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Do You Need A Coordinator?

Only you know if you need one or not. Will you be getting help from others around you, your mother, bridesmaids, fiancé, friends or will you have to do it all by yourself. Can you do it by yourself? Do you want to plan your wedding by yourself?

Only you know.

What Can Events Gallery Do For Me?

The list is long but here are a few of the duties you can expect:

• Help you to create the type of wedding you want. With that knowledge you'll be able to pick your venue, vendors, color scheme, theme, music, etc.
• Help you create a budget sheet and keep track of where your money is going and how much is still be owing.
• Help keep you on your budget and not go over...too much!!
• Suggest vendors that fit your budget and ideas.
• Make a wedding planning schedule so that you know what you've done and what still needs to be done.
• In most cases a coordinator can save you money because of their connection in the industry.
• Take care of any emergencies that arise.
• Create a wedding day schedule.

How Do I Find A Good Wedding Coordinator?

As with all other wedding vendors, word of mouth is always good, attend bridal shows or ask other wedding vendors about coordinators that they've seen at other weddings. Call first and see if you like them over the phone. If you don't then don't bother wasting time with the appointment.

• Is the coordinator organized?
• Do you feel comfortable with them?
• Are they friendly?
• Do they know their stuff?
• Do they have any references?
• How long have they been in business?
• Are they within your budget?
• Are they computer literate?
• Do they have another job or do they coordinate full time? It's not necessary for your coordinator to only work at planning weddings but it is better because they will have to contact your vendors during business hours.