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Day of Coordinator

MarieGillespieMarieGillespie
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in Florida-Central Florida
Hello lovely ladies!

I am having my wedding on January 1st at a Golf Country Club and they have a clubhouse manager that takes care of weddings. When I ask him questions about moving the flowers from the outside ceremony to the inside reception or decorations, vendors etc he keeps saying "sure, we'll do that.... yeah that's fine" but seems very passive about everything and unsure. Everyone keeps telling me I need a day-of-coordinator and I would like to know:

- Where can I find one?
- How much does one cost?
- Do I really need one?

Do you have one for your wedding? Have you used one or worked with one before? Is it worth it? Help!!

Thank you :)
~ Jess & Marie 1-1-11 ~
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  • SarahSmile23SarahSmile23 member
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    edited December 2011
    i didn't have one and i wish i did! i thought the coordinator at our venue would be good enough, but she didn't care about the details of my wedding. she just cared about issues that were specific to her venue.

    i don't know what they cost, but if i was to book one I'd book charisma moran or ashlie hampton. good luck!
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  • bellebride116bellebride116
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    edited December 2011
    We had one for our wedding and she was THE WORST! You can see details in my vendor reviews. BUT, it is TOTALLY important to have one! DEF look into Charisma Moran :) 

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  • Megs30Megs30
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    edited December 2011

    I am glad I decided to book a DOC.  I am using Blush by Brandee Gaar.  I am actually meeting with my DOC this week because they take over 6 weeks out.  She will coordinate with my vendors, put together a time line for them etc.  I just don't want me or my Mom to have to worry about the details on the day.


    HTH!!

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  • SoonToBeJLOSoonToBeJLO
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    edited December 2011
    I would not have made it without Tracy Marini @ Eventfully Yours.  She and her staff are professional, responsive, thoughtful and knowledgeable. 
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  • mkovacikmkovacik
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    edited December 2011
    I looked into it but it ended up being way more money than I thought/hoped it would be.  For right now, I've decided not to hire one. 
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  • MarieGillespieMarieGillespie
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you all so much for your help and advice!! I put in an email to Charisma. I took a look at Eventfully Yours and it looks too professional to not be afortune so I will just hope that Charisma is decently priced.
    ~ Jess & Marie 1-1-11 ~
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  • ashbosityashbosity member
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    edited December 2011
    Please let me know what you find out. I really want one too, but am on a tight, small budget. I looked into Kristy Rapp because she was well recommended as well. Her page says DOC services starting at $200 and I need the absolute basic, so I figured it'd be around that. She sent me a quote of I think $500, which is still less than alot of other people, but it was misleading from her website.
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  • JustKateJustKate member
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    edited December 2011

    I met a new DOC while I was at my florist.  It was totally a random meeting but she gave me her card and said that since she was new she would work with people on pricing.  I was impressed because she was at the florists' getting the contract for a bride that she was currently working with so she could have all of the details prepared.  If you are interested, please let me know and I will share her number.  please note: I have not used her and do not know her. 

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  • SarahSmile23SarahSmile23 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-central-florida_day-of-coordinator-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:66Discussion:48f18d67-18b6-4d9f-b7c2-a39fe5bc523aPost:8be9fd09-720a-453c-b6d5-4fe8689ace8f">Re: Day of Coordinator</a>:
    [QUOTE]I met a new DOC while I was at my florist.  It was totally a random meeting but she gave me her card and said that since she was new she would work with people on pricing.  I was impressed because she was at the florists' getting the contract for a bride that she was currently working with so she could have all of the details prepared.  If you are interested, please let me know and I will share her number.  please note: I have not used her and do not know her. 
    Posted by JustKate[/QUOTE]
    fyi, that's normal for the DOC to get in touch with all the other vendors to make sure they know exactly what time everything is happening and exactly what to expect on the wedding day! :)
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  • Theresa626Theresa626 member
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    edited December 2011
    My DOC was Ashlie Hampton and she was wonderful.  SHe really made sure everything was running very smoothly.  I recommend her.  
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  • cherriterri519cherriterri519
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    edited December 2011
    I used Ashlie Hampton for my wedding and she was amazing!  Couldn't have done it without her!  I have a full review in my married bio.
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  • Lillatina008Lillatina008 member
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    edited December 2011
    I recommend Nicole A from Nicole Squared Events
       http://nicolesquaredevents.com/

    She is amazing! The whole planning process has been awesome.
    When our venue told us we may not get a ballroom, Nicole worked her lil butt off to make sure we got a ballroom! And all of the vendors shes had us meet are truly amazing! :)
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  • elexanicaelexanica member
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    edited December 2011
    Hello,

    I recommend Blissful Events--there package is only $400.
    info@blissfuleventsllc.com
     
    Good Luck
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  • ashbosityashbosity member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the rec, elexanica. Unfortunately, none of us live in Wisconsin, except you. I think you posted on the wrong board. 
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  • elexanicaelexanica member
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    edited December 2011
    Hello!

    Yes I know where I posted, she travels though.

    I was looking for honeymoon spots in FL--then came across this!

    Good Luck
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  • MarieGillespieMarieGillespie
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    edited December 2011
    I just booked Charisma Moran and she is AMAZING!!! I am so happy with what she will be taking on and she is a doll. She creates custom packages for your needs I would definitely try her.

    Charisma@CharismaMoran.com

    www.charismamoran.com/" target="_blank">www.CharismaMoran.com

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    ~ Jess & Marie 1-1-11 ~
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  • MarieGillespieMarieGillespie
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-central-florida_day-of-coordinator-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:66Discussion:48f18d67-18b6-4d9f-b7c2-a39fe5bc523aPost:0ef433d1-74ee-48b8-9564-b94bd064636c">Re: Day of Coordinator</a>:
    [QUOTE]Please let me know what you find out. I really want one too, but am on a tight, small budget. I looked into Kristy Rapp because she was well recommended as well. Her page says DOC services starting at $200 and I need the absolute basic, so I figured it'd be around that. She sent me a quote of I think $500, which is still less than alot of other people, but it was misleading from her website.
    Posted by ashbosity[/QUOTE]

    I just booked Charisma Moran and she is AMAZING!! I am so happy with the services she is going to be providing for my budget! She will make custom packages to fit your needs and I would definitely try her. She is hard working, so much fun to be around and extremely reasonably priced:

    <p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';color:black;"><a href="mailto:Charisma@CharismaMoran.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue;">Charisma@CharismaMoran.com</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';color:black;"><a href="http://www.charismamoran.com/" rel='nofollow'>www.charismamoran.com/</a>" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue;"><a href="http://www.CharismaMoran.com" rel='nofollow'>www.CharismaMoran.com</a></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'Verdana','sans-serif';color:black;"><a href="http://www.charismamoranevents.com/" rel='nofollow'>www.charismamoranevents.com/</a>" target="_blank" title="www.CharismaMoranEvents.com"><span style="color:blue;"><a href="http://www.CharismaMoranEvents.com" rel='nofollow'>www.CharismaMoranEvents.com</a></span></span></p> <p style="text-indent:0.5in;line-height:200%;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:200%;font-family:'Times New Roman','serif';"> </span></p>
    ~ Jess & Marie 1-1-11 ~
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  • ashbosityashbosity member
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    edited December 2011
    I just emailed Charisma too!
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  • Lillatina008Lillatina008 member
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    edited December 2011
    BelleBride can you please post a link to your vendor reviews?

    Thank You :)
    Karem & Peter 8/27/2011
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