Wedding Coordinator

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Wedding Coordinators handle the behind-the-scenes work that helps weddings occur as planned. They typically work with Florists, Photographers, Videographers, Hair Stylists, Makeup Artists, Bakers, Caterers, Musicians, Disc Jockeys, Officiants, transportation companies and Lighting Designers. When they fulfill key Wedding Coordinator responsibilities, they help couples and wedding guests fully enjoy the festivities without managing event planning-related tasks. In some cases, Wedding Coordinators may perform similar duties for other events, such as bar and bat mitzvahs, quinceañeras, class reunions and anniversary parties.

What does a Wedding Coordinator do?

A Wedding Coordinator, or Wedding and Event Coordinator, oversees the activities that take place on a wedding day. Duties commonly listed in a Wedding Coordinator job description include developing timelines for events, coordinating the activities of vendors and handling issues that arise before, during and after the wedding ceremony and reception.

Responsibilities

A Wedding Coordinator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Wedding Coordinator should be able to execute:

Meeting with couples before the wedding to discuss their plans and preferences
Providing input and advice to couples struggling to make decisions about wedding planning
Serving as the primary point of contact for vendors before and during events
Attending rehearsals and noting any changes to the timeline or plans
Developing timelines for events and ensuring all activities remain on schedule on the wedding day
Handling the special requests and unexpected needs of couples, bridal parties and guests during weddings

Required Skills

A competitive Wedding Coordinator will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Understanding of wedding etiquette and traditions and event management best practices
Knowledge of wedding trends
Verbal communication skills to facilitate conversations with couples, vendors and staff members
Interpersonal and customer service skills to interact positively with others
Problem-solving skills to help ensure each event runs smoothly
Multitasking and organizational skills to handle numerous tasks simultaneously

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