Being a wedding co-ordinator is a truly brilliant job. We
are able to be part of one of the most important days of someone’s life. We are
involved in the minutest detail and are witness to the happiest of moments.
However, it is not all glamour and giggles…there are many jobs we are required
to do, some are mundane, others send our stress levels over the edge, and many which
you would never even imagine!
Before we meet a potential couple, we will have
corresponded with them via email, and most probably sent them a brochure in the
post. A viewing is the next step and finding an available spot in our diary can
be more challenging than you’d think! There will be much toing and froing until
a date is decided. Once we meet a couple, we can show off the Castle and really
get to know the people and what they are looking for. The average couple will
visit 3 venues in person so the conversion rate to booking is quite high.
One of the most important aspects of our job is in the
lead up to the big day. Making sure we are in constant communication with each
couple, reassuring them that we are here when they need us, answering all sorts
of questions (reminding them that there is no silly question) is all integral
to the job. Every bride & groom are different – we have couples that need a
lot of support and will meet with us a number of times, and those who are happy
to take charge and organise everything without assistance.
On the day itself, we will be on site to manage the
entire day. It is our responsibility that each element of the wedding and reception
are held on time and that guests are where they need to be. It is a very long
day and can be exhausting, but watching a couple say ‘I do’, surrounded by
those that love them most, will never get boring. The team we work with are incredibly
important and without their support, our job would be impossible.
As with any job, there are good days and bad days but
working in the wedding industry is unbelievably positive and full of joy and I
wouldn’t want to do anything else.
Some of
the more interesting requests we’ve had at the Castle:
-
Camel racing on the Lower Lawns (the answer
is yes FYI – what a great Instagram opportunity!).
-
Owls delivering rings (again, the answer is
yes…just make sure you have no one who is ornithophobic!).
-
Real ducks to scatter petals for the bride’s
arrival (yes, real ducks!).
-
Topiary (if you bring your own bushes!).
-
Dancing Chinese dragons with fire breathing
acrobats – quite sensational in the Courtyard.
-
Singing waiters (yes yes yes, we love this
idea).
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