Just Hitched Event Services LLC

06/08/2024

Congratulations SJ&C!!

07/27/24 was a dream in New Hampshire! We had the pleasure to be with this amazing couple from start to finish, from this idea of getting married at the groom’s family property to making that vision come to life.

The couple really wanted the property to shine, from the amazing field to the breathtaking lake. Every detail screamed them! From paddling to ceremony in a canoe to post card table numbers and a huge jazz band: this couple really knew themselves and created “that’s so them moments” and will keep their guests and vendors thinking of their wedding for years to come!

Thank you for trusting me along the way to bring this vision to life from the ground up! (And navigating no cell service or WI-FI on site!) Cheers!

Photography: Barefotos Photography
Venue: Private Property
Design, Planning + Coordination: Just Hitched Event Services
Florals: Countryside Florist
Rentals + Tenting + Linens: PEAK Event Services
Catering + Cake/Desserts: Celebrations
Bar + Beverage: Palomino Mobile Bar
Band: The Chris Humphrey Big Band
Restroom Trailer: New England Restrooms

21/05/2024

Congratulations to X&F

We kicked off the season this past weekend with an amazing duck themed wedding for 50 guests at Mount Gulian Historic Site. We love when a couple is uniquely themselves and X&F hit it out of the park with their “that’s so them” moments: complete with a 6 ft tall inflatable duck for photos!

Photography: Erica Lee Photography
Venue: Mount Gulian Historic Site
Design, Planning + Coordination: Just Hitched Event Services
Florals: Happy Blooms
Rentals: Events Unlimited Party Rentals
Catering Kitchen: Cartwright & Daughters
Linens: PEAK Event Services
Catering: Sugar and Spice
DJ: Sound of Life Entertainment

07/05/2024

It’s the little details that make the big moments…

We had so much fun bringing all of the decor to life for Julia and Justin last May.

See what they had to say about working together👇🏻

“Stephanie and her team are truly incredible - we are so lucky to have hired her for the full service planning for our day. We had so many ideas and she was able to manage everything. Stephanie helped us select and hire our vendors, decorate our beautiful venue and was available when we had any questions. She truly cares about her couples and wants to make their dream a reality. We are very thankful and happy we hired Just Hitched Events!! Would recommend a million times!“

Looking for a planning journey like this? Comment PLAN below to get on our calendar and planning your dream day!

Planning+design ex*****on:
Florals:
Rentals:
Venue:
Catering:

01/04/2024

Make sure you do these 4 things when creating your wedding day timeline👇🏻

Your timeline acts as blueprint for your day, it lets everyone know when and where things are happening, and most importantly WHO will be responsible for what task!

We start every timeline with these 4 tips:

1️⃣ Start with “booked” time
🗓️This is your rented hours from your venue, how long your event is allowed to be and what time you are allowed onsite.
🗓️This acts as the “bones’ of the day. The hard items that cannot change.

2️⃣ Work backwards.
🎬You know what time your event ends, you know what time your rented time begins. This is typically when ceremony is scheduled to start. Work from there!
💍If you want your ceremony to be ½ hour that means cocktail hour can only be ½ hour from ceremony start time and so on.

3️⃣ Look up when sunset is!
🌅This is SO important! Sunset will determine what time everyone needs to be inside by- you don’t want your cocktail hour out in the dark!
🌅This also allows for you to block out time for golden hour and blue hour photos

4️⃣ Don’t over complicate it
⏱️You don’t need to have EVERY minute of your day planned out, in fact that will cause even more stress!
🥂Mark your major milestones, fill in the gaps, and leave time for things to take alittle longer than you would imagine they would!

These are JUST the starting points. Looking for more timeline help?

Comment HELP below and we will DM you the next VITAL step to make your timeline work for you!🤫

26/02/2024

🎶 Allow me to reintroduce myself👇🏻

Hey hey I’m Stephanie, owner and head planner here at Just Hitched!

Five fun facts:

🐶 I am OBSESSED with my fur baby’s Bella and Jack

☕️ I hate coffee. It tastes like mud, I said what I said 🤷🏼‍♀️

🎶 I am a certified Kindermusik educator

🗓️ Calendar blocking & to do lists make me unreasonably happy

✈️ I have never left the country

📣 BONUS: I will never say you have to do something “just because it’s a wedding” Fun fact: it’s your day do whatever the hell you want!

Where do you land in the coffee vs tea debate? Let me know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

16/02/2024

This might be hard to hear but…

Friends need contract too!

Hear me out! We LOVE our friends and our friends LOVE us but at the end of the day contracts protect you from the unforeseen and hick-ups.

Having talented friends is AMAZING! We love working with those you love, it is so special and brings amazing memories.

Here are a few tips on keeping everything running smoothly when working with friend vendors (friendors) ⬇️

1️⃣ Contracts are legally binding. This means whatever you agree to with your friendor will be held up. You want to make sure every I is dotted and T is crossed.

2️⃣ Weddings are not only YOUR big day but they are a lot of BTS hours and day of hours for your vendor team. Making sure everyone is on the same page from the begining will save you ALL a ton of stress on the friendship. Things like what time will they be arriving, how long do they need to setup, and are they helping with breakdown are just some of the big ticket items you need to know before working together.

3️⃣ Just like your ring makes it official for you and your partner, contracts make it official with your friendor. Verbal agreements just won’t cut it.
Here’s why:
🚩 Verbal agreements make it easier for details to be missed or forgotten
🚩 Verbal agreements are easier to get out of (😱 I know your friend would never do this on purpose but it happens..)
🚩 Think about how many times you have said yes to something without thinking about how much work it would actually take. Same applies here.

✨Making sure you have a contract is in NO WAY saying you DON’T trust your friendor. In fact they will THANK you for making it official and allowing them to be a huge part of your day!

❓❓Are you hiring any friendors for your wedding? Need help navigating this space without putting strain on your friendship❓❓We are here to help! Head to our link in bio and fill out our contact form, we can’t wait to help you 💕

23/01/2024

So your stressed out planning your wedding, now what...

Feeling stressed about the seemly endless decisions and tasks when it comes to planning? Don’t know where to start?

This is your sign for a✨ DISCOVERY CALL✨

The first step after you inquire with us is:
💰free
😌no pressure
⏱️30 minute
discovery call to dive deep into your wants and needs for not only wedding day but the planning process.

We have said it before and will say it again PLANNING A WEDDING 👏SHOULD 👏NOT 👏BE 👏STRESSFUL!!

The entire point is to be excited about your wedding day, working with your other half to cross the finish line and say I do to your person. 💕

We dive deep in these 30 minutes:
😌really get to know you
📋better understand your wants and needs
💡offer suggestions on how we can help

We really talk it out! We work WITH you on your specific pain points in planning and come up with real time solutions.

We are here to help you. Head to the link in our bio to fill out our contact form to get the conversation going.

05/01/2024

What is your word for 2024?

Ours is consistency. To us that looks like saying no to things or people that deplete our energy, setting and sticking to boundaries, and saying goodbye to imposter syndrome and self doubt!

Our biggest goal of 2024:
Working with more D R E A M couples ✨

Tell us your word of 2024 and what it means to you in the comments below!

06/12/2023

So you’re engaged… now what?!

First and foremost CONGRATULATIONS you’re getting married!! Make sure you take the time and make the space to really enjoy this unique moment you are in!🍾

Now on to the good stuff… what should you do next?! Welp in our humble option here are the first 4 vendors you should be booking in your wedding journey.

1️⃣ PLANNER

2️⃣ Venue

3️⃣ Full Service Catering Team

4️⃣ Rentals

We know from experience that should be the TOP vendors. Meaning these should be booked ASAP- get that ring on your finger and get these locked down! 🔒

Most venues in the Hudson Valley are not full service meaning they are space only- which means you need to bring in EVERYTHING! If you have a venue like this you’ll want your dream team of key vendors locked and loaded first thing to make your day go off without a hitch.

Now what we aren’t saying is that this is how is MUST be done. If food isn’t a huge priority to you or you couldn’t care less about what type of chair you are sitting in but you NEED this specific style of photogprahy or love a certain band/DJ: YOU DO YOU! Every couple is unique and so is your planning process.

However we have found this way makes for the least amount of headaches!

✨BONUS VENDOR✨
Photo & Video Team
📸 Capturing the memories of your day is so important and you want to make sure if you fall in love with a portfolio you can have them at your wedding.
🎞️ Photo & Video teams book out FAST so if this is a priority for you once you have your venue go ahead and get these amazingly talented humans booked!

Find all this helpful? This is JUST the begining of what we help our clients walk through on this journey. Send us an inquiry we are here for you 💕 link in bio

20/11/2023

$500 off all services just for you!

✨SURPRISE our Black Friday deal is live!

That’s right you have access from today until cyber monday (a whole week!!) to receive $500 off all services. We are insane for doing this but let’s go!! 🤪

Here’s the deets⬇️

Whats the deal❓

💸$500 off ALL services levels!
💸Full planning, partial planning or month-of coordination

How to snag this deal❓
📋Fill out our contact form via the link in our bio
📋Select BF PROMO: IG from the “ How did you hear about us” drop down
📞 Snag your spot on our calendar for your discover call
✅ Book our services with 7️⃣2️⃣ hours of your discovery call

‼️Important info‼️
🗓️ Offer valid Monday 11/20- Monday 11/27. Offer expires at midnight
🗓️ Discovery calls may be scheduled to take place AFTER cyber Monday (11/27)
💸 Offer will be honored as long as the code was used on your contact form
📋 Applies to new and current clients looking to add on or upgrade services!

What are you waiting for? Snag this deal now!

15/11/2023

Hello, my name is Melina!

I am the new Day of Assistant coordinator and I am so happy to be the new addition to the team! 🤩

💕 As you could imagine, I love love and I love helping create special memories that'll last a lifetime.

25/10/2023

Our FREE Venue Guide is HERE!!! 🍾🍾

We are beyond excited to get this free planning resource into your hands!

Who this guide is for:
💍 Recently engaged couples
💒 Couples who have NOT booked their venue yet

What is it?!
📋 A simple check list to bring with you to all venue visits with all the nitty gritty questions WE as planners ask venues when vetting them for clients

This guide is for you if…
1️⃣ You are on the hunt for your perfect venue
2️⃣ You’re not really sure where to start or how to make the most of your tour to be certain it’s for you
3️⃣ You want to be confident in selecting your venue knowing it is the right fit for YOU beyond its physical appearance (although that’s part of the equation)
4️⃣ You want to know your venue aligns logistically with you and YOUR goals not only for wedding day but stress free planning

How to get this free resource:
💻 Head to our link in bio
💻 Fill out our form
🍾 Receive our guide straight to your inbox!

09/08/2023

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT COORDINATOR! 📥

That’s right we are expanding our team AGAIN!!! We are looking for an AMAZING human to join our team as Day-Of Assitant Coordinator!

Positions main roles are:
1️⃣ Support your Lead Planner
2️⃣ Executing & taking charge of the Decor Detail
3️⃣ Caturing all the behind the scenes goodness from setup to our team in action!

THE DEETS 📋

✅This is a PART TIME postion based on our bookings.
✅ Weekend availability is a MUST
✅Reliable transportation

Swipe those slides for more details and visit our website (link in bio) for the full posting and how to apply! The deadline to apply is 08/23 at 9PM EST ‼️

Questions? Drop a comment below or shoot us a DM!

We cannot wait for you to join our team! 💞🍾🎉

11/07/2023

We are half way through July switch means….

We are half way through our sale!

Here’s the deets:
🍾Month long sale (July 1-31) in honor of Stephanie’s birthday month!
🍾 Have your discovery call during the month of July
🍾 Book any of our services during the month of July
🍾By completing the above you will receive $270 off any of our services- full planning, partial planning, month-of coordination, or planning crash course.

Why $270 you ask? Well Stephanie turned 27th this month!

We only have a few days left of this sale and who knows when we will do another so snag your spot while you can as this deal expires July 31 at 7PM!

24/05/2023

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR TEAM!!

That’s right Just Hitched is looking to grow our team by one more extraordinary wedding professional! Looking to get into the wedding industry? Do you LOVE love? Are you dedicated to making someone’s wedding go off without a hitch? Then this is for YOU!!!

We are looking to hire an Assistant Day-Of Coordinator!

What is this role:
💍Part-time
💍Day-Of Wedding assistant
💍Weekends required

What this role isn’t:
👠 JLO in the Wedding Planner

We would LOVE to hear from you!

How to apply:
🖥️Send an email to [email protected]
🖥️Subject line “2023 Assist”
🖥️Let us get to know you! Add a few short paragraphs about why you be a great fit!
🖥️Resumes sent as attachments please!

Questions? Let us know below in the comments or shoot us a DM!

22/05/2023

Congratulations Kayla & Bo!!! Even though it was a rainy day, you both brought so much sunshine to the day! Thank you again for trusting me to be a part of your special day 💞💞

Venue:
Florals:
Photo:
Wedding Coordination:
Officiant: Bo’s Uncle, Gregg
Band:
Videography:
Photo Booth:

31/03/2023

Our newest offering is here! Introducing Planning Crash Course!!!

✔️Looking for advice on planning your wedding without the full commitment or investment of hiring a planner?
✔️Have a tight budget that doesn’t allow for investment into planning?
✔️Started planning on your own but need some help?

This. Is. For. You.

We believe that budget should not hold you back. Everyone, yes E V E R Y O N E deserves help especially when they ask for what they need!

What is planning crash course? Simply put it’s a planner in your pocket! Book out 2-hrs of professional insight at a time to go over everything you specifically need. This can be:
🔘Where do I start?!
🔘Did I hire everyone I needed to?
🔘Here’s what I have so far, what’s next?

And so much more!!

Comment below or shoot us a DM to take the next steps!

28/03/2023

Struggling with knowing which vendor to book first? This 3 part series will let take you through your top key vendors to book!

Part One: Planner

Okayyyy we may be a little biased but it is our opinion that you should start with a planner! WHY: we are with you every step of the way!

For full detials on how a planner like us 😉 can walk you through the booking process and beyond shoot us a DM or follow the link in bio to schedule a call!

14/03/2023

A little before and after action of setup of a toddlers 2nd birthday!

27/02/2023

Enough with the cookie cutter vibes! We want your day to be just as unique as you so why not showcase what makes you both shine?!

These are just a few ideas of how to make simple things stand out!

🔘Custom Signage! And we aren’t just talking welcome signs with your names on it. Think play on words, things you say all the time, etc. This couple created a custom chalkboard sign by their beer taps (what?!) “Something old something new help yourself to something BREWED. Todays weather forecast: drinking heavily at times”

🔘 Include your furry friends. Allll the fur babies welcome! From drinks named after to them, to dessert bars, doggie bags and more there are so many ways to include your pets on the day. This couple started off their photoguest book with a few photos of their furbaby (who has her own Instagram!)

Unique ideas like this are EXACTLY what we do here for all of our clients! If things like this excite you don’t hesitate to reach out- comment, DM us or follow the link in bio to chat!

23/02/2023

We would love your opinion!! We know what we would pick but are sooooo curious to see what you would!

Our picks:
First look, we loveee all the feels
Small wedding party
Outdoor ceremony allll the way
Grand entrance
Unique wedding venue, hello it’s what we do!
Sunset photos, love a good golden hour

Tag us in your picks or comment below!!

18/01/2023

Want to learn more about our process and how we keep you stress free and full of love? Check this out 👇🏻

Just Hitched Event Services shared a post on Instagram: "These are just some of the benefits of full planning! I am here EVERY color coded and box checked step of the way, here to make your planning journey as simple as possible. My goal: keeping your love front and center and allowing me to take ca...

24/12/2022

🎄Happy Holidays everyone! Enjoy your time with loved ones!

30/11/2022

Let’s talk discovery calls.

First, what the heck is a discovery call? Simply: its our first chat together! It’s our opportunity to discuss YOUR needs, what level of service you are looking for, what type of planner do you need and more. It also lets us get to know each other on a bit more personal level than just emails. Get to know ME, what I love to do and why, how I am best able to help YOU, and glimpses into what working with me will look like and how much fun we will have during the process.

Here are a *few* tips help this call go off without a hitch:

1. Have a notebook and pen handy. We will have A LOT to talk about, so make sure you have somewhere to write down all of the info!

2. Ask questions! I don’t bite! This should NOT be a stressful call! Ask me A N Y T H I N G! From packaging and pricing questions to what I like to do in my off time, to super detailed worries or concerns you may have. I want it all!

3. Be yourselves! I want to know YOU! This is a super intimate journey we are taking together and we chat so often we want to be your friends! Showing up as your authentic selves helps every vendor: we gather a sense of who you are and what you love and don’t so we are able to provide the best service customized to you.

4. Relax, this is a pressure free call! Building off of the previous tip, along with being yourselves comes being stress-free! Take a BREATH and just be you- we are going to love you!

5. Don’t be afraid to get deep! This builds off of the second tip but don’t be afraid to ask us anything and really share with us you and your story. These details only help us in the planning process, we can’t bring your vision to life if you don’t share it.

These are just some tips to help you make the most of your discovery call not just with a planner but any vendor you are looking to book. Interested in booking a discovery call? Follow the link in our bio or shoot us a DM to get started!

13/10/2022

Hi, I’m Stephanie! With busy season in full swing I wanted to take a minute to re-introduce myself to you all! My name is Stephanie and I run Just Hitched! Watching your vision come to life is my passion, I cry at every wedding ceremony and love incorporating YOU into the day and of course fur-babies. What can I say, I love love! During busy season I take pleasure in the little things: a good cup of tea on my back porch looking out into the woods while the sun sets and curling up in a blanket with Bella, my fur-baby!

03/10/2022

Congratulations N&M!

Venue: Yankee Lake Clubhouse
Catering:
Photography:
Florals:
Draping:
Rentals:
Goblets:
Entertainment:
Votives and black lanterns:
Partial planning:

03/10/2022

Congratulations N&M!

Venue: Yankee Lake Clubhouse
Catering:
Photography:
Florals:
Draping:
Rentals:
Goblets:
Entertainment:
Votives and black lanterns:
Partial planning: