Scenario: I have a consultation with a bride who is about 50% through her planning process and is in need of a coordinator.  She originally decided against hiring one because her venue has a ‘wedding coordinator.’  Fortunately, she has come to the realization that her venue coordinator is not the same thing as a wedding coordinator and has plenty of time to remedy the problem.  Most brides don’t find out until the day of the wedding.  Here are the top 7 differences between a venue coordinator and wedding coordinator:

 

1.  Your venue coordinator is not going to confirm final details with your vendors (like making sure the cake arrives while the florist is there so it can be decorated).  Your wedding coordinator will. 

2.  Your venue coordinator is not going to help you plan your ceremony (who walks with whom and when).  Your wedding coordinator will.  

3. Your venue coordinator is not going to set up your decor, make sure the linens aren’t wrinkled, or arrange flowers.  Your wedding coordinator will.  

4. Your venue coordinator is not going to direct your rehearsal, run your last minute errands (because you forgot to buy a unity candle), or remind you to give the officiant the marriage license.  Your wedding coordinator will.  

5. Your venue coordinator is not going to make sure your DJ shows up on time or remind the caterer of the changes you made with the salad.  Your wedding coordinator will.

6.  Your venue coordinator isn’t going to pack up your champagne flutes with bubble wrap and put your gifts in your car before you leave for the night.  Your wedding coordinator will.  

7.  Your venue coordinator works for your venue.  Your wedding coordinator works for YOU.

I love this article about event/wedding coordinators. So many people don’t understand why they need a coordinator especially for there big day. Many venues have there own coordinator, yes. But that is very different then a day of coordinator.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/denise-oliveira/the-truth-about-dayof-wed_b_3794810.html