Average Weddings Cost $33,000 - Here’s How I Help Protect That Investment

Let’s Talk About the Real Cost of Your Wedding

According to recent surveys, the average U.S. wedding now costs about $33,000—sometimes more depending on where you live, how many guests you invite, and the vendors you hire.

Here's a quick breakdown of what couples often spend:

• Venue: $7,000–$12,000

• Catering: $25–$65 + per guest

• Photographer: $2,500–$5,000

• Florals: $1,500–$4,000

• DJ/Band: $1,200–$3,000

• Dress + Attire: $1,500–$3,000

• Décor, Rentals, Cake, Stationery, etc.: $4,000+

Every line item is something you’ve chosen with intention. You’ve dreamed, planned, and saved for this.

But without someone to orchestrate all those moving parts, a lot of that investment can go unnoticed—or worse, unravel under pressure.

Here’s Where I Come In

I’m the boots-on-the-ground, behind-the-scenes person making sure the plan you worked so hard to build actually happens.

Let’s walk through what I protect:

1. Your Time

You’ve probably spent months—maybe even a year or more—planning your wedding. You’ve toured venues, booked vendors, made a million decisions.

But on the day-of? Time is your most precious asset.

You shouldn’t be:

• Texting your florist

• Tracking down a missing boutonniere

• Explaining the layout to your rental company

• Herding your wedding party into place

I manage that time for you, so you can live in the moment, not just survive it.

A wedding without a coordinator is like a play with no stage manager—it can fall apart fast, even with a great cast.

2. Your Vision

That Pinterest board you curated? The dress you chose? The color palette, the signage, the ceremony details?

You poured love into the aesthetic of your day. But if there’s no one on-site to manage setup and transitions, it’s easy for things to get lost in translation.

I read through your plans in advance, talk through your layout, help you finalize your timeline, and ensure everything looks how you pictured it.

Whether you’re having a rustic barn wedding in Wisconsin or an elegant reception at a classic venue—I make sure it feels like you.

3. Your Vendor Team

You’ve hired incredible pros. But even the best vendors need a point person.

I’m the one who:

• Confirms arrival times

• Answers logistical questions

• Diffuses delays

• Shares your timeline

• Keeps things on schedule

our vendors love when you hire a coordinator—because it frees them to do their best work without scrambling for answers or decisions.

And that means your investment in them goes even further.

4. Your Sanity (And Everyone Else’s Too)

A common wedding day pitfall: you delegate tasks to family or friends, and suddenly everyone’s overwhelmed. Your mom’s trying to fix the table numbers. Your bestie is crying because she missed golden hour photos. Your cousin is running around with no idea where to go.

Let your people be your people. I’ll be the pro who holds the clipboard and manages the moving pieces.

When I’m your coordinator, you get to be present - to soak it all in.

You get to look around and see the day you dreamed of—not stress over whether the napkins got folded.

What Happens Without a Coordinator?

Here’s what I’ve seen happen when couples skip coordination:

• Vendors are confused about who’s in charge or where to go

• Decor setup is rushed, and the vision doesn’t come together

• Timelines fall apart, and you lose key moments

• Guests are unsure where to go or what’s happening

• You end up working—when you should be celebrating

• The day flies by, and you realize you barely got to enjoy it

No judgment. It happens. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Think of Me As…

• Your wedding’s project manager

• Your vendor team’s main contact

• Your family's calm presence

• Your timeline’s guardian

• Your best chance at actually enjoying the $33,000+ day you’ve planned

I cue the DJ for the processional, so you don’t walk down the aisle in awkward silence.
I coordinate with your photographer for the first look, so they’re in the right place at the right time.
I let the caterer know when to serve, so your guests aren’t sitting there wondering if dinner is ever coming.
I make sure the ceremony space is fully set and ready, before your guests even arrive.
I gather the wedding party and cue the toast, so nothing important gets skipped or rushed.
I field the questions from vendors and guests, so they’re not directed at you every five minutes.

and I’m Not Just “Day-Of”

Most people think coordination starts the day-of the wedding. Not true.

Here’s how we work together leading up to your day:

• Planning Calls to review your details and uncover blind spots

• Timeline Creation + Vendor Confirmations

• Logistics Help like layout ideas, guest flow, and setup strategy

• Rehearsal Coordination if you choose it

• Emergency Plans in case of weather, delays, or vendor changes

• Full-Day Management from setup to send-off

I help you identify what’s missing, catch what might go wrong, and give you the confidence that everything is covered.

Coordination Packages + Options

Depending on your needs, I offer:

• Wedding Day Coordination – $1,500 for 5 hours onsite, $1,900 for 10 hours

• “Rent My Brain” Strategy Calls – $75/hour

• A La Carte Services, like seating chart creation, layout planning, and vendor research

Even if you just need someone to help you connect the dots, I’ve got you.

Final Thoughts: Coordination Isn’t Extra—It’s Essential

If you're spending $33,000 (or more) on your wedding, it's worth protecting. Coordination isn’t about micromanaging—it’s about making sure everything you've invested in comes together beautifully, efficiently, and stress-free.

Let’s make sure you’re not just “getting through” your wedding. Let’s make sure you experience it.

Ready to Talk?

Whether you’re in Wisconsin or planning from afar, I’d love to help you turn the plan you’ve poured so much into… into a day you’ll never forget (in the best way).

Inquire about coordination or book a “Rent My Brain” session