Why Hiring a Day-of Coordinator is the Best Decision You Didn’t Know You Needed

In simple terms—why not? It may not have been in your original budget, but is it a necessity? Absolutely. Let’s break it down.

Who’s Handling the Details?

From the moment the first vendor arrives, they need a point of contact. Where do the flowers go? Where is the arch located? Where can the DJ set up? The day-of coordinator (DOC) is the go-to person for all these questions, making sure everything is where it needs to be—so you don’t have to.

Last-Minute Chaos? Not on Our Watch.

The big day comes with a million little details. Are the tables set the way you envisioned? Did you have enough time at the rehearsal to set out the guest book? Who’s repurposing the floral arrangements from the ceremony arch to the head table? (Hint: It’s not your mom or your bridesmaids—it’s your DOC.)

The Timeline is Everything

One tiny delay can throw off the entire day. Your caterer is running ten minutes late? The DJ needs to stall. The photographer got carried away with detail shots? Someone has to keep things moving to hit the 3 PM ceremony start. A DOC ensures every vendor is on track and adjusts the schedule in real time—so you can stay stress-free.

Still Wondering if You Need One? Ask Yourself:

• Who’s keeping the timeline running smoothly when something inevitably goes off track?

• Who’s troubleshooting vendor hiccups before you even know they happened?

• Who’s answering those last-minute guest questions so your phone isn’t blowing up?

• Who’s making sure your vision is executed to perfection while you sip champagne?

And most importantly—who are you going to talk to three weeks before your wedding when you’re driving your fiancé insane with last-minute stress?

The answer to all of the above? Your day-of coordinator.