When it comes to wedding planning, you’ll hear a lot of titles thrown around, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what they all mean. Wedding planner, partial planner, wedding coordinator, month-of coordinator, day-of coordinator... the language can get confusing quickly.

The truth is, every planner and coordinator may structure their services a little differently. But at a high level, there are clear differences between a wedding coordinator and a wedding planner. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand which type of support may be right for you.

Many couples who reach out to me have a common question when they start planning their wedding day: What does a wedding planner actually do? And that’s a completely normal question. Most couples are experiencing wedding planning for the first time, and there’s so much about the process you don’t realize until you’re in it. The good thing is, you don’t have to know everything. That’s the whole point of having a wedding planner!