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How much is your DOC costing you?

posted 4 months ago in Beehive

 
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msritaliu   March 19, 2010  Tustin (Orange County), CA

So, I have a friend of a friend who is an event planner- she's offered to be my DOC for $400 (discounted by $50).  I haven't done any research on how much DOC typically cost- mainly b/c i just haven't found the time- but am now wondering- is her offer a "good" deal? should I shop around?  I would feel confident and comfortable with her as my DOC, but I'm wondering if I have better (i.e. "cheaper") options out there. FI and I are on a strict budget- so I'm contemplating whether this is a needed expense or not.  Thanks for any advice!!

 
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gloss   August 2009  Boston/Maine

There was a 'real bee budget' series a few days ago on what DOC expenses were for a few of the different bees.  Depending on where the wedding is I would say $450 is pretty cheap.

 
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thisismeAXiD     

I'm new to this wedding thing, but what is a DOC??

 
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caitlanc   September 12, 2009  Wyoming

DOC stands for Day of Coordinator.  That person basically makes sure everything runs smoothly and takes care of all the behind-the-scenes things on the wedding day.

 
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EAQ219   May 22, 2010  Cleveland, OH

My DOC is costing $1350, and I know it will be well worth it. Check out Mrs. Penguin's recent post about not have a DOC and regretting it, along with the "Real Bee Budget" post about DOCs that Miss Gloss mentioned. I'm not sure where you live (never heard of Tustin), but I think $400 is extremely reasonable.

 
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mrsbee   3/5/05  New York, NY

Here are the links to the posts!

Mrs. Penguin:

DOC-less and Regretful

The Bees' Wedding Planner Budgets:

The Bees’ Wedding Planner Budgets

 
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msritaliu   March 19, 2010  Tustin (Orange County), CA

Reading Mrs. Penguin's post is what prompted me to reconsider having a DOC.  I'm going to be doing a LOT of DIY projects, and well, i think I have to admit that I can't do it all!

@ Mrs. Bee- Thanks for the wedding planning budgets link! I was trying to find it but couldn't! thanks!

 @FAQ219 - Tustin is a smaller suburb in orange county, CA. I should probably change my profile to reflect that. :)

 
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LanaJade   June 2010  Boston, MA Wedding in NYC

That is definitely a great price--I'm in nyc and the lowest I've seen is $600. Make sure the price includes the number of hours you need; some DOCs charge less but then you realize that they're just giving you fewer hours to meet your budget.

 
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mrsleopard   11/22/08  Los Angeles

I'm in LA and an experienced DOC will run you about $800. 

I had Month of Coordination which means mine took over the last few weeks before the wedding.  I didn't talk to vendors about timelines, etc.  That cost $1875.

 
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poli2b   10-11-09  Aliso Viejo

Mine is actually my officiant's assistant. She is charging $300 and will only be cordinating the ceremony portion. It seems pricey, but I really didn't want to risk it. Oh, and I'm in the Southern California area.

 
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poli2b   10-11-09  Aliso Viejo

Hey, I just realized you're in Tustin. I moved from there 3 years ago. Nice to see a local on the boards :)

 
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Ms.Editor   4/25/2009  Chicago

Our DOC cost $1500 and starting creating timelines and vendor contact sheets about a month before the wedding. On the day of the ceremony, she was with us for ten hours along with an assistant and intern. I was anti-DOC for a long time, but I'm very glad we hired her!

 

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