When it comes to planning for a wedding, most couples put much effort into preparing for their dream wedding day come true. However exciting it may seem, time constraints, hours of researching vendors and unexpected issues may come along the way. This is why many couples now opt to hire the services of a wedding planner and/or a coordinator to free themselves of such burdens. These two terms are oftentimes interchangeably used, but they are actually two different professions in the wedding industry.
What a Wedding Coordinator Does
Most wedding coordinators will assist you in the final weeks leading up to your wedding, but some only play a role on the wedding day itself. Ultimately, they are there to ensure the day runs smoothly from start to finish. This includes coordinating and communicating with you, the wedding party, and the vendors, plus directing set-up and tear-down, managing the timeline, and handling any issues that may arise. They will also take on duties such as creating your timeline, attending final venue walkthroughs, communicating with your vendors, and running your ceremony rehearsal. Wedding coordinators will get to know you and your plans as much as possible in the month of your wedding, so that they can execute your vision to the end and ensure you don’t have to worry about a thing on your wedding day.
What a Wedding Planner Does
The big difference between a wedding coordinator and a wedding planner is the amount of time they work with you. A wedding planner will often work with you in the early stages of wedding planning. This can be extremely helpful for recommending and procuring vendors, keeping you on budget and on schedule, and answering any and all questions you may have. They can also help curate design ideas, make catering decisions, and handle any travel arrangements. When it comes to the day of the wedding, a planner does everything a coordinator does. However, by this point, you will have worked with them much longer and more thoroughly, so they’ll be more familiar with the overall vision for the day.
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