Ready.

I had my internship this past Saturday and it was such a fantastic experience. I learned so much! Like:

1. Wedding coordinators do not eat, unless it's hastily purchased trail mix on the way to the reception. Really, even if the couple offers the coordinator a meal, there's really no time.

2. Walkie-talkies are imperative. Not only are they necessary to communicate, but you look really cool with one (hee).

3. You have to be able to listen to a guest WHILE hearing in your ear that the bride is freaking out about her Jimmy Choos.

4. Guests will ask you ANYTHING and you better be prepared.

5. Knowing who everyone is - v. important! I think that getting a photo of the entire bridal party prior to doing a day-of coordination would be extremely helpful.

6. Most weddings will not start on time.

7. Ethnic weddings are fascinating! This was an Indian/Syrian ceremony, and not only was it very cool to watch (and long), it was BEAUTIFUL. I'm so glad I got to experience it. And love, across every culture, is celebrated.

8. FLATS ARE THE ONLY SHOES A COORDINATOR SHOULD OWN. My feet were KILLING me by the end of the day, I cannot imagine having done that in any sort of heel.

9. Watching a bride and groom look at each other will never stop making me hopeful and happy.

10. A VERY detailed itinerary and directions to everywhere are necessary.

11. Developing a good relationship with the vendors is a must.

12. Snags will happen, and it takes a quick mind to fix them (done and done).

13. OCD is a good thing to have when you are coordinating (yes!).

14 . Do whatever the bride says, at all times. It's her day. And make sure she eats something. And when steaming her veil, don't let the 18-month-old flower girl near it.

15. Watching delicious food go by and not grabbing any is hard, but when you are trying to keep pushy guests out of the ballroom during cocktail hour, you'll have a lot to do anyway.

16. A tiny purse with your cell, lip gloss, itinerary and directions is all you need to carry. And even that got heavy after 8 hours.

17. Bridal kits! I had to find a bobby pin SUPER fast right before the couple's entrance into the ballroom. Good thing the bridal kit was handy. This contains EVERYTHING a gal could need. Sewing kit, tampons, hair spray, bobby pins, deodorant, perfume, cotton balls, duct tape...think J. Lo's belt in The Wedding Planner and multiply it by a hundred.

18. Money makes pretty weddings, but you can't buy the look on the bride and groom's faces during their first dance.

19. You cannot be wishy-washy in this business. Polite pushiness is best.

20. I was BORN to do this. I've never felt more at home, never felt more fulfilled doing a job. I'm ready. And I know Amy will feel the same when she does her internship on December 12.

Also, we are offering our services right now for over 50% off what a bride would pay a more experienced coordinator. If you know anyone who would like a day-of coordinator, let us know immediately! We want this so bad! It's like trying to get a serving job...you need experience to get hired, but you can't get hired without the experience. We NEED the experience, so tell all of your friends!

stay fab,
carolyn