Melodie Joy Creatives · Planning & Coordination

You dreamed it up.
I'll make it run.

You've poured your heart into every detail. Now hand me the timeline, the vendors, and every last-minute surprise, so you can simply be present for every moment.

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Why day-of coordination

For the couples who loved planning, but not managing.

For over 25 years I've been Capturing, Planning, and Coordinating beautiful experiences. I step in 4 to 6 weeks before your wedding to review every contract, confirm every vendor, build your master timeline, and then lead the whole day with calm, quiet confidence. And, if you wish, we will capture it too! Our photo and coordinating packages work hand-in-hand to design and document all of it for you.

You just get to feel it all.

"Your day should feel effortless and unforgettable, not like a project you're still managing." Melodie Joy
Every package includes

The essentials of a seamless day

01

Contract Review

I review your self-booked vendor contracts and final details so nothing slips through.

02

Master Timeline

A detailed wedding-day timeline and event flow, shared with every vendor and your wedding party.

03

Vendor Confirmations

I contact every vendor to re-confirm arrival times and setup needs.

04

Point of Contact

Guests and vendors come to me, not you, with every question on the day.

05

On Schedule

Ceremony and reception kept running on time, from processional to send-off.

06

Hiccups Handled

Minor day-of surprises and emergencies handled discreetly, with an emergency kit on hand.

Investment

Coordination Packages


The Essentials

elopements & small gatherings
$1,750
Up to 6 hours
  • Handoff call, 2 weeks out
  • Vendor contract review
  • Wedding-day timeline & event flow
  • Vendor re-confirmations
  • 1-hour ceremony rehearsal direction
  • Lead coordinator on-site
  • Setup of personal décor & signage
  • Point of contact for guests & vendors
  • Ceremony cueing & processional
  • Teardown & collection of personal items
  • Emergency kit
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Most Popular

The Signature

the full celebration
$2,150
8–10 hours
  • Handoff begins 4–6 weeks out
  • Vendor contract & final-detail review
  • Master timeline & event flow
  • All vendor re-confirmations
  • 1-hour ceremony rehearsal direction
  • Setup of personal décor, favors, signage & place cards
  • Lead coordinator + one assistant
  • Point of contact for guests & vendors
  • Rehearsal dinner timeline & coordination
  • Teardown & collection of personal items and gifts
  • Emergency kit
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The Grand

large & destination weddings
$3,650
Up to 12 hours
  • Begins 6–8 weeks out
  • Two planning meetings
  • Multiple venue walkthroughs
  • Unlimited email support
  • Full vendor management
  • Rehearsal + rehearsal dinner coordination
  • Lead coordinator + two assistants
  • Full décor setup & end-of-night teardown
  • Guest & wedding-party management
  • Day-after brunch coordination
  • Multi-day & destination events welcome
  • Emergency kit
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The full team

Photography + Coordination

One trusted team for your whole day: your photography plus two coordinators running every detail, so you never have to choose between being present and being prepared.


Simplicity

elopements & small gatherings of family and friends
$3,300
3–4 hrs photography · 6 hrs coordination
  • 3–4 hours of photography coverage
  • Online gallery with edited images
  • Two coordinators on-site
  • Handoff call & vendor contract review
  • Wedding-day timeline & vendor confirmations
  • 1-hour ceremony rehearsal direction
  • Personal décor setup & teardown
  • Point of contact for guests & vendors
  • Emergency kit
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Social Hour

the full celebration
$4,800
6–8 hrs photography · 8–10 hrs coordination
  • 6–8 hours of coverage, two photographers
  • Multiple photo locations
  • Online gallery with edited images
  • Two coordinators on-site
  • Handoff begins 4–6 weeks out
  • Master timeline & all vendor confirmations
  • Rehearsal & rehearsal dinner coordination
  • Décor, favors, signage & place-card setup
  • Teardown & collection of personal items and gifts
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The Grand

large & destination weddings
$7,600
Up to 12 hrs photography & coordination
  • Up to 12 hours, two photographers
  • Your choice of rehearsal dinner or engagement session coverage
  • Online gallery with edited images
  • Two coordinators on-site
  • Begins 6–8 weeks out, two planning meetings
  • Multiple venue walkthroughs
  • Full vendor management & unlimited email
  • Full décor setup & end-of-night teardown
  • Day-after brunch coordination
  • Multi-day & destination events welcome
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How it works

From booking to "I do"

Anytime

Reserve your date

We chat about your vision, then a signed agreement and retainer hold your date.

4–6 weeks out

The handoff

I review your vendor contracts and details, and you hand me everything you've planned.

2–3 weeks out

Timeline & confirmations

Your master timeline is finalized and every vendor's arrival and setup is re-confirmed.

Rehearsal

The practice run

I direct a 1-hour rehearsal so your wedding party and parents know exactly where to be.

Wedding day

I take it from here

Setup, vendors, schedule, hiccups, and teardown are handled. You stay fully present.

Questions

Frequently Asked

When should we book?

As soon as you know your date. Most couples book 6–12 months ahead, but reach out anytime and I'll check availability.

Is it really just the day of?

Not at all. I start working with you 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding, so I know every detail by heart when the day arrives.

Our venue has a coordinator. Do we still need you?

Venue coordinators look after the venue: the space, staff, and policies. I look after you: your timeline, vendors, wedding party, and every personal detail.

Do you travel?

Yes. I coordinate local weddings as well as destination celebrations in the NC Mountains and the Dominican Republic. Travel fees may apply.

How do payments work?

A retainer secures your date, and the remaining balance is due two weeks before your wedding.

Let's begin

Ready to actually feel your wedding day?

Tell me about your date, your vision, and your people. I'd be honored to help bring it all to life.

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