How is your service different from “month-of” or “day-of” coordination?
“Month-of” or “Day-of” coordination is such a common name in the wedding industry, but we truly believe that these packages are a misnomer. We believe achieving a well-organized wedding requires more communication than just jumping in on the day of the wedding or a few weeks before. Events By Michelle’s primary service (month of coordiantion) begins 6 weeks prior to your wedding day.
Do you travel?
Yes yes yes!!! Pending travel expenses are covered - we’ll go anywhere! Our pricing includes travel within 75 miles (total) of home base.
Do you help with set up/tear down?
This is our most frequently asked question! Many coordinators have different boundaries when it comes to setting up and tearing down. Your lead coordinator and assistant are more than happy to assist with both setting up and tearing down. Our goal is to make your wedding as smooth as possible, and 99% of the time, that typically means having not just the two of us assist with all of the set up and tear down! We are happy to walk you through the best and most efficient way for these things to happen during our meeting. So, if we do have to step away to take care of something else, your decor is still in capable hands.
Do you offer full wedding planning? What is the difference between wedding planning and wedding coordination?
We don't offer full wedding planning at this time. Our specialty lies in wedding coordination & partial planning, particularly for the 6 weeks (or 6 months) leading up to your event. In the wedding industry, terminology can vary, but traditionally, wedding planning encompasses tasks like vendor visits, vendor booking assistance, and the comprehensive management of wedding planning details. With our wedding coordination service, we're delighted to offer vendor referrals and address your inquiries. However, our primary emphasis is on perfecting the final details and ensuring their flawless execution for your big day.
Who will be my coordinator? Can I choose?
Pending your preferred coordinator is available, you can absolutely have a preference. Just state your preferred coordinator in your inquiry form! The majority of the time, your lead coordinator simply depends on availability!
My venue comes with a coordinator - should I book with you?
The wedding venue coordinator vs outside wedding coordinator debate is a tricky one, especially as many more venues now come with a day-of coordinator. One thing to keep in mind is that a venue day-of coordinator does not work for you. Their priority is the workings of the venue, and many venue coordinators do not have prior wedding coordination experience outside of the venue. It has been shocking for us to find that many venue day-of coordinators in the area have not known how to create a professional wedding timeline without an online template. This shows that they are not trained professionals, and "became" day-of coordinators when they were hired at the venue.
What's the difference between a wedding coordinator & a wedding planner?
The terms "wedding planner" and "wedding coordinator" are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to distinct roles in the wedding industry. Here's the difference:
Wedding Planner:
A wedding planner is typically involved in the entire wedding planning process from start to finish.
They work closely with the couple to conceptualize the wedding, select vendors, choose a venue, design the overall theme and décor, and manage the budget.
Wedding planners are responsible for overseeing every aspect of the wedding, ensuring that all details are executed according to the couple's vision.
They may also provide guidance and support to the couple throughout the planning process, helping to alleviate stress and make informed decisions.
Wedding Coordinator:
A wedding coordinator, also known as a day-of coordinator or event coordinator, typically becomes involved closer to the wedding date, often a month or so before.
Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the wedding day itself runs smoothly and according to plan.
Wedding coordinators may review the couple's existing plans, finalize details with vendors, create a detailed timeline for the wedding day, and oversee setup, ceremony, reception, and teardown.
They act as the point of contact for vendors and manage any issues or emergencies that may arise during the event.
While wedding coordinators focus primarily on the logistical aspects of the wedding day, they may also offer some limited assistance leading up to the event, such as providing recommendations for vendors or reviewing contracts.
I’m interested — how does this work?
Thank you for considering Events By Michelle. to document your special day! We have a variety of packages that vary in content needs and day of time coverage. Take a look and send us an email outlining your planning needs and information about your wedding or event. From there, we’ll send our pricing and services guide and work to schedule an inquiry call so we can chat more about your big day.
Due to high demand, contract must be signed and deposit must be received in order to reserve your date.
Once you’ve booked with us, we’ll stay in close communication with you leading up to your big day. In the weeks leading up to your event, we’ll have a meeting to review your content needs and formulate a strategy for your big day.
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