I Didn’t Know I Needed a Day-Of Coordinator — Until I Did

I’ll never forget what happened at Amaka’s wedding.

She had planned every detail herself — the dress fittings, the vendor calls, the playlist, the timeline — all from her flat in London while preparing to fly back home to Nigeria for the big day. She had spreadsheets, Pinterest boards, and an army of aunties and friends ready to support. What she didn’t have? A day-of coordinator.

“I’ve got this,” she told me with a smile two weeks before the wedding. And honestly, she did. Until the wedding day.

The Day Everything Almost Fell Apart

By 7:00 AM, the decorator was running late. The MC couldn’t find the venue entrance. The makeup artist had mixed up her schedule and showed up at the groom’s hotel instead. Meanwhile, Amaka’s phone was blowing up with “Where are we supposed to…” and “Who has the…?”

She hadn’t even gotten into her dress.

By 10:30 AM, she was on the verge of tears, sitting on the edge of the bed in full glam but already emotionally drained. “Why didn’t someone tell me I’d need help today?” she whispered

What Is Day-of Coordination?

Day-of coordination is that behind-the-scenes magic most brides don’t realize they need — until the chaos hits.

It’s not full-service planning. It’s not just having someone around “just in case.” It’s a dedicated professional (or team) who steps in during the final weeks, takes over the logistics you’ve already planned, and makes sure everything happens as it should on the day.

Think of day-of coordinators as your director, problem-solver, buffer, and timeline enforcer — all rolled into one. We handle the calls, the hiccups, the “who’s supposed to be where?” and the “where’s the cake?” so you can stay focused on marrying the love of your life.

Why You Need a Day-Of Coordinator (Even If You’ve Done All the Planning)

1. You Shouldn’t Be the Point Person on Your Wedding Day: It’s your day. You deserve to feel present, not be fielding vendor calls or managing a program running 30 minutes late.

2. Things Will Go Off-Script (And That’s Okay): Timelines shift. Deliveries delay. Aunties will rearrange the seating. We handle it often before you even notice.

3. Your Family & Friends Deserve to Celebrate Too: Assigning your cousin to manage vendors might sound like a good idea… until she misses your first dance. Let your loved ones be guests, not workers.

4. Vendors Work Better With a Professional Point of Contact: Coordinators keep everyone in sync — decorators, photographers, caterers, MCs —so the whole event flows smoothly from start to finish.

5. Peace of Mind is Priceless: Knowing someone has your back, who understands weddings, culture, timelines, and the unexpected? That peace is worth every Naira.

A Calm You Can Feel

When we stepped in for Amaka that morning — timeline in hand, calm voice on the phone, touch-ups on standby — things slowly began to fall into place. The hall was set. The MC found his rhythm. The caterer was set up and ready to go. The mood shifted. Most importantly, Amaka started to breathe again.

By the time she walked down the aisle, she wasn’t worried. She was glowing.

And at the end of the night, as we handed her the leftover favors and ensured the last vendor was paid, she smiled and said, “I didn’t know how much I needed this. Thank you.”

Let Us Be Your Calm

At Elle Wedding Services, our Day-of Coordination isn’t just about logistics — it’s about creating space for you to enjoy every moment. You’ve done the hard work. Now let us make sure it all comes together beautifully.

Reach out today to learn more or reserve your date. Your future self will thank you.