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Wedding Planning Services Breakdown: What is Day-Of Coordination?

Your wedding is no doubt one of the biggest + best days of your life. And if you’ve tapped into the world of wedding planning even just a teeny bit, you already know too well that there’s (excuse our language) a shit ton of work to do! Guest lists and vendor selections, timeline planning and vow writing, program printing and venue tastings - it’s a lot to handle. So on your wedding day, when all the hard work is done and your celebration of love is here, why wouldn’t you want to be a guest at your own wedding? Shouldn’t you want to look + feel like these radiant newlyweds?!

There is no better insurance for your wedding day than a great day-of coordinator!!

Photo by Fox & Veil Photography

Also commonly known as a month-of coordinator, a day-of coordinator ensures everything you worked so hard to achieve is executed seamlessly. From managing vendors and keeping the timeline on track, to ensuring tables are set and guests are greeted, a wedding coordinator is doing allllllllll the things for you behind the scenes on your wedding day.

Now contrary to popular belief, a “day-of” coordinator cannot simply show up the morning of your wedding and pull it off - should anyone tell you they can, please do me a favor and kindly give them a prompt “no thanks”. With the dozens of details in place, wedding coordinators strive to essentially live inside your head, so when it comes to setup + managing your wedding day, we’re thinking like you, making decisions like you, and fulfilling everything you’ve worked SO hard to plan.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DETAILS, VISION, PLANS, VENDORS, TIMELINE + OTHER THINGS

Gathering enough information to fully and truly understand everything you’ve worked so hard to plan begins roughly 8-12 weeks before your wedding. We’ll meet with you having already reviewed your vendor contracts + details, focusing on where you are in your planning journey, what goals are still to be accomplished, your wedding day timeline, and guidance for what the remaining weeks should include for you and your partner.

HELPING YOU FOCUS PRIORITIES IN THE FINAL WEEKS AND BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

 We are there by your side for your final venue meeting + walkthrough, going through the run-of-show covering everything from entree choices and table setup, to decor and guest experience. For your ceremony rehearsal, we’ll be there managing the flow of it, directing your wedding party, and talking through revisions or changes with you so everything is seamless the next day. We’ll even put together a customized timeline specific to your wedding party so they have no questions about where to be and when on your wedding day!

POINT OF CONTACT FOR ANY NEED ON YOUR WEDDING DAY, FROM SETUP TO BREAKDOWN

It’s show time! We are onsite for your wedding day up to 10 hours, covering everything from the moment you step into your gown or suit, to the last dance of the night. This ensures we are taking lead on schedule, vendor management, setup of your ceremony + reception, formalities, and more so you don’t have to - you can truly be present and enjoy the celebration alongside your families + friends.

Check out this real SES Events wedding - Jennifer + Sean’s September to Remember!

GOING BEYOND YOUR WEDDING DAY

Oh, and don’t forget! Even though our work doesn’t officially begin until 2-3 months out, we offer unlimited (yes, you heard that correctly) email communication should you want to reach out for questions, advice, or concerns at any time, day or night, throughout the planning process!

Photo by Savannah Sirios Photography

Interested in learning more about day-of coordination services for your wedding? Connect with us at www.seseventplanning.com to inquire about your date and get a detailed guide explaining our services + pricing!

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