You’ve nailed the venue, booked the DJ, and have your mood board color-coded to perfection. So you might be thinking, “Do I really need a day-of coordinator?” If you’ve spent even five minutes on Pinterest, you’ve probably seen tips like “Just assign tasks to friends!” or “Print a timeline and you’re good!”
Let’s walk through the myths and get to the truth—because your wedding deserves more than a clipboard and crossed fingers:
💭 MYTH: “A day-of coordinator just shows up for the wedding day.”
FACT: What we do starts well before your big day.
A true day-of coordinator starts working behind the scenes 4–6 weeks out: reviewing contracts, confirming vendor details, building your timeline, conducting venue walkthroughs, and troubleshooting any last-minute gaps. We don’t just show up—we step in, so you can step back.
💭 MYTH: “My venue has a coordinator, so I’m covered.”
FACT: Venue coordinators manage the venue, not your wedding day. Your planner manages everything else.
A venue coordinator ensures the space is open, lights are on, and catering runs on time, and handle any venue emergencies. A day-of coordinator manages your vendor team, wedding party, décor setup, timeline flow, and unexpected curveballs (because there will be curveballs). We’re your advocate—not the venue’s.
💭 MYTH: “My friends and family can just help out.”
FACT: They can...but they shouldn’t.
Want your best friend handling a timeline crisis while missing your vows? Or your mom reapplying lipstick after sweating through setup? Your loved ones should be laughing in the photobooth and crying during toasts—not running logistics. We take the pressure off everyone.
💭 MYTH: “Day-of planning is just a basic service.”
FACT: It’s the safety net of your entire wedding day.
Think timeline management, ceremony cueing, vendor wrangling, table touch-ups, transportation checks, emergency sewing kits, and emotional support. It’s not just one service, it’s comprehensive coordination with precision and heart.
So… Should You Hire One?
If you’re planning everything yourself but want to actually enjoy your wedding day—yes, yes, yes.
Hiring a day-of coordinator means letting go of logistics, trusting the details are handled, and stepping fully into your role as guest of honor. And while it’s one of the most affordable levels of planning support, the value it brings is immeasurable.
Let the spreadsheet go, friend. You deserve more than DIY stress on one of the biggest days of your life. Hire that coordinator.