Our venue comes with a day of coordinator (who also sets up and takes down our decor), so we were planning on not booking an outside wedding day of coordinator to save money. Now that our wedding is postponed, I really just want to have the most relaxed day possible and we've been revisiting the idea of a coordinator. I spoke with a coordinator I really liked, and then decided to reach out to our venue to see what their coordinator does to compare. The venue coordinator actually does more than I expected, so now I'm wondering if getting an outside coordinator is still worth it? Would love some opinions! Thank you!
What the venue said they would handle:The coordinator on-site here would be the go-to person for vendors, you and your bridal party, the one who queues music for ceremony and keeps track of the days timeline to ensure things are running smoothly and on time. You will have this person there on rehearsal day through the wedding day. They typically leave when the 'open dancing' starts and our Lead Captain Server will take over as the remainder of the night would simply be your fun party time
The Banquet Manager is always on staff until departure time too if anything is needed!What the outside day of coordinator said she would handle:
- Coordinate and be the liaison with vendors on the day of your wedding- Ensure all vendors arrive on time and are set up and ready to go
- Help with setting up any personal décor and/or overview of the wedding venue to make sure everything is in order and in their correct spots
- Handle any day of problems that may arise
- Orchestrate processional; Ensure everyone is ready to walk down the aisle and make sure processional is well timed and executed perfectly (I will also be with you right before you walk down the aisle to assist with any last minute details)
- Help orchestrate pictures with your photographer, to make sure you get all the shots you want with family and as a couple
- Help orchestrate reception entrance with bridal party
