Day of Wedding Coordination is a Myth! Month of Coordination is the real Powerhouse!

You’ve spent months curating your Pinterest boards and Canva binders, chasing down the ideal wedding venue, and finding the dress that makes you feel like the protagonist of your own story. You are a true wedding planning guru at this point! But as the big day approaches, a scary question starts to loom - Who exactly is running the show while I’m getting my makeup done? Hmmmm....

Many couples search for "Day of Wedding Coordination," but at Terri Events, we’re going to give it to you straight. Day of coordination doesn’t actually exist. In this post, we’re breaking down why you need a Month of Coordinator, how we save your sanity, and how to fit this essential service into your budget.

Month of vs. Day of...What’s the Difference?

The term "Day of Coordinator" is a bit of a wedding industry ghost. If you think about it, its really a no brainer. How can a professional show up on the morning of your wedding, with no prior knowledge of your vendors, your family dynamics, or your specific vision, and successfully manage a 12-hour event?

Month of Coordination (also called Wedding Management) typically begins 4-8 weeks before your wedding date. This lead time allows your coordinator to:

1. Take the Hand-Off: Your hand, specifically....we step in to become the primary point of contact for all your vendors, venue, bridal party and guests.

2. Review Contracts: We spot the "hidden fees", timing gaps or conflicts that you might have missed.

3. Master the Timeline: We don't just follow a schedule, we build a strategic, minute-by-minute plan for the entire day that incorporates everybody who has a role and responsibility in the wedding.

So, what’s included in Month-Of Coordination?

When you hire Terri Events for Month of Wedding Coordination, you aren’t just getting a "helper." You’re getting a COO for your wedding day. Our services include:

• Final Venue Walkthrough: Ensuring the production plan actually works for your guest count and the particulars of your wedding.

• Vendor Confirmation: We call every single vendor to confirm services provided, arrival times, load-in requirements, and final counts.

• Rehearsal Direction: Leading your bridal party through the processional so everyone knows exactly what to do and where to stand (and what to do with their hands!).

• Full Wedding Day Management: From the first delivery to the final departure, we are the first ones there and the last ones to leave.

The "Venue Requirement" Factor

Did you know that many premium wedding venues now require you to hire a professional, third-party coordinator? Venues love their in-house staff, but their job is to look after venue related issues, the room and the food. They aren't there to fix a ripped hem on a bridesmaid’s dress, comfort a nervous Flower girl or round up the groomsmen. Hiring a coordinator fulfills venue requirements and ensures a smooth partnership between your vision and their space.

With Terri Events as your Coordinator, you will never even know there was a problem (if there's actually one). We’ve already pivoted, rerouted or rearranged so that you stay in your "bride bubble," sipping champagne, and walked down the aisle to a perfect setup. That is the value of a professional!

Now we get a Coordinator is another vendor to pay. Let's talk about how you can afford a Coordinator while you're on a tight Budget.

Here are three strategies to help budget-conscious brides:

Book "Partial Planning" Early: - Terri Events offer a hybrid between Month of and Comprehensive Planning that can save you money in the long run by preventing expensive mistakes. Remember those hidden fees mentioned earlier?

The Registry Hack: - Add a "Wedding Coordinator Fund" to your registry. Guests love knowing they are gifting you peace of mind. Or ask that friend or family member who has been reaching out to support you.

Prioritize the Peace: - Skip the expensive favors or the champagne wall. Those are definitely nice to have but a Wedding coordinator is a must have for the success of the event.

We can all agree that your wedding should be a celebration, not a shift at work. By hiring a Month of Coordinator, you aren't just paying for a service, you're insuring your investment and guaranteeing that your only job on the wedding day is to say "I do" and have the time of your life.

If you're ready to reclaim your wedding day Contact TerriEvents today to see how we can take the weight off your shoulders.