Saturday, June 18, 2016

WEDDING NOTES™ - Why Do I Need a Day Of Wedding Coordinator?


Because you will have the peace of mind that results from knowing that all of the myriad details you have worked so hard to put in place will happen as you planned.

Many brides-to-be hire a wedding planner to assist with all aspects of the wedding from the beginning of planning.  Some want to do that themselves, but want the security of having a coordinator in place on the big day so they can relax and be a guest at their own wedding.

How does it work?  It usually starts with an in depth consultation with the bride at least 3 or 4 weeks before the wedding.  From that meeting, the consultant/coordinator will assemble a detailed timeline for the wedding day and work to ensure that everything comes together just as you imagined it.  It is helpful to know that some venues have a requirement that the couple hire a planner or at minimum, a coordinator for the day.

What do you get?  The peace of mind knowing that all the details will come together just as you planned.  If a last minute problem occurs a professional is there to handle it.  You and your groom remain as gracious hosts rather than "frazzled, last-minute problem solvers."  You will be able to truly enjoy every moment of your big day. 

Most wedding coordinators will cover the following:
  • ·         Put together the wedding day timeline and distribute to all vendors.
  • ·         Coordinate all the wedding professionals hired by the bride and groom.
  • ·         Conduct /attend the wedding rehearsal.

And on the big day, the coordinator will handle all day of activities like:  assist with bride and wedding party dressing, photo schedules, insure flowers are delivered and placed appropriately, guide wedding party through processional and recessional.  Coordinate with caterer, check place settings, favors, cake placement, cue master of ceremonies or music, collect personal items, coordinate gift collection and security.   As one consultant said:  "We are usually the last person to leave."

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