Venue Coordinator vs Day-of Coordinator

Venue Coordinator (Works for the Venue)

✅ Focus: The venue and its operations

✅ Responsibilities:

• Manages the venue’s staff, setup, and logistics.

• Ensures the venue is prepared according to the contract.

• Oversees catering (if in-house) and venue-specific vendors.

• Handles venue-related emergencies.

  
  

  🚫 Does NOT: Manage your personal wedding timeline, decor setup, or external vendors.

  
  

Day-of Coordinator (Hired by the Couple)

✅ Focus: The couple’s overall wedding day experience

✅ Responsibilities:

• Creates and manages the wedding day timeline.

• Coordinates all vendors, including florists, photographers, and entertainment.

• Oversees decor setup and ensures everything aligns with the couple’s vision.

• Handles any last-minute issues to keep the event running smoothly.

  
  

  🚫 Does NOT: Manage the venue’s operations beyond what affects the couple’s experience.

  
  

Key Difference:

The Venue Coordinator ensures the venue runs smoothly, while the Day-of Coordinator ensures the entire wedding day (from start to finish) is executed flawlessly according to the couple’s vision.