ShareThisQ: I've been so stressed with all the things I have to do -- book a wedding venue, find vendors, send out invitations -- that I'm considering hiring a day-of coordinator. I'm not sure we have room in our budget. What are my options?
A: Fees for day-of coordinators can range from as low as $200 to well over $1,000 for the day. But hiring one may not help that much. Most of your worries seem to be about all the things you need to do before your wedding. Day-of coordinators can only help you on your wedding day (directing your guests and vendors, coordinating the day's events, putting out any last-minute fires).
Many planners offer combo packages that include several hours of planning help before the wedding but aren't as pricey as a full-time planner. Or enlist your bridal party and family (and your groom!) to help with all the planning to-dos. Another great resource: Other brides' recommendations for vendors and venues in your area on TheKnot.com.
(Carley Roney, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Knot, the nation's leading wedding resource, advises millions of brides on modern wedding etiquette at www.theknot.com. Got more questions? Visit www.theknot.com/askcarley for 800-plus answers on all things wedding.)
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