Saturday, October 17, 2015

You’re Engaged, Now What?

After calling your parents and best friends, you’re finally able to sit and start to think of all the things you have to do! Confirming a date, making a guest list, seating chart, deciding on colors, a bridal dress, the bridesmaids’ dresses, cake tastings…it can be a lot of fun but it can also be very overwhelming. One of the best decisions you can make is to decide to hire a wedding coordinator with whom you can work well and who fits your personality. A wedding coordinator, also called a wedding planner, can help with the budget, organization, planning, design, and day-of management of your special day.




Here are the top 5 reasons hiring a wedding coordinator should be the first thing you do:
        
     Coordinators will keep you on budget: Making and keeping a wedding budget can be hard when you have a million dollar wedding planned on Pinterest. But it is essential to have this discussion with your significant other and wedding coordinator. A critical part of a wedding coordinator’s job is to keep you on budget.
         Coordinators know local vendors: Planning a wedding means you and your significant other will be deciding on and working with many different people. The wedding coordinator you hire will know about the best caterers, DJs, bakers, and reception venues and will also know whom to avoid. If a vendor fails to appear, coordinators can call a backup. You may even be able to get a discount!
      Coordinators will make sure you don’t procrastinate: Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but coordinators are there to help you keep track of when contracts, deposits, and final payments are due to vendors as well as keeping appointments.
         Coordinators will make your day: Coordinators who work the day of your wedding will make sure everything goes smoothly and that you can focus on enjoying your day with your friends and family. Coordinators can do everything from making a schedule for the wedding day to being the go-to person for vendor and guest questions.
         Coordinators remember the small stuff: Seasoned coordinators know what makes a wedding go from good to unforgettable! It could be something as small as an emergency kit for the bride to something as big as remembering the tip envelopes for vendors.





Now that you know there is someone who will be in your corner, here’s why you should hire Lexi Schafer if you are planning a wedding in the Northern Virginia/Maryland/Southern Pennsylvania areas:

         Polished, Professional and Prepared: Lexi prides herself on having these three characteristics. She has over twenty years’ experience as a wedding coordinator. She has developed relationships with local vendors and knows what’s needed to make your wedding a day you’ll never forget.
         Your day, your way: Lexi always keeps in mind that her primary objective is to put her clients’ interests as top priority.
         Sole Proprietor: Lexi is the only person you will see or speak with when working with Events by Lexi. Your event is the only event Lexi will have on your special day, so she will be able to focus 100% on your wedding.
         Wedding Packages: Events by Lexi offers three wedding packages which vary from last-month preparation assistance to complete wedding coordination. Lexi will also provide timelines for planning and day-of so you stay on track.
      Works with you: No matter which package you pick, Lexi will work closely with you in all of your planning needs to make sure your day is everything you are dreaming it will be while reading this article.

For more information about Events by Lexi click here