Activity for Vicky

For those who used a DOC, did you find that you needed them for the entire day? I'm deciding between 2 coordinators, one that has been to our venue and has a 12 hour limit but is affordable, and one that has not been to the venue but has no time...

Apparently there's a trunk show in Baltimore this weekend. I already have dress ideas in mind and my mom found a tailor who can make it for like 300. Can someone who's gone to a trunk show tell me what I can expect? Is it worth it?

Anyone been to or going to The Wedding Experience? I just found out it's in Baltimore today. Not sure I can convince my fiance to go cuz I know he had plans but I kind of want to. Are expos something we should go to together or should I go alone?

I'm trying to get a grasp of how much a venue in the Baltimore area "should" cost for up to 200 people (realistically more like 130). How much do venues usually add on for fees and such? The one I'm really interested in claims they have no hidden...