When it comes to day of vs. full wedding planner vs. partial planning, we know you have a lot of questions, so we’re here to answer! Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting and important times of your life. But we understand that it can also be a very overwhelming time in your life.
There is so much to be excited for and look forward to, but there is a lot of planning that makes what you are looking forward to come alive. With that in mind, you might be considering hiring a wedding planner to relieve some of the stress and overwhelm and to allow you to enjoy your wedding day to its fullest! The question is, what kind of wedding planner do you need? Do you need a full-day wedding planner? Or do you want/need someone to help partially coordinate your big day? Don’t worry, we’ve got you!
In this post, we’ll break down all the differences between a day-of coordinator vs. partial wedding planning vs. a full-service wedding planner to allow you to figure out which direction is best for your wedding day!
If you’re looking to plan a destination wedding in France, then a full-service planner is especially helpful. Don’t worry, we’ll explain why!
What is a Day-of Wedding Coordinator? (Also Called Wedding Management)
So, what is a ‘Day-of Wedding Coordinator’? Believe it or not, and despite the name, day-of coordination begins months before your big day. It is NOT just someone who shows up on the day of your wedding, facilitating one part of the day to the next. No one can just show up on the day and magically know all the details of your vision and the logistics of how it should all come together. At Pétillante Weddings, we begin coordinating with you as soon as you book and then through your wedding day to take care of all of the various logistics involved:
- 6 weeks before your wedding we take the reigns to make sure all your details are put together
- Confirming with all of your vendors.
- Creating the perfect wedding day timeline.
- Managing setup and just the right flow for your big day.
Day-of-wedding coordination is a fantastic choice for those couples that want to plan their wedding and are not overwhelmed by the various to-dos before they say I do!
Is Day Of or Wedding Management right for you and your partner? Here are some ways to tell:
If you’ve booked all of your vendors and planned all of the various details yourself, but you’d like a helping hand with some of the logistics (like reviewing contracts or travel plans, etc.). Then it sounds like Wedding Management is your vibe.
It can feel great to do all of the planning yourself, but if you’re planning a destination wedding, there are a lot of “loose ends” that need tying as you make it to your big day that you may or may not be aware of. Wedding Management is great for those couples who love to plan but need some help with the day of execution and understand the value in having an expert on hand throughout the entire planning period to guide and answer all questions. It will allow you to enjoy your day, relax, savor every moment, and focus on what truly matters: celebrating your love with family and friends.
What is Partial Wedding Planning?
When considering partial wedding planning vs. full planning vs day-of coordination, partial wedding planning is the perfect balance between full planning and day-of coordination. Partial wedding planning is great for couples who want to be somewhat “hands-on” with their planning but also want another set of hands, with some destination wedding know-how assisting with the process.
When planning a destination wedding in France, it’s an immense help to utilize the services of a planner in France who has forged relationships with the best local vendors and is “in the know” with what works best logistically.
With Pétillante Weddings, partial planning includes:
- Vendor recommendations & booking assistance for your key production vendor( Food & Drink, Entertainment and Design): At Pétillante Weddings, we take great pride in providing the best vendor recommendations that are the perfect fit for our couples. Each couple has their own taste and vision, and we excel in providing our couples with the vendors that will see their visions through.
- Budget guidance: This kind of guidance is paramount, as your wedding planner knows what vendors generally charge for their services and how that fits into industry standards. We can steer you in the right direction and keep your event within budget! With the assistance of Pétillante Weddings, you won’t have to worry about whether or not you’re getting the right pricing from your vendor, as we have developed strong relationships with vendors and know the ins and outs of pricing for our couples.
- Help with design elements: The design elements within your wedding help make it your own! From your florals, to your tablescape to that welcome sign you’re obsessed with, we help you with these elements and make it easy for you to execute, too!
- Regular check-ins to keep you on track: We provide all of our couples with regular check-ins to keep you in the loop. These check-ins let you know what has been done and what still needs to be done and help keep you on track for the big day.
Is Partial Planning right for you and your partner?
Partial Planning for your wedding may be right for you if you’ve started your wedding planning but you’re feeling a little unsure about what’s next, or maybe you’re feeling a bit stuck or overwhelmed in the process.
Partial planning is a fantastic way to get the expert help you’ve been looking for so you can make those big decisions for your big day! This kind of planning offers our couples more support than the day-of wedding coordination but is still very flexible for those couples who enjoy the whole planning process and want to be fully immersed in the process.
What is Full Wedding Planning?
When considering full wedding planning vs. partial planning vs day of coordination, keep in mind that full wedding planning has all the bells and whistles. And as much as you can still be a part of the immense process of planning your destination wedding to let your personalities and personal love story shine through, all of the planning “work” is left up to us at Pétillante weddings!
Sometimes, there is so much that goes into planning that our couples don’t even know where to begin or how to process all of the information. That is where Pétillante really shines through, as we offer our guidance and expertise throughout all of your various selections and choices. Thinking through many (small but important) choices like linen selections or bridal party looks can start to feel overwhelming, and helping our couples elegantly navigate through this is what we pride ourselves in at Pétillante Weddings!
With Pétillante Weddings, full wedding planning includes:
- Sourcing and Confirming vetted quality vendors for the wedding weekend (reception, ceremony, rehearsal dinner, day after brunch).
- Budget and payment services for the wedding weekend.
- Assistance with lodging for your out-of-town guests.
- Sightseeing recommendations.
- Style, theme, and concept design guidance.
- Ceremony Planning guidance/assistance
- Wedding étiquette and cultural étiquette
- Planning assistance of rehearsal dinner and day-after Brunch/BBQ
Is full wedding planning right for you and your partner?
When considering full wedding planning vs. partial planning vs. day of coordination, full wedding planning is the best choice for you if you’re a couple looking for comprehensive guidance as well as assistance with the logistics, confirming vendors, and all the other “little big things” that add up while bringing your dreams of the perfect French wedding to life!
Still unsure which kind of wedding management is right for you?
If you’re still unsure what kind of wedding management is right for you – don’t worry, that’s what we are here for! We’d love to hear from you and go over all of our wedding weekend options more intimately so that you have a full understanding. Click here to send us a message and we can arrange a complimentary call to discuss what you’d like for your wedding experience. We can’t wait to hear more about your vision!
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