Day of Coordinators

pamelarog Posted: May 25, 2005 10:06 AM

Day of Coordinators

I'm looking to hire a Day of Coordinator and I'm meeting with one this weekend for the first time.

Any ideas:

- what kind of questions I should be asking
- what services I should be requesting, and
- what should I be expecting them to charge (so I can negotiate)?

Also, I'd love any DOC recommendations from anyone who's been thrilled with theirs (you can FM me their contact info).

OSCARtheGROOM Posted: May 25, 2005 10:17 AM

Re: Day of Coordinators

I highly recommend Laura from LA Productions.

suebride Posted: May 25, 2005 10:19 AM

Re: Day of Coordinators

Elaine Deluca is the best --she has been so helpful --you should call her...

gina674 Posted: May 25, 2005 10:20 AM

Re: Day of Coordinators

I'm having Michella Nocella.... She's a vendor here on LIW... She is such a sweetheartt!!!!!

otherme Posted: May 25, 2005 10:22 AM

Re: Day of Coordinators

I'm using Rosalie (she's a vendor on here) and she's really great. Very nice and will be as involved as much or little as you want. She's given me good suggestions for a few things so far as well.

The way i look at it is you want someone who is going to take care of the little things for you on that day, so you want someone who you trust and feel comfortable with. If you meet with someone and you find they're receptive to what you want, give you suggestions and you click with them - then you can rest assured that they'll be there for you.

Make sure to get references and call those people to ask them their opinions.

If you want to know her price for DOC, FM me.

Rachel

Backinneyork Posted: May 25, 2005 10:25 AM

Re: Day of Coordinators

Posted by OSCARtheGROOM

I highly recommend Laura from LA Productions.

I am using her too. I didn't have anything prepared for my first visit and she told me everything!! She does more than I ever expected and brought up things I never thought of.

Soon2BMrsA Posted: May 25, 2005 10:28 AM

Re: Day of Coordinators

I also hired Rosalie, so far shes been great, she keeps in touch to see if theres anything I need along the way, I hired her mainly to cover all the small details the day of the wedding and deal with any problems or questions that come up that day.

brooklynbridezilla Posted: May 25, 2005 10:34 AM

Re: Day of Coordinators

Posted by Soon2BMrsA

Im also hired Rosalie, so far shes been great, she keeps in touch to see if theres anything I need along the way, I hired her mainly to cover all the small details the day of the wedding and deal with any problems or questions that come up that day.

Me too!

pamelarog Posted: May 25, 2005 10:39 AM

Re: Day of Coordinators

Wow! Lot's of Rosalie fans out there. It's funny, because she's actually who I'm meeting with this weekend! Maybe I've got my work cut out for me. Thanks so much for all the responses. Keep 'em coming!

brooklynbridezilla Posted: May 25, 2005 02:50 PM

Re: Day of Coordinators

bump for samnjenna

samnjenna Posted: May 25, 2005 02:53 PM

Re: Day of Coordinators

Thanks!

Can anyone give me Rosalie's contact info -- I can't find her on the vendor's page.

TIA

pamelarog Posted: May 25, 2005 02:57 PM

Re: Day of Coordinators

I'll FM it to you

samnjenna Posted: May 25, 2005 03:02 PM

Re: Day of Coordinators

Thanks to everyone!

This is one of the toughest decisions of the wedding.

My mom, FH, and even my BMs have all assured me that I don't need to hire someone -- they keep saying 'that's what we're here for!' I love them all, but really? I don't think so! I've been a BM and stood around while the Bride getting dressed, was on the phone with one vendor, and was writing down instructions for another.

I just don't want that to be me!

otherme Posted: May 25, 2005 03:04 PM

Re: Day of Coordinators

My big problem with asking a friend or family member to do stuff like that is that i would rather them enjoy themselves than have to worry about things.

Soon2BMrsA Posted: May 25, 2005 03:11 PM

Re: Day of Coordinators

Posted by otherme

My big problem with asking a friend or family member to do stuff like that is that i would rather them enjoy themselves than have to worry about things.

this is how I felt too, besides IMO its easier to give all the responsibilites to one person and make them accountable than confirm with a dozen different people that day.

lreigada Posted: May 25, 2005 03:15 PM

Re: Day of Coordinators

I am using Rosalie too! I spoke with several DOC and she was a great personality match and she offered the best package IMO. For instance, some DOC only work 7 to 8 hours the day of your wedding. Also, she will come to the RD to meet all of the important people (this helps with photos and dances etc.). Since we have met I have receievd either an individual or group email by her every week and she has made great recs.