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Dedicated September 2016

How to pick Day of Coordinator?

Brumbaughwedding2016, on August 17, 2016 at 12:14 AM Posted in Planning 0 7

So FH gave me the go ahead (reluctantly) to hire a DOC. I've found two great companies who are somewhat in our budget... Under $1000... And am at a loss as to how I should decide. FH does not want anything to do with the DOC because he doesn't understand the function, so I'm kinda on my own here. Company A is $900 and essential acts as a personal assistant. They are the go-between, coordinator, host, assist with decor setup, etc. Compant B is $980 and coordinates all vendors, provides timelines, detailed schedules, handles hiccups and will add on some decor assistance. I felt comfortable with both, but there were phone reception issues with company A when we spoke so I didn't get a full picture. My concern is that maybe company A offers "too much" for the price and therefore isn't good?? Am I over thinking this? The reviews on WW and the Knot are 4.9 and 5 for A, though. Company B has good reviews but is only on WW. Since budget is an issue should I go with A since the price is right?

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Latest activity by DoggoMom, on August 17, 2016 at 2:04 AM
  • Lillian
    Expert April 2017
    Lillian ·
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    Im following this thread. Ive did all my planning myself i just need someone there to ensure it flows properly....

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  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    Have either of the DOCs worked events at your venue? If so, call the venue and see if they can tell you anything about their experience with the DOC. I don't understand what you mean by "reception issues with Company A".

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  • CatBones
    Expert July 2020
    CatBones ·
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    Do either have reviews on yelp? I've heard WW reviews aren't the best to go by because bad reviews can get weeded out.

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  • Brumbaughwedding2016
    Dedicated September 2016
    Brumbaughwedding2016 ·
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    I meant phone reception issues... So we couldn't hear each other well lol I'll fix that... And contacting the venue and checking yelp are both great suggestions!

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  • Becoming A Mrs!
    VIP August 2016
    Becoming A Mrs! ·
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    Our DOC has handled ALL the coordinating of vendors, creating timeline, setting up, helping clean, etc. I am SO happy that we went with her. Not having to talk with vendors this close to the wedding has been super helpful!

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  • Melody
    Master April 2017
    Melody ·
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    My DOC and her assistant are 900. She is my "fairy godmother" (her words not mine) for the next 8 months.

    She knows FH through his bartending so I'm getting a little bit of special treatment, shes officiating for free during which time her assistant will stand in as DOC for last minute details.

    However this is her normal DOC fee so no that price might not be to low!

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  • DoggoMom
    VIP August 2016
    DoggoMom ·
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    We hired a wedding planner that helped us plan our entire day plus provided DOC. Her personality was very type A and wanted to be in control of everything on the wedding day which is what we wanted. For DOC she worked with us to come up with a timeline for the day, coordinated all of it with our vendors, and provided an itinerary to the bridal party to know who needed to be ready when. She also brought an assistant with her to ensure someone was at the reception site preparing things while she was at the ceremony site. I liked that she handled everything so we could focus on spending time with each other and not worry about if the centerpieces were right or where the place cards ended up.

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