F.A.Q

These terms get tossed around a lot — and while they’re often used interchangeably, they don’t all mean the same thing. More importantly, some of them are a little misleading. Let’s clear it up.

First, the honest truth:
“Day-of coordination” doesn’t really exist.

No one — and we mean no one — can walk into your wedding day cold and successfully run it without prior involvement. Weddings require preparation, vendor knowledge, timelines, and context. That work must happen before the wedding day.

You may hear the term “Month-of Coordination,” which is closer… but still not always fully accurate either. Coordination is a process, not a single day.

Here’s how the roles actually break down:

1. Wedding Planner (Full-Service Planning)
A wedding planner is involved from the very beginning and stays with you all the way through your wedding day. This is the most comprehensive level of support and includes both planning and coordination.

What a Wedding Planner Typically Handles:

• Budget creation and ongoing management
• Vendor sourcing, vetting, and contract guidance
• Wedding design, vision, and aesthetics
• Planning timelines (months out and wedding day)
• Logistics, schedules, and strategy
• Communication with vendors throughout the process
• Rehearsal coordination and full wedding day execution
• Guidance, advice, and decision support at every stage

When This Is the Right Fit:
Ideal for couples who want full support, have complex logistics, larger guest counts, busy schedules, or simply want a professional managing everything.

Typically booked 9–12+ months before the wedding.

Think full-service, start-to-finish support & yes, this typically already includes wedding day coordination.

2. Wedding Coordinator (Partial / Lead Coordination)
A wedding coordinator steps in once the couple has done most of the planning but needs professional support to bring everything together and execute it smoothly. While they may not help select every vendor, they do take over communication, logistics, and leadership as the wedding approaches.
What a Wedding Coordinator Typically Handles:

• Reviewing contracts and vendor details
• Confirming vendors and final logistics
• Creating a detailed wedding day timeline
• Managing communication leading up to the wedding
• Coordinating the rehearsal
• Acting as the main point of contact on wedding day
• Managing ceremony and reception flow
• Ensuring the couple, wedding party, and guests have a seamless experience

When This Is the Right Fit:
Best for couples who planned most of the wedding themselves but don’t want to run it. Also great for couples who need a neutral professional to finalize decisions and manage moving parts.

Typically booked 3–6 months before the wedding.

Wedding coordination already includes wedding day execution — no extra hire needed.

3. So… What About “Day-Of Coordination”?
Let’s be very clear.
A true “day-of coordinator” someone who only shows up on your wedding day with no prior preparation is not realistic or effective.

Even packages marketed as “day-of” actually require:

• Weeks of preparation
• Timeline creation
• Vendor confirmations
• Rehearsal management

A more accurate term is Lead or Month-Of Coordination, but even that varies depending on the level of support provided.

Bottom line:
If someone is coordinating your wedding well, they’ve been involved before the wedding day, period.

What Couples Really Need to Know

• Wedding planners and coordinators already handle wedding day coordination as part of their services
• You do not need to hire a separate person just to “run the day”
• The key is hiring the right team for your needs. Professionals who:
  • Understand your vision
  • Communicate clearly
  • Prepare thoroughly
  • Provide the level of support you want

In Summary

• Wedding Planner: Full planning + coordination from start to finish
• Wedding Coordinator: Final logistics + wedding day execution
• “Day-Of Coordinator”: A misleading term — real coordination requires advance work

We have three packages to choose from: Month/Day-of-Coordination, Full Wedding Coordination, and our largest package, Above and Beyond Wedding Coordination. 

Each package comes with its own set of inclusions such as: a pre-wedding consultation, timeline creation, vendor confirmation, and day-of management. We’ll review your wedding details, confirm logistics with your vendors, organize the ceremony and reception flow, and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of. Additional services, such as extended hours can be added if needed.

Read more about our Wedding Coordination Packages here.

Yes! Every wedding package includes rehearsal management! We’ll coordinate your rehearsal, ensuring that your wedding party and VIPs know what to do and where to go. We’ll run through the ceremony to make sure everyone is comfortable and confident for the big day.

Absolutely! One of the main reasons to have a wedding coordinator is to handle any last-minute changes or unexpected issues on the day of the wedding. Whether it’s a weather delay, a vendor running behind, or an emergency last-minute adjustment, we’ll take care of it so you can focus on enjoying your day.

ur level of involvement depends on the coordination collection you’ve selected and we’re always happy to help where it makes sense.
You remain in control of your wedding vision and planning decisions, while we step in to manage, organize, and execute the logistics outlined in your package. This typically includes reviewing your plans, finalizing and managing the wedding day timeline, confirming vendors, coordinating the rehearsal, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the wedding day.

Throughout the process, there will naturally be opportunities for guidance, professional insight, and decision support, and we’re glad to offer that assistance as part of our role. Our goal is to make the planning process feel supported, streamlined, and as stress-free as possible.

If you find that you need additional planning support beyond what’s included in your selected collection, we’re happy to assist any services outside the scope of your contracted package can be added for an additional fee. This allows us to provide the level of support you need while ensuring clear expectations on both sides.

Getting started is easy! Simply reach out to us via our inquiry form. During the consultation, we’ll discuss your wedding vision, your needs, and how we can help. From there, we’ll provide a customized plan and contract for our services. Once everything’s confirmed, we’ll start working on bringing your dream wedding to life!

Ready to get started? Fill out the Inquiry Form here.

We’re happy to help where we can. All coordination collections include assistance with final touches on wedding day, such as placing programs, reserved signage, menu cards, place cards, guest book items, and similar small details that help pull everything together.

Full décor setup, large-scale installation, and teardown are not included in our standard coordination packages. However, if you anticipate needing hands-on support with decorating, ceremony chair setup, organizing personal items, or post-event cleanup, we’re happy to provide this support as an add-on service for an additional fee.

This allows us to staff appropriately, protect your timeline, and ensure your venue is set and cleared properly so you can stay present and enjoy your celebration without worrying about logistics.

The package you chose will determine the start date of my specific work, check the table below for a reference. However, unlike other coordinators who only swoop in a few weeks before the wedding, I get started at least 30-60 days in advance, or as soon as you sign on with me. I believe in being there for you every step of the way, helping you tie up all the loose ends. No detail is too small, and no question is too silly.

So I'll be available for questions via email from the moment we begin working together, offering guidance, suggestions, referrals, and logistical support whenever you need it. I’ll dive into your wedding plans when your specific contracts start and help you refine your vision, solidify timelines, and keep vendors updated, all while ensuring you stay on track mentally (and emotionally!). So when the big day arrives, you’re not just getting a coordinator who’s there to manage things; you’re getting someone who’s been by your side from day one, ensuring everything runs smoothly, exactly how you envisioned.

I’m here to make this planning process as stress-free as possible and trust me, you’ll feel the difference! :)

Partially. If I’m traveling more than an 35 miles outside of the Anne Arundel County area, mileage will be at a billable rate. The fee does not include accommodations for the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding, if applicable. If I’m hopping on a plane, it also doesn’t include that ticket price. 

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