Mention the words Wedding Planner and it brings up images of celebrity weddings or even the Father of Bride film. Admittedly a full on wedding planner may not be what you are after. Lets face it planning the wedding is the exciting part. At Wedding and Baby we did all the planning ourselves, we had a perfect day but would in hindsight have booked an on the day co-ordinator had I know they existed.So what is on the Day Co-Ordination? We asked Alison Tinlin at Plans and Presents all about it."The On the Day Service acts as the ultimate reassurance. A couple can spend months and years planning their Perfect Day, and it is often a relief when they near the end of the Wedding Planning process.Sometimes at this point however, it is nice to hand over responsibility, and the stress and worry to a professional.This service is for clients who have already made all their arrangements, but who would like assistance to tie up all the loose ends.To begin with with I will have an in depth meeting to discuss the clients needs and requirements.This really isn't as serious as it sounds, its more coffee and an informal chat, where I will spend time with the couple, to get an understanding of how they wish their Big Day to look and feel.From that point, each of their chosen suppliers will be contacted to double check details, ensure any last minute queries are answered, and that everything is running to plan. I will then create timelines detailing who needs to be where, and who does what, so that that the client is perfectly clear on how the day should run.This supplier follow up will be ongoing on at least a weekly basis until the day of the Wedding.I will be in attendance to co-ordinate on the Day, double checking all suppliers, making sure all details are to hand, and co-ordinating them so that the day runs seamlessly.Depending on location I will oversee and assist with the decoration of the Venue, so the look the couple envision for their Wedding becomes a reality.I will ensure the day runs to time and will be on hand with my trusty emergency kit to solve any little dilemma's should they crop up.From booking of this service , to even after the Wedding Day I will be available 24/7 via email/telephone support so that each couple knows that their day, which is the most important of their life is top priority."Most HOTELS have a wedding co-ordinator, but unfortunately there is nothing like a person who is dedicated to your big day.Imagine you have dreamed of the venue decorated with topiary trees and twinkly lights. As you arrive at the HOTEL the wedding co-ordinator hands you a glass of champagne and you give her your horse shoes that have been given to you from special guests. In the next moment she it telling you the twinkle lights were working but have now blown! Oh well nothing you can do now.
So the receiving line starts and you are admiring the beautiful floral centrepieces that twinkle in the candle light. Amidst shaking peoples hands you notice that one of the candle is setting a leaf on fire, and you the Bride have to notify the co-ordinator about this! Not really enjoying the best day of your life with these added stresses.
To top it all off you ask for the horseshoes back to keep as a memento - the HOTEL wedding co-ordinator has lost them never to be found again! These are all true examples - and we so wish that we had had a professional on the day co- ordinatior. We would never have known about these things and the professional on the day co-ordinator would have dealt with these as they had arisen.
So if you wish to explore the option of On the Day Co-Ordination check out www.plansandpresents.co.uk your sure to get a service second to none.
