anyone using a planner or day of coordinator?

jesca Posted: Apr 12, 2008 09:59 AM

anyone using a planner or day of coordinator?

as much as i think a planner would help and get me deals on stuff, i feel like we dont need one because we have so much time to plan. but i really think i want a day of coordinator, someone the day of the wedding who will take care of things so i wont be stressed that table 9 is missing a place setting and stuff like that. after looking into it tho, a doc is like, a grand, and a planner is obviously more but they do more work, so i'm not sure. whats everyone else doing? opinions on my situation are greatly appreciated

Christine N Ralph Posted: Apr 12, 2008 10:57 AM

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I am not using a wedding planner...but Perfect Wedding Planner comes compliementary through my hall...they have DOC's available, and I looked into how much it would be and for the 1 day alone it would be $1000!

jesca Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:02 AM

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

I am not using a wedding planner...but Perfect Wedding Planner comes compliementary through my hall...they have DOC's available, and I looked into how much it would be and for the 1 day alone it would be $1000!

i cant remember who i spoke with at the expo but it was two doc's for your day for a grand, they came in like a month prior and finalized everything, but still, thats a lot for really just one day. thats got me thinking, if a planner is going to be what, 2-3 grand, and they work with you for a while and get you great deals, why not?

Christine N Ralph Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:08 AM

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Posted by jesca

Posted by Christine N Ralph

I am not using a wedding planner...but Perfect Wedding Planner comes compliementary through my hall...they have DOC's available, and I looked into how much it would be and for the 1 day alone it would be $1000!

i cant remember who i spoke with at the expo but it was two doc's for your day for a grand, they came in like a month prior and finalized everything, but still, thats a lot for really just one day. thats got me thinking, if a planner is going to be what, 2-3 grand, and they work with you for a while and get you great deals, why not?

Yea the girls would finalize everything a month before...maybe you are right...there might be 2 of them...How much do you think you would save in the long run with a planner??? Do you think that you would save money?

Reymiliz Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:09 AM

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my sister is my weddig planner .. lol ( J/K) but i think even if u dont have a planner you can get deals you just have to know how to negotiate ...my Fh is the best at that we got a new laptop from circuit city for 350 anad i was 700 originally ..lmao

jesca Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:11 AM

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Posted by Christine N Ralph

Posted by jesca

Posted by Christine N Ralph

I am not using a wedding planner...but Perfect Wedding Planner comes compliementary through my hall...they have DOC's available, and I looked into how much it would be and for the 1 day alone it would be $1000!

i cant remember who i spoke with at the expo but it was two doc's for your day for a grand, they came in like a month prior and finalized everything, but still, thats a lot for really just one day. thats got me thinking, if a planner is going to be what, 2-3 grand, and they work with you for a while and get you great deals, why not?

Yea the girls would finalize everything a month before...maybe you are right...there might be 2 of them...How much do you think you would save in the long run with a planner??? Do you think that you would save money?

i honestly think i'd break even between deals and paying the planner. plus its someone who over time has gotten to know us and knows how to like, calm us down and keep us as un-stressed as possible

Christine N Ralph Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:11 AM

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i was thinking the same thing...I think I am the master negotiater!!! (LOL) DO the wedding coordinaters serve any other purpose?

Reymiliz Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:14 AM

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i watch these shows and most of the time they go OVERR BUDGET with a planner .., plus im very anal and i have to see everything and know everything id be paranoid and end up doing it all myself

Christine N Ralph Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:15 AM

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I am DEFINATLY a control freak!

Reymiliz Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:17 AM

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lol im glad im not the only one .... i think their other purpose is to 'make sure things run smoothly '....******** ....
well thats my opinion .... if u guys feel its worth it then go for it

jesca Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:17 AM

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i just know when i get overwhelmed and stressed i tend to freak out and over-focus on one thing and i think a planner would definitely stop that from happening

Reymiliz Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:20 AM

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then def go for it .... just lookound and make sure u get a good one because u wouldnt want to waste money on someone who makes u even more stressed

jesca Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:22 AM

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Posted by Reymiliz

then def go for it .... just lookound and make sure u get a good one because u wouldnt want to waste money on someone who makes u even more stressed

yea but with all the time we have to plan i feel like a jackass getting a planner lol

Christine N Ralph Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:23 AM

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Posted by jesca

i just know when i get overwhelmed and stressed i tend to freak out and over-focus on one thing and i think a planner would definitely stop that from happening

I think that if you can afford a planner, and you know that she might be able to help you ....then it will be money well spent!

Reymiliz Posted: Apr 12, 2008 11:26 AM

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then def go for it .... just lookound and make sure u get a good one because u wouldnt want to waste money on someone who makes u even more stressed
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yea but with all the time we have to plan i feel like a jackass getting a planner lol

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No dont feel that way .... if u feel you self getting overwelmed in the end then get one for the day itself

T E R I Posted: Apr 12, 2008 12:12 PM

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i won't get a planner because i feel with the amount of time that i have its enough to plan everything. But i am definitely thinking about a day of coordinator, because i am such a control freak and get such high anxiety if i find out that things aren't going right. So i would feel sooo much better if i had someone that was in control of that for me the day instead of people having to ask me questions or any of my family questions that day. I want everyone to be able to enjoy that day and make as stress free as possible

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 12, 2008 02:38 PM

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I dont think I'm getting either one. I have lots of friends and family to help with everything and I'd rather not spend the extra money.

Kimmypie143 Posted: Apr 12, 2008 04:12 PM

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Posted by Reymiliz

my sister is my weddig planner .. lol ( J/K) but i think even if u dont have a planner you can get deals you just have to know how to negotiate ...my Fh is the best at that we got a new laptop from circuit city for 350 anad i was 700 originally ..lmao

u go girl how did he pull that off? i need a new laptop i dropped mine and it died lol

kam0813 Posted: Apr 13, 2008 02:38 AM

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i'm using a DOC because i just want that sense of knowing that if anything does go wrong on the big day no one in my bridal party, me and FH, or any of our family members will have to be bothered with it...because that's the last thing i want on my big day is to be pi$$ed off with something

eternitybride Posted: Apr 13, 2008 05:53 PM

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I am being my own DOC lol. I have been the coordinator for several weddings in New York, so I have a general idea, and I am too much of a perfectionist about certain things to hand it over to anyone else.