Keep in mind that the event coordinator at your venue works for the venue and their primary function is to coordinate their staff and needs of the venue. While they can be a valuable resource managing some of the wedding day, they usually depart once the party starts and the meal ends. They also don’t usually provide assistance with planning the overall vision of your wedding. On the contrary, a wedding planner works for YOU. The responsibilities of a wedding planner include all of the above, and much more! The value of hiring a wedding planner is to keep you on track and to assist with all the planning responsibilities, such as contract negotiation, vendor management, design, and managing all of the minor details.