Wedding Inspiration

if There Is One Thing I Hear Regularly It’s “i Wish I Would Have Hired A Day Of Coordinator.” Couples Walk Into Their Day Excited And Ready To Welcome All The Memories They Will Make Without The Full Understanding That A Successful Day Takes A Solid Team. 

a Wedding Day Is Made Up Of A Million Little Things That When They Come Together And Organized To Perfection, Make For A Day Of Celebration And Ecstasy. Creating A Day Like That Requires A Team That Works Well Together And Most Of All Bodes A Strong Leader.

enter Your Day Of Coordinator. Your Day Of Coordinator Is The Person Who Takes All The Details And Team And Brings Them Together To Create A Day That Is Stress-free For You As A Couple, And Memorable For All Of Your Guests (oh, And Seamless For All The Vendors Involved). it’s An Important Addition To Your Dream Team That Will Provide You With Peace Of Mind On Your Day. now That You Know The Value Of A Coordinator, Let's Cover The Difference Between A Venue Coordinator And A Day Of Coordinator. 

often A Venue Will Offer A Couple A Venue Coordinator. Which Is A Tremendous Gift But Can Often Be Confused With A Day Of Coordinator. This Individual Is There To Coordinate Everything That Involves The Venue. They Will Make Sure Everyone Knows Where They Are To Set Up, Have Acs And Lights On, Manage Communication Between The Couple And The Venue/caterer And Advise On Locations For Photos, The Ceremony, And The Reception Onsite. Again, Their Responsibilities Are Normally Focused On Things That Pertain To The Venue. your Day Of Coordinator, However, Is There To Coordinate Your Day. This Individual's Responsibilities Can Range From Creating A Timeline For Your Day And Executing It, To Communicating With Your Vendor Team, To Running Your Rehearsal And Advising You On Key Items Needed For The Day. In Short, Their Responsibilities Are Truly Endless When It Comes To Your Dream Wedding And The Organization Of It. 

a Good Day Of Coordinator Will Not Only Provide You With Peace Of Mind But Also Handle Any Issues That Arise Without Involving And Unsettling You On Your Big Day. They Will Also Partner Well With Each Vendor You Hire, Including A Potential Venue Coordinator. in Short, Hire A Day Of Coordinator.

You Can Thank Me Later. 

there Are So Many Details That Go Into Planning A Wedding That It Can Become Overwhelming! When We Work With Clients, We Have Worksheets And Methods That Are All Focused To Help Our Clients Feel Organized And In Control Of The Planning Process So They Can Go Into The Month-of With Total Confidence. If You Are Planning On Your Own With Out A Wedding Planner, Finding Ways To Stay Organized Can Reduce Stress And Allow You To Go Into The Day With Peace Of Mind. Here Are A Few Easy Ways You Can Implement At The Beginning Of The Wedding Planning Process That Can Make Planning Your Wedding And The Day Of Go As Smooth As Possible.

implement Digital Organization

while Paper Is Just Fine And Can Offer Great Results, Lots Of Papers Can Become Disorganized Easily Or Lost. From Invoices To Must-have Lists, Storing Things On Your Google Drive Or Other Cloud Platform, Using An Organizational App, Or Downloading A Wedding Planning Software Can Be Very Useful.

use Pinterest

pinterest Can Help You Organize Your Ideas And Save Things You Find On The Webs While Researching. This Option Is Particularly Useful In Helping You Find A Color Pallet, Layout, And Style. Not Only Can It Help You Find Ideas, But You Can Organize Your Photos Into Boards (and Sub-board) That You Can Continue To Add-to. Pro Top: Add The Pinterest Plugin To Your Browser And You Can Easily Pin Anything You Find On The Internet!

get It Out Of Your Head - Make Lists

checklists Allow You To Store Less In Your Mind. With So Many Details Involved In Planning, Relying Solely On Your Brain Can Be A Lot. Writing Things Out, Whether Digital Or On Paper, Can Be Therapeutic In Getting Your Thoughts Out. Some Helpful Lists To Start With Are Vendors To Book, Decor Pieces, Timeline Notes, And To-do Lists. Some Wedding Planning Software Already Provides You A Great Starting Point. Our Personal Favorite Is zola!

delegate - Delegate - Delegate!

having Ears To Run Ideas By Or Hands To Help To Take On Portions Of The Planning Process Can Make Things More Organized And Keep Them On Track. Friends And Family Often Want To Feel Involved And Help, So Don't Be Afraid To Use Them! Of Course, We Are Always Proponents Of Hiring A Wedding Planner As That Can Allow You To Focus On The Fun! There Are Planners And Coordinators Out There With All Degrees Of Support, So Find The Right One For You To Help Take Some Of It Off Of Your Plate. 

deciding On A Wedding Venue Is A Huge Decision And There Are Tons Of Factors To Take Into Consideration Before Signing The Contract. While There Are Plenty More Details To Talk Through With The Venue Before You Sign On The Dotted Line, These Are Some Insightful Questions To Help Get You Started And You May Not Think Of Unless You Are In The Wedding Biz. Of Course You Want To Cover The Basics (is The Venue Available On Your Preferred Date, How Many Guests Can The Venue Hold, Pricing And Payment Information, Cancellation Policies Etc.), But Here Are A Few More Things To Consider From The Pros When Looking For A Wedding Venue:

decor

you Will Want To Ask If The Venue Has Any Restrictions Or Rules About What Décor You Are Allowed To Bring In And What You Can Do With It Inside The Space. For Example, Some Older Or Historic Venues May Not Allow For Candles Or Open Flames Or Some Venues Do Not Allow Confetti Or Glitter To Be Used. If You Have Your Heart Set On A Grand Confetti Exit At The End Of The Night, Make Sure The Venue Allows It First!

external Vendors

while Many Venues Will Allow You To Bring In Any Vendors You Wish, Some Venues Have Exclusive Relationships With Certain Vendors. Make Sure You Ask Your Venue If Bringing In Outside Vendors Will Be Possible Or If They Can Provide You A List Of Vendors For You To Choose From.

Pro Tip! Wedding Venues Are A Great Place To Get Recommendations For Other Vendors! They Have Seen Many Vendors Come And Go Through Their Venue Space And Can Help Point You In The Direction Of A Great Vendor For Your Big Day. Plus, Having A Vendor Who Has Worked In Your Venue Space Can Be Great As They Are Already Familiar With The Space And Its Procedures.

outdoor Vendors​

if You Are Planning On Having An Outdoor Wedding, There Are A Few Other Factors To Take Into Consideration When Choosing A Venue. You Want To Make Sure They Have A Plan B In Case Of Inclement Weather. Is There An Indoor Space Available In The Event That Mother Nature Decides Not To Cooperate On Your Wedding Day? Ask To Take A Look At This Space To Make Sure It Fits With Your Vision For Your Wedding Day. Hopefully, You Never Have To Use Plan B, But Its Always Better To Have The Conversation Ahead Of Time So There Are No Unpleasant Surprises The Day Of Your Wedding.