How Much Does a Wedding Coordinator Cost in Georgia?

One of the first questions I hear from couples is, “How much does a wedding coordinator cost?” I totally get it — you’re building a budget, and you want to know where coordination fits in. Let me break it down honestly.

Day-of coordination vs. full-service planning

First, it helps to understand the difference — because the price gap is significant.

A full-service wedding planner is involved from day one. They help you find your venue, build your vendor team, manage your budget, attend appointments with you, and design every detail. You’re paying for months (sometimes a year or more) of their time. In Georgia, that typically runs $5,000 to $15,000+ depending on the planner and the complexity of your wedding.

A day-of coordinator (which is really more like month-of) lets you handle the fun parts of planning yourself, and then steps in to manage the logistics, vendor communication, and timeline leading up to and on your wedding day. In Georgia, that ranges from about $1,200 to $3,500.

Here’s how the two compare:

For most couples I work with, day-of coordination is the sweet spot. You get the experience of planning your own wedding — the venue tours, the cake tastings, the Pinterest boards — but you also get a professional making sure it all comes together on the day that matters most. At a fraction of the cost of full-service planning.

What my package includes

My day-of coordination starts at $2,000, and it covers more than most people expect:

• Unlimited communication — From the moment you book, you can call, text, or email me whenever you have a question. Think of me as that friend who’s been through hundreds of weddings and is happy to help.
• Vendor coordination — A few weeks before your wedding, I reach out to every vendor on your list. I become their point of contact so you can stop fielding emails and start getting excited.
• Timeline creation — We’ll build a detailed timeline together for your wedding day — every arrival time, every transition, every special moment mapped out.
• Detail review — We’ll sit down and go through every detail to make sure nothing has slipped through the cracks.
• Rehearsal direction — I’ll run your rehearsal so your wedding party knows exactly where to stand and when to walk.
• Full wedding day management — Setup through the last dance. I’m there managing the flow, solving problems before you even know they exist, and keeping everything on schedule.

You can see the full breakdown on my services page.

What couples say about day-of coordination

I’ll let my couples speak for themselves — these are from brides who planned their own weddings and hired me for day-of coordination:

“We had a small wedding (~35 guests), and I was really on the fence about justifying the need for a wedding coordinator. This is one of the best decisions I made in my wedding planning process! On the day of the wedding, Michelle was quietly in the background the whole time. I honestly didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Not only is she a fantastic coordinator, she’s an all around sweet person. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to have a coordinator, my opinion is that it’s an investment worth every penny.”

— Mallory C.

“Being the mother of the bride, this was the best gift that could ever be given. My daughter and I were able to have fun with planning the wedding and have a great time AT the wedding. Michelle did all the heavy lifting. Without a doubt, this was absolutely the best money we spent.”

— Laurie E., mother of the bride

“Ever Weddings is the perfect fit for the bride who wants to be very hands on in their planning but needs guidance and all the tools to help them plan the day they envision! She was putting out little ‘fires’ all day so that I could focus on what really mattered. I felt like I got to be completely present and enjoy my day while she took care of the details!”

— Mary D.

“I reached out to her initially because of her amazing prices, but found she was actually the perfect fit. My caterer dropped out just weeks before my wedding and Michelle did EVERYTHING — found us other options with quotes and menus. She absolutely blew us away and I don’t know what we would have done without her!”

— Emily B.

Is a coordinator worth it?

I’m biased, but here’s what I’ve seen after hundreds of weddings: couples who have a coordinator enjoy their day more. That’s not a sales pitch — it’s just what happens when you’re not the one answering questions from the caterer, figuring out where the gift table goes, or watching the clock during cocktail hour.

I didn’t have a coordinator at my own wedding, and I remember being pulled in a dozen directions. It’s a big reason I started doing this — I wanted other brides to actually be present on their day.

And at $2,000 compared to $5,000–$15,000 for full-service planning, day-of coordination gives you professional support on the day that matters most — without the premium price tag of having someone plan the entire wedding for you.

How to budget for coordination

A good rule of thumb: set aside about 10–15% of your overall wedding budget for planning and coordination. If your total budget is $20,000, that’s $2,000–$3,000 — right in the range for quality day-of coordination in Georgia.

If budget is tight, here’s my honest advice: a coordinator is one of the last things you should cut. You can DIY your centerpieces, borrow decorations, or simplify your menu. But you can’t be in two places at once on your wedding day, and you shouldn’t have to be.

Questions to ask when comparing prices

Not all coordination packages are the same, so when you’re getting quotes, make sure you’re comparing apples to apples:

• Does the price include rehearsal direction, or is that extra?
• How many hours of wedding day coverage do you get?
• Is vendor coordination included, or just day-of logistics?
• Can you reach your coordinator during the planning process, or only close to the wedding?
• How many weddings does the coordinator take per weekend?

I take one wedding per weekend because every couple deserves my full attention. That’s something worth asking about.

Ready to chat?

If you’re planning a wedding in North Georgia or Southeast Tennessee and want to know more about what I’d bring to your day, get in touch. I’d love to hear about your wedding and see if we’re a good fit.