I NEED A DOC!!!

Help!

Ok, so I thought it had been decided that one of my mom's girlfriends was going to be our DOC (day of coordinator) and now, I just found out last night that she isn't going to do it! I know our wedding is still 4 months aways, but our wedding is only 4 months away! :S

Our venue requires that we have a DOC. So I had a mini meltdown last night because I wasn't anticipating this expense. How much do they cost? Im afraid to find out...

Does anyone one have any recommendations for a DOC for the Napa/Sonoma area or has anyone here been a DOC and wants to be mine?

Any suggestions are helpful...thanks gals!!!

I highly recommend my wedding coordinator, who I'm using for day-of coordination plus some extra help getting inspiration before the big day: Crystal Lequang of Amazae Special Events in San Jose. I'm pretty sure she does Napa/Sonoma weddings, even though she is based in the South Bay. She is extremely organized, professional, and is full of great knowledge and creative ideas. I'm very confident that I will be able to enjoy my wedding because she does not mess around and will whip everyone into shape! Here's her website:

http://www.amazaespecialevents.com/

I believe her packages start around $1800 for day-of coordination.

I have seen a wide range of prices, typically $500- 1500. You can get them to come down on price if there are a few things you don't need them to do. For example, I don't need coordination at the Chapel, only at the reception- so she took like $200 off, etc. Just ask around and get some quotes. I'm noticing most "DOC" really are "month of" and also help you through phone/ emails anytime- I think this is very helpful as well...

- HMM :)

I've hired A Beautiful Affair Events, found her reviews on this site. There are so many of them out there! GL!

Hey Ash...based on my research, DOC's cost around 1,000-1500---So expensive!! You may be able to find someone for cheaper by negotiating their cost---I don't think people are hiring coordinators as much as they used to, given the economy, so who's unfortunately hurting for business may be more apt to negotiate her price. I think my planner charges around $1k but you may be able to get her to come down in price. She's FABULOUS!! Let me know if you'd like her info.
The only experience I have is planning my own wedding, but if you'd like to save the $$, I'd be happy to help you out :)

http://www.elsavera.com/page1.aspx

P.S. You might try Bellissima Vita (http://www.bvweddings.com/services.php) as well - she puts on a very good bridal fair, and her day-of coordination services are $800. Her blog is a good place for inspiration!

I'm using Kristen Jensen of www.sugarrushevents.com She's based in the East Bay, but I know she does Destination weddings so she'd probably travel to napa/sonoma. I'm doing a partial package with her so I don't know what her DOC fees are, but she's super sweet, is fast at getting back to you, and does not pressure you.

I'd be willing to help too! I've done catering's for weddings for a few years, many of them were weddings. my grandmother owns a catering company. pm if you are interested =)

Thanks gals! Im going to start a list and see where it takes me. If you have any other ideas, please post them, Im all ears...or eyes I guess ;)