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OMG Major Vent - DOC!!

Ok, let me take a breath for a moment.  I just spoke to DOC today about payment method (asking her if she would take my credit card over the phone or mail her a check).  As you may have seen from my previous post, I also called her today about her attire for my wedding (especially since part of the contract says she will be greeting guests).  She told me thats not an issue and she only takes checks.  This happened just this afternoon- at 3:45.  So I print out the contract sign it, get a check ready for her.  I just checked my email and got an email from her at 6:00 letting me know that she can no longer be my DOC because apparently she has a wedding on 11/12/111 and that bride just informed her that the rehearsal dinner is on 11/11/11.

I feel like she's making that up - thats just my gut.  I'm really mad.  I just got a vibe today over the phone that she didn't want to work with me, hence the attitude when asking her about her attire.  I can't understand why though???? UGH!

To make things worse... (unrelated)... finally I hear back from Ray Roman films and he quoted me $7,500!!!  That can't be normal for videography, I thought it was normally around $3,000.  I'd negotiate it, but the package has so many technical terms that I don't know what I need or don't need.

And... I want to make a website on wedspace, but can't figure it out!!!!!

I can really use a knottie right now.  Please help.

Re: OMG Major Vent - DOC!!

  • abellabell member
    Seventh Anniversary 1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry that you had this bad experience with your doc, but there are so many good and reliable coordinators out there that you should be able to find another one. 
    Hang in there!
  • Rainbow17Rainbow17 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm hoping I find someone good and reliable.  The thing is, I really just need somone to help set up in the begging, make sure everyone is on time, etc.  So she gave me an amazing deal of $250.  I don't think I'll be able to find anyone with that price and don't think I'll be able to afford much more... :(
  • Dee729Dee729 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ray Roman is not cheap..his work reflects as such. 11/12/11 is a big weekend, so he might have raised his prices...I was quoted $6k for my 10.10.10 wedding. You are on lucky girl with not ending up with that DOC...she sounded sketchy.
  • Krysta6Krysta6 member
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    edited December 2011
    That sucks about your DOC. But things happen for a reason. Ray Roman is one of the priciest. I'm not sure you will have much negotiating power with him.
  • anaroo87anaroo87 member
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    edited December 2011
    Sorry you had to deal with that, but I agree that it's probably for the better because may have been worse actually working with that DOC... everything happens for a reason right?
    As for the videographer, that is probably normal if you are looking for a high-end videographer but there are definitely much less expensive ones out there around the 1000-3000 range.
    I haven't used wedspace so I can't with that, sorry
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  • edited December 2011
    I'm sorry about the DOC, but things happen for a reason.  Have you tried Stylish Events by Karla? I've heard good things about her.
    As for Ray Roman, I think that's his price range.  He's very established.
    Have you tried Blueshore? Belvedere?




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  • edited December 2011
    The ladies have made some great recs. Look into them.
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  • Rainbow17Rainbow17 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ladies, thank you all so much for understanding and being there.  I have checked into all of the recs, Karla, Belvedere, and Blueshore.  Unfortuantley, none of the aforementioned are available on my date :(  So I guess the hunt starts all over again.
  • edited December 2011
    Well as stated before, it IS a very popular date. I'm sure other ladies will have some more recs. Good luck.
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  • edited December 2011
    I got the same quote for Ray Roman and then met with about 4 other videographers and after meeting with Ever Clear Productions we booked them immediately. Definitely ck them out :)
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  • edited December 2011
    Be glad she went a away on her own.She gave too many red flags! You will find someone!
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  • herculeschloeherculeschloe member
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    edited December 2011
    Hang in there! Better to find out now about the DOC than to find out later or be unhappy with her services! Deep breath! I'm using MXI Studios for videography. I think his packages start at about $1000 and go up based on what you want. Maybe check them out? I'm not a very tech-savvy person so no advice on the website, sorry!
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  • graceandjakegraceandjake member
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    edited December 2011
    EEEk 7 K for video?  I regularly drool over his blog but jeebus that is expensive.  As for a DOC, you should check out Jessica at www.classic-affairs.com she is very sweet and affordable.
  • fishinflagirlfishinflagirl member
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    edited December 2011
    Hang in there, you will find someone better than her. Sounds like she would have sucked anyways. My friend had a friend video her wedding, and it was hilarious and probably the best wedding video ive seen. She got the best parts, and plus some. And it didnt cost a penny.
    Also, go to Weebly.com for a wedding website. SUPER easy. Just takes time. Im working on mine now.
  • djoann958djoann958 member
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    edited December 2011
    Try Melissa from Events on a Budget- not sure of her DOC prices because my daughter is using her for partial wedding planner servies so that cost is higher. I don't have recommendations for  videographer- my son is a film student and he is having one of his friends shoot the video. My son will do the editing.
  • edited December 2011
    You can try my DOC, she's relatively new in the wedding biz but very professional and very affordable (and she has lots of connections to vendors if you need discounts on other things). I'm using her as DOC and a month prior to wrap everything up for me.  Rita Guzman - 786-252-0319.  adreamcometrueevents@gmail.com
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  • edited December 2011
    I don't have recommendations for DOC but did you contact Artistic Film Productions or FreeMind Studios? They are supposed to good.
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