To hire a coordinator or not to--that is the question.

Why hire a wedding designer/coordinator?

You’ve started planning your wedding and the first thing you run into is the wedding coordinator at the venue you’ve chosen. Why then do you need to hire a wedding coordinator if one is already in the package?

What is the difference between a hotel wedding coordinator, a church wedding coordinator, a site wedding coordinator and a wedding coordinator?

A site coordinator is just that…they are there for the venue, whether it’s the church or hotel. They are there on behalf of the site to make sure the site is treated with respect and that the rules of the venue are followed. What they don’t do is sew on missing buttons, remove stains, supply black socks if a groomsman forgets his.

A wedding coordinator is someone you’ve worked with during the entire planning process and have come to trust. We know what you want, what your dream is and strive to make it happen.

Is hiring a wedding designer/coordinator worth the money? To be honest, I’m always hearing brides say that they wished they would have done it then maybe things would have run smoother, or they would have enjoyed their day.

A wedding designer/coordinator doesn’t have to be certified. Anyone can decide they want to plan weddings and set up shop. What being certified means is that the coordinator cared enough to get further training and the certificate shows they did. There are many organizations that offer certificates, including the one I’ve founded Trained Wedding Professionals, which offers the course “The Art of Wedding Coordination”. It never hurts to ask if the person you are considering has taken a course.

A wedding designer/coordinator will also work closely with your vendors so you don’t have to worry about them doing their job. It takes a team to have a successful wedding/event and a good coordinator knows how to make this happen.

Is it money well spent? This is something you need to decide for yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask for references then call them. Past clients will give you the most honest feedback you can get. Make your decision based on the experience of the coordinator as well as how they make you feel. Do they listen to you or do they try to tell you what they think you need? Do they make you feel at ease? If so, you’ve probably found the right person to entrust your wedding day to.

Need more information? Call 303-779-0395, e-mail tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com or go to www.weddingsbytanya.com. We’re happy to take calls and appointments after hours and week-ends to fit your schedule.