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When you begin planning your wedding, one of the first decisions you will need to make will be whether or not you need the services of a wedding planner. Many people make the mistake of thinking they will not need a wedding planner because they have found a venue that offers a venue coordinator. While venue coordinators can be helpful, there are several key differences between a venue coordinator and a full wedding planner that you should know before you make the decision to skip hiring a wedding planner. 

The Amount of Time They Are Available 

Venue coordinators generally spend little time with the bride and groom. They are available during set business hours, and the bride and groom make appointments that fit into the coordinator's schedule. Alternatively, a wedding planner does their best to fit into the bride and groom's schedule. They are more likely to have a flexible schedule and meet with you when it is convenient for you. They are also likely to spend more time arranging the details of your wedding. 

The Depth of Services They Offer 

A venue coordinator will usually offer assistance with decorations, catering, venue staffing, and music. But a wedding planner will help with several other aspects of your wedding as well, such as securing the wedding party's outfits for the day, finding a makeup artist and hair stylist, getting the best photographer available, and printing and sending invitations. They may also coordinate your guest list by keeping track of RSVPs and helping arrange toasts and other special aspects of the wedding. Whether you need these extra services will likely depend on the intricacy of your wedding and how much you want to do yourself. 

The Connections They Have With Local Vendors 

Event coordinators will likely be able to offer you a small choice of local vendors to work with. These vendors will be familiar with the wedding site, which is a bonus. However, they may not always be the best option for your wedding. Wedding planners will go outside of these site-based vendors to find the perfect vendor for the style wedding you want to create. 

Their Connection With the Bride and Groom 

A venue coordinator's top priority is the venue. They want to make sure that the venue is not damaged, that the event runs smoothly, and that the next event can be set up on time. A wedding planner's top priority is the happiness of their clients. They want to make sure that the bride and groom get the little touches that they want and are happy on the day of their wedding. 

For some people, the services of a venue coordinator will be sufficient and will save the couple some money. However, for more complex weddings, a wedding planner will likely be invaluable. To learn more about the services that a wedding planner can provide, contact a company like Traci's Touch.