whats better, DOC or a Planner? also need suggestions

jesca Posted: Dec 07, 2008 10:09 PM

whats better, DOC or a Planner? also need suggestions

not sure what would be better for us, we've got time but i tend to get stressed easily. Also, suggest who you used thanks!

mrsjpc3 Posted: Dec 07, 2008 11:00 PM

Re: whats better, DOC or a Planner? also need suggestions

I planned my wedding from out of state (FL). I did every single thing myself - did not really have much assistance at all from friends or family. However, I felt the need for a DOC, just to help tie in all the loose ends, oversee everything and then some. I was a little skeptical exactly what a DOC would do for us.... Boy, did she perform. Overperform actually. We used Francesca from Dazzling Affairs, and she was beyond great.

She helped out at the house getting ready, with me, the BM's, my mom, my dress, coordinating w/ the photogs, helping my FG's who got a little cranky. A curl fell out of my hair, she pulled out bobby pins in 2 seconds. My gloss wore off, and before I could even ask for it, she whipped it out. She was lint brushing FH after the ceremony before pics, handled all the tips. She did a million other things too long to type, and was there until the very end of the night. She just made sure every single thing was as we wanted. I highly recommend her, and feel every bride could use an extra set of experienced/skilled hands on their wedding day.

poeticmelody Posted: Dec 07, 2008 11:34 PM

Re: whats better, DOC or a Planner? also need suggestions

Well, I think since you are getting married in two years you have plenty of time to plan things. My suggestion for you since you said that you get stressed out easily, is to start planning now. You have time to do 1 thing at a time at your own pace so I don't think you're going to get stressed. Time right now isn't working against you. However, I think you should consider hiring a DOC so that on your wedding day all you have to worry about is you. Just the fact that its your wedding day is stressful enough.

You can go on theknot.com and register there. They have a great checklist of things for you to do. You can also buy yourself some sort of wedding planning book with tips and ideas.

mosh424 Posted: Dec 08, 2008 05:39 AM

Re: whats better, DOC or a Planner? also need suggestions

In my eyes I think aDOC is better just because I am an anal person who wants to be in charge all the time and be involved with all the planning plus on the day of your wedding you don't want to worry about if someone shows up a little late or if you tipped someone. Your DOC does all that. SHe makes sure your wedding is perfect without bothering you.

twright5ny Posted: Dec 09, 2008 10:27 PM

Re: whats better, DOC or a Planner? also need suggestions

It depends what you are looking for...I had a DOC who became a planner when I needed her to be. I worked with Gina Grifin from Bleu Diamond Events (LIW vendor)...she was amazing! Couldn't have gotten through the process and day without her....best dollar I spent on a vendor...if you want more details feel free to fm me! Good luck!