Why you Should Consider Hiring a Day-Of Wedding Coordinator

If your budget is tight or you are a DIY couple, day-of wedding coordinator services are a must. Find out what they are, what they do and how much they cost.

A day-of coordinator is of great assistance to the bride and wedding party.

Enter the day-of wedding coordinator, a sweet trend to help couples on a budget and brides who really want to get involved in their wedding planning, fully enjoy their D-day.

What is a Day-Of Wedding Coordinator?

Plain and simple, a day-of wedding coordinator is a planner hired to help with management and support on the big day.

Although called “day-of,” they don’t just show up on your wedding day and work magic. They meet with you in advance should really be called, month-of coordinators.

A day-of wedding coordinator becomes the director of the event. She coordinates the flow, the timing of your hired vendors, and makes sure your wedding is as you have envisioned it.

Unlike full-service wedding planners, day-of wedding coordinators aren’t in charge of the whole planning process. Instead, they work together with the couple to ensure the smooth running of things through the rehearsal dinner and the day of the nuptials.

Some planners specialize in these types of services but full-blown wedding planners may also offer a day-of coordinator package. So, if you are in love with a wedding planner’s work but your budget is too tight to hire him to organize your whole wedding, ask if he offers day-of services. 😉

Relax and enjoy your first dance with the peace of mind that a day-of wedding coordinator can give you.

Difference between the Venue Coordinator and the Day-Of Planner

While the venue coordinator will usually assist you during the reception on the venue’s behalf, the day-of planner will be by your side the whole day. The day-of coordinator will run the rehearsal, setup and cleanup, deal with your guests and help you with your decor.

Some venue coordinators may go the extra mile. When in doubt, ask and be specific.

A day-of coordinator will create your day-of timeline mapping all of the arrival times, setup times and more, than need to happen for a flawless event.

Your day-of wedding coordinator will be in charge of giving the final head count to your caterers.

Why Hire a Day-Of Wedding Coordinator?