Post # 1
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Bumble bee
Here’s my dilemma,
I’ve been to weddings where the photographer sits at “the singles” table for his/her meal. I’ve never been at that table, and wouldn’t care either way, but I’m not sure how others would feel about this.
We’ve hired 2 photographers, 1 wedding planner and a DJ. We are providing them all with a meal, however I’m not sure where to seat them. I feel weird sticking them on the end of a guest table if they have to be up and down to do thier jobs (we’re doing 8ft harvest/family style tables in groups of 3 and 4).
I imagine the DJ will probably nibble on his feet? Does he require an actual seat at a table? We don’t want the planner/photogs to be too far away so sticking them in a seperate room isn’t feasbile. There is a covered patio attached to the reception area where we could potentially set up a table during the dinner reception….
Any one have any suggestions? What did you do? Where did you seat your vendors.
Thanks
Post # 2
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Buzzing bee
I think you should ask your wedding planner! Our DJ sat at his table and area. I honestly don’t remember him eating at all. The other three didn’t have seats.
Post # 3
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Busy bee
I don’t think you need to provide seats. They will eat quickly and keep working.
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
Ours said they usually eat in a different room but I have been to weddings where they sit with the guests so its probably best to clarify with the vendors themselves.
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
- Wedding: September 2017 - Mississauga Convention Centre
We’re having a vendors table by the dj set up area
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
courtneysokal : I asked her and she gently suggested that they (including herself) not be relgated to a seperate room, which I’m totally okay with. Perhaps I’ll just set them up at thier own table and save myself the headache.
Post # 7
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Honey Beekeeper
None of our vendors ate with our guests. I brought it up to my photographer and she said she’d be super uncomfortable, and would prefer to eat quickly with the staff then get back to her job.
Ask them what they prefer!
Post # 8
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Blushing bee
I had a vendor table in the back for photographers, videographers, planners, etc. When I talked to them, they said it was best to have a sit down meal then get back to work. No invited guests sat with them. I suggest talking to the vendor and see what they prefer as our DJ wanted to stay with his equipment
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
brideinthesix : My vendors didn’t eat their meal in the same room with all of our guests, the venue has a separate room for their staff and other vendors to eat.
By The Way I’ve never heard of a singles table but find it kind of rude :/
Post # 10
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Sugar bee
I’m going to put them in one of the back tables. I wouldnt them in another room.
Post # 11
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Busy bee
- Wedding: November 2014 - Nazareth Hall
brideinthesix : I’m a wedding planner and I have both been seated at a table and not had an official seat. When I’ve sat with guests, it’s just normal conversation, I try to blend in as much as possible, aside from the fact I’m the planner. I’ve also been in situations where I’ve had to eat standing up in a kitchen before and those aren’t bad either. However, my favorite is actually being in a seperate room and taking a minute to relax with the other vendors.
I know you say you want the photogs around for pictures, and the planner around if something goes amiss, or even the DJ; but truth be told, most photographer don’t take photos when people are shoveling food into their mouths, the DJ usually has a dinner playlist, and the planner will eat once everything is served to make sure the service goes smoothly. So I wouldn’t worry about them going into a seperate room.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
HC_IC721 : Amazing feedback. I’m sure they’d apprichiate a quiet moment off thier feet too.
Post # 13
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Bumble bee
prinzesschen : Sometimes when the bridal party members have SO’s who aren’t in the bridal party they often go to a singles table if they know no one else. I agree, not very nice.
Thanks for your feedback.
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
lynnwall23 : Good point. I’m sure they’d love to be off thier feet for a bit too!
Post # 15
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Bumble bee
scissorgirl : This might work best for us too. I think having them at thier own table they can relax and enjoy thier meal not feel like they’re forced to make conversation with my guests.