Jeanie Wang + Sherwin Yen Wedding in Dallas, TX

This weekend I had the privilege of attending and coordinating one of my close childhood friends' wedding in Dallas, TX. Jeanie and I have known each other since elementary school and when she asked me to be her wedding coordinator, I was ecstatic! It is really a great pleasure to take part of the preparation of someone's big day, especially someone I know and love so dearly.

The wedding was amazing and I really didn't have do to too much - Jeanie and Sherwin pretty much planned and lined up everything for me. All I really had to do was show up. Annabelle Mansion was a beautiful site - a breathtaking, very Gone with the Wind kind of feel.

To see photos from the wedding, please visit: http://www.table4photography.com/jeanie+sherwin

As you'll see, Table 4 photographers Jason and Andrew did an excellent job! Their work is truly amazing! Props to Andrew for doing the table greetings with me - visiting 15 tables in a tight space was difficult, but we were able to get the pictures done without a hitch.


Some advice and lessons learned from coordinating this wedding:

• Even though weddings are stressful, you are only as stressed as you allow yourself to be. As a wedding coordinator, always present yourself as composed and unwavering. You want to provide the best service possible.
• It is best not to bother the bride and groom if you encounter any hiccups with logistics on the day of. If you can resolve it yourself, go ahead and do so, then inform the bride and groom on the situation and resolution. You don't want to stress the bride and groom out if you don't have to.
• Just as long as the bride and groom enjoy themselves, then you know you have done a good job.
• It is important to remind the bride and groom to provide food for their vendors - photographers, videographer, DJ, catering staff, band, etc. They work hard to make the wedding day a success.
• Picking a venue and staff that understands the bride and groom's cultural or social customs is essential. Just because the venue/staff does not understand those customs, does not mean they can just throw it out the window. Make sure the couple is happy with what the venue can provide to satisfy the bride and groom's cultural wishes.
• Having more than 3 coordinators/assistants (venue coordinators AND wedding coordinators) can get chaotic for a medium sized wedding (150 guests) at times. To avoid chaos and confusion, make sure all coordinators/assistants know all the details and time schedules for the wedding day.

Congratulations Jeanie and Sherwin! You two are a perfect pair!