I just got married last week, here are a few sneak peaks from my photographer: https://photos.app.goo.gl/jRtKy9PnAqqSEgei7
I was really, really, really unhappy with my DOC (and DJ). I hired a "doc/dj" combo. The DJ, who was also apparently a licensed planner, was going to set up my decor, run my ceremony, and then dj the reception. However, the owner of the company, and the person I had all of my meetings with, ended up not having a wedding that day, so she also helped with the decor, ran my ceremony, and then left before the reception. Many, MANY things were not communicated to our DJ, and quite a few things went wrong leading up to the ceremony. First of all, she was basically NO WHERE to be found most of the time leading up to the ceremony. I didn't have anyone making sure we were on time, I didn't have anyone helping people find their seats, nothing. I have no idea what she was doing but she didn't really help with anything. She told my step-mom to be in charge of lining up the bridal party. She was apparently rude to guests. But most of all, she did not communicate many, MANY things to the DJ that she told me that she was going to. Some examples:
I did not want the bridal party introduced, and they were
I wanted to mingle with guests during cocktail hour before being officially introduced, I had to sit down immediately when arriving and listen to toasts for 20 minutes without a drink, and then once toasts were over dinner was immediately served
I wanted the DJ to ask everyone to join in at the end of a family dance we had (my husband, me and his two kids), which would officially start the dance portion of the evening. This did not happen.
My mom had to let the DJ know to tell people to get up and get their food, even though I told him I wanted him to do that.
These are just a few examples, but basically I feel like I paid a large sum just to have someone set up my decor. I am trying not to harp too much on this because overall we had a GREAT wedding, but it just really bothers me that I hired someone for a service and they didn't meet my expectations.
So, my question is, what did your DOC do you for you? am I out of line in being disappointed? I want to send her an email but I also want to be as professional and succinct in what I say, and I want to come from an honest place, not one of bitterness or contempt. I am horrible with confrontation, but I really feel like I need to make it known that I was not happy with both the coordinating, and the DJ services. Thanks everyone for your help!
