Month-of coordination

"A wedding planning service tier where the planner takes over execution of the couple's existing vendor contracts and timeline approximately 30 days before the wedding date."

Why it matters

Month-of (sometimes called 'day-of' but really 30 days) is the cheapest planner tier, typically $1,500 to $3,500. The couple does the venue and vendor selection themselves; the planner steps in for the final logistics: confirming vendor arrival times, building the day-of timeline, managing the rehearsal and ceremony processional, troubleshooting on the day. For a couple who is organized and has 6 to 12 months of lead time to do their own vendor research, month-of is the right tier.

For a couple short on time or with a complex venue (multi-site, destination, large guest count), partial or full-service planning is the better fit.

Best practices

Book month-of coordination at least 4 to 6 months out, even though the planner only works the final month. The good ones book up. At the contract signing, give the planner copies of every signed vendor contract so they have what they need to confirm timing in the final 30 days.

Frequently asked

Is day-of coordination really only the day of?

Almost no service called 'day-of' is actually one day. The work begins 4 to 6 weeks out with vendor confirmations, timeline drafting, and the rehearsal. The branding 'day-of' is misleading; ask any planner offering it what their actual involvement window is.