FAQs
What is the difference between a wedding planner and a venue coordinator?
A wedding planner and a venue coordinator both play key roles in bringing your wedding day to life. However, the difference between our roles can get a bit confusing for someone planning a wedding for the first time!
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A great example of how our roles are different from each other can be seen when we think about vendor management. A venue coordinator may provide you with a preferred list of vendors for your wedding day that you can reference throughout planning. A wedding planner is going to go a step further by making the outreach to vendors on your behalf, creating a comparison of each vendor available for your date broken down by price, offerings, experience working with them, etc. and will help you decide which is the best vendor for you.
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Another example of our different roles can be seen through day of support. A venue coordinator is going to be with you at the venue only. Let's say hair and makeup is offsite, lunch is being delivered to you and your bridesmaids, and then you are taking transportation from the offsite location to the venue. All 3 of those parts of the day would be managed by a wedding planner and not a venue coordinator since none of them will involve the venues presence.
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These are just a few things that are going to differentiate our role and the venue's role on a wedding day and it is why we think both a venue coordinator and wedding planner are always necessary!
How far in advance should I book your services?
The sooner, the better! Here’s what we recommend:
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Full-Service Planning: Reach out as soon as you begin wedding planning. This gives us time to secure your venue, find your dream vendor team, and craft your vision from the ground up. The earlier the better!
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Partial-Service Planning: We recommend reaching out at least six months before your wedding.
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Event Management/Day-of Coordination: Our services begin two months before your wedding, allowing us to finalize your timeline, coordinate with vendors, and ensure every last detail is in place. We recommend reaching out no later than 4 months prior to your wedding day.
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Not sure which package is right for you? We’re happy to chat through your specific needs—just reach out!
What is included in each of the services you offer?
We offer three signature packages—Full-Service Planning, Partial-Service Planning, and Event Management/Day-of Coordination—so you can choose the level of support that’s right for you. Each package includes different services, from start-to-finish planning to finalizing details in the months leading up to the big day. You can find a full breakdown of what’s included in each package here.
How many people will be at my wedding from the MK team?
Your wedding day team will always include at least two people- one lead planner and one assistant. This helps us be in two places at once where necessary! Your wedding team is only at your wedding during a weekend so that they are 100% focused on you! Your lead planner will be involved in your planning process to ensure no detail is missed throughout planning. If you are getting married at a church or you are doing a private property wedding, you will have a second assistant for a total of 3 people. You are always able to add another assistant if necessary as well.
Who is on the MK team?
Our methodology is that multiple planners is better than one planner. Our team is made up of seasoned event professionals that are hand-selected and trained by MK herself to ensure each couple, regardless of package service, is receiving the same level of expertise and attention to detail. Our team is composed of our CEO and Founder, Mary Kate, along with an Operations Director, a Lead Designer, a Marketing Specialist, multiple Lead Planners, and multiple Wedding Day Assistants!
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Meet our full team here!
Are you hiring?
The best place to learn if we are hiring is our instagram account! This is where we will post any potential job opportunities at MK Your Dram Day so make sure to follow along!
Do you only plan weddings, or do you also offer planning for other events?
While weddings are our specialty, we also plan a variety of other celebrations, including wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and corporate events! Some past events we’ve worked on include Fall-ing in Love at The Bel(vedere), the ILEA November Chapter Meeting, the Black Diamond Productions Rebrand, and a Babes in Business event.
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If you have a special event coming up, we’d love to hear what you’re envisioning! Reach out here to chat.
What areas do you service?
We’re based in New England but love to travel! If you’re planning a wedding outside the region, reach out, and we’ll see how we can make it happen.
Can you work with any venue or vendor, or are you limited to certain ones?
One of the best parts of hiring a wedding planner is the flexibility to work with any venue or vendor you love! We have a list of trusted vendors we’ve worked with before, but we’re always open to discovering new ones that match your vision.
What venues have you worked with before?
Over the past five years, we’ve had the pleasure of working at over 50 venues across New England. Click here to see the full list!
Are you insured?
Yes! We are fully insured to give you peace of mind throughout the planning process.