There’s a lot that goes into bringing your wedding vision to life, and not everyone wants to tackle it solo. Whether you’re knee-deep in planning or just getting started, the right type of wedding planner help makes all the difference.
From design-focused pros to timeline wizards, here’s a breakdown of the different types of wedding planners and coordinators you’ll find.
Full-Service Wedding Planners
These are your ride-or-die wedding experts. Full-service planners help with every detail from start to finish. They’ll recommend vendors, manage timelines, help design the day, and handle all the logistics. They’re ideal for couples with demanding jobs or planning a wedding from out of town. Want someone to take the reins so you can enjoy the ride? This is your person.
Day-Of Coordinators
Booked your vendors and planned everything yourself? A day-of coordinator steps in about a month before your wedding. They’ll confirm details, create timelines, and run the show on the big day. This option is great for couples who love planning but don’t want to be the point person on your wedding day. Think of them as your behind-the-scenes hero.
Partial Wedding Planners
Not quite full-service, not quite day-of—these planners meet you in the middle. They’ll help with vendor referrals, timelines, and budgeting, but leave some tasks in your hands. They’re ideal for couples who’ve started planning but need some help wrapping it all up. If you’re halfway there but stuck, a partial planner is perfect.
Wedding Coordinators at Venues
Many venues include a coordinator in their packages. Just keep in mind they work for the venue, not for you. They’ll help with layout, catering, and timing of venue services, but may not help with outside vendors or decor. They’re a great bonus, but still clarify with your venue what they all do before hiring your own planner for personal guidance.
Wedding Designers
While planners focus on logistics, designers focus on the overall look and feel of your wedding. They’ll help with mood boards, floral ideas, rentals, colors, and table settings. If you’re into aesthetics and want your day to look like it came from a Pinterest board, a wedding designer is your new best friend. They often team up with planners, but you can hire them solo too.
“Grace was awesome! Throughout our planning she consistently kept us up to date on what we needed to do, by when, who to talk to, what questions to ask, etc. Grace ensured that we were prepared to answer questions before we even knew they’d be asked. Her day of coordination went extremely well as she stayed on top of everything perfectly and our special day went off without a hitch.” – Tera B.
Complete Weddings + Events is Here to Help Your Wedding Planning
Complete Weddings + Events offers professional day-of coordination to help your wedding day run smoothly from start to finish. Our coordinators step in about 30 days out to handle the final details, so you can focus on enjoying the moment. Here are just some of the things our day-of coordination includes:
- Wedding rehearsal management
- Bouquet, boutonniere, and corsage management
- Wedding day emergency kit
- Decor setup and teardown
We also love working alongside talented wedding designers to bring your style and vibe to life. Need help sourcing rentals for your ceremony or reception? We partner up with many local event rental companies for everything from modern table settings to cozy lounge furniture.
Contact us now to learn more about our coordination services or explore our blog page for more wedding planning tips and inspiration!