Wedding Day Coordinator
A Wedding Day Coordinator is someone that comes in the day of the wedding to execute the details of the wedding and reception so that the Bride can enjoy the day without worrying about the details.
The bride should carry a bouquet not a clipboard!
Below is a list of duties that we perform but it is not extensive since it is really up to the bride and groom, we work closely with the wedding couple to meet the needs they have and tailor a plan uniquely for them.
Consultations:
- We meet 1-2 weeks prior to your wedding date to go over all of the
details of your special day.
- Together we formulate
a plan and timeline for the wedding.
- We will collect your vendor contact information so that we can communicate with them and inform them of the schedule.
Rehearsal
- We show each member of the bridal
party how and when they will be walking down the aisle.
- We will go through where each person stands.
- We take answer any questions and make sure everyone has a great time.
Ceremony
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Helping the bride and bridal party get ready.
- Letting ushers know when to begin
escorting guests.
- Gathering family and friends to pose for photos, setting
up the photo shots.
- Handle emergencies that may arise.
- We are a
liaison with the ceremony site contact person.
- Communicate with the
bride and groom so that they know how much time remains before the start
of the ceremony.
- Set up the bridal party for their entrances down
the aisle, and cueing the bridal party so they know when to enter.
- Make sure the bride is ready, that her bouquet is in hand, that her train is properly spread
out behind her.
Reception
- Meet with the head-waiter to
confirm the schedule that we will have provided him or her ahead of time.
- Communicate with the DJ, photographer, and videographer to coordinate
their efforts and make sure that special dances, cake cutting, and other
activities take place at the ideal intervals and that everyone is aware
and in place for each event.
- We keep everything running according to
the plan, making any adjustments as necessary or
at your request.
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