about team
COCO + ASH
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CHELSEA TOWNSEND
Owner & Lead Planner
Hi! I’m Chelsea, the founder and lead planner of Coco + Ash! Born and raised in Calgary AB, I am a mama to two fun loving boys, Cohen and Asher - hence Coco + Ash...I’m married to my high school sweetheart and we just celebrated our 10 year anniversary, but we’ve been together for 21! In my spare time you can find me in a hockey area cheering my boys on, sipping coffee, or enjoying wine on a patio with my husband. I started Coco + Ash while on my second maternity leave from my career in Social Work, knowing that there are some outlets that can be life long and others that can't! I will forever have a passion for helping children and families, but my passion for all things weddings was nudging me too hard to ignore it any longer. With the support of my husband and friends, Coco + Ash is my full time adventure.
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JAMIE FILATOFF
Assistant Planner
Hi! I’m Jamie, an assistant coordinator with Coco + Ash. I have lived all across Alberta, from being born in Edmonton, to attending high school in Calgary and going to school in Lethbridge for my Bachelor of Nursing. However, I have always considered Calgary to be home, just like the rest of the team. As well as an assistant coordinator with Coco + Ash, I am a registered nurse, and dog mom to my rescue pup, Lucy. When I am not working, you can find me spending time with my family, shopping with friends, trying a new restaurant or traveling towards a new adventure.
From as early as I can remember, I was the little girl dreaming of her wedding day. I got engaged at the start of 2023, and fell in love with the journey of wedding planning. With the encouragement of my Fiancé, I wanted to follow my passion and started working with Coco + Ash to help other couples with their dreamt up weddings. Being able to combine my love for helping others with the excitement of wedding planning is the best of both worlds. I'm thrilled to be part of Coco + Ash team, turning couples' dreams into reality.
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JULIE ELLICE
Marketing Manager
Oh Hay! I am Julie and I am the Marketing Manager for Coco + Ash! Another born and raised Calgarian on the team! However, my husband and I have dreams of living in 12 different cities over 12 months - I welcome any recommendations to consider! I first met Chelsea when I was planning my own wedding in 2019. After three years of planning (including a COVID postponement), I swindled Chelsea into friendship and then into trusting me with Coco + Ash’s marketing. When I am not curating the Coco + Ash instagram feed, I am spending time with my family, including our toddler Cami and Goldendoodle named Coach. I am also easily persuaded to go check out any new restaurant and drink pretty cocktails.