• Tips & Advice

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What's the #1 tip that we have for couples planning a wedding? Hire a planner! As we all know, that’s easier said than done. When you add up all of the other expenses (venue, travel, photographer, food, dress, etc.), hiring a wedding planner can seem out of reach. Especially because most couples view hiring a wedding planner as a luxury, something reserved for the couples that are dropping six figures on their big day. But that’s not the case! Well…not anymore. Have you heard of gthr? They’re a national coordination & hourly planning service designed specifically for the modern “DIY” couple. What does that mean exactly? Let’s get into it…

Make sure to scroll to the bottom to get all the deets for an exclusive gthr x Wedding Chicks giveaway!

Spoiler Alert: We’re teaming up to give away TWO winners each a Month Of Coordination Packages on Instagram ($895 value each)!

What is gthr and how does it work?

Gthr has a curated network of experienced event planners and coordinators. Their services are available in NYC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, and Houston, with plans to expand to new markets in Summer 2023. Should you chose to work with gthr, they offer a transparent, standardized approach to wedding coordination and party setup, while also offering up front hourly quotes for pre-planning projects through their NYC based Planning Concierge team. Many of their clients also book them for events leading up to the big day like bridal showers and rehearsal dinners.

What does it cost?

We know this is what you really want to know…and we can’t wait to tell you, the package prices are out of this world!

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Packages Offered

Monthly Coordination Package

Starting at just $895, this package includes one coordinator for up to 12 hours the wedding weekend, as well as complimentary prep, planning tools, and advice from their bride-loved Planning Concierge team. Leading up to your wedding day, your gthr coordinator will reach out to vendors, co-create a detailed wedding day timeline with you, and even attend the rehearsal. When the big day finally arrives, their mission is to make sure you’re able to be fully present. Whether it’s meeting the first vendor in the morning, providing light decor support, or acting as your vendor liaison, they’re your fully dedicated personal wedding day assistant. Gthr also offers add-ons like additional coordinators or extended hours, so you can customize your coordination package to meet your event’s exact needs.

Hourly Coordination Package

With packages starting at just $170 hourly wedding coordination and planning are now a luxury that every couple can afford. Even if you’ve diy’d it all up until this point, let a professional take the reins on your big day so you can actually be present and enjoy all of your hard work. Wedding Planning Strategy Workshop their expert coordinators will help you create your budget, timeline, or checklist and make sure you have a plan on how to execute your wedding design on the day of.

If you ask us, the best wedding gift is the gift of being able to enjoy your wedding without having to “work” it too. Gthr knows this better than anyone and that’s why you can also gift coordination packages!

What They're Saying

“They provided suggestions and needed little guidance after providing them with an overview on how I wanted my day to go with little time left to my wedding. They each went above and beyond to accommodate me and my family’s needs putting everyone at ease leading up to and on my wedding day.”
-Jennifer G., married November 2022

Do not even bother looking at any other day of/month of coordinator…”
-Tess G., Married January 2023

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How to Win Coordination Package

Gthr has partnered with Wedding Chicks to giveaway TWO winners each a Month Of Coordination Packages. ($895 value each)!

1. Your wedding is in one of these locations: NYC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, or Houston

2. Follow @weddingchicks and @letsgthr on Instagram

3. Leave a comment by tagging a friend on this Wedding Chicks Instagram post

4. Bonus Entry: share the giveaway on your story.

So, are you ready to start wedding planning? Let someone else do the planning? We thought so. Book a complimentary consultation to get started HERE.

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