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We're absolutely feeding our photographer, and if we end up having a DJ, we'll feed him or her, too. We won't have a videographer or band, so at least we don't have to worry about that! I'm sure the waitstaff will eat, but that is our caterer's responsibility and it doesn't happen on our dime, so I'm not sure of the details. The coordinator is also employed by the caterer, so she falls under the same umbrella as the waitstaff. But if I had a separate DOC, she would get a meal, too.
I think it's very important to feed vendors, you can't expect them to do a good job for many hours on end without a break or food. Some venues will offer separate vendor meals, but since we're having a buffet, our photog is just going to pick at it when she feels like it. The same will go for the DJ, if we have one.
yes, we're providing meals for all our vendors: 2 photographers, DJ, 2 wedding coordinators, photobooth operator.
check your contracts carefully!!! some vendors REQUIRE that you provide them with a meal.
Yes. We will be feeding them. For more than one, it's actually in their contracts!
Absolutely...not only is is only fair...it is in their contracts. Our caterer had a separate meal option for vendors so that we weren't feeding them lobster, but we definitely fed them.
We are feeding our photographer and her assistant and our DJ. We aren't feeding the waitstaff.
I provided food for the vendors that I brought in to the venue: the photog, the DJ, the DoC and her assistant.
We're feeding our vendors: 2 photogs, 1 photog assistant, 1 DJ, 1 videographer, possibly a photo booth attendant- so 5 or 6 total.
We decided to feed them HOT meals instead of sandwiches-- they be doing a lot of work for us all day long, so I think they deserve a good solid meal!
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Thanks Miss Texas! I wasn't aware of that!!
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All of my vendors required a meal but I would have fed them either way. I think it would be wrong not to feed someone for eight hours. My venue offers a special vendor meal thankfully that is half the cost.
Most venues have special vendor meals (ie, for a fraction of the price). They get the same food but I dont think they have the appetizer or salad, so it's cheaper.
I would NOT feed your wait staff, particularly b/c they are likely employed by your venue (country club). They will likely get fed anyways.
We fed all outside vendors (excluding those employed by the venue) - they had a reduced rate and were in a seperate room (so they could be on an actual break). They all seemed very happy to have the free meal, none of them specified it in their contract.
We are feeding all vendors that are coming in from outside the venue (which is basically everyone but the waitstaff). As someone who has worked as a wedding vendor, I think it's the kind and polite thing to do, even if it's a panini or pasta. More vendors should put it in their contracts.
We're feeding our photographers, but not our DJ. Our DJ specifically said to not feed him! He said that he will have just started working and there's no need to feed him. He is more than welcome to the hors doeuvres and cake though!
We're feeding all vendors who will be at the reception... photographer, videographer, musicians, coordinator. Most of them required a meal by contract.
We;re feeding all our vendors. My makeup artist, hairdresser and florist are acutally guests, so we're tchnically feeding them too, just as guests not vendors!!
Side question...should we send them invites to get thier meal choices, or just ask them during a meeting?
My husband and I are wedding photographers, and we do not put a meal in our contract, but we've only been to one wedding where we didn't get to eat.
That said, all we really want to know is what the situation is. If we're not going to be fed, we want to know so that we can stash a snack in our camera bags. Our days often run 12 hours, and we just can't go that long without a bite to eat!
My photog contract actually specifies that you must include time for them to eat. I will use the same philosophy I use with my movers: feed your vendors! A full vendor is a happy vendor and a happy vendor will help you out!!
My caterer provides all vendor meals at no extra charge. You might want to ask if they will throw them in for you for free!
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Are anyone providing food for their DJ, Photographer, Videographer, etc?