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Model Ashley Alexiss Chose WedStay for Her Dream Wedding Weekend

Model Ashley Alexiss married Brodie at a private 40-acre San Diego estate through WedStay — a full three-day wedding weekend with their closest people on-site.

Some love stories demand more than a six-hour celebration.

Ashley Alexiss, the model turned CEO of Beauty Is Not a Size, knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding to 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.

According to 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. And in June 2026, they married!

Why Ashley Chose a Multi-Day Wedding Experience

For their June 2026 wedding, Ashley and Brodie chose the 40 Acre San Diego Luxury Private Resort through WedStay. The decision reflected 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 extended far beyond a single evening:

Night One: A laid-back pizza party where guests could 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.

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 That Brought It to Life

Ashley assembled a planning team that understood the estate wedding format. Sierra James Events handled coordination. Photographers Ariele Chapman and Runaway Vows captured the multi-day celebration. For their honeymoon, the couple set their sights on the Maldives or Bora Bora.

In the end, Ashley's wedding weekend was exactly what she had 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.

The Celebration, in Ashley's Words

That vision became reality across one unforgettable June weekend. Ashley and Brodie married at the 40-acre San Diego estate exactly as they had imagined it — their closest family and friends all staying together, on a property entirely their own.

Her note to the WedStay team afterward said it best:

"Cannot thank you enough. This weekend was a dream."

More photos and video from the celebration are on the way, and we will be updating this story with the full gallery soon. In the meantime, you can read what other couples say about their weekends on our reviews page.

Some love stories really do demand more than six hours.