Day of Coordination Contract
Partner 1 and Partner 2 (hereafter "The Couple") and Lindsay Nikolaeff with LOVESTRUCK Events LLC (hereafter "The Coordinator") hereby agree to the following:
The Couple will employ the Coordinator on the day of the wedding, Month/Date/Year and on the day of the rehearsal, Month/Date/Year and will not employ her services for any purpose before or after the wedding date except for the following included services:
Three 30-minute planning sessions taking place over Google Meets.
The couple may add on rehearsal coordination for an additional $125.
The couple may add on a venue visit for an additional $125 if the coordinator is available at the designated date and time.
The Coordinator will arrive at the rehearsal location as designated by the Couple and coordinate the rehearsal/ go over final details. The Coordinator will arrive at START TIME on the day of the wedding and stay until END TIME for a total fee of TOTAL FEE, with the deposit of DEPOSIT due at signing and REMAINING BALANCE due on Month/Date/Year. The Couple may extend this time at a rate of $75 per hour.
The Couple will prepare the Coordinator in advance for any difficult guests and provide information about any potential altercations.
The Couple will let the Coordinator know what accommodations need to be made for disabilities, including wheelchair access, interpretation, Braille, signing, and dietary restrictions. It is not incumbent upon the Coordinator to make these accommodations possible; however, the Coordinator will work to ensure that all planned-for accommodations are executed according to plan and schedule.
The Couple will provide the Coordinator with a list of vendor names, contacts, phone numbers, and email addresses no later than Month/Date/Year. These may include:
● Venue
● Bartenders (if separate)
● Caterer
● Rental item vendor
● Cake decorator
● DJ/Band
● Officiant
● Transportation
Pre-Ceremony/Pre-Reception
The Coordinator will be responsible for helping with and coordinating early set-up at the venue with venue staff, including placement of tables and chairs, altar or arch decorations, church or venue decoration, officiant prep, and wedding party needs.
The Coordinator will ensure that the wedding parties have access to irons, steamers, curlers, stain removers, and emergency kits.
The Coordinator will direct the caterer, florist, photographer, and cake decorator to their respective places and assist in unloading and setting up items as needed.
The Coordinator will gather and arrange all necessary parties for formal portraits with the photographer.
The Coordinator will facilitate the "first look" as needed.
The Coordinator will help direct any live music, microphones, and sound equipment before the ceremony and ensure that it is in working order and can be heard from all guest positions.
The Coordinator will ensure all food is properly warmed, stored, or set out before the ceremony begins.
Ceremony
The Coordinator will cue the musicians to begin playing music (if applicable).
The Coordinator will help guests with questions and arrange for signage regarding the guest book, programs, and bathrooms.
The Coordinator will check for the proper placement of programs, readings, vows, rings, and sheet music.
The Coordinator will cue the processional and the accompanying music. After the ceremony, the Coordinator will direct guests to the reception venue. Reception
The Coordinator will help direct the clean-up and disassembling of items and decorations at the ceremony before attending the reception.
The Coordinator will direct guests to proper table numbers, seating, and activities at the reception.
The Coordinator will direct the DJ/band on the timing for the arrival and announcement of the Couple.
The Coordinator will help find places for unexpected gifts and will ensure that the marriage license is correctly signed and safely stowed.
The Coordinator will help cue the DJ/Band for toasts, the cutting of the cake, the bouquet/garter toss, and the first dances.
The Coordinator will direct guests with dietary restrictions to the proper areas or meals.
The Coordinator will help coordinate transportation for the Couple and time it with any end-of-the-night ceremonies at the designated time, including sparklers, bubbles, confetti, etc.
Any changes to this contract must be done so in writing and signed by both parties. Cancelation Policy
Cancellation of these services less than 60 days prior to your wedding date will result in the loss of your DEPOSIT deposit. Your deposit is fully refundable minus a service fee of $150 if cancellation occurs more than 60 days prior to your wedding date.
In witness to their agreement to the terms of this contract, the parties affix their signatures below: