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So after wrapping up my series on why you might need a wedding coordinator I decided to give you some insight into the 3 instances when you would not need one, Yes that's right I'm about to tell you when it's OK NOT to hire a coordinator. Example 1: if you're having a small and intimate afternoon reception where you are only providing sweet treats instead of a meal, this usually means that your guests will only stay for 1 to 2 hours after the ceremony. This type of simple and sweet reception is usually held in the fellowship hall at the church, where the church ladies can help with the few things that you need . Example 2: an all inclusive wedding chapel. A chapel is actually different than a your typical church. A church normally has a staff that is there to oversee your event and help you get down the aisle. An all inclusive wedding chapel is a place that has a coordinator that will confirm all your wedding professionals (vendors) for you before the wedding. Most of the time they have a list of professionals for you to choose from and are there the entire night. Example 3: is an all inclusive destination wedding. If you're a 'budget bride' and think the destination wedding is your cheapest option, I encourage you to just have one meeting with a coordinator to help you compare a destination wedding vs. a traditional wedding. In each of these examples, All inclusive would be the key term. Make sure that you are getting everything you want and need and that all of your questions are being answered.
So if you decide not to go with a coordinator or do not choose an all inclusive location, you'll need to start enlisting family and friends to help out on wedding day. Here is a short list of the big responsibilities that you will need to delegate out, so that you can relax and enjoy your special day.
Who will...
Set up your table decor? (Center pieces, napkins, place settings, chairs, linens, etc.)
Run your rehearsal?
Get your wedding party down the aisle? (Making sure the timing is right with the musicians or the DJ?)
Keep in contact simultaneously with the DJ, catering staff, photographer and videographer while you're doing all the fun stuff like cutting your cake, dancing and visiting with your guests?
Stay late to clean up after the event and make sure all your personal items and borrowed items are returned properly?
Serve your cake, food and keep your drinks refilled?
If you are going to an all inclusive venue and they can answer each one of these questions for you, fabulous!!!! But if you're thinking of asking friends and family to do these things, I would urge you to sit down and have a candid conversation with them and start delegating out the above list, which I'm sure only makes you think of more things that need to be done. Before you grab a paper bag and begin your panic attack, just remember, you are marrying the man of your dreams and that everything will be beautiful and wonderful, but you WILL need a little help.
I hope this provided some helpful insight! We would love for you to share your past experiences good or bad, to give guidance to future brides. Visit us again on Tuesday for some fabulous wedding inspiration!
In the meantime, Happy Planning!
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