Colorado wedding planner series - why hire a month of coordinator

Katie Corinne Photography

Kicking off our Colorado wedding planner blog series where we will answer many of the questions that couples have throughout planning their weddings. 

Many couples want to do most of the planning for their wedding on their own, but who will be in charge of everything on the wedding day? Read on to see why we believe every couple should hire a month of wedding coordinator for their big day! 

The first thought that many couples have when asked about hiring a month of wedding coordinator is that their wedding venue provides a coordinator, so they do not need to hire someone to oversee their overall wedding plans.  You will find that many Colorado wedding venues have started requiring a profession coordinator be hired.  This allows the venue coordinator to focus on managing the facility and supervise vendors or services contracted through the wedding venue.  

​Yes, you could ask a family member or friend to take on these responsibilities.  However, the individual responsible for reception site set-up will forgo witnessing your wedding vows.  These responsibilities are best handled by a professional wedding coordinator.

Below are some great benefits to the couple, their family and their wedding guests for hiring Sapphire Celebrations as their month of wedding coordinator for their wedding day!

• Consultation in the planning process with up to three meetings. At the couple's discretion these meetings can be used in a variety of ways during the thirty days prior to the wedding.
• Understanding of the couple’s wedding vision down to the smallest detail.
• Vendor confirmation seven days prior to event.
• Development and distribution of a detailed timeline for wedding party, family members, and vendors.
• Delivery and set-up of special touches – guest book, signing mat, card box, favors, place cards, menu and escort cards, seating chart, etc. 
• Vendor supervision – caterer, florist, photographer, videographer, DJ, etc.
• Seamless resolution of issues as they arise, i.e. seating for unexpected guests.
• Cueing activities at scheduled times – wedding processional, food service, first dance, toasts, cake cutting, and grand exit at the end of the night.
• Distribution of vendor payments and tips on wedding day.
• Securing card box contents (money) in a safe location.
• Emergency kit with more than 50 items – sewing kit, steamer, Band-Aids, pain reliever, nylons, smelling salts, stain remover, and repair kits for hair, makeup, and nails.
• Peace of mind that all of your wedding plans are taken care of while you, your family and your guests get to enjoy this special day!

Sapphire Celebrations will be at the couple's, ensuring that their wedding day is everything they envision.  To ensure that the bride and groom, their family, and their friends enjoy every minute of this special occasion every couple should hire a month of wedding coordinator.

Connect with us today to schedule your free wedding coordinator consultation!