11/10/2026
Full planning or coordination? Here’s how I explain the difference to every couple who asks.
As a destination wedding planner in SW France, I don’t work the usual way. But it works well for me and for my couples.
Full planning: we start from zero together (sometimes you already have your venue). We plan everything side by side. I’m at every vendor meeting from the very beginning, so I know exactly what you love and what you need.
Coordination: you book your suppliers, then I take over. My first step is always to re-read every contract and check everything that’s already been done. I look for what’s missing and I read all the small print.
Here’s the unusual part: you can sign coordination right at the start of your planning, not just a few weeks before the big day. Why? Because anticipation is the best way to secure your wedding. The earlier I spot a gap, the easier it is to fix.
And the sooner we start talking, the more time we have to build trust. Step by step, the mental load moves from your shoulders to mine, so you can fully enjoy your wedding day, with no to-do list in your head.
💡 Ask yourself one question. Do you have the time and the desire to search for your vendors yourself? If not, full planning gives that time back to you.
Send this to a friend who’s engaged and deciding between the two.
Not sure which one fits you? Let’s talk about it during a discovery call. Book yours with the link in my bio. 🤍
Beautiful photo taken by Sophie Bachere Photos at Jessie and Jack's wedding 🥰
