“It’s hard to know where to begin when describing just how much Stacey means to us and how grateful we are that we found her.
In July, just two months before our September wedding, things with our original venue were going south quickly. We live outside the Hudson Valley, and when communication with our venue became virtually nonexistent, we knew we needed someone local who could be our eyes, ears, and advocate on the ground. We interviewed several coordinators, but Stacey immediately stood out. Her confidence, professionalism, and ability to navigate unexpected challenges with a sense of calm were exactly what we needed.
When we finally decided it was time to pivot to Plan B, Stacey jumped into action without hesitation. The very next day, she had arranged an appointment for us to meet with the events team at the Culinary Institute of America. Through her connections and involvement in a collective of planners, she knew exactly how to leverage her resources to help us explore alternatives. We ultimately found ourselves with a new venue that was so incredible, we still wonder how it wasn't our Plan A all along!
We initially hired Stacey as our month-of coordinator, but she went so far beyond that role. She visited alternative venues with us, helped us navigate the decision to change locations, coordinated communication with all of our vendors, and helped us rework transportation and logistics to make what could have been a logistical nightmare feel seamless. Throughout the process, our Zoom meetings with Stacey continually reminded us why we had chosen her. She knew which questions to ask, which details needed attention, and how to keep all the ducks in a row, even for a self-proclaimed Type B bride like me!
Her team helped orchestrate our rehearsal, and on the wedding day, we truly didn't have to worry about a single setup detail. Her assistants, Cassidy and [name], were so warm, kind, and reassuring. When our hair and makeup schedule ran behind and our photos inevitably followed suit, Stacey and her team stayed cool, calm, and collected, helping everything move forward without adding an ounce of unnecessary stress. Stacey even went the extra mile to pick up and return our linens so we could avoid an additional delivery fee, which meant so much to us when we were already feeling the financial strain of changing venues at the last minute.
In July, it genuinely felt like our wedding was falling apart. Stacey became our guiding light through the uncertainty. She brought us reassurance when we needed it most, confidence when we were overwhelmed, and a level of care that made us feel like we were never navigating any of it alone.
Her professionalism, communication, resourcefulness, and genuine kindness make her an incredible coordinator, but what truly sets Stacey apart is how deeply she cares about her couples. She didn't just help us pull off a beautiful wedding. She helped us get back to being excited about getting married.
Hiring Stacey was the second-best yes we made that day, and we would choose her a thousand times over. If you're looking for someone who will advocate for you, think several steps ahead, stay calm when things don't go according to plan, and genuinely have your back, look no further. We cannot recommend Stacey and her team highly enough!”
