Why Hire a Wedding Coordinator?

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Why hire a wedding coordinator...
For some couples, the question of hiring a coordinator for the wedding can be a challenging one. While thinking this over, do you find yourself asking… “How can I have a relaxed, stress-free wedding day with all that needs to be done?” “There are SO many options out there! How do I find ones that are right for our wedding?” “Work is crazy now. How much time do I realistically have to plan our wedding? I don’t have time to research everything!” With those thoughts running through your head, hiring a coordinator may be the best decision you make and here’s why!   Why Hire a Wedding Coordinator? Coordinators: Keep You On Budget. Making and keeping a wedding budget can be hard when you have a $1,000,000 wedding planned on Pinterest! Overwhelmed with options for your wedding? Early on, you need to have a discussion with your soon-to-be spouse and quite possibly, an independent third party, such as a coordinator, to help
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“I Do” it Your Way!

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Amanda & Matt Wedding - Events by Lexi | Event Coordinator of Carroll County, Maryland
Congratulations… you’re engaged! Let the wedding planning begin! You’ve selected the venue, found the perfect outfit, picked out the flowers, decided on the catering menu, and hired your favorite DJ. Now it’s time to think about just the two of you and your ceremony, and the words which will convey your love for one another to all who come to celebrate your union, and share in your happiness. When it comes to wedding ceremonies, you have some choices to make. If you share the same faith, chances are you may decide to ask a minister, priest, or rabbi from your family congregation to perform the ceremony. Some couples prefer a civil ceremony at the courthouse. Another great option is to engage an officiant or celebrant to work with you to create a customized ceremony with words which speak to you both and the feelings you share. Couples often choose the latter option when they are blending faiths or cultures, or do not identify with one particular religion
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“Need a Tux? Need Flowers?”

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Finding all the right wedding vendors...
The catering and events industry is one of the most demanding and consistent lines of work. Through interviews with M. Stein Tuxedo’s and Blossom & Basket Boutique, two local businesses, I was able to gain a greater understanding of the industry and how their owners began in the business. M. Stein Tuxedos has been in business since 1906 and the Russo’s became the third owners in 1999. I asked Ginny Russo from M. Stein Tuxedo’s how she got started in the tuxedo business and she said, “Darryl [Ginny’s husband] has been involved with the National Capital area Grand Lodge of Free Masonry since age 12 – including holding the title of Grand Master of the Hiram-Takoma Lodge. Grand Masons wear tuxedos to their meetings and ceremonies. A mentor in the Masons, who owned M. Stein, was looking to retire and asked Darryl if he would be interested in taking over the business. It was a natural fit and in 1998 Darryl began working at M. Stein and purchased
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