I was convinced that I didn't need a wedding coordinator....
I didn't want to spend the extra money, especially since we are having a smaller wedding. I didn't want to spend the money on things I knew I could do on my own. I was going to rely on my perfectionist friends to help me set everything up for the wedding anyway!
It all sounded great in my head, but as time went by, I started to stress out over smaller details that I originally didn't even take into account. I then started questioning whether or not my friends could pull it all off and in a timely matter. I also didn't want them to spend the day setting up and be dead tired by the time the wedding started. Besides, we'll be in Maui.... the point is to relax and enjoy the island, every single day!
After not being able to find a ukulele player that I like, not getting marriage license questions answered, and not being able to decide which florist was better.... I finally caved and contacted the wedding coordinator at my venue.
I made her a list of things I needed. She immediately responded and gave me a quote for her services and everything she can offer (even more details I wouldn't have ever thought about!).
After sending two emails.. I felt like a new woman! =)
I feel a thousand times better and can't believe I didn't just do that from the beginning!
Moral of the story, don't try to be Miss Independent on your own wedding day. Pay the money... your time and health are worth it!
Now... if only people would hurry up and RSVP so that we can really start planning the details. The deadline is Friday people! We are 158 days away, and I'm sure those days will fly by!
**FYI for our bay area family/friends.... flying out of San Jose is the cheapest right now**
