It's Thursday again...and we are throwin it back to 2011! Check out this post from the archives that proves good advice never goes out of style.
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All
brides have a budget, that's a fact. Let's get real though, that
budget pretty much goes out the window once you find your dream venue,
wedding gown, photographer -- and don't forget that photo booth or black
and white checkered dance floor that you just can't live without! We
understand the challenges of trying not to overspend. At the same time,
we know the once-in-a-lifetime chance of having everything that's
really important to you make your wedding day truly "YOURS" and unique
from the last wedding you went to!
Most
brides overlook the importance of hiring a Day Of Coordinator for their
wedding simply because they didn't make a budget for it. With that in
mind, most brides can get away with not hiring a coordinator because of
the venues they work with. For example, if you choose any of the big
banquet hotel chains, they have an Event Planner on hand to take care of
the cocktail and reception details and they will even line your bridal
party up for the big intro.
But
what about all the millions of details before the reception? Hiring a
Day Of Coordinator not only gives you the peace of mind that you have a
hands-on adviser in most cases months before your wedding, but it allows
you to have less worries from the second you wake up on your big day
until the last box of decor is packed away after the big celebration.
A
Day Of Coordinator is simply your right hand 'behind the scenes' man on
your wedding day. This is the person that will handle all the things
you don't want to even think about as you enjoy every second of your
big day. What bride wants their bridal party or Aunt Martha putting
together the last intricate details of their centerpieces? Who knows
all your vendors by name, has your timeline memorized, makes sure the
corsages are put on correctly, knows the layout of the reception hall,
knows exactly when to change the lighting and has a hands-on back up
emergency kit just in case your dress rips, or one of your bridesmaids
breaks a heel? Call us J-Lo in the Wedding Planner, but that's exactly
what we're equipped for! We've just replaced J-Lo's head set for our
walkie talkies :o) and thank the Lord none of our brides have ripped
their dress or had anyone fall in the ceremony (the reception is a whole
other story).....!
Some reasons where I believe you MUST have a Day Of Coordinator:
1.
Having your wedding at a B&B, winery, or historic landmark:
Most of these venues DO NOT have a planner on site, which means you
would have to rely on your caterer and DJ to make everything flow. Do
you trust your DJ and caterer enough to handle that job?
2.
Having a wedding guest list of 150 or more: Most catering directors
rely on their staff to manage sections of the wedding guest seating.
They will be too focused on getting the food out on time and any decor
malfunctions or guest seating mix-ups will not be their priority.
3.
If you have intricate decor/centerpiece setups: Most florists help with
flower centerpieces but they may miss any detail requests on table
cards, favors, and any additional decor you have on tables and the
around reception hall.
Overall,
your coordinator would make sure you get exactly what you envisioned
your "dream day" to be. Maybe a full time Wedding Coordinator is not in
the budget, but don't undermine what a Day Of Coordinator could do...to
help make your wedding day run smoothly!
Sweetface Events Day Of Coordinator: $$$
Peace of Mind: Priceless!
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