What’s the Difference Between a Wedding Stylist and a Wedding Coordinator? (And Do You Need Both?)
When it comes to planning your wedding, it can feel like there’s a never-ending list of decisions—and an equally long list of vendors with job titles that all sound kind of… similar. One of the most common questions we get at Enhance Styling and Events is: what’s the difference between a wedding stylist and a wedding coordinator? And more importantly—do I need both?
It’s a great question, and the short answer is: they play two very different (but equally important) roles. Here’s a little breakdown to help clear the confusion and guide you in choosing what’s right for your day.
Let’s start with the stylist.
A wedding stylist is all about the look and feel of your day. Think of us as your creative partner—we help bring your vision to life through colour palettes, florals, signage, table settings, hire furniture, ceremony design and overall aesthetic. Whether you’ve got a clear Pinterest board or a million scattered ideas, we’ll work with you to create a style that reflects your personalities and love story.
At Enhance, we offer both full styling from the early planning stages and on-the-day styling. That means we can help design your entire wedding look from scratch, or simply step in to bring everything together on the day so you don’t have to lift a finger.
Now, onto the coordinator.
A wedding coordinator is your organiser, problem-solver, and behind-the-scenes superhero.
Their job is to manage the logistics. A coordinator ensures everything runs smoothly in the lead-up to and on the wedding day—from confirming vendor arrival times to managing the run sheet, cueing the music, making sure Uncle Bob doesn’t accidentally sit in the front row, and keeping everything running on time.
If you’ve planned everything yourself but want someone to take over in the final weeks and be the go-to person on the day, a coordinator is your best friend. They make sure everything happens as planned so you (and your family) can be fully present and enjoy every moment.
So, do you need both?
That depends on your wedding and how hands-on you want to be. If you love the creative side but don’t want to deal with setup or logistics, having both a stylist and a coordinator will give you peace of mind and a beautifully executed day. That’s why we offer styling and coordination as a combined service—because so many of our couples want that stress-free, all-in-one support.
We’re there from the first mood board to the last glass of champagne, making sure everything looks stunning and runs smoothly.
The best part? You don’t have to choose right away.
At Enhance Styling and Events, we’re happy to chat through where you’re at and what kind of help you need—whether it’s just on-the-day support, full styling from the beginning, or someone to take over coordination in those final few weeks.
So if you’re not sure what you need just yet, that’s totally okay. Let’s have a chat and tailor a day that works for you. After all, your wedding day should be joyful, beautiful, and most importantly—stress-free.