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Who does this?

kathomas24kathomas24
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I am having a very simple buffet and will be putting together all the centerpieces and providing the linen, dinnerware, and flatware (very much a DIY wedding). Although, I do not have anyone to set up the reception, clean up afterwards, or cut the cake for eveyone. Who can do this? Will a day of coordinator do these tasks? I dont want to ask the wedding party in case of bad ettiquet, but I need someone to set up/take down/and cut cake. Any suggestions?
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  • nikkylee21nikkylee21
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    You could ask a close family member to cut the cake. We are having two of my aunt's cut the cake and then some of my younger cousins and nieces hand them out to our elderly family members that would prefer to stay seated.
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  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    I would hire a coordinator. Or maybe some waiters from a local cafe who are not working that day ... or maybe some college or high school kids who want to make a little money. If you have siblings, ask their friends who wouldn't otherwise be invited to the wedding (pay them and maybe give them dinner in exchange for their help).

    Don't ask friends and family to work at your wedding.
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  • LasairionaLasairiona member
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    Definitely hire a coordinator. You can hire local teenagers to help out as well. Don't ask your friends and family to work because they should be able to enjoy the day as guests.
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  • MyNameIsNotMyNameIsNot member
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    A DOC would do all this set up/clean up, and would probably be willing to cut/serve the cake.  

    You're right, it would be really rude to ask your friends/family to work at your wedding and serve the cake.  

    You should try posting on your local board to see if another bride would be willing to do it.  If you were in my area, I'd give up a Saturday for some extra cash.  
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  • aerinpegadrakaerinpegadrak member
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    We're actually cutting and serving the cake ourselves; we're not doing a standard wedding cake, so it won't be nearly as complicated or messy, and this way we don't have to do a receiving line.

    I think you need to just bite the bullet and hire someone.
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  • brianabradbrianabrad
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    I see nothing wrong with family cutting the cake. Just make sure they know how big to make the pieces so that everyone can be sure to have one. My mom was actually a little upset that the venue would be cutting the cake for us . . she really wanted to help out with those things.
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