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Day of Coordinator- Opinion needed!

It has been stressing me out to think about who is going to set up the reception hall, take care of vendors, light candles, etc and I have thought about a day of coordinator but am not sure if it is within our budget.

I also am going back and forth on having a DJ.  Our reception is a Sunday afternoon, there won't be alcohol and we have no need for fancy lights, mixing, or a club atmosphere.  However, I do want someone to MC and tell people when to get in line for food, announce dances, cake cutting, and put on certain songs for said events.  It just seems silly to me to pay so much for a DJ when I could take care of most of the actual music and sound system myself.( I also couldnt really pick out a family member or friend I would feel comfortable doing it)

Soooo I had a fleeting thought that possibly a DOC could assume this role as well as the traditional set up/ clean up.  I need opinions on this though. Is this too much to put on a DOC? Am I overlooking any important details?

Any recs for a DOC that seems outgoing and personable enough to take on that extra role? (That also is reasonably priced).  Thanks!

Re: Day of Coordinator- Opinion needed!

  • Erin HeyneErin Heyne member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi! I was in the same dilemma. I recently hired Sue Glew with www.bestfrienderrand.com. She is $30/hr. She does not solicit herself as a day of coordinator but is fully capable. I truly don't really need her for anything. Instead, I am going to have her there for any unplanned emergencies. 

    Hope that helps!
  • edited December 2011
    You can try Tracey Reese.  She went to SCPA and did stage managing, which would probably be similar.  Her email is traceyereese@aol.com. 
  • clearheavensclearheavens member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm also hiring Sue Glew from Best Friend Errands.  She is not a wedding-specific vendor but I've heard great things about her abilities as DOC.  I can let you know after our wedding how it goes.
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  • edited December 2011
    Michelle Kinne at Blue Dahlia Events.  She's fairly new so will probably be quite reasonable.  Here's her contact info:
  • alysonmanleyalysonmanley member
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    edited December 2011
    I have hired Allison Samons from Heartistry. It's just her and I know her personally. She has done many events, not only weddings, and her works is great. She is very reasonable and has a million great ideas! I highly recommend her to anyone!
  • emilynafemilynaf member
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    edited December 2011
    I am using Blue Dahlia.. Michelle is awesome to work with, very reasonably priced and is new so she is willing to do more than needed for a good reference. I HIGHLY recommend and fully trust to take care of my reception, and I am a very picky person.
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