Wedding Planner vs Wedding Coordinator: Which do you need?!

You might be thinking...its the same thing, right?? Nope! Here are the main differences between a Wedding Planner and a Wedding Coordinator to help you decide what is the best fit for you!

Planning your wedding might be the biggest undertaking you'll ever have. It can be done in a few short months or a few years. Either way, there's no doubt that planning a wedding is stressful! That's where a Wedding Planner or Wedding Coordinator comes in. If you don't know where to start, need a little extra help along the way, or just need help on the big day, there's a planner out there just for you!!

Each wedding pro plays different roles in the wedding industry and it's helpful to understand each of their duties so you can choose which best fits your needs!

Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner isn't just a great movie (one of my favs!) but a Wedding Planner plays an important role in the orchestration, coordination, and planning of a wedding. Depending on the Bride's planning needs, a Wedding Planner can be involved from day 1, a few months into planning, or a few months before wedding day!

From budget planning and vendor recommending/booking to event decor and styling and everything in between, a Wedding Planner can do it all! We can be as involved as a Bride wants such as being there to suggest and help talk through decisions or even fully planning the Wedding with full support from the couple!

Wedding Planners:

-Search for and recommend the perfect venue and vendors

-Email and coordinate with vendors

-Make timelines and seating charts

-Communicate with everyone involved with the big day

-Invitation creation and tracking

-Guest accommodations and transportation

-Venue walk-throughs

-Catering tasting

-Decor and linen appointments

-Floral appointments

-Photography meetings

A planner can do it all!

Your Wedding Planner is the "project manager" of your wedding and handles all aspects of the planning!

Wedding Coordinator

A Wedding Coordinator (MEEE!) is the person you pull off the bench in the 4th quarter to win the game for you! They know all the plays and have been waiting on the sidelines for their time to shine!

Sports jokes aside, a Wedding Coordinator is the person to help take all the vendors, details, and information that the Bride has worked so hard on and execute the day to complete precision! A Coordinators role typically starts about 1-3 months out from your wedding and they play a huge role on your wedding day to ensure everything is running smoothly, on-time, and according to plan!

Wedding Coordinators:

-Coordinate with all vendors to ensure everyone is on the same page

-Provide a full day of coordinating services on wedding day

-Create detailed timeline of events for Bride and vendors

-Assist with decor set-up and take-down

-Que off Wedding Party down aisle for Ceremony

-Assist DJ with Reception Introductions

-Keep guests, bridal party, and couple moving onto the next event on time

-Main point of contact throughout the day

Your Wedding Coordinator's job on your wedding day is to ensure that you are not being bothered with questions, issues, or fall off-schedule during the day. Your coordinator will handle all issues and shield you from questions so you and your love can spend the entire day focusing on enjoying every moment and soaking it all in! We are there to make sure you enjoy your wedding like you deserve to!!

Whether you're looking for full wedding planning services, Day-of Coordinating, or something in between, choosing the right planner for you and your needs can take so much off your plate and truly make the wedding planning experience stress-free and fun!

Happy Planning!

Hannah

Photo Credit: Brittania Drew Photography