Is Hiring a Wedding Coordinator Worth It?

I think it’s pretty safe to say that most (if not all) engaged couples want to be free on their wedding day.  Free to not think about the schedule, or the endless little details that make up the entire day, such as whether the DJ received your revised song list, or whether Uncle Bob was given a glass of sparkling cider instead of champagne because of his allergy to alcohol, ...and the list goes on.

 This desire to be free on your wedding day is not a big ask.  It is completely understandable, and makes perfect sense.  It is, after all, your wedding, and one that you’ve worked so hard on over these past few months (or years).

You may be looking at your budget: how much you’ve already spent, and how much you still need to spend.  All your married friends tell you it’s worth it, but your expenses are adding up quickly, and you’re finding it hard to justify hiring a coordinator. I mean, a decade or two ago, hiring a wedding coordinator wasn’t even a thing.

We all know that hiring a wedding coordinator is not a do-or-die decision.  You can simply choose to coordinate your own wedding, or ask a good friend to do it for you.  It may very likely keep you or your friend from being mentally and emotionally present at your own wedding, but it is possible.  However, the question on hand isn’t whether not having a coordinator is possible, but rather, if hiring a coordinator is worth it.  

Our answer: Yes.
Correction:  YES!!!!

Here are 3 reason why hiring them is worth it:

A wedding coordinator helps keep your wedding plans on track

Yes, you can buy checklists.  And yes, you can also consult your friends, or the internet.  But let’s be honest.  Your checklist, or friends, or the internet does not care about your wedding as much as you do.  These resources are great to have, but they are not intimately familiar with the minute details of your wedding day.  Your coordinator is.  And it is in their best interest to make sure that you remain on track!  Why? Because when your wedding plans are on track, it makes their job easier!

As humans, it’s hard for us to spot missed details or suggest great ideas when you’re rushing the review process.  You do not want to be in a wedding planning cram session the night before your wedding.  And neither does your coordinator, because, how can they guarantee the smooth execution of your wedding day when they’ve had little to no input on it?

When you hire your coordinator early enough, they’ll be there to check on you every couple weeks - to give you advice or encouragement when you need it, and just to make sure that everything’s going smoothly, and is on track.

A wedding coordinator reduces your planning and day-of stress

Coordinators are experienced.  This isn’t the first wedding they’ve had to plan for.  They know what to do, when to do it, and how best to get it done.

The item you're stressing over? There’s a good chance they'll be able to provide you with great suggestions.  After all, this probably isn’t the first time this problem has occurred.  

And you know what else? Like all problems, stress hates company.  As soon as you know you have someone to offload your emotions and worries to, someone who cares about your wedding as much as you do, your stress will slowly ease.  Your coordinator’s like your personal stress sponge.  They’ll soak up all the stress for you so you don’t need to worry about it! Really, it’s one of the greatest perks of hiring them!

And day-of stress? I can guarantee you that if you choose to hire a wedding coordinator, you essentially won’t have day-of stress! You’ll be completely focused on yourself, your new spouse, family, friends, and having a great time!

A wedding coordinator helps save you money

Say, what?!
Yes, they do help save you money! All you really need to do is ask!
They’ll be able to provide you with cost effective tips for different aspects of your wedding planning.  

On top of that, do you remember the detailed timeline/schedule that I mentioned in one of my previous posts? The one where your coordinator will help create for you? Well, they will adhere to that plan, and make sure your celebration ends at the scheduled time.  Ending on time is pretty critical - the longer your schedule drags on, the more overtime you’ll have to pay your vendors.  And depending on how badly your schedule has slipped, those overtime fees may be worth more than your coordinator fees.

Now that I’ve written an entire 740 words, it’s time for you to decide whether or not it’s worth it for you to hire a wedding coordinator for your Big Day.  

And as always, feel free to leave me a message with any questions you may have. Good luck, and happy planning!

Warmly,