Wedding Planner vs. Venue Manager

Wedding Planner vs. Venue Manager

We’ve all seen the movie, The Wedding Planner starring Jennifer Lopez and for those of us that are wedding planners, we know most of that movie was pure fantasy….but we love it just the same.  As the lines of traditional planning evolve, I think it’s important for brides and grooms to understand some key terms which we will be exploring in the coming weeks. Let’s begin with understanding the difference between a Wedding Planner and a Venue Manager…

Your wedding planner is your advocate and team mate for the long haul. If you’ve hired a full service planner, they will guide you from beginning to end of the planning process, assist you in developing and managing a budget, review vendor contracts, assist with invitation selection, food & beverage, create a comprehensive timeline and manage every single solitary vendor you’ll work with to create your dream wedding. If you’ve opted for a month of coordinator, they will review your vendor contracts, create a timeline and manage both your rehearsal and day of wedding as well as attend to the client, outside of the venue.

The venue manager is responsible for the venue and its proprietary functions. They are not going to attend your dress fitting or secure your officiant or run your rehearsal or coordinate Sunday’s brunch.

Your wedding planner and venue manager will work together to manage all aspects of your wedding and the key to this relationship being a success is clear communication. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and be clear about who is handling what when it comes to your wedding.

Have a fabulous day,

Tamara

{photos by Brian Macstay Photography. More from this editorial here.}

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