While more couples are taking on their own wedding planning, there's nothing wrong with that. In reality, anyone can plan their own wedding. But getting a wedding coordinator significantly lessens the load — especially if you have other important things to take care of.
The real question comes on the wedding day itself. Do you still plan to manage everything on your own, especially when you have suppliers and guests to coordinate?
What Can a Wedding Coordinator Do for You?
Acts as Your Point Person
Someone who can answer questions from guests or suppliers about the day's activities and timeline. Someone who can give directions or make decisions on your behalf — so you don't have to stop and think while you're supposed to be enjoying your wedding.
Makes Sure You Get Married on Time
Your coordinator will remind all your suppliers of their call time and deliverables. If one supplier is late or doesn't follow the timeline, expect a domino effect of stress — before you've even said "I do."
Lets Your Suppliers Do Their Jobs
Without a coordinator, your wedding suppliers would have to take on coordination tasks on top of their own deliverables. They'll try their best — but doing two jobs at once means neither gets done properly. A coordinator ensures everyone is focused on what they were booked to do.
Manages the Small Details
Giving cues during the reception, calling out family members for pictorials, making sure everyone is present to avoid dead air during the program — these are the things that only a dedicated coordinator can catch and handle in real time.
Iriz Cruz Lintag — The Hyper Emcee
"Please hire a wedding coordinator to coordinate with the suppliers and remind them of call time. Hire a professional coordinator for a stress-free event — one where you just sit back, relax, and enjoy the most special day of your lives."
— Iriz Cruz Lintag, The Hyper Emcee
Iriz recently shared her experience of nearly failing to host a client's wedding because of a lack of coordination. Read her full story on Facebook →
Getting married without a wedding coordinator is possible — but only when it's truly manageable. The moment you have suppliers, a timeline, and guests to handle, a coordinator stops being a luxury and becomes a necessity.