Unlike a wedding planner, a Day of Coordinator is for brides and grooms who want to do most of the initial planning themselves, but when their wedding day arrives, they want a professional there to make sure the day goes smoothly. A coordinator’s job is to always be thinking one step ahead of what’s actually happening, so the day runs smoothly.

When you picture your wedding day, do you picture any of these things…

• You and your bridesmaids lighting candles.
• Telling the Ushers to start seating your guest.
• Helping your 3 year old flower girl get down the aisle right before YOU do.
• Making sure your Photo Booth is set up in the right corner of the venue.
• Restocking your candy bar at 9pm.

I don’t think so! You don’t want to be stressed out about those little things on your big day. We are here to help you, so you and your family can relax and have a perfect time!

• Creating a time line for the wedding day.
• Ensures everyone is dressed on time and ready for pictures.
• Unlimited hours of service on the wedding day and rehearsal evening. (Does not include tear down)
• Manage wedding vendors during the entire day and assist with any problems/questions they may have.
• Manage wedding party.
• Manage vendor and décor setup at ceremony and reception sites.
• Organize and distribute all flowers to wedding party, family members and special guests.
• Provide Bridal Emergency Kit – aspirin, energy bars, mints, flower girl basket, lighters, sewing kit, etc.
• Oversee ushers and guest book attendants.
• Make sure the bridal party is looking picture perfect.
• Properly line up processional and cue musicians.
• Pack up items from church and take to reception before guest arrive.
• Place table names, place cards, favors, toasting glass and serving set per your instructions.
• Bustle bride’s gown and have bobby pins, safety pins, scissors and lip gloss ready for her at any moment.
• Coordinate entertainment and all announcements/events during reception
• Run errands to grab more beer cups or forgot something at church.
• And many more things.

Jaclyn Lawson |  Olathe, Kansas
Veil Events Wedding Coordinator

Why is it important for a bride to hire a wedding coordinator?
The bride spends many months planning the perfect wedding and then doesn’t know who is going to execute it on the wedding day. Many brides think their family can help make her plans come true but they’re often busy with pictures or visiting with family, or worse, they miss all the important moments of their loved one’s big day. A wedding coordinator makes sure the bride and their family have the perfect, stress free day!

 

How and when did you start in the wedding industry?
Weddings were always something I loved, from the look on the couples face to the celebration on the dance floor. In 2010 I moved to Kansas City and started working for a wedding planner as her assistant on the day of coordination. In 2013, I started my own wedding coordination business to help those brides who didn’t think they could afford to hire a wedding coordinator. I’ve coordinated over 20 weddings and it’s become a passion to help others have the best day of their lives.

 

Tell us about a time when you helped the bride on her wedding day.
One of my brides had a particular family member that made her anxious and stressed. This particular family member ended up in the bridal suite before the ceremony began and I could immediately tell my bride was upset. I politely asked that everyone except the bridal party leave the room. This family member stayed put. I had to ask two times before finally leaving the room. The bride was so apologetic that I had to do that but I reassured her that it was my job to keep her happy and comfortable.

 

What is your favorite part of wedding day?
The moment after the bride and groom walk down the aisle as a married couple. They’re so elated and relived it’s over. I always sneak my couples off to a private area to have a moment just the two of them to get to enjoy the feeling of being married.

Please contact Jaclyn here!👇