Wedding Day-of Coordinator

Couples who have planned most of the wedding themselves but want a calm professional in charge on the day.

A fixed package fee per wedding, often with a add-on for extra meetings or a rehearsal. Most work happens on weekends in the busy season.

• Calm under pressure
• Organized with timelines and checklists
• Clear communication with suppliers and guests

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether venues ask for proof of coverage
• Use a written contract that covers cancellations, postponements and what happens if you are ill on the day
• Weddings are seasonal in much of Canada, so plan income around a busy summer and a quiet winter
• Check whether you need a home-based business licence from your municipality and when to register for GST/HST

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your insurance, equipment and how you market yourself. Check whether venues ask for proof of commercial general liability insurance, as that can affect what you need to budget for.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many weddings you take and what you charge. Weddings are seasonal in much of Canada, so plan income around a busy summer and a quiet winter.

Check that you have commercial general liability insurance and a written contract covering cancellations, postponements and illness on the day. Also check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence, and when to register for GST/HST.