Wedding day Setup w/o DOC

JandS Posted: Oct 08, 2010 04:06 PM

Wedding day Setup w/o DOC

Hey everyone! I was thinking about the day of the wedding and without a hired DOC, who sets up everything? Like the Centerpieces (not just flowers) and the place card table etc. Does the maitre'd do it or am I supposed to have someone go to the RH earlier in the day to set it up?

TIA!

pjc92980 Posted: Oct 08, 2010 04:30 PM

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thats a good question! i assumed the florist handles the centerpieces and the RH handles the place cards, menus and programs...but anyone that knows for sure would be helpful so we can prepare!

AmyElizabeth Posted: Oct 08, 2010 04:34 PM

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My florist is setting up the centerpieces, and we are leaving the places cards and menus with the RH for them to set up...

AwaitingAugust Posted: Oct 08, 2010 04:42 PM

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the vendors do it all for you ... you just show up

the maitre d sets up any special items you may have (like ceremony programs, or bubbles).

Soon2BMrsJoeBear Posted: Oct 09, 2010 09:18 AM

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Posted by AwaitingAugust

the vendors do it all for you ... you just show up

the maitre d sets up any special items you may have (like ceremony programs, or bubbles).

ITA and i'm pretty sure you just bring everthing there a few days before and they put everything where you want it. If you're that worried (which I know I will be because I'm a perfectionist) you can write out some instructions of where you want everything. But don't worry - these people do this every day and are experts!!

kimmaymb20 Posted: Oct 09, 2010 12:04 PM

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A doc is there to make sure you vision is executed and that everything during the day runs smoothly. They don't necessarily set up things like flowrs

fdnybride163 Posted: Oct 09, 2010 12:07 PM

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most halls will make you drop off all your stuff a few days before, go over it with them and check off all items you need set up. the only time you ever really need a DOC is if you are at an off premise catering venue or at a place where everything is being set up by you (including tables chairs linens, etc)