into traditional venue constraints.
The estate spans 40 sprawling acres in Valley Center, California. Five private homes accommodate 40 overnight guests across 14 bedrooms. For the ceremony and reception, the property hosts up to 150 celebration guests.
Ashley's vision extends far beyond a single evening:
- Night One: A laid-back pizza party where guests can reconnect without formal pressure
- Wedding Day: An outdoor ceremony featuring a custom bridge over the tropical-style pool, gold structures draped with white roses
- Day Three: A pool party celebration to close out the weekend
This three-day format transforms a wedding from an event into an experience.
The Property That Made It Possible
The 40 Acre San Diego Luxury Private Resort delivers everything couples need for a comprehensive wedding weekend. The main hub, Villa Above the Clouds, features 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a chef's kitchen. A resort-style pool and jacuzzi anchor the outdoor celebration spaces.
Additional homes scattered across the estate include:
- Forest Lodge: 2 king bedrooms with a private retreat feel
- Bonsai Suite: An intimate 1-bedroom hideaway
- The Mountain Retreat: 3 queen suites with wraparound balcony views
- Ocean Villa: Sleeps 6 with mountain and valley panoramas
Beyond accommodations, the property includes a state-of-the-art gym, yoga studio, meditation space, and sauna. Tennis and basketball courts line private hiking trails. Dance floors and curated photo backdrops eliminate the need for extensive rental equipment.
Starting at $8,000 for a 2-night minimum, the estate bundles venue and accommodations into transparent pricing.
Why Couples Like Ashley Choose WedStay
Ashley's decision to book through WedStay reflects what we hear from couples every day: traditional venues just don't fit modern weddings.
Here's what sets WedStay apart:
Complete Privacy
Unlike traditional venues where you share the property with other events, every WedStay property is exclusively yours. No splitting time, no restrictions on when your guests can arrive or leave.
Multi-Day Celebrations
The average wedding venue gives you 4-6 hours. WedStay properties are booked for entire weekends—giving you time for welcome dinners, morning-after brunches, and everything in between.
Everyone Stays Together
No coordinating hotel blocks. No shuttles. Your wedding party and closest guests stay on-site, turning your wedding into the intimate gathering it should be.
Transparent Pricing
Our all-inclusive pricing means no surprise fees. What you see is what you pay—venue, accommodations, and amenities included.
"If you told me this was going to be my life with Brodie, and I had to go through everything I did, I would do it all again."
— Ashley Alexiss
Breaking Free From Traditional Venue Limitations
Ashley's choice represents exactly why we built WedStay. Couples deserve celebrations that match their personal style without artificial restrictions.
In her interview with Gurus Magazine, Ashley mentioned meaningful touches that would be impossible at most venues: powder cannons to scatter her late father's ashes after the pronouncement, the freedom to walk herself down the aisle symbolically, and even the possibility of synchronized swimmers and white peacocks.
These aren't requests most venues entertain. Estate weddings through WedStay provide the flexibility that modern celebrations demand.
The Wedding Team Coming Together
Ashley has assembled a planning team that understands the estate wedding format. Sierra James Events handles coordination. Photographers Ariele Chapman and Runaway Vows will capture the multi-day celebration. The couple is considering the Maldives or Bora Bora for their honeymoon.
With the venue secured and the vision established, Ashley's wedding weekend promises to be exactly what she described to Gurus Magazine: proof that everything she went through was worth it.
"If you told me this was going to be my life with Brodie, and I had to go through everything I did, I would do it all again," she said.
Some love stories really do demand more than six hours.
Is WedStay a legitimate company?
Yes. WedStay has facilitated and booked many wedding weekends since our founding at the start of 2025. We partner directly with verified property owners across the United States and Internationally. Every property is personally vetted by our team. Celebrity clients like Ashley Alexiss trust us with their most important celebrations.
How does booking with WedStay work?
Our process is simple:
- Browse our curated collection of wedding-ready estates
- Inquire about your preferred dates and guest count
- Tour the property (virtual or in-person) to ensure it's the right fit
- Book with transparent, all-inclusive pricing
Scheduling tours before booking varies between virtual and in-person. Every WedStay property typically allows in-person tours. Given how popular our properties are we do collect a 100% refundable tour deposit that goes towards your eventual booking OR is returned back to you afgter the tour at your request. We have processed hundreds of these tours around the world and while it may seem uncanny, it works wuite while for everyone involved. This isn't a quick transaction; it's the start of your wedding weekend experience!
What's included in the venue price?
Every WedStay booking includes:
- Exclusive use of the entire property
- Accommodations for overnight guests
- Access to all on-site amenities
- Dedicated support from our team
Some properties offer additional services like catering coordination, vendor recommendations, and day-of support.
Explore the Property: 40 Acre San Diego Luxury Private Resort
Read the Full Story: Ashley Alexiss: From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After - Gurus Magazine
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