Dan & Andrea DeWard
Where to Begin
Not sure if you need a wedding planner, day of coordinator, or just backup on the big day?
You’re not alone — most couples start here.
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Different Roles in Planning
Best for couples who want expert guidance, clarity, and way less stress while planning their wedding.
- Helps you plan your wedding from start to finish
- Builds your budget, priorities, and planning timeline
- Recommends trusted wedding vendors (and helps you avoid bad fits)
- Guides decisions so nothing important gets missed
- Acts as your go-to expert throughout the entire process
What This Solves
- Feeling overwhelmed or stuck
- Not knowing where to start
- Second-guessing every decision
- Planning stress taking over your life
Couples Usually Say
“We felt calm, confident, and actually enjoyed planning our wedding.”
Good to Know
A wedding planner focuses on the entire planning journey, not just the wedding day.
Best for couples who planned their wedding themselves but want to fully relax on the big day.
- Takes over logistics before the wedding day
- Creates and manages the wedding day timeline
- Communicates with vendors so you don’t have to
- Handles setup, transitions, and behind-the-scenes details
- Solves problems quietly so you never know they happened
What This Solves
- Being “on duty” at your own wedding
- Friends or family having to manage details
- Timeline confusion or vendor miscommunication
- Stress on the wedding day
Couples Usually Say
“Best decision ever — we were fully present and didn’t worry about a thing.”
Good to Know
A day-of coordinator works for you, not the venue — and protects your peace.
Best for couples who want to understand what their venue handles — and what it doesn’t
- Oversees the venue property and staff
- Enforces venue rules, timelines, and policies
- Manages venue setup related to the building
- Coordinates in-house venue services
What This Solves
- Venue logistics and access timing
- Venue staff coordination
- Space-related questions and requirements
What a Venue Manager Does NOT Do
- Manage your full wedding timeline
- Coordinate outside vendors
- Handle personal wedding details
- Advocate for you if something goes wrong
Couples Usually Say
“We thought the venue handled everything… until we learned the difference.”
Good to Know
A venue manager works for the venue, not the couple.
- “My venue coordinator will do everything”
- “I only need help the day of"
- “A planner is a luxury, not a necessity”
- “My family can handle it”
- How organized are you really?
- How much extra time do you have?
- Do you want to manage vendors—or enjoy engagement?
- Who will handle problems on wedding day?
- Are you planning a simple or complex event?
Do you want to be the project manager of your wedding… or the bride? Peace of mind on your wedding day is priceless. Be sure you have someone that is experienced with weddings helping you, especially at the rehearsal and on the day of your wedding.