Wedding Coordination?

woodsandminkin

I have picked the venue for ceremony and reception, I've picked my florist and my photographer, but I keep reading and hearing from people who say it is best to have a wedding coordinator, even if it is just day-of-coordinating. I am the type of person who thinks it's not going to get done right unless I do it, so I have a hard time handing over everything to someone, but I also am having a hard time making everything I want "flow together". Do any of you plan on using a coordinator and if so, what are you having them help with? Whenever I talk to one, they ask what I need assistance with, and I don't even know how to answer the question.

nnoble4

Our venue is giving us a coordinator to help with....well, not sure yet, we just recently signed.  However, if it did not come with a coordinator, I would at least get a day of coordinator.  The day of coordinator will be able to start with setting up, handle things that you don't want to handle, and help things run smoothy and on time.  I'm not sure what else they can do....and I'm sure I wouldn't be able to list it all anyways, but they usually seem to help things move seamlessly.  On top of that, problems go to them first, not you.

Remember, on your wedding day, you don't want to be stressed too much about the little things, I think a day-of will help with that.
GL.

KatyRoseM

Our venue had one.  It seems like a nice idea so I don't have to worry about starting the music, when they will put out desserts, things like that.  Also someone to run between my getting ready room and Fi to know when we can take pictures.  I didn't get married yet, so it might not be as helpful as I think.

MissySue20

We didn't have one and things went just fine. I know you will get a lot of different opinions on this, but IMO, it is a waste of money. We were on a tight budget, so we didn't have the money for it. If you plan well enough, things will be fine. And besides, although they may help fix something if it goes wrong, other people like your BM's and Mom, etc. can do just as good of a job.

aerinpegadrak

We did our ceremony and reception out of our hotel suite, so I would have felt really strange bringing up extra staff.  Our groomswoman and the husband of one of the bridesmaids helped with setup while we were all getting ready.

jlmeier5

it sounds like it might help you out to have one. i cant afford one so let me know how it goes!!!!!!!!

girl2bewed

Our reception is in a hotel so they have a coordinator who will be pulling it all together for us and doing most of the setup. I am like you however, hard to give anyone else control. I've made a zillion lists so I can keep everything straight and make sure it flows right. I think you can do it without, but if you have it in your budget you could get a coordinator to assist on the day of.

jesuslovingchik

Our venue has someone who will be there the day of to make sure everything is going well with timing and stuff. I also have the most wonderful maid of honor who is already saying she is going to basically be my day of (and week before) coordinator. That's what bridesmaids are there for, to help you, right?

loritajean

A friend of mine recently took a wedding coordinator course. I'm her first big wedding. She's not charging me anything!!! :D

She's doing an amazing job.

My recommendation is that if you're on a budget, just go for the day-of. I feel like it wasn't necessary to have someone find all my suppliers, which I could have easily done myself. (Mine did a great job, but it's not something I would pay for I don't think... I like to do the planning myself)

I definitely recommend day-of!! 2 weeks til my wedding, and everyone is telling me how calm I feel. Honestly, it's because I know she's going to worry about all the negatives and what-ifs. I just have to enjoy it. I don't think there's a price you can put on being able to truly enjoy your wedding day, and not have to make any decisions.

NillaWafer10

The person in charge of our venue coordinated our ceremony.  This was perfect, because she told everyone when to go outside, when the groom should go out, when the bridesmaid should walk, and finally when I should go.  She also stopped people from interrupting our processional by coming in late.

Our reception was coordinated by our DJ. He had a copy of our timeline, and he made all the appropriate announcements.  Honestly, if we had a day of coordinator she would have just gotten in the way.

I have heard that coordinators can save you money on vendors though.  It sounds like you have already picked them out, so that wouldn't really benefit you.

Victoriatx

no wedding coordinator here, for things like the RD my loud and take charge aunt will be handeling that and ive assiged certain tasks to certain friends.

MeaghanandMichael

No way, I was way to anal for that.