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Hmmmm...I'm thinking maybe this was an inappropriate question since no one commented. :) I really just wondered if this service is $500 or $2,000....sigh. I guess I'm just going to have to break down and contact a few wedding planners. I hate to take up someone's time tho...if ultimately it isn't going to be something I can afford. $500 I could do...$2,000...not so much...
Honestly your price range is about what I have seen ($500 - $2,000+). I'm not sure your question was inappropriate at all, but I think the answer is just that it completely varies.
I'm told that others have had luck searching on Craigslist or elsewhere for a free DOC who just wants the experience and references, although I haven't seen anything in my area.
Go ahead and contact them! They don't expect business from everyone who does contact them so you won't be wasting their time or yours. Good luck!
I charge anywhere from $500-$1500
$500 - Start 30 days prior to wedding. One meeting to gather all information. Reach out to all vendors to confirm and coordinate. Then all aspects of day of, vendor set-up, photo organazation, through reception.
$1000 - 90 Days prior. This is for the bride who waited too long. Will help hire vendors that have not been secured, pulling together logistics, helping organize vision, day of coordination mentioned above
$1500 - Includes the 90 day, the 30 day, as well as a 2nd coordinator. The 2nd coordinator is really for the Groom on the day of and attire coordination. Also includes final meeting attendance with vendors if requested.
This is just a quick breakdown of what I offer. I hope it helps!
Thanks for responding Kate! I have contacted 1 person off of CL who wasn't free, but she never did respond (ARGH!!!) I sorta thought that someone from CL might be just getting started and want to build their business, however it's not very good business to uh...never respond! I saw someone who had a flyer up in Panera last week and it was really lovely and well put together....but I also thought...wow...wonder if I can afford THAT?! What I also need to do is contact my venue and pin them down on what exactly they will and won't do for me. I know that someone will be there (other than just the catering staff) overseeing things but I'm not really sure what things they are willing to take on. I don't need alot, but I also don't feel like I can really trust or count on my friends or family (awful to say, I know, but they just aren't the party planning timeline people...). I also don't want to be running around like a lunatic. I want to be sipping a mimosa not trying to throw the centerpieces on the table! LOL! Thanks again!
~Kelli
MWitter80 - Thank you! That helps me a lot. I dont' think our area would a lot different than where you are....!
~Kelli
I've seen coordinators at both price points you've mentioned. We booked someone who seems a little newer and her DOC services were around $500. She offers all of what mwitter's $500 package includes, I think that seems pretty standard for a basic package based on the coordinators I spoke to. I felt like I "clicked" more with her, so I chose her over a more experienced DOC who was charging closer to $1000 for the same services.
Since the coordinator I chose is a bit newer to the industry, there are positives and negatives with going this route. She doesn't have as much experience as someone who's been doing it for 10+ years, but she is very eager to help with additional things and consult on ideas throughout the planning process to help build her portfolio.
MaraBeth- I honestly like the idea of working with someone who is a little newer, but I can see your point that experience is a great thing too! My experience with the few vendors I needed/wanted has not been great. If the person even contacts me back I'm so excited! I did a lot of things myself (mostly because I wanted to, partly for cost) so it seems like people only want to take on a project if it = big bucks. I haven't had any luck with finding a florist who wants to work with me on the corsages for the mothers because I've already done all my other wedding flowers (bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnieres).
@KelliP: My DOC is getting into amateur floral arranging and is doing all of our bouquets, bouts, and centerpieces! Maybe you could find a coordinator who could put together corsages? Otherwise, I know lots of floral shops do individual corsages for showers or proms...I'm sure they could do some for a wedding! Maybe you would just need to have someone pick them up because you might not qualify for delivery.
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I am sure that the cost of a day of co-ordinator varies all around the country, but just wondering what other's are paying who are using this service. Also, what exactly are they doing for you? I'm feeling overwhelmed with how much I have to do and how little people are offering to help. Rather then get involved in some dramatic battle I think I'd like to just pay someone to help me. If it's not too crazy expensive....
If you used a DOC are you glad you did? Do you feel it was worth the $?
Just as an FYI I'm close to Cleveland, Ohio (about an hour away)....