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Day of Coordinators?

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in Minnesota-Minneapolis and St. Paul
Do you have any recommendations for a day of coordinator?  Are they really worth it?
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  • NuggetBrainNuggetBrain member
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    edited December 2011
    Deven Nelson was the best investment I made for my wedding.  She was TOTALLY worth it, and inexpensive as well ($500 for DOC, plus she takes everything over about a week prior to the wedding too).
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  • leggwilliamsleggwilliams
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    edited December 2011
    Kirsten at Fab.You.Less Events. Love her
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  • Mrs.SongBird531Mrs.SongBird531 member
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    edited December 2011
    I also recommend Kirsten at Fab.You.Lous Events!  She was worth EVERY single penny!  My husband (who hates to spend money) even said that she was one of the few things that was money well spent!

    You can read my full review on her in my married bio!
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  • glitzy07glitzy07
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with the recommendation for Kirsten at Fab.you.lous Events and also recommend Sarah Trotter with Lasting Impressions.

    I haven't decided if I'm going to hire a DOC yet, but I've met both of these ladies and they're fabulous!
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  • shan87shan87
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    edited December 2011
    I have the same question except that my wedding is St. Cloud. Any of the ladies previously mentioned willing to travel?!?!
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  • megsandjohn2010megsandjohn2010 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm working with Maria from Ispiri Events, she's fairly new, but I'm loving her so far! She's so great and it seems like she's been doing this for years. I ended up using her because of her price ($300 because she's starting). I was a little nervous about it because she is starting but she is really good. It's funny because I didn't even think I needed a DOC but now I just realize how helpful it is.

    Shan, maybe she'll travel. You never know. Her website is ispirievents.com

    Maybe that was longer than it needed to be. I'm getting the glazed eyes from looking at centerpieces and bouquets. Night all.

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  • kaylas16kaylas16
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    edited December 2011
    I have also been thinking maybe having a day of coordinator would be a good idea, even though everyone keeps telling me thats what my bridesmaids/personal attendants are for.  Which is kind of what I wanted to ask on here....I am thinking about having a personal attendant or maybe even two, mainly because I want them to have an official title and be somewhat involved in all the festivities, but couldn't really have anymore bridesmaids.  Would it be silly to have a day of coordinator, bridesmaids, and personal attendants?! Probably, but I also don't want to boss my friends around all day and make them do too much work, I feel much more comfortable asking for help from someone I am compensating :) Also, I like all the pre-planning a day of cooridnator can offer besides just being there on the actual day.....
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  • shameless_adshameless_ad member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm going to put another plug in for Deven Nelson.  We're having her as DOC and she's doing the flowers.  She's super sweet, organized, and totally ready to take on anything you need to reduce your stress level.

    My big thing for DOC is having someone there whose only focus is getting stuff done and making sure everything is okay.  I really want my guests and wedding party to be as stress-free as I (hopefully) will be - I don't want to be asking them to run around all day.  As DOC, Deven willl keep things organized, get stuff set up, keep everyone on schedule, and most importantly be the crisis-manager for the day.  This way, I don't have a million things to worry about.
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  • suzie66suzie66 member
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    edited December 2011
    We have decided to go with Memory Makers Decor in Cold Spring, which is just outside of St. Cloud.  It is 550.00 for the day.
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  • ClintonBeanClintonBean member
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    edited December 2011
    Check out the MN Knot Wedding Coordinators section.  There are GREAT options on there and it's important to find a coordinator that you connect with!   Make sure you ask to see photos from previous weddings and ask for recommendations so you can talk to other brides! 

    http://www.theknot.com/Vendors/Minnesota-Wedding-Coordinators/Profiles/WCS/004

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  • leggwilliamsleggwilliams
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_day-of-coordinators?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:81Discussion:d209450f-ccf0-4014-a4c3-737403fe3ac3Post:bf6b076d-2384-4fa8-8e93-af9bfbf47c5f">Re: Day of Coordinators?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I have also been thinking maybe having a day of coordinator would be a good idea, even though everyone keeps telling me thats what my bridesmaids/personal attendants are for.  Which is kind of what I wanted to ask on here....I am thinking about having a personal attendant or maybe even two, mainly because I want them to have an official title and be somewhat involved in all the festivities, but couldn't really have anymore bridesmaids.  Would it be silly to have a day of coordinator, bridesmaids, and personal attendants?! Probably, but I also don't want to boss my friends around all day and make them do too much work, I feel much more comfortable asking for help from someone I am compensating :) Also, I like all the pre-planning a day of cooridnator can offer besides just being there on the actual day.....
    Posted by kaylas16[/QUOTE]

    I'm having 5 bridesmaids, two junior bridesmaids, a personal attendant, and a DOC. I'm putting 2.5 years of planning into one day and I want everyone (including myself) to be able to enjoy it without stressing over details. Totally worth the added expense, IMO
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  • kaylas16kaylas16
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_day-of-coordinators?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:81Discussion:d209450f-ccf0-4014-a4c3-737403fe3ac3Post:2a25048d-3962-4683-a93e-55b5244cde12">Re: Day of Coordinators?</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Day of Coordinators? : I'm having 5 bridesmaids, two junior bridesmaids, a personal attendant, and a DOC. I'm putting 2.5 years of planning into one day and I want everyone (including myself) to be able to enjoy it without stressing over details. Totally worth the added expense, IMO
    Posted by leggwilliams[/QUOTE]

    <strong><font color="#800080">That's exactly how I feel...I just want us all to have a good time and have a DOC do the extra tasks throughout the day.... I guess I'll just have to deal with everyone around me being against me on this decision :)</font></strong>
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  • leggwilliamsleggwilliams
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah our families have been giving us some grief but it was the right decision for us
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  • ptrandahlptrandahl member
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    edited December 2011
    Lora at At Your Service Weddings.  BEST money I spent on my wedding - - initial consult, closer to the date meeting, takes over a week before....SHE IS AMAZING!  She just planned and sponsored the Brides Against Breast Cancer National event here in Mpls - she is THE BEST!!!!!   www.atyourserviceweddings.com - - Would give her a referernce ANY TIME!!!

    Let me know if you want to ask anything specific about her!  2010trandahl3daywalk@gmail.com
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