Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent

EmDeVine14

Met with a wedding coordinator team yesterday, for DOC. Our budget doesn't allow for it at all... but I'm really thinking of a 2nd job for wedding related items, including this expense. They are as much as the pohotog which is already about 20% of the budget.... We may need to ask for help from Parents/Grandparents for this one. Almost everything else is already picked/bought, other than the little details, like the cake topper...

So, we really want the DOC team, but the funding is the really hard part right now.... They do have a payment plan option, with 50% down....

Zimsgirl

I personally don't see the need for a DOC. I think if you really want one then get a second job like mentioned. I hate asking parents for money so I never do. They technically don't have to pay for anything. You should only take help if they offer it

chelseakopperud

I cant imagine NOT having a DOC. But I think it depends on your venue. We are getting married at my parents home (everything outside, tented reception) so if we didnt have one, my parents would be coordinating and I do NOT want that!! I think its worth the money. We found a local lady who does and its going to be SUPER cheap. I am so relieved.

AlliJae

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[QUOTE]I cant imagine NOT having a DOC. But I think it depends on your venue. We are getting married at my parents home (everything outside, tented reception) so if we didnt have one, my parents would be coordinating and I do NOT want that!! I think its worth the money. We found a local lady who does and its going to be SUPER cheap. I am so relieved.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]

This exactly! We are getting married at my parent's house, too. Really does depends on the venue...

Zimsgirl

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[QUOTE]I cant imagine NOT having a DOC. But I think it depends on your venue. We are getting married at my parents home (everything outside, tented reception) so if we didnt have one, my parents would be coordinating and I do NOT want that!! I think its worth the money. We found a local lady who does and its going to be SUPER cheap. I am so relieved.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]
Ok yeah I could definitely see having one then haha. Our church is great with weddings and we got a huge packet! We can literally plan the whole ceremony from that packet. It has everything from music to your choice of wording! There's a banquet manager we're working with at our reception but he's not a coordinator. We have to go to the venue the morning of and set up our stuff but I actually like that because I'm crazy detail oriented like that and would be worrying it wouldn't be done the way I want it and I wouldn't get to change it hahaha

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : Ok yeah I could definitely see having one then haha. <strong>Our church is great with weddings and we got a huge packet! We can literally plan the whole ceremony from that packet. It has everything from music to your choice of wording!</strong> There's a banquet manager we're working with at our reception but he's not a coordinator. We have to go to the venue the morning of and set up our stuff but I actually like that because I'm crazy detail oriented like that and would be worrying it wouldn't be done the way I want it and I wouldn't get to change it hahaha
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

That's really nice!!!

Zimsgirl

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : That's really nice!!!
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]
I know it was such a relief getting it because I was like uhhhh I have no clue what to do for the ceremony hahaha

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : I know it was such a relief getting it because I was like uhhhh I have no clue what to do for the ceremony hahaha
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

Yeah- my church is very open to doing what the bride/groom wants to do for the ceremony (within reason of course).. which is nice, but at the same time I could really use some direction!!

Zimsgirl

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : Yeah- my church is very open to doing what the bride/groom wants to do for the ceremony (within reason of course).. which is nice, but at the same time I could really use some direction!!
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]
If you want me to email some of the stuff like readings and music let me know!

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : If you want me to email some of the stuff like readings and music let me know!
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

Thanks Zims. I have the music figured out. Our reading will revolve around our verse that FI and I select. I am hoping my pastor has some sort of script he can give me to tweek. We will see in Feb!!

Zimsgirl

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : Thanks Zims. I have the music figured out. Our reading will revolve around our verse that FI and I select. I am hoping my pastor has some sort of script he can give me to tweek. We will see in Feb!!
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]
That'd be good...we meet with our priest again in March over our spring break to go over our focus test thing

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : That'd be good...we meet with our priest again in March over our spring break to go over our focus test thing
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

That's cool! We are doing our test in January while our pastor is gone (he visits his family in Canada every Jan) and then when he gets back we will start our counseling. Is it weird that I am excited!?!? haha!!

Zimsgirl

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : That's cool! We are doing our test in January while our pastor is gone (he visits his family in Canada every Jan) and then when he gets back we will start our counseling. Is it weird that I am excited!?!? haha!!
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]
Haha we're doing a marriage prep weekend instead. As students going to school 3 hours away from where our wedding is it's easier to pick one weekend than 6 to do counseling with a sponsor couple

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : Haha we're doing a marriage prep weekend instead. As students going to school 3 hours away from where our wedding is it's easier to pick one weekend than 6 to do counseling with a sponsor couple
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

That;s cool!! I think ours is 12 sessions. :)

daria24

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[QUOTE]Met with a wedding coordinator team yesterday, for DOC. Our budget doesn't allow for it at all... but I'm really thinking of a 2nd job for wedding related items, including this expense. They are as much as the pohotog which is already about 20% of the budget.... We may need to ask for help from Parents/Grandparents for this one. Almost everything else is already picked/bought, other than the little details, like the cake topper... So, we really want the DOC team, but the funding is the really hard part right now.... They do have a payment plan option, with 50% down....
Posted by LoveBirds+ERC[/QUOTE]

<div>Have you looked into other DOC options? All the ones I have seen charge $500-800 and I've heard of ones that cost as little as $250. </div><div>
</div><div>I have one mostly for my own piece of mind. Our venue has a coordinator but there is another wedding that day, so her time will be split. Plus I want someone who is working for me, rather than for a venue so will have my interests first. </div>

gregamywedding

I have a really good friend that is doing that for me. As a thank you I am just going to get her a really nice gift. I cannot imagine not having someone helping me making sure everything gets taken care of when it is suppose too.

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : Have you looked into other DOC options? All the ones I have seen charge $500-800 and I've heard of ones that cost as little as $250.  I have one mostly for my own piece of mind. Our venue has a coordinator but there is another wedding that day, so her time will be split. Plus I want someone who is working for me, rather than for a venue so will have my interests first. 
Posted by daria24[/QUOTE]

I agree with the above. You should shop around. My DOC is charing us 100 for the day and she is amazing.

Zimsgirl

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : I agree with the above. You should shop around. My DOC is charing us 100 for the day and she is amazing.
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]
Totally worth it. That's a great price

chelseakopperud

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : Totally worth it. That's a great price
Posted by Zimsgirl[/QUOTE]

Yeah I couldnt believe it when she told me that. We are going to pay her more, we just dont think that is a fair price!

Zimsgirl

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Wedding Coordinator Semi-Vent : Yeah I couldnt believe it when she told me that. We are going to pay her more, we just dont think that is a fair price!
Posted by chelseakopperud[/QUOTE]
Yeah that's crazy she charges $100 for a whole day!

sweetcanadian1979

what about finding another doc who is cheaper? they should not be even close to the same as your photog. It is NOT a necessity to spend that much on even though it is a nice thought, not to have to co-ordinate. 

EmDeVine14

You ladies are right, I should definately do some more shopping around. I'm hoping I can find someone on my side of the river, I'd hate a bridge lift to cause a delay in the DOC arrival... that's some very unnecessary strees.