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Wedding Planner vs. Wedding Day Coordinator

Thinking that working with a wedding planner is for you but not sure which service you need? You are in the right place - I’ll be breaking down the differences and highlighting the benefits of each service so you can decide which will suit you best. 

The Role of a Wedding Planner

Aa a full-service wedding planner, we are by your side from the day you get engaged. If you want our expert advice, and above all support, throughout your whole wedding planning journey, then choosing to work with us from the start is the best option for you. 

Your wedding planner will become a close friend in the lead up to your wedding - you’ll probably be in more communications with them than your actual best friend! And this is because we will be handling every detail of your wedding from design, suppliers, logistics and budget to ensure your wedding is tailored to your unique style and delivers on those special moments. 

When you work with us on our full wedding planning service, this is what you can expect from us: 

  • Venue Research & Site Visits – We take the time to find the perfect venue for you and accompany you on site visits so we can ensure all the right questions are asked and answered by the venue before you book. 

  • Supplier Management– We only work with recommended suppliers we know can deliver to the highest standard, so we ensure to match you with the industry’s very best. From our experience working alongside many suppliers, we know who will be able to create your wedding vision perfectly. Along with supplier research and recommendations, we also handle all the communication and management between your suppliers so you don’t end up with hundreds of emails! 

  • Bespoke Designs – Our talented creative team develops a cohesive and bespoke wedding design that reflects your personality and makes your wedding one-of-a-kind.

  • Wedding Website Creation – This service streamlines all communications with your guests and allows us to manage your RSVP’s and any guest enquiries on your behalf, saving you time and stress. 

  • Food Tastings - There is a lot more than just eating food when you have a food tasting with potential caterers. We help you decide on quantity, dietary alternatives and budget as well as timings for serving your food throughout your wedding day. Whilst also helping you decide which tableware to choose so that it fits your design aesthetic. 

  • Budget Management - We know how and where to allocate your budget to ensure the priorities for your wedding are planned for. This could be the design, catering or venue that is the most important to you, so we help you spend your budget accordingly.

  • Wedding Timelines – This should never get overlooked, and actually takes a lot of time and organisation to get perfect. From meetings with suppliers, to delivery timings, set up timetables and the meticulous wedding day timeline itself - we manage your payment schedules and all the important moving parts of your wedding for you. 

For marquee weddings, in particular, our full wedding planning services are invaluable. Creating a wedding in a marquee involves a lot more planning than a venue wedding, so our couples really value our support and knowledge with these types of events. 

Tent layouts, lighting, logistics, timings and emergency plans require an experienced team to ensure a flawless execution. 

If you feel like having a wedding best friend and expert organiser all rolled into one sounds like something you need in the lead up to your bid day, then our full wedding planning service is for you! 


The Role of a Wedding Coordinator

If you’ve planned most of your wedding but want a professional to manage the final details, wrap up any last-minute decisions and be the point of call on the day - our UK Wedding Coordination services are ideal for you. 

Our On-the-Day Coordination Package begins six weeks before your wedding, allowing us to get to know you, your wedding vision and manage all the details for your big day. 

This service is perfect for couples who enjoy planning their wedding but want peace of mind and to hand over the reins on the day to someone they can trust. 

Our wedding coordinator services include:

  • 1:1 Planning Support – We work closely with you in the run up to your wedding to finalise payments, manage set up details and connect with your suppliers. This support is through messages, emails, zoom or in-person meet ups. 

  • Wedding Day Timeline – We curate a comprehensive timeline for your wedding that includes the movements of your suppliers and guests to ensure a seamless wedding day. 

  • Logistics Management & Supplier Coordination – We manage all vendor communications prior to your wedding and on the day itself, answering any queries and messages so you don’t have to stress about the logistics or coordination on the day.  

  • On-the-Day Support – Our experienced and friendly team of wedding coordinators handle everything on your wedding day. We are there to support you, usher guests, help with your venue set up and manage your suppliers so you can feel relaxed knowing everything is under control. 

Which Wedding Planner Service is Right for You?

For those looking for full support from a UK wedding planner for the whole of your engagement leading up to the big day, we would definitely recommend our Full Wedding Planning Service. 

If you are a couple who wants to get stuck into the planning and has time to spend managing the details, we can come onboard 6 weeks before your wedding to help out with our Wedding Day Coordination service. 

Whatever level of support you need from us, you will always receive our dedication, friendly personality and an abundance of advice along the way! 

Our goal is to always make sure your wedding is an unforgettable experience and exactly what you pictured your dream day would look like. 

Contact us today if you would like to have a friendly chat with us about how we can work together.