THIS MONTH'S VIVA LA WEDDING Q&A

Q - My church/ceremony/reception location has an on-site coordinator. Why would I need another one?

A - When there is an on-site coordinator Viva la wedding does not infringe on, but is rather a compliment to, the work they do. On-site coordinators specialize in the services they offer 'on-site', just as your florist specializes in creating beautiful bouquets and your photographer specializes in capturing the emotion of your day. Professional wedding coordinators are experienced in seeing the big picture and smoothly bringing all the components of your wedding together.

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG?

Strapped on her shoulder, sometimes mistaken for an extra limb, an experienced wedding coordinator will never be caught without her wedding day emergency kit close at hand and while on the surface each kit may appear as unique as the coordinator carrying it, their contents are all the same - items you, as a bride, might need on your wedding day that no one else will seem to have.

The International Traveller Loop Handle Vanity Case in black was my pick but they can also be found in a ton of fun colours/designs and the interior doesn't dissapoint, keeping it's contents perfectly organized so items are easy to find. What items you're wondering? Well it’s not What’s in your bag? you should be asking but rather What isn’t? and when the reply you receive is Everything but the kitchen sink! we’re not kidding.

Bride’s Lipstick/Makeup

Makeup Brushes
Brush/Comb
Hair Pins/Elastics
Hair Spray/Gel
Clear Nail Polish
Nail Polish Remover
Nail File
Nail Clippers

Tweezers
Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste

Dental Floss
Mouth Wash
Breath Mints

Aquafina Hydrating Lip Oil
Nylons
Baby Powder
Vaseline

Hand Cream

Deodorant

Mirror

Kleenex
Cotton Balls/Swabs
Qtips
Visine

Tylenol/Advil/Aspirin

Allergy/Sinus Medication
Safety Pins
Corsage Pins
Sewing Kit
White Chalk

Shoe Laces
Shoe Polish
Tide Pen
Wine Out
Static Guard
Lint Brush
Band-Aids
Insect Repellent

After Bite
Sunscreen

Evian Water Atomizer

Wet Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Duct Tape

Double Sided Tape
Scotch Tape

Adhesive Velcro
Flashlight
Batteries
Lighter
Scissors
Umbrella

We’ve all heard our parents say It’s better to be safe than sorry and as much as we hate to admit it, this time they’re right.

WEDDING PLANNERS INSTITUTE OF CANADA (WPIC)

Would you hire a wedding coordinator who wasn’t WPIC certified?

So much of your time and money goes into planning the perfect day, don’t trust that just anyone has the ability to capture your vision and execute it flawlessly. Certified WPIC coordinators are held to higher standards than just your regular planner. They are required to abide by the WPIC Code of Ethics or risk losing their certification and being disbarred.

When interviewing potential planners, ask if they’re certified and look to see if the WPIC button is displayed on their website.