Brides Helping Brides ™ - D.O.C to get one or not? – Page 2

scottsbride · 2012-05-09T10:01:09-04:00

Im interviewing Day of Coordinators and I was wondering if you were getting one. Im a Type A and worry/get anxiety so I think it will help me chill out and enjoy my day. I read on here that some people loved having one but my friends that got married say its a waste of money. Now Im confused about what I should do. FH says we should get one if I want.

linda_art Posted: May 09, 2012 08:00 PM

Re: D.O.C to get one or not?

Posted by Eunified

At first I thought I didn't want one but after meeting with my DOCs.. the price was CRAZY LOW for what they do and I would pay double the price to know that I don't have to worry about anything and my MOH doesnt either. My mother is super high stress so I also don't want her taking care of anything on that day.. I'm etail oriented and knew that they are too.. and they have been my favorite vendor so far. It's def a personal decision but I can't imagine my wedding without them!

Below is what they do:

-Unlimited contact from the moment you contract us via telephone/email
-Up to 10 hours of coverage with 2 planners on your special day
-Two face to face meetings prior to your event (1 meeting on a date of your choice and 1 meeting the week of your event)
- Custom time-line, tipping guide and checklist for the day of the wedding (copies of timeline will be distributed to all of your vendors)
-Review of all preexisting or new contracts
-Confirmation with all vendors the week of the event
-Assistance with your guest list, seating chart and RSVP's if needed
-Attend ceremony rehearsal
-Coordinate bridal party entrance and receiving line
-Distribution of bubbles, flower petals, programs and/or any other items you would like your guests to have
-Check Bride & Groom into wedding night hotel
-Deliver OOT bags/boxes to hotel (if needed)
- Inspection of venue layout and set-up
-Execute the placement of all details such as place cards, menus, favors, etc.
-Coordinate reception timeline (entrance, dances, toasts, cake cutting, etc.)
- Guest assistance- special attention to any special needs or requests from your guests
- Final payment and gratuity distribution to all vendors
- Provide bridal 'emergency kit'
- Collection of all of the bride's items at the end of the event

THIS! She nailed it! We DEFINITELY could not afford any more additional costs but you really need to look at it as in investment on a very important day that you are already spending a lot of money on. Ours came with me to my fitting and that was so impt to help me get dressed the day of. Also, things are going to go wrong... They just do, whether little or large. I'm glad we had them to take care of it rather than a family member doing the damage control.