Q: What duties should I expect?
A: Typical assistant duties may include lighting votive candles, setting out favors and escort cards, assisting guests with their requests/questions, assembling DIY centerpieces, communicating with wedding vendors, cueing ceremony musicians, and many other as-needed tasks. Carrying heavy boxes, standing for 10+ hours, running up/down stairs, and dealing with stress can also be expected.
Q: What do you pay?
A: Currently the assistant opportunities listed on this site are for volunteers only. However, if you need to park in a garage, go through a toll booth, or if a coordinator asks you to pick something up at the store, all expenses are fully reimbursable.
Q: What should I wear?
A: First and foremost, flat and comfortable shoes! You will be on your feet for many hours at a time....sometimes on concrete or stone with no padding. High heels may look cute but are not practical for a wedding planner. Attire is typically a black or dark suit with button-down shirt or a pair of slacks with a professional shirt. Close-toed shoes are preferred but nice-looking open-toed shoes are okay too. We try to blend in with the wedding guests while retaining some professionalism. Remember you may get candle wax, hors d'oeuvres, wedding cake icing, or a multitude of other things on your outfit so don't wear anything irreplaceable :)
Q: What should I bring?
A: Just yourself! A big smile and open mind helps, too. Oh, and you might want to bring a water bottle and a small snack (granola bar, banana, etc)....sometimes we start the day at 11am and don't get dinner until 8pm.
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