Wedding Planner vs. Day-of Coordinator: What Bay Area Couples Actually Need
If you’re torn between a full wedding planner and a day-of coordinator, you’re not alone. Here’s the real breakdown for Bay Area couples.
What a Full Planner Handles:
Vendor sourcing + contract review
Budget management
Design + floor plans
Timeline creation
Full-day management
What a Day-of Coordinator Covers:
Vendor communication final month
Rehearsal run-through
Day-of setup & logistics
Timeline execution
When You Need a Full Planner:
Complex venues (private estates, vineyards)
Medium to larger guest counts (50+)
Busy schedules or planning from out-of-state
When a Day-of Coordinator Works:
You’ve booked vendors + organized logistics but want execution support.
My Recommendation?
Many Bay Area couples opt for “Month-Of Coordination” (what I call Essentials Kit)—you plan, I step in to finalize and flawlessly execute.
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