Our wedding planning experts teach you how to organize for your wedding day. In this issue, Paige Simpson and Kelly Werder of No Worries Weddings and Events explain what to look for in a planner.
Wedding planner, wedding consultant, day-of coordinator, event designer, site coordinator – what is the difference? These terms can be confusing for nearlyweds. And you’re often not sure what kind of help you even need. Let’s break down these terms and figure out what assistance will be helpful to you.
Wedding Planners help you with all stages of organizing your wedding, from helping you locate the best vendors to assisting you on the day of the wedding. Services differ from planner to planner so be sure to get a detailed list of what each planner offers. A Wedding Planner may also offer many of the services noted below and may also go by the term Wedding Consultant.
Day-of Coordinators assist on the day of the wedding and usually the week or month before the wedding as well. You’ll often see this service noted as “Week-of” or “Month-of” as they will assist in confirming your vendors and preparing in the last days before your big day. This is a great option if you have most of your planning complete and then realize you could really use some assistance with the final details.
Event Designers bring your vision to life by creating your tablescapes and centerpieces, creating details such as escort cards and programs, selecting linens and chairs and enhancing the room with lighting. They may also offer planning services but keep in mind these are different skills. Many planners work with event designers (or individual vendors such as florists and stationery designers) to create your wedding atmosphere.
A Site Coordinator is the venue’s event coordinator. WED The Magazine Summer 2011
They work for the venue and generally offer more limited services than an independent wedding planner. Be sure you understand what services are offered by your venue. Keep in mind that the person in this position may change by the time your wedding rolls around. Your contract is with the venue not the individual so they are not required to be at your wedding.
Many brides think that they don’t have the budget for a wedding planner. Keep in mind that the planner may end up saving you money (and frustration!) by pointing you to the best vendors for your style and budget and helping you through the process. They also have many items you may need such as a card container, cake serving set, and other special details to enhance your setting, saving you the cost of purchasing these items. So it is worth taking the time to investigate planners to see if this might be a helpful option for your wedding.
Be sure to read 10 Reasons you may need a Wedding Planner to help you decide whether this is the best direction for you.
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