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Set up and break down

Valerie, on September 8, 2019 at 2:31 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 3

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My future mother-in-law is a novice event planner and is helping out with the planning of my wedding. The Venue that I am having my wedding at provided most of the decor and a day of Coordinator. The problem is I do not like the candelabras the Venue offers so I have purchased my own. Each candelabra has to be assembled. There are 10 with 7 arms each. In addition, I bought my own centerpiece stands, 20 of those, table skirt, and lots of candles. When I asked if the Venue would put these out and take them down they said they did not want to be responsible for handling my things. Here are my questions:

1. If I have a Day if Coordinator in my package shouldn’t they take on that responsibility?

2. If not, who do I hire to just set up and break down my things?

I feel like getting another DOC is paying double. Please advise.

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on September 10, 2019 at 7:16 AM

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Courtney · on September 8, 2019 at 9:08 PM
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I would suggest preparing what you can at home. Many DOCs are only there to make sure deliveries go according to plan. Ask your FMIL, or FH and his groomsmen, for help as they will probably be there and have more time before the ceremony then you and your girls.
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Catherine · on September 9, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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They could be an easy build or a tough build. I would put one together and see what you are in for. Are any tools needed?
I agree with Courtney that you should pre build everything. Maybe the venue will let you drop them all off (prebuilt) the day before? Then you could have someone set it all up that has more time that day.
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Sinéad · on September 10, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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Welcome to the WeddingWire community Valerie! Congratulations on your engagement!
You have gotten some great advice from the pps. Have you asked your venue if they will be able to store your decor overnight? This would really cut out extra work on the morning of your wedding. You will then be able to have everything assembled, even if they can’t be assembled and then transported to the venue.
Since your DOC is an employee of your venue, there may be insurance issues with setting up decor that does not belong to the venue.
Will your FH and his GMs have the time to set up the centerpieces the morning on your wedding while you and your BMs are getting ready?
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