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Day-Of Wedding Coordination

Allow us to orchestrate & execute your best day ever -

because there's more to it than just showing up at the venue!

2-3 Months Prior...

• Meet with the Bride and Groom to create a wedding day timeline

• Review all details and logistics planned for the wedding day

• Review any arrangements the couple have previously made with vendors, and update timeline accordingly

• Provide etiquette advice

Rehearsal...

• Work with wedding officiator to walk through the wedding ceremony, processional and recessional for the wedding party

• Remind wedding party of where they need to be the following day, and at what time

  • Setup and manage rehearsal dinner if needed
    • Transport any necessary décor items from the Rehearsal Dinner to the Reception location for overnight storing if needed

Overall Day-Of...

•Keep comprehensive emergency kit on-site, from medical supplies to sewing kits to extension cords and beyond

  • Perform emergency clothing fixes, stitching, stains, etc

Pre-Ceremony...​

• Facilitate on-time arrival of hair and make-up stylists and instruct them as to where to set up their equipment

• Confirm photographer and videographer arrive on time, and are aware of the day’s timeline

  • Coordinate with transportation vendor so the wedding party departs for the ceremony as scheduled

    • Communicate any last minute details to the wedding party

Ceremony...​

• Distribute all flowers to remaining wedding party and family members

• Set up programs, guest book, unity candles, and send-off items

• Ensure ceremony musicians have arrived and direct them as to where to set up

• Ensure Ushers/Groomsmen arrive on time and are ready to escort guests

• Ensure designated attendants arrive on time and are ready to pass out programs and assist with the guest book

•Alert Ushers/Groomsmen as to when to begin escorting guests to their seats

• Coordinate with the ceremony officiator and musicians to determine signals or cues that will begin the ceremony

• Handle any emergencies that may arise

• Line up wedding party and family members for the processional

• Cue ceremony musicians when wedding party is ready to begin processional

• Transport items from the ceremony location to the reception venue and store any items not needed at the reception

Reception...​

•Bustle dress before reception entrance

• Greet all vendors and instruct them as to where to set up

• Make sure Cocktail Hour and Reception décor is set up according to plan

• For outdoor tent or barn weddings – make certain that lighting is arranged and working appropriately

• Confirm timing and logistics with band, DJ or designated emcee and ensure they can correctly pronounce the wedding party’s names

• Meet with catering and venue staff to confirm food timing and the overall flow of the evening

• Arrange escort cards

• Place chargers, menu cards and favors at individual settings

• Set up table numbers, guest book, card box, cake cutting utensils and champagne flutes

• Ensure any other miscellaneous décor is set up according to plan – wedding signage, cocktail napkins, family photos, photo booth and so on

• Assist catering and/or venue staff with remaining setup needs

• Examine guest tables and head table to confirm they are set up properly and have the correct number of chairs at each

• Review final set up before guest arrival


• Ensure proper flow of Cocktail Hour food and drinks

• Help guests locate their escort cards and dining tables, and encourage them to take their seats at the appropriate time

• Ensure that messes are cleaned up and that trash cans stay empty

• Clear tables and collect trash as evening progresses

• Cut and serve the wedding cake

• Locate wedding party and line them up for their introductions

•Cue band, DJ or designated emcee when the majority of guests have found their tables and the Bride and Groom are ready to be introduced

•Know the catering service’s schedule, and help ensure that guests are served at the appointed time

•Cue band/DJ, photographer, videographer and immediate family members when important events take place (i.e. first dance, parent dances, cake cutting, and toasts)

•Cue Father of the Bride, Best Man and Maid of Honor when they are about to be announced for toasts

•Distribute final payments and gratuities to vendors at the end of the night

•Prevent and fix any problems that may arise during the event

•Remain easily accessible through the entire event in case there are any details the Bride & Groom would like attended to


Post-Wedding Management...​

• Distribute any final payments or gratuities to vendors at the end of the night

• Distribute any sendoff items (sparklers, streamers, etc) and line up guests for the grand exit

• Pack up getaway vehicle with bride and groom's personal belongings

• Collect and pack up decor and gifts, ensure they are sent home with appropriate designated people

• Ensure that guests have their belongings and facilitate exiting of the facility by required time

• Ensure that appropriate clean-up is completed and that venue is left in appropriate condition

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