
💍 Wedding Coordinator, Not Wedding Planner — and Definitely Not Your Slave
- Caro Sykes
- Oct 20
- 2 min read
💍 Wedding Coordinator, Not Wedding Planner
Let’s get real for a second — people throw around “wedding coordinator” and “wedding planner” like they mean the same thing, but they really don’t. And while we’re at it, let’s add this part too: your wedding coordinator is a professional, not your personal assistant.
If you’re planning your own wedding and wondering what exactly a coordinator does (and doesn’t do), this one’s for you.
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✨ What a Wedding Coordinator Actually Does
You’ve spent months (maybe years) planning your wedding — finding your venue, booking your vendors, and fine-tuning every little detail. Once all that’s locked in, it’s time for someone to pull it all together and make sure the day runs flawlessly.
That’s where I come in.
A wedding coordinator steps in a few weeks before your big day to:
Review all your vendor contracts and details
Build your wedding day timeline (and make sure it actually works)
Communicate with your vendors so everyone’s on the same page
Manage the setup, cues, and flow of the day
Handle any last-minute curveballs so you don’t have to
Basically? I take all your planning and make sure it unfolds exactly the way you imagined — stress-free, on time, and without you lifting a finger.
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🗓️ Coordinator vs. Planner — What’s the Difference?
A wedding planner helps design and plan your wedding from the start — budget, style, vendors, contracts, everything.
A wedding coordinator steps in closer to the date to make sure all that planning actually works on the day-of.
If a planner creates the vision, a coordinator brings it to life.
We’re the people behind the scenes making sure your day feels effortless — because you shouldn’t have to worry about logistics while saying “I do.”
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🚫 What a Coordinator Doesn’t Do
Now for the part that keeps things running smoothly — boundaries.
Here’s what’s not part of a coordinator’s role:
Running personal errands
Arranging your decor at the last minute
Babysitting wedding party members or chasing missing guests
My focus is logistics, timing, and vendor communication — not personal tasks. When those boundaries are respected, the entire day flows beautifully.
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💡 Why Boundaries Make Your Day Better
Here’s the thing: when everyone knows what the coordinator actually does, the day feels calm, organized, and totally stress-free.
Vendors stay in sync, the couple can relax, and I can do what I do best — keep your day on schedule and drama-free.
Setting boundaries isn’t about being rigid; it’s about creating space for everything to go right.
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❤️ The Bottom Line
I’m here to make your day run smoothly — to turn all your planning into a wedding that feels effortless. But remember: I’m your wedding coordinator, not your planner, and definitely not your slave.
Respect the role, trust the process, and together, we’ll make your day everything you’ve dreamed of — calm, joyful, and totally unforgettable. ✨



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