How much money can a coordinator save a couple?

During one of my consultations with a couple yesterday, a question was raised that I think many people are curious about..."How much money can a wedding coordinator save a couple?"

The answer to that is a little long, but I think important.

1. The question should be asked to EVERY coordinator you are considering because the way each company handles the same situation can be very different.
2. Some vendors might provide a "Referral fee" (for new business) to a coordinator. Our company does not accept "referral fees", we pass on any amount we would have received as a savings for our clients. It is important to know that most vendors DO NOT offer this.
3. Even if we are only hired to be the "On-Site" or "Day of" coordinator, we ALWAYS offer tips, ideas, opinions, recommendations, and suggestions (complimentary) on how to save on costs. There is no solid dollar amount we can guarantee on savings as it varies from couple to couple as each couple's wedding is different.
4. If you think about how much you might be paying a professional (by the hour...i.e.: photographer, videographer, entertainer, etc.) and on your wedding day time isn't used productively, you could be potentially wasting hundreds or thousands of dollars per hour. Again, there is no consistent amount of savings there, but it could be a loss that could more than pay for a coordinator.

As always, look at your budget and decide for yourself if you even want to hire a coordinator and if so, try to find one that you TRUST and can afford. If a professional coordinator (that you trust) is not in your budget, consider taking a class to get useful information and tips that will be helpful on your wedding day. At least you will have some idea of what to expect and how to plan as best as possible. BEST WISHES!!!