At Lumina Events, we get it. You’re engaged and ready to celebrate, not get hung up on the nitty gritty details of wedding planning, like what is a wedding planner vs coordinator. We know that wedding planning can be one heck of a roller coaster between venue hunting, event design, and logistics coordination; not to mention dealing with family drama and managing a budget! This is your once-in-a-lifetime day and the last thing you want is to infuse this time with stress and confusion. That’s where our team comes in! 

Our signature services include Full Service Wedding Planning and Wedding Management. We often hear couples say that they’re unsure of the difference between a wedding planner vs coordinator, and which one they need. 

We’re here to break this down for you! Let’s chat about what role a wedding planner vs coordinator plays in your wedding planning and match you with the package that fits you like your favorite pair of Lululemon leggings. 

Full Service Wedding Planner vs Coordinator: 

The main difference between a wedding planner vs coordinator is how much each one is involved in your planning. To put it simply, a wedding planner is going to be in the trenches with you, spearheading the planning every step of the way. This starts from the moment you sign your contract and spans to the grand exit on the wedding night. 

Conversely, a wedding coordinator is here to fine tune the wedding plans you’ve already made and ensure that they are executed flawlessly on the day-of. You’ll often hear of this type of package referred to as a “Day-Of” or “Month-Of” coordination package. This is because a coordinator will start working with you closer in to your wedding date, typically 1-2 months out. 

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Full Service Wedding Planning with Lumina Events: 

Visualize with us for a sec. Imagine everything on your wedding planning checklist, from all the big things, like establishing a budget and booking all your vendors, to all the little things in between, like sourcing favors and creating a pack list for the wedding day. As you add to the list in your mind (don’t forget things like creating a layout and finagling all the vendor logistics for the timeline!), can you feel stress and overwhelm creeping in? 

Now imagine everything on the list magically poof-ing away! 

That’s what it’s like to book our Full Service Wedding Planning package at Lumina Events. 

We created this package for the couple who wants to have their rockstar moment on their wedding day – without all the chaos and stress leading up to it. From day one, we’ll be there to lay out the wedding planning road map and steer you through it. 

We do all the heavy lifting behind-the-scenes, including venue hunting, vendor sourcing, timeline and layout creation, budget management, wedding design and more. We even create your wedding website for you, including RSVP management! Not having to keep track of your ever-fluctuating guest count and translate that to the seating chart? Yes please!

Our goal with this package is to expertly manage it all for you, so your only job is to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. 

Wedding Management with Lumina Events: 

For the couple who wants to dive in and learn about wedding planning, but still needs a wedding pro to help pull it all together, our Wedding Management package is for you! This is our version of a “Day Of” or “Month Of” wedding coordination package. 

With this service, we start working together 4-6 weeks out from your wedding day. In this home stretch, we fine tune your plans. We ensure that your timeline makes sense logistically, the layout allows for good guest flow, your vendor team is ready to go, and you are prepped and ready to get married! 

Most importantly, we handle any and all last minute challenges that may pop up (and they inevitably do!). Trust us, the last thing you want to be doing during the week of your wedding is tracking down vendor insurance certificates, updating your timeline, or ensuring all your vendors confirmed it. 

We then serve as the ringleader of your wedding day, making sure that the day flows seamlessly and taking care of any hiccups. You are the VIPs of your day and we’re here to make sure you enjoy every second! 

Planning an Austin Destination Wedding Weekend?

Austin, TX is our backyard, so we know there’s no better place to throw an epic destination wedding weekend! Because what could be more fun than having a 3-day wedding celebration? 

As your Austin wedding planner, we’ve created special versions of our Full Service Wedding Planning and Wedding Management packages for a full wedding weekend. 

Whether you need us to plan every detail of your welcome party, wedding, and day-after brunch or simply need us to help in the run-up to the weekend, we’re here to support you, so you can absolutely thrive during this time. 

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Say Hello to Your Austin Wedding Planner: 

At Lumina Events, we craft elegant weddings with a splash of rock ‘n roll. If you’re here, we know you’re not looking for a traditional, cookie cutter wedding. We also know you definitely don’t want to stress your way through the planning process. Led by our owner, lead planner, and creative director, Rebekah, our team of Austin wedding planners has killer instincts for design, logistics, and organization, allowing us to custom create a bespoke wedding that looks and feels like you – all with our trademark fun and laid back style. 

Our signature services include: Full Service Wedding Planning, Wedding Management, Elopements & Micro Weddings, and Destination Weddings. So no matter what your vibe is, we’ve got you covered! 

Breathing a sigh of relief already? Let’s make it official! Hit the button below to connect with us and start planning a wedding that is uniquely yours.