The Wedding Day-of Coordinator (DOC) A Wedding Day Coordinator is hired to work the day of the wedding and guide you through the planning process prior to the big day. The nice thing about DOC's is that they work for the couple, not the venue.

The Maitre d', who is sometimes referred to as the Captain or even the on-site Event Coordinator, is the person who manages the onsite catering staff to make sure all goes well on the catering side of the wedding.

Traditionally, the bride's family pays for the wedding, but that custom is rapidly changing. Couples are increasingly choosing to handle at least half of the wedding expenses on their own. Early planning and a written budget can help avoid miscommunication when deciding who pays for what.

The most important people in a wedding are typically the bride and groom, as the wedding is a celebration of their love and commitment to each other. Additionally, close family members and friends often play significant roles in a wedding, such as parents, siblings, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and witnesses.