Welcome back to CCC! I’m so glad you’re back.
Before diving into any wedding planning journey, it is important to learn the basics about the subject. This week, I want to share some basic terms and ideas with you that I may be referencing later, so that you become more familiar with them. Feel free to reference this post at any time in the future.
Did you know there is a difference between a wedding planner and a coordinator? You may not even know that one or the other exists. No fear, I’m here to help! The idea of wedding planner and coordinator go hand in hand, someone can choose to be one of them, or both. Personally, I am striving to start out as a coordinator and work my way to wedding planning, too. See the diagram below to help learn some basic duties of each role.
*Note: no two coordinators/planners are alike, thus this is not an all-encompassing diagram. This is just designed to give you a basic idea.
In addition to the concept of planner vs. coordinator, there are a few more terms I would like to share with you to help you better understand the wedding world.
*Note: all definitions are MY definitions. This means that they will almost definitely not align with everyone’s especially professionals, but I’m not yet a professional, so I think that is okay! I also think that it makes this blog a bit more relatable.
Types of Weddings
Destination wedding – a wedding held with traditional concepts in mind, such as having a bridal party and possibly a larger guest list but is held in a different state our country. Destination weddings require the guest and wedding party, and even the couple, to travel for the wedding day/weekend.
Elopement – a wedding in which the couple chooses to get married, possibly in a special destination, with either just the two of them, or an intentionally small group of witnesses. A common misconception about eloping is that the wedding is intended to be a secret, or that the couple is running away.
Microwedding – An intentionally small wedding, usually featuring a guest list of 50 or less people. Typically, these weddings do not include the addition of a wedding party, or they may have just one person on each side.
Wedding Dress Codes
*Note: There are countless other dress code options, and the choice is ultimately up to the couple. It is highly recommended that guests dress in the code asked of them, out of respect for their loved ones getting married.
Black-Tie – When invited to a black-tie wedding, it is expected of guests to wear tuxedos and floor-length gowns
Black-Tie Optional/Formal – When a wedding is specified as “black-tie optional”, couples are invited to dress their best, but a tuxedo and floor-length gowns are not required. Outfit options include a suit and tie and cocktail dresses, among other items.
Cocktail – When I think cocktail, I think a step above business casual. So, maybe a nice pair of pants and a sport coat, pantsuit, or cocktail dress.
Color Scheme – Recently, couples have taken to the idea of asking their guests to wear a certain color, or colors of a certain scheme. There are mixed feelings on this topic, but the main idea of it is for aesthetically pleasing photos.
Now that you’ve got ahold of the various types of weddings and dress codes, what else do you want to know? I will continue to include relevant terms and concepts in my blog posts, but for now, this should do it! See you soon.
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