What I Do

On your wedding day, the main role of a Day-Of Coordinator is to ensure that your plans are carried out smoothly and to discretely handle any problems that may arise. They are the liaison with the venue, catering manager, decorators, entertainment, photographer and parents. They pull the pieces of the puzzle together. As your Day-Of Coordinator watching over the details of the day, you can enjoy all the special moments with your family and friends without stressing. I will handle any last-minute changes that may come up, so you can enjoy your celebration.

 

Cristen Ford Wedding Coordination specializes in Day-Of Wedding Coordination. As a Day-Of Wedding Coordinator, I'm there for you when it is crunch time. You have spent months planning every last detail and deserve to enjoy your wedding day to its fullest!

 

Tasks that Cristen will handle on the day of your wedding:

 

1-2 Months Prior to Wedding Day

*Meet with Bride and Groom to go over a wedding day timeline

*Go over any arrangements the couple have previously made with vendors, and update timeline accordingly

 

Rehearsal 

*Work with wedding officiator to choreograph wedding ceremony

 

Pre-Ceremony

*Ensure any pre-wedding meal deliveries are scheduled

*Ensure that all flowers arrive on time for the Bride, Bridesmaids and Father of the Bride

*Distribute flowers to wedding party

*Make sure photographer arrives on time and has a "gotta have" list

*Gather Bride, bridal party and immediate family for photos

*Make sure the Groom and Groomsmen are dressed and ready on time

*Communicate any last minute details to the wedding party

 

Ceremony

*Ensure florist has delivered and set up all Ceremony floral arrangements

*Ensure that personal flowers i.e. Groom and Groomsmen Boutonnieres, Flower Girl bouquet and attendant corsages have arrived at Ceremony location

*Distribute all flowers to remaining bridal party and family members

*Help in setting up programs and other Ceremony items i.e. guest book, unity candles, and send off items

*Ensure that Ceremony musicians have arrived and direct them as to where to set up

*Ensure that Ushers/Groomsmen are ready to escort guests

*Ensure designated attendants are ready to pass out programs and assist with the guest book

*Alert Ushers/Groomsmen as to when to begin escorting guests to their seats

*Communicate a 'Countdown to I Do' with the wedding party members as the day progresses

*Line up the bridal party for their entrances down the aisle

*Cue Ceremony musicians when bridal party is ready to begin processional

 

Prior to Reception

*Make sure reception flowers are set up

*Meet with catering staff to confirm food timeline

 

 

Reception

*Cue band when Bride and Groom are ready to be introduced

*Cue band, photographer, videographer and immediate family members of the Bride and Groom when important events take place at reception i.e. first dance, parent dances, cake cutting, and toasts