Day-of Coordinator

If you don't want to hire a full-on wedding planner, you may want to consider a day-of coordinator or enlist a friend or family member to play this role. A day-of coordinator can make the big day go much smoother, from directing vendors during set-up, to making sure the ceremony runs according to schedule. From a musician stand-point, it's especially nice to have someone making sure the parents, wedding party, and bride are all lined up for the procession and then give a cue for when to start each song to make sure everyone walks at the correct time. It takes the guess-work out for the wedding party and bride as well, so they can feel confident as they walk down the aisle. :)