“A surprise to no one, planning a wedding is a lot of work. While I planned the entire wedding myself, I can say unequivocally the best thing I ever did during this process was hire a day of coordinator. Make room in your budget for one. I promise you won't regret it.
Now, my venue required that I get a day of coordinator and it was absolutely the right decision. I literally cannot imagine my wedding without someone there to help and guide the day. Getting married is A LOT. It is exhausting and it is thrilling. I had no time to think about anything and I didn't want to rely on family or friends to take time from enjoying the day with me to deal with anything at the wedding either.
Onto The Day Of Company. I got their base package, which worked great. First, while the name implies they are only working on the day, the company does a lot more than that. They are there for you in the handful of months leading up to your wedding to answer any questions or assist in your planning process. But in the weeks leading up to the wedding is where this company was a lifeline. They are on hand to wrangle vendors, advise on details, arrange timelines, etc. They really were needed in the end to help me get to the finish line.
Then, on the wedding day, my coordinator, Jennifer, was just wonderful. She was imperative to making sure not only did the day run smoothly, but that my vision was fully realized. She helped with everything and I mean everything -- she even ran around to find a pocket square for my husband on the morning of the wedding! I couldn't be more grateful for her patience, effort, and professionalism.
Again, hire a day of coordinator and, in particular, The Day Of Company. It will be the best decision you make as you plan your wedding.”