Article #1

"Day Of" Wedding Coordination:

An Invaluable Service

By: Holly LeFevre (From BridesWorld.com)

Hiring a professional wedding coordinator just for the wedding day, to organize

and manage details, can save a bride's sanity.

The big day is approaching, and after having dedicated so much time to the

planning and perfecting of every aspect of your wedding (not to mention the

money), do you dare leave the execution of these details to chance? You are the

bride and should be carrying a bouquet not a clipboard! You will need to have

someone that can be responsible for putting all of the elements and details in

place on the wedding day.

To accommodate these needs, a service that has grown tremendously in

popularity is "Month Of" and "Day Of" wedding coordination. These services can

take this pressure off of you and allow you to enjoy your wedding day without

worry.

"Month Of" and "Day Of" coordinators can be hired for your wedding day at any

time during the planning, but generally don't "jump into" your planning until 1-2

months prior to the wedding day. At this point the coordinator will be assisting you

in pulling together an itinerary, confirming vendor commitments and double-

checking the details, decisions, and services that you have already contracted for.

The coordinator will be working with the information you give her to formulate a

master plan for the entire day, so that you can rest assured that the details are in

place and the event is being managed by a professional. Because these services

are not as extensive as a coordination package that covers all the planning from

beginning to end, "Month Of" and "Day Of" is a very budget friendly way to get

peace of mind on your wedding day.

When beginning the search for a "Month Of" or "Day Of" wedding coordinator, you

may find yourself with a number of questions. First of all, wedding coordinators use

many different titles (Wedding Coordinator, Event Producer, Event Designer,

Wedding Director, etc.), as well as a myriad of titles for their range of services

(Wedding Day Service, Wedding Day Direction, "Month Of" and "Day Of"). Ask

specific questions of these coordinators to determine if they offer the service that

you are looking for.

Secondly, you may be wondering what is the difference between the catering

manager at the hotel and a (personal) wedding coordinator? Wedding

coordinators offer a different range of services than these other professionals.

Specifically a coordinator is working for you, not the hotel or location, and he/she is

there to see that your wishes and requests are carried out as well as to assist in

planning that is not related to the hotel or location. Ask the staff at your wedding

location what they will and won't do to determine your additional needs.

Coordinators will work with the personnel at your ceremony and/or reception

venue to ease the planning process and provide you peace of mind.

What does this cost? Just as there are many titles for wedding coordinators, there

are many different fee structures. It will take some investigating to find a

coordinator that fits your needs, and that is within your budget. Typically, pricing

ranges from $750.00 to $3,000+ for "Month Of" and "Day Of" services. The

number of years of experience, geographical location of the wedding coordinator

and typical clientele are just a few items that will affect price. The price will also be

determined by a number of specific factors and details related to your wedding.

Not all coordinators offer these services, but most do. You can use the Internet,

local bridal magazines, bridal shows and referrals from other vendors to find a

wedding coordinator.

Typical examples of services that a wedding coordinator would provide for a

"Month Of" or "Day Of" wedding service

"Month Of" Services

Referrals to wedding day vendors (optional)

Access to consultant for related questions (via phone or email)

Meeting with client to develop a timeline for the wedding day Confirmation of

vendor commitments for the wedding day

Direction of the rehearsal

Distribution of timeline to necessary vendors and wedding party

Coordination and direction of wedding day events (set hours)

"Day Of" Services

Direction of the rehearsal

Distribution of timeline to wedding party (as prepared by bride)

Coordination and direction of wedding day events (set hours)

NOTE: For "Day Of" service, the bride will take the responsibility of preparing a

timeline, confirming details and commitments with vendors, and all other related

duties. The consultant will carry out the duties based upon the brides planning and

preparations. In these instances where the consultant has no previous interaction

with vendors, the consultant is only as good as the information the bride provides.

Whether you are planning a wedding that is big or small, casual or formal, the

knowledge, professionalism, and assistance a wedding coordinator can provide for

you, is well worth the cost. Of course most wedding consultants also offer more

detailed planning assistance as well, but "Month Of" and "Day Of" services offer

invaluable planning assistance that every bride can benefit from.

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Article #1

"Day Of" Wedding Coordination:

An Invaluable Service

By: Holly LeFevre (From BridesWorld.com)

Hiring a professional wedding coordinator just for the wedding day, to organize

and manage details, can save a bride's sanity.

The big day is approaching, and after having dedicated so much time to the

planning and perfecting of every aspect of your wedding (not to mention the

money), do you dare leave the execution of these details to chance? You are the

bride and should be carrying a bouquet not a clipboard! You will need to have

someone that can be responsible for putting all of the elements and details in

place on the wedding day.

To accommodate these needs, a service that has grown tremendously in

popularity is "Month Of" and "Day Of" wedding coordination. These services can

take this pressure off of you and allow you to enjoy your wedding day without

worry.

"Month Of" and "Day Of" coordinators can be hired for your wedding day at any

time during the planning, but generally don't "jump into" your planning until 1-2

months prior to the wedding day. At this point the coordinator will be assisting you

in pulling together an itinerary, confirming vendor commitments and double-

checking the details, decisions, and services that you have already contracted for.

The coordinator will be working with the information you give her to formulate a

master plan for the entire day, so that you can rest assured that the details are in

place and the event is being managed by a professional. Because these services

are not as extensive as a coordination package that covers all the planning from

beginning to end, "Month Of" and "Day Of" is a very budget friendly way to get

peace of mind on your wedding day.

When beginning the search for a "Month Of" or "Day Of" wedding coordinator, you

may find yourself with a number of questions. First of all, wedding coordinators use

many different titles (Wedding Coordinator, Event Producer, Event Designer,

Wedding Director, etc.), as well as a myriad of titles for their range of services

(Wedding Day Service, Wedding Day Direction, "Month Of" and "Day Of"). Ask

specific questions of these coordinators to determine if they offer the service that

you are looking for.

Secondly, you may be wondering what is the difference between the catering

manager at the hotel and a (personal) wedding coordinator? Wedding

coordinators offer a different range of services than these other professionals.

Specifically a coordinator is working for you, not the hotel or location, and he/she is

there to see that your wishes and requests are carried out as well as to assist in

planning that is not related to the hotel or location. Ask the staff at your wedding

location what they will and won't do to determine your additional needs.

Coordinators will work with the personnel at your ceremony and/or reception

venue to ease the planning process and provide you peace of mind.

What does this cost? Just as there are many titles for wedding coordinators, there

are many different fee structures. It will take some investigating to find a

coordinator that fits your needs, and that is within your budget. Typically, pricing

ranges from $750.00 to $3,000+ for "Month Of" and "Day Of" services. The

number of years of experience, geographical location of the wedding coordinator

and typical clientele are just a few items that will affect price. The price will also be

determined by a number of specific factors and details related to your wedding.

Not all coordinators offer these services, but most do. You can use the Internet,

local bridal magazines, bridal shows and referrals from other vendors to find a

wedding coordinator.

Typical examples of services that a wedding coordinator would provide for a

"Month Of" or "Day Of" wedding service

"Month Of" Services

Referrals to wedding day vendors (optional)

Access to consultant for related questions (via phone or email)

Meeting with client to develop a timeline for the wedding day Confirmation of

vendor commitments for the wedding day

Direction of the rehearsal

Distribution of timeline to necessary vendors and wedding party

Coordination and direction of wedding day events (set hours)

"Day Of" Services

Direction of the rehearsal

Distribution of timeline to wedding party (as prepared by bride)

Coordination and direction of wedding day events (set hours)

NOTE: For "Day Of" service, the bride will take the responsibility of preparing a

timeline, confirming details and commitments with vendors, and all other related

duties. The consultant will carry out the duties based upon the brides planning and

preparations. In these instances where the consultant has no previous interaction

with vendors, the consultant is only as good as the information the bride provides.

Whether you are planning a wedding that is big or small, casual or formal, the

knowledge, professionalism, and assistance a wedding coordinator can provide for

you, is well worth the cost. Of course most wedding consultants also offer more

detailed planning assistance as well, but "Month Of" and "Day Of" services offer

invaluable planning assistance that every bride can benefit from.

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