To conclude our series about what the Lesner ladies love about working at Lesner Inn, we hear from our Event & Sales Director Alexis Hionis.  It can be hard to pinpoint one thing that we love about our job, so Alexis highlights all of her favorite things below:

I graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s in History & Sociology, so people always ask me “How did you end up in the wedding industry? What made you want to do this?” My answer is simple.  Everything about my job at Lesner Inn makes me happy. I’m constantly surrounded by people and things I love, so why wouldn’t I do this?

I’ll start with my coworkers. The team at Lesner Inn is unlike any team I’ve worked with before. I consider the girls I work with in the office like my sisters. They each hold a special place in my heart. You’ll often find us laughing to tears over absolutely nothing, singing the Lion King Soundtrack, or binge eating sweets.  We may share a common interest of everything wedding, but our friendship goes beyond our office. And I’m lucky to have them in my life.

The location. Lesner Inn is located right on the Lynnhaven River, so every day I’m at work I’m reminded of how beautiful our home is.  The view is incredible. And the sunsets are breathtaking.  When things become hectic at work, it’s nice to take a moment on our Sunset Deck and appreciate where I live and where I work. Not many people can say the same, so I feel #blessed.

The vendors. Or better yet, my friendors. The Hampton Road’s wedding industry is large, and I’m fortunate to have so many friends in the industry.  We connect each weekend to work similar clients’ weddings. And we team up throughout the year to host open houses and create stylized shoots. They’ve even supported me through the start of my nonprofit, riseVB, and my fundraising ventures with Beach Ball. 

The icing on the cake for me is seeing everything come to life on the wedding day.  My relationships with my clients grow throughout the planning process.  I become so fond of their story – how they met, how they fell in love… all of the good stuff. But there’s something about the way they look at each other when they’re standing at the arch that gives me all the feels. And I wouldn’t trade that in for the world.

To become another reason why we love our jobs so much, send us an email at info@lesnerinn.com so we can help you plan your perfect wedding!