Planning a wedding without a wedding planner

I'm doing it, but I'm getting a DOC.

Okay. Thank you!

My cousin is a wedding organizer at the church I am getting married. so, I didn't specifically hire her, but, I bounce ideas from her. she's ok with it, she's a newlywed as well.

I think about 90% of us aren't using one.

Of course I would strongly recommend hiring a day-of-coordinator to handle logistics though!

No planner here but having a DOC was in my venue contract.

Is everyone hiring someone for your DOC or putting a family member in charge? My parents spent quite a bit on the venue and I'm trying to cut corners to save money elsewhere.

100% ok. I do not have a planner. You might want to make sure that your venue has someone or hire someone who can manage day-of tasks like decorating, greeting vendors, etc.

I am doing mine myself. I do have a DOC.

In not using a wedding planner either my mom is helping me she has done plenty events

I have a planner and honestly I'm regretting my decision more and more each day

Out of curiosity, why are you regretting it Ms. MRose?

I'm planning my own wedding but we do have a venue wedding coordinator, that is helpful.

I did not have a wedding planner or a DOC. I managed to plan my wedding in less than 6 months, in a city over 600 miles away and with which I was not overly familiar. However, I did have a good event coordinator at my venue and I had excellent vendors who were very responsive. So, yes. It is totally possible to plan your own wedding.

My venue recommended a very experienced caterer who took charge -- food, bar, bartender, servers, cake, linens, dishes, and even gave me a blue garter!

Didn't have a planner either but the venue provided a DOC who was a lifesaver. At least make sure you have one of those.

I don't feel like I'm in the loop as much as I should be. I can be a control freak so relinquishing control to anyone is hard for me

Like many others I'm not having a planner but am having a day of coordinator.

I didn't have a coordinator, but I did have a DOC. I highly recommend having a DOC.

I'm also planning my wedding without one. But this means you'll be doing all the researching and contacting vendors for pricing and appointments yourself, which can be a lot of extra work. Especially if you have a "short" timeline before your wedding. Worst case, if it's too much work to handle, you can always hire someone later.

As a PP suggested, you might want a day of coordinator to take care of things the day of, so you can relax and enjoy