Creating that's to them moments
Hudson Valley, and New England regions
Service area
Stephanie Watkins
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
Here at Just Hitched we believe in celebrating YOU. We create that's so them moments- you know the moments and things that could only be found at your wedding. We don't do cookie cutter, we love out of the box and unique. Why you ask? Because every couple is unique, everyone has their own love story. And that is what we love to showcase. A wedding is a celebration of love, and that looks different for everyone. Even in venues we frequent, the space never looks the same because we dive deep and find what makes you, you and showcase it on wedding day.
We have 3 service levels so there is something for everyone and every budget. We also offer a la carte options and packages like our siganture Planning Crash Course.
From yes to I do and everything in-between we are here for you every step of the way.
We service the hudson valley and beyond.
Woman-owned Business
Details
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Stephanie Watkins
Owner
Hey friends!
My name is Stephanie and I am the owner and head planner here at Just Hitched. We are a team of 3 women who LOVE love. We bring your day to life through "that's so them" moments- making sure you and your love story are front and center because let's be honest THAT is what it's all about.
We are big into our instagram (@JustHitchedEventServices) so give us a follow for first dibs on all fun news and sales. (Psssttt: we are having a MASSIVE Black Friday sale EXCLUSIVE to our IG fam!)
XO
Stephanie & Team
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.018 reviews
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Stephanie from Just Hitched Event Services received rave reviews for her exceptional coordination and planning skills. Clients praised her attention to detail, organizational abilities, and professionalism, highlighting her role in making their wedding days run smoothly and seamlessly. Stephanie's calm and reassuring demeanor, along with her ability to understand and execute couples' visions, were repeatedly commended by those who worked with her. Overall, Just Hitched Event Services comes highly recommended for its outstanding month-of coordination and full planning services.Julie B
5.0
11/02/2025
When our venue required us to hire a coordinator, we weren’t sure it was necessary. I’m the kind of person who’s very detail-oriented and usually likes to handle everything myself....
But working with Stephanie from Just Hitched Event Services completely changed my perspective. She was incredible from start to finish.
From our first call, Stephanie immediately put us at ease. Every conversation with her left both of us feeling organized, reassured, and excited for the day to come. She really took the time to understand what was important to us and made sure everything reflected our personalities, exactly what she describes as those “that’s so them” moments.
She handled all of the vendor communication, timeline coordination, and final logistics with professionalism and care, allowing me to focus on the creative DIY details I’d always envisioned.
The day itself ran seamlessly. The timing, the flow, and all of the little details came together perfectly. We were able to be fully present and enjoy every single moment. Working with Stephanie was truly one of the best decisions we made, and we can’t recommend Just Hitched Event Services highly enough!
Laura M
5.0
10/28/2025
Stephanie was a lifesaver when it came to planning and executing our big day. We hired her for month-of coordination and were so glad we did! She understood our vision and made sur...
e everything was in the right place at the right time and all our details came together. Because of her, we were able to enjoy our day and feel confident that everything was being taken care of. Just Hitched truly goes above and beyond for their couples
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Jack M
5.0
7/21/2025
We worked with Stephanie and the Just Hitched Event Services team on the 45-day takeover package. This package involved several weekly coordination calls (with specific focus on th...
e timeline, vendors, and decor) before evolving into a weekly call to discuss miscellaneous outstanding questions, concerns, and issues about our big day. My wife and I had most of the big items figured out before we started meeting with Stephanie (we had our venue, band, food, and floral booked, and a rough timeline figured out), but Stephanie was very helpful with helping us think about all of the little details that made our wedding weekend run so smoothly.
The wedding day itself was a breeze. As it goes, we were busy all day getting ready, taking photos, and spending time with our friends and family. Stephanie and her team confidently and capably managed the logistics and problems that inevitably arose throughout the day, to the extent that we never even really heard about any issues! Overall, the weekend was a blast and it felt really good to have someone we trusted running point and making sure we were where we needed to be, when we needed to be there!
Thanks, Stephanie!!
Emily S
5.0
6/10/2025
It’s hard to put into words how instrumental Stephanie was in the planning of our wedding. From the first call we had to discuss our vision for our wedding, to the frantic last min...
ute calls I made to her day of, Stephanie always made herself completely available to me.
We had a very unconventional wedding because our event space had zero infrastructure and we had to bring in every single vendor ourselves. That means tables, chairs, forks, bathrooms, band, food, staff, EVERYTHING! Stephanie navigated all the challenges we faced with ease and created the wedding of our dreams seemingly without breaking a sweat. She had pitch perfect vendor recommendations and was able to make our lofty vision come to life within the constraints of our budget.
I am so happy I hired Stephanie for full wedding planning services, and I would recommend this route to any bride who is as terrified of the planning process as I was. I have so many friends that have gotten married and told me that they were so stressed by the end of the planning process they were unable to enjoy themselves when the day finally came. Thanks to Stephanie’s calm, kind, and professional manor I was able to enjoy every second of our special day <3
Brittany L
5.0
10/29/2024
We weren't originally going to hire a month-of coordinator for our wedding, but as the stress of planning ramped up, we decided to look into our options just to see what was out th...
ere. As soon as we spoke to Stephanie, we knew that we had to hire her. She was so friendly, organized, and prepared during our initial meeting, it spoke to my Type-A soul, and her willingness to work within our budget was such a breath of fresh air compared to so many other vendors in the wedding industry. As we moved through each of our takeover calls, Stephanie was so patient and helpful when it came to all of my questions, and I always felt much calmer after we spoke. On the day of, both Stephanie and her assistant coordinator Mackenzie were stars. We ran a little late when starting our ceremony but they kept me calm and reassured me that we would be able to make up the time later - and of course, they were right. We also had some miscommunication issues with our DJ, and both of them were able to run interference so we didn't have to worry about anything disrupting our fun. We are so happy that we decided to work with Just Hitched Event Services, they truly helped make our special day run so smoothly and made the planning process as stress-free as possible. I highly recommend them to anyone on the fence about hiring a month-of coordinator/planner!
Naomi G
5.0
9/06/2024
Working with Stephanie and her team was nothing short of amazing. Before we started planning the wedding, I wasn't sure whether we'd even need a wedding coordinator, because I felt...
that we had everything under control. In retrospect, there was no way we could have pulled it off without the help of Just Hitched! We did the month-of coordination package, so starting a month out Stephanie took over all communications with the vendors. This was incredible, because it mean we didn't have to worry about any of that and could focus our attention on last minute details and on enjoying our last month as an engaged couple.
Come wedding day, and everything went as smoothly as I possibly could have asked for. We got married at a new venue, all outdoors, so I was definitely nervous about how the show would run, but Stephanie and her team ran everything totally seamlessly.
Beyond the logistical aspects of the wedding coordination, Stephanie was just truly such a joy to work with, going above and beyond what I even could have asked for from a wedding coordinator. When I was freaking out the week before the wedding about all the things that *could* go wrong, Stephanie went out of her way to help calm me down and talk me out of it, which I can't even say how much I appreciated.
I would highly highly recommend Just Hitched to anyone who is planning their wedding, especially if they're on the fence about whether to hire a coordinator.
Gaby M
5.0
8/15/2024
Working with Stephanie from Just Hitched Event Services for Casey and Wes' wedding at City Winery Hudson Valley was an absolute delight! Stephanie’s approach was nothing short of f...
antastic—she truly went above and beyond to ensure that Casey and Wes were fully prepared and could relax in the final month leading up to their big day. This thoughtful consideration allowed our band, Altitude, ample time to perfect the couple’s special song selections and ensured that every detail was flawless!
One of the highlights of working with Stephanie was her seamless coordination with our team. Her professionalism shone brightly as she expertly cued the musicians for the ceremony and collaborated with our band leader throughout the day. Her dedication to making each special moment perfect was evident and greatly appreciated.
What really stood out was Stephanie’s genuine care and passion for her role. The sweet thank you note she sent us after the wedding was a classy and heartfelt touch that we haven’t forgotten! It’s clear that Stephanie’s priority is to alleviate the couple of any stress, allowing them to fully enjoy their day and focus on the most important part of their day: each other.
The couple was absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out, and it was a joy for us to work with Stephanie. We can’t wait to collaborate with her again, knowing she will always bring her best to make any event truly unforgettable.
Thank you, Stephanie, for making Casey and Wes' wedding such a memorable occasion. We look forward to dancing and celebrating with you again soon!
Gaby and the Around Town Entertainment Team
SJ K
5.0
8/08/2024
Stephanie has so much joy and enthusiasm for weddings! She takes your ideas seriously, so you never feel like you can’t make suggestions or provide criticisms. She is supportive o...
f the vision, and will go above and beyond to make it happen. Every time I would meet with her I would feel more confident about the wedding day. She would answer questions quickly and provide creative solutions if needed. Her tireless work ethic and dedication to the wedding as well as thinking of all the small details (without ignoring the overall meaning of the day) made me feel confident in her skills. I enjoyed my wedding so much, and I know it had to do with Stephanie and Just Hitched Event Services. Thank you Stephanie!
Casey L
2.0
7/06/2024
We hired JHES for month of coordination. Being that we had meetings with Stephanie throughout the year and many the month of the wedding, this was the one vendor we had full faith ...
in. Unfortunately, this is the only vendor who absolutely disappointed.
We had a ‘Please be Seeded’ escort table theme that we absolutely splurged on seed paper escort cards for. It was discussed over and over again to be decorated with heavy florals. There was not a single stem on the table although there were plenty of florals to be used. And our bride and groom escort cards were not saved for us to bring home and plant as planned.
We were told by Stephanie how important it would be to take a few moments alone before the reception. This would be time to take a deep breath and also eat some apps! We were SO looking forward to this moment we were promised but never got.
Even the most basic tasks were not done. The team (of four) had our car keys and were to pack the car with the few things we brought in. This was very much not a DIY wedding and so we were not asking for much. And yet, the few items we brought in were not packed for us and placed in the car. We spent the morning after our wedding searching for my veil, shoes, by husbands extra shirt and all of the dessert trays we brought in. We never got back our corn hole set, the bathroom baskets, and the tons of leftover desserts we asked for.
This is just to name a few things. We are very thankful these things did not affect our guests experience. However, we’re still confused as to what the team of four were doing all night. It sure wasn’t sticking to plan we had worked so hard on.
Jessica H
5.0
12/05/2023
I hired Stephanie & her team to help with month-of coordination, venue setup, during-event coordination with my vendors, and the post-wedding venue breakdown. She was SO helpful wi...
th coordinating my vendors the month of (my videographer went missing 2 days before the wedding and she saved the day!). She met me at the venue the day before to walk-through where I wanted everything, and I left knowing she had it covered. She and another coordinator on her team kept us on-schedule during our wedding and kept things running so smoothly. She was there for advice every step of the way and helped me make decisions when I was tired of making them. Get the month-of/day-of coordinator as a gift to yourself, it’s SO worth it. And I’d absolutely recommend hiring Stephanie and her team!
Danielle L
5.0
6/17/2023
My husband Noah and I hired Just Hitched Event Services for month of wedding coordination and we are so glad we did! We had an untraditional, very DIY wedding at an AirBnB and ther...
e was no way we would have been able to get everything done, address all day of (and day before) issues and concerns and enjoy our day at the same time without the help of Stephanie and her associates. They coordinated with all our vendors, leaving us free to enjoy our wedding day and guests. From my first phone call with Stephanie, I knew Just Hitched was a great fit. She understood our vision and executed everything perfectly. And most importantly to me, throughout the whole process, she always responded promptly and professionally. I would highly recommend Just Hitched to any bride!!
Caroline S
5.0
12/20/2022
Steph was such a huge help through the entire wedding planning process. She made sure I was on track with everything that needed to be done and as we got closer to the wedding day ...
she was so hands on and made sure we had a clear plan. I was so stressed approaching the day of since our venue was smaller and I had to bring in a lot of outside vendors and Steph ensured everything was in order. Plus, we had a huge storm hit on our wedding day and had to move everything inside. Steph and her assistant really calmed my nerves and walked me through how the whole day would go, they listened to how I wanted everything set up and it turned out better than I could imagine. Steph and her assistant even ended up decorating our wedding cake with the flowers because my florist ended up not doing it! Overall, I would highly recommend Stephanie for any wedding planning needs. She’s amazing!!!
Response from Just Hitched Event Services LLC on 12/20/2022
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure being your day-of coordinator and your indoor ceremon...
y was soo pretty!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Netta A
5.0
9/17/2022
We worked with Stephanie from Just Hitched Event Services as our full wedding planner for our 9/10/22 wedding. Our venue was completely DIY, and she helped us plan every detail and...
moment perfectly. Her organization, planning, and relationships with local vendors were extremely helpful. She met with us monthly leading up to the wedding, and then weekly as it got closer, as well as being available in a pinch. She was flexible with us, kept us aware and on top of our budget, and communicated things clearly. We would highly recommend using Stephanie as your wedding planner and we had the most amazing day thanks to her help!!!
Jessica A
5.0
8/08/2022
Stephanie and her assistant Lenise were our guides for over a year to make our dream wedding happen. We live in Brooklyn while our wedding was in the Hudson Valley, and Stephanie a...
nd Lenise were crucial in helping us find vendors and plan things from a few hours away. They were super organized, only telling us what we needed to think about at the right time, so we weren’t worrying about certain items that weren’t actionable yet. As a planner she has access to so many relationships and hookups that we wouldn’t have considered, and which saved us time and money in the long run (her whole-sale flower membership saved us so much on florals she helped us DIY!). Just Hitched is fantastic for all their logistical and wedding planning skills, but they’re also incredibly creative, fun, and just great people. They saw our vision from the beginning and helped us make it better than we could have imagined. Thank you, Stephanie and Lenise!
Maddie L
5.0
6/14/2022
I couldn't recommend Stephanie and her crew at just Hitched Event Services more! Incredibly organized, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and efficient. Stephanie made planning our wedding...
so seamless and stress-free. Everything went off without a hitch!
Adam S
5.0
11/23/2021
Stephanie took a detailed and organized approach to helping us plan our wedding day. She kept track of milestones and helped to make the day a success through early prep and excell...
ent day-of coordination.
Nicole P
5.0
8/18/2021
We had such a great experience working with Stephanie at Just Hitched Event Services! She was attentive, easy to work with and professional. We had to postpone our wedding due to ...
COVID, and she was with us every step of the way! She spent countless hours on the phone with me to help us to re-plan, which included of course changing the date, but also changing the venue, and caterer due to the postponement. Even in a time of unknowns, Stephanie knew exactly what to do. She navigated through the difficult covid situation to give us the day of our dreams! The day was beautiful and exactly what I was wishing for! Just Hitched is well organized, and helped to coordinate all the moving parts with the different vendors. We had our wedding at a winery, so we needed to bring in and coordinate all the different rentals from tables to chairs, down to napkins and sliverwear. There was much more involved than just typical vendors such as DJ and florist. There were many moving parts, but she handled everything and it all looked perfect. The details to the design and the execution of how everything turned out was beyond expectations. Just Hitched helped to make the whole process of planning as fun and low stress as possible which was so helpful since the postponement brought on a lot stress to us. She was always there to help no matter what, and responded very well to changes. New York State was constantly changing the rules with the covid situation, and Stephanie was there with every change to make the best of the situation. Not to mention, she had to constantly change and restructure the event every few weeks becuase the rules for events in NYS kept changing every few weeks. Through her work, Stephanie also has great contacts for vendors that she works with often, and I was very happy each of them as well. I 1000% highly recommend to work with Just Hitched Event Services! Stephanie and her team are just amazing, and really work hard to make the day of your dreams come true! There was no way I could have navigated that alone, and was so greatful I had Just Hitched there to help!
Stephanie C
5.0
10/21/2020
My husband and I had originally planned a traditional wedding for November 2020. Unfortunately, due to COVID, we had to rethink our plan and in August, made the decision to move ou...
r wedding to September 19th 2020. We had 6 weeks to plan a completely new wedding that followed to COVID mandates. Stephanie IMMEDIATELY jumped on board and came up with creative ways to incorporate our original wedding dreams while allowing us to get married during the pandemic. She coordinated EVERYTHING from the Church, to the tent, to the food, and every other vendor. The night before the wedding, Stephanie and her team were in the backyard until 1am setting up everything under our tent. The day of our wedding went off without a hitch. Stephanie's team took care of everything on the day of and I never felt stress or concerned the entire day. When I walked into the decorated tent for the first time I was in shock. She transformed a last minute, backyard wedding into the wedding venue of my dreams. Our wedding was over a month ago and we are STILL getting compliments on how beautiful everything was. I was on the verge of giving up MULTIPLE times throughout this wedding planning journey, but as soon as Stephanie took the lead, all my worries were eased. I can never thank Stephanie and her team enough!!!
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