Typically, a wedding or event planner will be with you throughout the entire process of planning your event from start to finish. From researching and talking with potential vendors, to working out your theme, to assigning tasks. They work with you on a longer-term, seeing every process over with you.

A coordinator, on the other hand, is someone who joins you on your event or wedding journey a bit closer to time. They will work with you a few months out to plan a timeline and schedule, coordinate the day-of logistics, and manage vendor communications. They are your runner, your go-to, your arms and legs on the day of your event - making sure everything runs completely smoothly and according to schedule.

Both wedding planners and coordinators are valuable allies in your event or wedding planning process! Where a planner might be more detail-oriented and help you realize the full scope and picture, a coordinator will likely be more task-oriented, focused on bringing that vision to life. Planners will help you to decide on all the options, and a coordinator will execute and manage them. 

It all depends on what gaps you are needing to fill! Every event and wedding is different - and it really depends on what all your other vendors are providing service-wise.

For example, some folks like to hire florists who arrange flowers at the venue, or decor rental that does full set-up, or caterers who set all the tables. But every vendor is different, and everyone's budgets are different. 

If you brought your own flowers, if you have decor that needs to be set up, or tables that need to be made - that's where a coordinator comes in! Coordinators typically wear many hats when it comes to keeping an event running smoothly. Decorator, seamstress, florist, makeup artist, coffee and snack runner, driver, dog handler, drink getter, and most importantly, advocates for their clients. 

The great thing about a coordinator is, they aren't afraid to be the bad guy - when a vendor is being rude, when your mother-in-law is over-stepping, when a guest is being unruly... the list goes on! Problems can happen, but you shouldn't have to know or worry about them. 

We know there are many expenses that can come with planning a wedding or event, and we are happy to work with you with you to keep you feeling comfortable.

Typically, we prefer to be paid after the event has concluded. However, if you feel more comfortable with paying half up front or through a monthly plan, please let us know.

You can book up to a year in advance. The earlier you book, the better, so that we can ensure availability on your date. However, we will accept bookings all the way up to 1 month in advance. We request that you book after you have secured your venue and date.

Typically, clients book a coordinator when they realize they are going to need some extra hands on their big day. This can range from 3-6 months, when they are getting down to the nitty-gritty of planning.

The Bird & Bridge team has over 15 years of combined experience executing events and weddings. 

Robin and Bridget are experienced nonprofit professionals who pride themselves on their diverse experiences and backgrounds working in restaurants and catering, arts and culture organizations, and human-service organizations. These experiences have helped them both grow to be customer service focused individuals with a passion for helping people.