Why Every DIY Bride Should Say I Do To A Day Of Wedding Coordinator
During your wedding planning process you may find yourself wondering if you really need a day of wedding coordinator. Some brides who have enjoyed planning their weddings do not see the need for bringing an expert in on the day. Well, we are to explain why every DIY bride should ask “Will you be my wedding coordinator”. No matter how great of a planner you are the duties of day of coordination are not something you, your partner, or family should be worried about. Here’s why:
1.) Every Event Needs A Host
Think back to the last great party you attended, chances are that party had a great host. No matter how great the decorations, food, or music, every event needs a host to help guide guest throughout the evening. Coordinators are there to help do just that. Instead of a bride or family member telling guest it is time to sit, stand, move, groove, a coordinator will be there to help guest flow throughout the event. No wedding attendee should be confused or lost as to where they should be or what is happening. The coordinator is there to answer questions and make sure someone whether themselves or an MC is providing clear instructions for everyone to follow and enjoy their time.
2.) Couples Should Be Enjoying the Party, Not Coordinating the Wedding
Day of wedding timelines are fairly strict. Typically you are dealing with limited time spans in venues and a lot of “to do’s” to run through. Neither the bride or groom should be looking at their watches checking to make sure things are on time, or that the cake is cut right at 6. Instead you as a couple should be in the moment savoring every minute of celebrating with your loved ones. Hire someone to handle this for you! A good coordinator will be strict on time management to make sure everything you would like to happen, happens and happens on time. This will ensure a stress free day for you, leading to a magical wedding experience.
3.) Weddings Are Business Transactions
While not as fairytale as some would like to believe, a wedding is one big business transaction between different vendors. Most DIY brides save money but using different vendors for every part of the day, hunting down the best deal can save a lot during the planning process. What this means though is that there is a lot of business to be handled during the wedding. All of these different vendors will need a single leader to ensure everyone is doing their part, and working cohesively together. Step in your coordinator, a single point of contact throughout the entire day. Any decisions that need to made, adjustments throughout the day, and end of event settlements will all run through your coordinator. Again the bride, groom, and family should all be enjoying the party and celebrating, not running around with tipping all your vendors at the end of the night.
4.) Last Call
Unfortunately every great party must come to an end, and that end is normally easier said than done. With a great coordinators help everyone has had far too much fun and may not want to call it quits for last call. A coordinator will help ease this transition by gently guiding guest to their next destination in a timely manner. Most wedding venues have strict end times due to noise, and staffing restrictions. This can cause a couple a lot of headache or even fee’s if that time is not upheld. Let someone else watch that time and do the nudging while you run off to enjoy the rest of the night!
We fully believe in every couple has the ability to plan an amazing wedding themselves, but also believe that a little expert help can make a big difference in your ability to enjoy the day. So whether you ask our team or another every DIY bride should be asking “will you be my wedding coordinator?”. Click Here to request a complimentary wedding consultation.
