Having a wedding planner and a coordinator by your side enables you to celebrate your big day in full swing. The two terms are often used interchangeably but are completely different. It is important to understand the difference between these two professionals and then hire accordingly. These specialists put their heart and soul into crafting a great day for you that resonates with your dream aesthetics. In essence, they also make the wedding planning process smooth, easier, and less stressful for you and your fiancé.

Who is a wedding planner? Who is a wedding day coordinator? How can I know which professional can help me plan my destination elopement abroad?

Wedding planner

As the name suggests, a wedding planner is a person who helps you with the entire planning process. This means that planners provide you with vendor referrals, manage your budget, help you to choose an idyllic venue for your celebration, organize ceremony and reception site visits, help with guest management, and also handle creative aspects of your big day. They also create detailed timelines, brainstorm design, and décor ideas, help with furniture rentals, and assist with the management process of your event.

With years of experience and credentials, wedding planners enable you to turn your dream vision to life.

Wedding coordinator

On the contrary, a wedding coordinator is a professional focusing more on the day-of logistics. These specialists are often hired at a later stage of the planning process. They reduce your stress by making sure that everything is according to schedule. By focusing on the logistics, wedding day coordinators take the pressure off, allowing your story to unfold stress-free so you and your partner can have fun and enjoy your wedding wholeheartedly. In addition, coordinators are great for planning elopements!

As wedding photographers, capturing the love and happiness of couples make us ecstatic. We were filled with utmost joy when Abby and Michael reached out to us to document their wonderful chapter. Epic Elopements were responsible for impeccable coordination and planning processes. They managed to make the couple’s wedding day run seamlessly, filled with so many heartfelt moments – from the start till the end. Plus, the ceremony site was nothing less than a dream. Seeing Abby and Michael exchange their vows in this stunning place truly made the whole scene even more magical and enchanting!

If you wish us to capture your love celebration, then please feel free to contact us!