As your Day of Coordinator, it is my duty and responsibility to make sure that your plans and ideas for your wedding are brought to life. It's my job to make sure that the timeline that we agreed upon together is followed to the best of our abilities. It is me who will communicate updates and changes on your behalf with your vendors such as your DJ, Photographer, Venue Coordinator and Florist. I'm the middle man between you and well, pretty much everyone else....including your family members.
If you have an over-bearing parent, or an Aunt/Uncle/Wedding Party Member that has to have their say, please do us all a favour and inform them about me prior to your wedding day. You should tell your immediate family and wedding party that you've hired a Day of Coordinator so that your wedding goes smoothly and on time. To be realistic, things will change, the timeline will become a guideline, but in the end, that's my worry - not yours, or your parents.
I understand that parents and family members want the best for you for your special day, but assure them that we've discussed your wedding in length and that everything is taken care of. Tell your family and wedding party that you want them to enjoy the day as well, and that if they have a suggestion or concern that they should see your Coordinator. It's our job to be quick thinkers, problem solvers, negotiators and mediators.
If you have someone that you think will interfere on your wedding day, it is definitely a good idea to hire a Day of Coordinator. Let us be the bad guy, so that you can be the blushing Bride and simply enjoy your wedding day with your husband.
** We are currently offering $200 off remaining dates in April, May & June for Day of Coordination **
The Bride's Butler is a Wedding Coordination company located in Hamilton, Ontario. All services are executed by a certified coordinator, and can be tailored to meet your needs and budget. I'm Diane Morris, the founder & owner of The Bride's Butler. Thanks for stopping by the blog for tips, advice, ideas and real weddings. Enjoy!
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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"The Versus Series" Part II
Wedding Coordinator versus Venue Coordinator
A Wedding Coordinator is there for all aspects of your wedding - from the moment you get ready, to when you walk down the aisle, to your photo shoot and lastly at your reception (the venue).
Having your own Wedding Coordinator (WC) relieves a ton of stress and allows you to enjoy your day. Just ask any Bride who hired one for their wedding and they'll agree - hiring a Coordinator was money well spent.
Imagine your up-coming wedding day.......
When guests arrive at the ceremony site who’s making sure your programs are being distributed? Your WC.
Who preps you to walk down the aisle and adjusts your train?
Your WC.
When you're on the photo shoot who provides an Assistant to escort you to keep track of timing? Your WC.
Who works with the Venue Coordinator to ensure proper set up & placement of details? Your WC.
When vendors arrive (cake, DJ,) who greets them & makes sure they're following the set contract? Your WC.
Who has an Emergency Kit full of items that will help with any issue that may arise? Your WC.
Have some questions for us? Call or email, we'd be happy to meet with you to discuss our Wedding Services and how we can help you on the most important day of your life.
* pictures courtesy of Images of You Photography
* post inspired by post by Every Last Detail
You've booked your wedding at a venue that has a "Wedding Coordinator" so you think that you don't need to hire another one, right? On most cases - wrong. A lot of venues (like banquet halls & golf clubs) come equipped with their very own 'Wedding Coordinator' - but these people, whom might I say are fantastic and helpful, are there for the venue - not for you. They're there to coordinate the logistics of their staff to ensure proper timing of menu courses. Your Wedding Coordinator is there to work for you. When you have your own Wedding Coordinator (Day of Coordination services), she will work together with the Venue Coordinator for details such as lighting, set up and the menu.
A Wedding Coordinator is there for all aspects of your wedding - from the moment you get ready, to when you walk down the aisle, to your photo shoot and lastly at your reception (the venue).
A Venue Coordinator is only available to you during the last and final aspect of your major event - and even then, if you're getting married in a venue that has more than just your wedding occurring that day, the Venue Coordinator isn't 100% dedicated to your wedding - like your Wedding Coordinator is.
There are many logistics to a wedding, some guests see, others they don't. Having a Wedding Coordinator just for you, your Groom & Wedding Party is a fantastic investment to ensure that all of your hard work, time and planning details are executed and taken care of. Your Wedding Coordinator is selected by you - so you can choose a Coordinator that you feel most comfortable with - unlike a Venue Coordinator who just comes as part of your 'package'.
Imagine your up-coming wedding day.......
While you’re getting ready, who’s making sure the ceremony site is set up fabulous? Your WC.
Who preps you to walk down the aisle and adjusts your train?
Your WC.
When you're on the photo shoot who provides an Assistant to escort you to keep track of timing? Your WC.
Who works with the Venue Coordinator to ensure proper set up & placement of details? Your WC.
When vendors arrive (cake, DJ,) who greets them & makes sure they're following the set contract? Your WC.
(things happen...like a ripped seam, or a broken boutonnière. You don't want or need to worry about those things - that's the Planner's job)
You get the idea. You don't want to have to worry or even slightly think about these finer details and logistics....that's why you need your very own Wedding Coordinator.
* pictures courtesy of Images of You Photography
* post inspired by post by Every Last Detail
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