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    MissEmpireState    September 2009   New York City

    Hi,

    Can any one recommend a Day of Wedding Coordinator in NYC?  We need someone to help with coordinating day of details, vendors, and facilitate the event.  We don't have a big budget on this...what's the average price for a day of coordinator?  Is it a big difference between a regular Wedding Coordinator?

    Any recommendation or help is greatly appreciated.

     

     

     
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    mrsbee    March 5, 2005   New York, NY

    Hi Miss Empire State!

    christine viola does a great job and is affordable. 

    http://www.exquisiteaffairsproductions.com/

    she did miss canary, peony, and brooklyn bride's doc.  she's also doing miss martini's wedding.

    it is a big difference from a full time coordinator, but she will start working with you from about a month out. everyone only has wonderful things to say about her. 

     
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    jewelz129    June 7, 2009   New York

    I 100% second Christine Viola and EAP. She is our DOC and so far she has been my Favorite vendor! Even though we only hired her as a DOC, she has been fabulous in responding to questions I have regarding suggestions for vendors/timeline/logistics etc. She is super sweet, professional, and always quick to respond to my emails. Definitely check her out, she has a few different DOC packages, so hopefully you will find something within your budget.

     
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    Janna19    June 7, 2008   New York

    I loved my DOC - Sarah Lusardi of New York Engagements! http://www.nyengagements.com/index.htm

    She was amazingly organized - really on top of every little detail the day of. I  never worried about a thing.  Plus she had two assistants with her.  She personally called every wedding party member, vendor, etc. to make sure they knew when and where to be.  I handed all my stuff over to her the night before (after she expertly ran our rehearsal!) and she got it all exactly right.  Honestly, the whole day ran smoothhly and I never had to worry about a single thing the day of.  I couldn't recommend her more highly!! I *think* we paid around $1000?  She went beyond what she needed to do in helping us arrange a babysitter, going out and getting me fans for my guests to combat a freak heatwave, etc.  I found a few cheaper (none inspired confidence) and a LOT that were way too much.

    A few of my BMs even commented on how much more organized she was than people they had seen at other weddings.  and she is really sweet too!

     
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    mrsbee    March 5, 2005   New York, NY

    also check out mrs. cupcake's fabulous SIL!

    She just redesigned my workspace (sneak peek!)

    http://inspiredgoodness.typepad.com/

     
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    MissEmpireState    September 2009   New York City

    Sara Lusadi at NY Engagements did not work for me at all! 

    After a month of emailing back and forth with her, it didn't work out and I have to start my search over  Day of wedding coordinator :  wedding new york day of coordinator 1 wedding coordinator wedding planning Icon Sad  

     
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    mrbee    March 5, 2005   New York City, New York

    Ah sorry to hear that!

    What's your DOC budget like?

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    Swoonie    9/20/08   New York, NY

    I used Annie Lee of Daughter of Design. She's great!!!

    www.daughterofdesign.com

     

     
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    Habibi      

    We're using Cheryl Larson from Treasured Moments Special Events. She's wonderful. I just put her in touch with another bee and they are working out a DOC package. I highly recommend her. She's in Jersey but will travel to NYC.

    www.specialeventpros.com 

     
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    Janna19    June 7, 2008   New York

    missEmpireState - just out of curioisity, what didn't work with Sarah? I have recommended her to a few people, so it would be good to know if there were any issues......

     
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    Try twoteacups.com and ask for Lucia. She is doing my wedding in September and she is very detailed and awesome! I feel like she is maid of honor now because she is helping so much! :) AND affordable!

     
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    We got married on the 13th and used Bash - pretty affordable, especially compared to all the other NYC vendors we met with.

    info@bashnewyork.com

    Definitely ask for Allie and/or Jayme - both worked with us and were great.

    Good luck and congratulations!

     
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    LP2121    may 30, 2009   Atlanta, GA

    Lindsey Maurath!  She was so amazing.

    lindsey@lindseymaurathevents.com

    she was INCREDIBLE. email me if you want more details or see pics of our flawless wedding! lp212121@gmail.com

     
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    michellesbigday      

    Brides,

    Russell Pinto of Little Red Bean Productions was FANTASTIC!

    russell@littleredbeanproductions.com

    My husband and I had our wedding about 2 weeks ago and we used him and he was amazing and I would recommend him to anyone....he was worth every dime!

     

    Michelle

     
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    Janna19    June 7, 2008   New York

    Since I didn't hear back from Miss Empire State on why she didn't select Sarah Lusardi, I just wanted to comment again on this thread how fabulous I thought Sarah was.  Please contact me if you ever have any questions - we used her for our wedding in June 2008 and hiring her was the best decision I made.  I couldn't recommend her more highly!

     
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    Schrutebeets    September 2, 2011  

    I'm using Rebecca Carlo from Unruffled Bride. She is super organized and budget friendly!

     
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    SRF425    October 9, 2010   NYC

    @MissEmpireState:

     

    Kim Pilson of The Wedding Sitter - www.theweddingsitter.com.  She was awesome.  

     
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    JShapiro    January 8, 2011   New York

    My husband and I got married a week ago - we used Alina Tabari in NYC. I cannot even begin to say how happy I am that we used her services. She truly saved the day about 10 times through our wedding event. At the end of the event, when our "getaway" cab got away without us (didn't wait for us to exit), she personally stood outside the hotel and got us another cab. We had a perfect lux style wedding because of all her help. I cannot recommend her enough!!!

    www.nyweddingcoordinator.com

     
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    chrissy718      

    Hey Girls!

    I have to second Michelle's recommendation of Russell Pinto of Little Red Bean Productions. 

    I worked with Russell on my "unconventional" wedding - one that could have very well been a logistical nightmare, but Russell made it happen without a hitch!  Everything was perfect!

    Ladies, this is the man you want to work with! Professional, smart....AND sexy! =)

    If you are seeking the best, hire him! 

    russell@littleredbeanproductions.com

     

    ~Chrissy

     

     

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