Bayou Brand House brings brand strategy, high-converting website design, strategic copywriting, targeted SEO, and long-term marketing support together in one cohesive, custom experience designed specifically for growth-minded creative entrepreneurs.
All with one team, under one roof.
where You Can Build, Launch, and Scale your business
Full-Service Custom Branding and Website Design House
branding and website design
We believe brands are more than good looks, and you need a reliable, all-in-one partner to take branding and marketing off your hands (without charging you an arm and a leg for each individual service)—which is why we’ve become that trusted part-contractor, part-biz-dance-partner to wedding and creative industry business owners across the world ready to toss us the keys to their brand and say, “Have at it!”
The steps are simple, but how we put them together creates those *chef’s kiss* moments—whether you’re coming to us for an elevated, immersive custom website, an upscale template customization, retainer marketing services, or client systems optimization, we’ll turn up the volume on your brand so all your ideal clients hear it and come running, credit cards in hand.
But if you’re not finding your people, you’re definitely not selling to them.
If you’re on our page, you’re probably really great at what you do—and don’t have the time or desire to also become a marketing and website expert.
At Bayou Brand House, we help the right people notice your business—then remember you, trust you, and wanna work with nobody else.
the best wedding planning web designs
showit design partner
experienced honeybook educator
A few things we're proud of
-and the freedom for you to focus solely on being incredible at what you do.
A seamless, powerful, self-reinforcing brand system that's actually built to grow-
The Result?
Building a booked out brand doesn't happen by accident or by cobbling together individual elements in isolation (especially not at different times, with disconnected contractors). They happen because every part of your brand speaks directly to every other part.
We don't just understand how your brand looks; we understand how it moves, communicates, and grows. Because when the team handling your brand strategy also shapes your messaging, designs your visuals, optimizes your SEO, and manages your ongoing marketing, every step reinforces the last.
But together they don't make sense.
Building each room of a house designed by different architects.
THEY MIGHT BE PRETTY...
Building a high-converting brand and website can feel a lot like
brittany strickland | britt elizabeth photography
Your goals, are our goals.
I had been begging for someone to stop to HEAR what I was saying, SEE what I was about, and SPEAK what I was screaming to my dream clients.
And they did just that.
My revenue has more than doubled since working with Bayou Brand House.
Your dreams, are our dreams.
we mean it when we say
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not interested in surface-level design, aesthetics, or
relationships.
Because honestly? That’s bad branding. At Bayou Brand House, my third baby (after the two daughters I share with my
I-won-the-lottery-with-this-guy husband,
Garrett), I pair your small business goals with website and marketing strategy, plus a look that captures the soul of
your
brand.
When you step into our proverbial house, you’ll immediately feel at home. BBH is the kind of place where you’re greeted by name, exchange a few playful jabs, and settle in across the counter to catch up on the latest hype. No matter how many clients we have on board, we’re never too busy to ask how you’re really doing, to tell you when you’ve got broccoli in your teeth, or to remind you that you’re a freaking rockstar.
My goal? That you always walk away thinking, Hot dang, she gets me … and maybe carrying a nugget of wisdom, encouragement, or shocking new way of evaluating your life choices (in the best way!). And that you come back for more.
12 years as an accountant, 5½ years as a Finance Officer in the Air Force (I’m the literal opposite of “flaky”)
Showit Design Partner (after hunkering down & self-teaching web design for four years)
The Receipts:
(Professional mind-reader for the creatively overwhelmed. Lovingly referred to by clients as the Olivia Pope for creative small business owners.)
Showit Designer.
brand architect.
Creative Director.
ashlie thompson | founder + ceo
MEET YOUR
stamps
passport
currently collecting
love is love
chasing your passion(s) is non-negotiable
intentionally
living
i fully believe in
conversations
heart-to-heart
around here we're having
things i'm always ready to clink glasses to
Director of Vibes, Sanity, and Strategic Support
garrett
brand storyteller
kassie
design assistant
Bethany
studio manager
michelle
We love a crowded table.
your brand's mixologists
Queen of Processes
Background in branding, design, & strategy (and a Showit Design Partner!)
The Receipts:
As the Studio Manager at Bayou Brand house, Michelle makes it her mission to ensure that every project runs seamlessly from start to finish. Whether it’s coordinating with our creative team, managing client communications, or keeping our workflow organized and efficient, she’s all about making sure you—our incredible clients—feel supported every step of the way.
When she’s not behind the scenes at Bayou Brand House, you can find her on her Minnesota farmstead with her little family, soaking up inspiration from the quiet, intentional rhythms of farm life.
studio manager
michelle
Showit Wing-Woman
Background in coding, web design, & branding.
The Receipts:
As the Design Assistant at Bayou Brand House, Bethany brings a creative touch to every project. From supporting the design team with branding and web assets to handling the nitty-gritty tasks, she helps keep everything polished, on-brand, and moving forward.
When she’s not working inside the studio, you’ll find her travelling from her home in the U.K all around the world, chasing after her daughter, or diving into crafts with a cup of tea always within reach.
design assistant
Bethany
Keeps taglines and metaphors on tap
Publishing Certificate from NYU & a BA in English Creative Writing.
The Receipts:
As the resident copywriter at Bayou Brand House, Kassie’s passion is getting to the soul of a brand and shaping it into messaging that feels clear, compelling, and personal. With over a decade of experience writing for household names and creative entrepreneurs alike, she brings a storyteller’s heart and a strategist’s brain to every project. Kassie ensures every BBH client feels seen and understood, turning “I don’t know how to articulate this” into “Yes, that’s exactly what I've been trying to say all along!!”
When she’s not wordsmithing for BBH, you’ll find her soaking in the nearest swimming holes (pool, river, ocean... if she can float in it, she’s there!) or curled up at home with her nose in a book.
brand storyteller
kassie
Killer mustache-growing & bartending abilities
Keen BS-meter
The Receipts:
Known internally as the comedic relief and Ashlie’s second brain, Garrett is equal parts VA, sounding board, calendar wrangler, and reality check. He’s the one making sure the wheels stay on—even when Ashlie’s speeding down a strategy spiral. He’s also been in this with her longer than anyone else—literally. Middle school admirer. High school sweetheart. Husband of 20 years.
By day, he’s an active-duty Security Forces member in the Air Force, set to retire in 2025 after two decades of service. By night, he’s building a retirement plan that includes BBQ competitions, flying airplanes, and making sure Ashlie drinks her water.
If something’s working behind the scenes, there’s a good chance Garrett touched it first.
director of vibes
garrett
(Title unofficial. Role essential.)
House Reviews
Lauren Kutschke | salted pages
Her clients are beyond lucky as she is a resource you can lean on
while receiving stunning results.
We’ve worked with Ashlie on countless SEO projects—she has a vast depth of knowledge and is quick to pick up on trends.
Where to begin? She is one of the most proactive, thorough, and well-thought-out designers we know.
Your brand isn’t just a great logo and a Pinterest mood board (although we love both). It’s how you connect with your people. It’s whether your brand photography shows you snacking on french fries in jeans and a graphic tee, or sipping champagne at the Ritz. It’s how you present your offers and tell your story as you coach readers to convert. Don’t think you’re gonna pop in and out of our orbit, either—we’re big fans of everyone we work with, so you’re stuck with us, for good.
Branding is a long-term pursuit.
We mix Southern hospitality with grit, in equal parts sweetness & spice—with a full measure of soul to go with it. Yep, we can design the most gorgeous, elegant website you’ve ever seen—but not without the unique details that make it quintessentially yours. And when it comes to working with us? We’re real, we’re honest, we’re fun. We don’t titter behind our teacups. You get a partner who cares boldly about your success. And when you let us at your brand … hang on to your hat, because things are about to get good.
Elegant, but make it edgy.
When you invite us into your business, it’s not just business for us. We’re invested. Passionate. We don’t stop caring just because your contract ends. Broken link? Shoot us a text. SEO quandary? Float us an email. Family update? We’re obsessed.
We don’t do surface-level around here—least of all with our people.
Relationships are meant to last.
You could run an elite wedding photography business or be pounding the pavement with your very first online course—we don’t do popularity contests. We work with fun people with good hearts who are willing to trust us to do our best work for them—sound like you?
You’re in.
You can sit with us.
Your brand isn’t just a great logo and a Pinterest mood board (although we love both). It’s how you connect with your people. It’s whether your brand photography shows you snacking on french fries in jeans and a graphic tee, or sipping champagne at the Ritz. It’s how you present your offers and tell your story as you coach readers to convert. Don’t think you’re gonna pop in and out of our orbit, either—we’re big fans of everyone we work with, so you’re stuck with us, for good.
Branding is a long-term pursuit.
We mix Southern hospitality with grit, in equal parts sweetness & spice—with a full measure of soul to go with it. Yep, we can design the most gorgeous, elegant website you’ve ever seen—but not without the unique details that make it quintessentially yours. And when it comes to working with us? We’re real, we’re honest, we’re fun. We don’t titter behind our teacups. You get a partner who cares boldly about your success. And when you let us at your brand … hang on to your hat, because things are about to get good.
Elegant, but make it edgy.
When you invite us into your business, it’s not just business for us. We’re invested. Passionate. We don’t stop caring just because your contract ends. Broken link? Shoot us a text. SEO quandary? Float us an email. Family update? We’re obsessed.
We don’t do surface-level around here—least of all with our people.
Relationships are meant to last.
You could run an elite wedding photography business or be pounding the pavement with your very first online course—we don’t do popularity contests. We work with fun people with good hearts who are willing to trust us to do our best work for them—sound like you?
You’re in.
You can sit with us.
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Credits: Brand Photography by Britt Elizabeth Photography | Veteran Owned | Ally Always
