Hiring a month-of wedding coordinator is something I had always heard was worth it—and after working with Beautiful Day Planning, I can confidently say it was one of the best decis...ions we made for our wedding. After inquiring with BDP, I knew immediately that we wanted to book them. We chose their Month of Coordination package with the 8-hour option to save a little money, and for our wedding, it was the perfect amount of support.
Throughout the entire planning process, Laura (our lead coordinator) and Jennie (who oversaw everything) were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. Their communication was exceptional—they always responded quickly, offered clarity, and were so willing to hop on Zoom calls to discuss details. They created a detailed day-of timeline for us and continually adjusted it as the wedding got closer, ensuring everything made sense.
During the months leading up to the wedding, I asked questions about everything from RSVP etiquette to day-of logistics, and they were always willing to help and reassure me. Even during the week of the wedding—when I was messaging Laura constantly—she was patient, supportive, and quick to respond. We did a final call that week to review every detail: the timeline, placement of items for cocktail hour and the reception, and overall flow. She stayed in communication with us the entire time—even before her contracted hours on the wedding day.
On the day of, Laura arrived with an assistant coordinator, and they went above and beyond. Weddings in downtown Detroit can be a logistical challenge, but thanks to Laura, everything ran as smoothly as possible. When my photographer suggested shifting the timeline at the last minute to maximize our photos and video, I reached out to Laura immediately. She handled everything—contacting each vendor, confirming the updated plan, and ensuring everyone was aligned. The way she coordinated behind the scenes saved us so much stress. I didn’t have to reach out to vendors unless I wanted to.
Laura was everywhere she needed to be—managing vendor arrivals, checking setup, coordinating transportation of items from the hotel and church, and making sure we were always taken care of. She even waited with me before I walked down the aisle, which meant so much. During reception setup, I asked her to adjust a few small details (I can be particular!), and she immediately made the changes without hesitation. Every moment, she had a solution ready before I even voiced the concern.
Laura and her team stayed with us until the very end of the night, ensuring everything went exactly as planned. We never once felt stressed or unsure—she kept the day running beautifully and exceeded every expectation.
We are SO glad we chose Beautiful Day Planning and had Laura as our coordinator. She made our wedding day feel seamless, supported, and truly special.