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I didn't, but my reception had a coordinator that helped me out some, so that was good. Also my FH's cousin did a lot of leg work for me too. I guess it really depends on where your wedding is. Since ours is in my FH's hometown, we were able to rely on family to help us out.
Yes, I'm am going to hire a day of coordinator. If the venue offers a coordinator, I'll use her for the long distance planning. Otherwise, I'm doing most of the designing and planning.
I'll probably hire a wedding coordinator that specializes in Indian weddings, mainly so that they can help me with some items like getting a grey or white horse for the groom's procession (baraat), a mehndi artist, pandit (priest) who can conduct the ceremony in English and Hindi/Sanskrit, and any other such things required for an Indian wedding.
We are planning for Key Largo, Florida. We are in Ohio. Don't know anyone in that area, and have only visited once. I was thinking of making a trip down there to check out the vendors. We will probably be renting a private home for the ceremony, so no coordinator included in that...
I considered hiring a day of coordinator but once I called for quotes, it was not in our budget. Our reception location will have someone to help us once we're there so that made us relax a bit, and our church has a wedding coordinator, so we will hopefully get the help and support from our wedding party.
I live in Los Angeles and my wedding was in San Juan, Puerto Rico and I did not hire a planner, so it can be done! That being said, I had been there before and knew exactly which hotel I wanted to get married in. The hotel did have a coordinator that handled all of the catering, alcohol, linens, chairs, etc. And she did help on the day of, but I researched and booked everything else from flowers to music to cake, etc. Also, my (now) sister-in-law offered to be a day of coordinator and did an amazing job at it. As a sidenote, my job is very similar to event planning, so hiring a planner just didn't make sense for me.
If you've never been to the destination, then I would probably recommend hiring one, because I feel like choosing the venue is half the battle, especially with a destination wedding. Also, once you do choose the venue, it may actually come with a coordinator to help you.
You can check out Simply You Weddings...which is out of Key West. She may go as far north as Key Largo and her work is amazing!
We have a coordinator on board for our DW and it has really taken the stress out of planning. It probably depends on how in control you want to be. Personally, I didn't feel the need to interview numerous florists, officiants, cake bakers, photographers, musicians, etc. I just told our coordinator our budget, vision and prioritization of these pieces and she took it from there. She knows who is good - and dependable - in the area. And I figure vendors are going to have more vested in keeping HER satisfied than some out-of-town couple they'll never see again.
I'm actually only visiting the city twice prior to the big event - and it's not a city that I knew AT ALL prior to deciding to marry there. The first time I visited, my mom and I went and my wedding coordinator had set up appointments ahead of time with 10-12 venues, for my wedding and reception. She drove us from one appointment to the next, kind of like a realtor showing hosues. It was really nice! My FI and I are headed back next month (Jan) to do our final planning for our March wedding. I know she's going to be a life-saver the day of, as well. Hope this helps!!
Not totally sure yet. I'm thinking we won't since I will be done with my coursework for my PhD and on a 'break" before starting my dissertation. I'm hoping that with my friends and family's help I should be ok. I've already got the majority of the big stuff done. So I think I should be ok with out a coordinator.
Wedding Coordinators are a great away to alleviate stress.. but they can also add it, if they are not good....
I would not like to post any names here but I could help so just send a message...
Im in the circuit of destination weddings so I can help with who is good and who is not!!!
Our venue has a wedding coordinator, so we haven't hired anyone extra. We still have to organize things that aren't venue-related, like the cake, flowers, transportation for our guests, etc. But it's nice to know that everything on-site will be taken care of on our wedding day by our on-site coordinator.
I'm not.It doesn't make sense to since we are getting married in FBIL's backyard. = )
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Just wondering how everyone is going to plan over the distance... or if you are going to hire someone?? I'm undecided. I have 2 years, so I have plenty of time, but not sure if I need someone getting everything together down there!