2010 crasher...did/will everyone use...

MrsHazel2B Posted: Aug 30, 2009 09:20 PM

2010 crasher...did/will everyone use...

a DOC?

Cacarina Posted: Aug 30, 2009 09:23 PM

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I am not going to use one. I reallly want to, but my FH and my mom (who is paying for the majority of the wedding) do not think it is necessary, so that is that! I would love one though...for piece of mind on my wedding day!

Im a Pepper Posted: Aug 30, 2009 09:25 PM

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I didn't. Didn't think it was necessary and the Vineyard took care of EVERYTHING for me.

KittyGags Posted: Aug 30, 2009 09:30 PM

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nope...fingers crossed 5 days!!!!!!!!!

ETA: I'm clearly into self torture...lol

meara Posted: Aug 30, 2009 09:31 PM

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Did not use one and it really wasn't necessary for m. . esp if you are having ceremony at your RH. . if you are torn, have a DOC give you a proposal with a list of what they will do and try to figure out what they would REALLY help with. I did that and there were only 1 or 2 things that I needed done so just didnt seem worth it when I could put that money to jewelry or something!!!

alli3131 Posted: Aug 30, 2009 09:39 PM

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I didn't use one and never even thought I needed one. If you are having a very larger wedding than maybe you would need one but really the RH takes care of everything the day of.

MLAngelo Posted: Aug 30, 2009 10:27 PM

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I didn't and I didn't really need it at all. I almost did but I am glad I didn't spend the money. But I used mostly recommended vendors (exception was my band) of my RH, so I think thats why I didn't need it. They were all in touch with my RH and they all knew one another from working there so much, so everything ran smoothly.

By the way, I got married at a church, not my RH, and I still didn't need one.

Summertimegal424 Posted: Aug 30, 2009 10:28 PM

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nope. i did it all on my own, and i dont think i would get one if i had the chance to do it again.

springsandra Posted: Aug 30, 2009 10:36 PM

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I did -- I used Ryan from Above & Beyond Events and she was fantastic in every way I dreamed of and helped make our wedding day absolutely 100% perfect.

I'm a complete perfectionist and I had all these ideas of what I wanted. I also wanted to make sure everyone was super happy and stressed myself about how everyone else was doing more than worrying about myself. I didn't want that to happen on our wedding day.

We got married at the RH and since I had never met the maitre d' or bridal attendant, I didn't feel like I could trust them to spontaneously just 'know' what I wanted as far as the little details I had in my mind. Ryan and I sat down twice -- once when I booked her and once a week before the wedding -- and we went through everything I wanted for the day of the wedding. She was there at my side at 6 am when the hair person came until 6:30 pm when the car service took DH and I back to the hotel! (And again there at about 10:30 pm when I texted her about where my watch is...)

I also had her come to the rehearsal which was PERFECT -- she got to know my family and the ILs in advance and helped us make sure we were all ready for the ceremony. Plus we had two little kids (3 1/2 + 1 1/2) in our wedding and they got to know her the day before and she helped with them on the day of the wedding too.

When we left the marriage license in the hotel, she was back there and back to the RH in 15 minutes with it in hand. When the DJ asked DH for the balance during the CH, Ryan had it taken care of before I even found out. I didn't have to worry about anything at all -- she even kept me hydrated during the wedding by making sure I was drinking my juice.

Our wedding was perfect, and for me, Ryan was a huge part of that.

I really should get my review written... maybe this week.... Anyway, hope that helps!

ttdiff11 Posted: Aug 30, 2009 10:43 PM

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i'm not using one

FinallyMrsB18 Posted: Aug 31, 2009 12:43 AM

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Didn't use one at all. Between all my other vendors we were set. They all went the extra mile for us.

My makeup artist stayed to make sure we didn't need help getting dressed. She was so sweet.

My photographer sewed my locket onto my bouquet for me. He was awesome.

The RH were amazing they did so much for us.

I don't really think you need it.

MrsDrinkh20 Posted: Aug 31, 2009 12:44 AM

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We won Gina from Bleu Diamond Events as our DOC at TWOTY this past year. We had no plans to hire anyone for our wedding as we didnt have the money but we were SO lucky to have won her. After having her with us that day, I can honestly tell you that I would pay double her fee if i had to. Gina was invaluabe that day. This is not to say you can't have a great wedding without a DOC but GIna made our lives SO much easier. She handled all of the final details, called every vendor the week of our wedding, brought things to the RH, set evertything up for us, paid all of our vendors and assured that brad and I could just sit back and enjoy our day. She was amazing. If it is in your budget, I say go for it, you won't regret your choice.

cedesnyc Posted: Aug 31, 2009 10:58 AM

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I almost did until I found out that my venue will take care of everything....so i let it go....I hope I made the right decision.

gina409 Posted: Aug 31, 2009 11:31 AM

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i am using one..crissi from fairytale events!

she is awesome and just to know i have someone making sure it all goes smooth that day was reason enough for me to get one

coldasice217 Posted: Aug 31, 2009 11:32 AM

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I'm not using one, but we're cheap lol. Honestly, we could never justify the expense, and I am SO on top of things that I don't think I'll really need one. Plus, we're not having a super large guest list, so I don't think it will be too overwhelming.

MrsCtoB Posted: Aug 31, 2009 12:34 PM

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I didn't!

MrsCastanedain09 Posted: Aug 31, 2009 01:05 PM

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I am, she's making my programs and petal cones....and has been really helpful thus far.

My wedding is in 2 weeks and I really need as much peace of mind as possible, I would recommend it!

KerriJohnS Posted: Aug 31, 2009 01:32 PM

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I am booked with Ryan from Above and Beyond Events! I really don't want to be bothered with problems the day of. I just want to relax and enjoy myself. So that's why we booked her!! I'm VERY happy that I did and can't wait to work with her on Nov 6th!