Why Hire a Wedding Coordinator?
I came across this article by renowned event planner, Sasha Souza:
http://www.wedalert.com/content/articles/why_hire_coordinator.asp.
From my experience, there are three types of needs most couples fall into:
1) They need assistance from the beginning! A couple may not know where to begin, may be planning a wedding from out of town and don’t know local resources, or are too busy in career and/or life to put in the time and effort required. They may have a vision in mind but don’t know how to start execution or maybe just don’t have a vision at all. — As Sasha Souza said in the article, a Wedding Coordinator “will save you time and enable you to get the most for your money!” A Wedding Coordinator can perform all the research and present the best options to you.
2) They got the ball rolling but need more guidance! A couple may have the venues set and a clear vision in mind, but don’t have the proper resources to contact without going over their budget. They may need help in finding some vendors to help their dreams come true. They may also want someone to make sure they are doing all they need to do for preparation. — Sasha also stated that a Wedding Coordinator “guides and assists you in making informed decisions”. A Wedding Coordinator has the resources and relationships with other vendors.
3) They paved the way but…. Who’s going to run the rehearsal and wedding procession? Who’s going to set up the decor? Who will coordinate with the DJ & MC? Who will make sure all the vendors are there in time? Who will keep the reception program timeline? — These are a few tasks that a Wedding Coordinator handles on your big day. A Wedding Coordinator takes care of the work so you can have fun and celebrate.
When should I hire a Wedding Coordinator?
It depends which of the three described above you fall under. For type #1, start communication as soon as you decide the tentative date of your wedding and/or you realize you’ll need the assitance. In all cases, get in contact at least 4-6 months in advanced.
Why hire Simply Chic as my Wedding Coordinator?
- Our philosophy. Let your guests be guests, you be the celebrants, and we’ll handle all the fine details!
- Our commitment to education and training. April attends design courses while Ginet will graduate from the the University of San Diego and George Washington University’s Event Management Program at the end of the year. April and Ginet attended their first industry conference and tradeshow The Special Event Show and plan to continue to attend annually.
- Our professional affiliation. Ginet is a student member of the International Special Events Society.
- Our personalities. Ginet and April are approachable and easy-going, but still very professional. The best way to see this is to set an appointment for a consultation!
The most important thing to consider is value for the cost. We all know money is a key factor, but you should always keep in mind the value a wedding coordinator can provide. If you truly want to enjoy your day and not worry about the details, you’ll need someone there to make sure everything in the background runs smoothly. Your wedding coordinator should be someone you trust and confide in so that there’s be a mutual respect for each other and great communication. This will ensure the vision of your day will come alive exactly how you pictured it; thus, your wedding will be a success!
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