Do you tip the preist (if your getting married in the church)?

I've been getting mixed answers on this, some say yes, some say no, some say give him a gift.... uhm, what kind of gift? What are you ladies doing? And if you tip the preist, how much?

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You don't 'tip' the priest, but you do give a donation to the church.

We plan on giving the church a donation of $350-$400.

You do 'tip' the alter boys - a few bucks if you have them. We're giving them each $50.

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You give the priest a 'gift' as well, in addition to the church donation. Keep in my mind that you also tip the altar boys, the organist, and whoever else is there...I know its crazy but thats how it is.

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'TIP' the priest?? Never heard of that.. we have to give a 'donation' of $750.00 No choice in that one.. don't think we'll be tipping anyone!!

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we had to give a donation of $625...The priest is not getting a tip & either is the alter boys!!!

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we have to give a $800 'donation' and if we dont pay it by the week before we have a late charge......................should i tip?

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We did not tip the priest. We paid the church fee, and the organist fee. We tipped the altar boy.

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We're not tipping, just giving a donation to the church

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Posted by hmpena

We did not tip the priest. We paid the church fee, and the organist fee. We tipped the altar boy.

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we're doing the same. we are planning to tip the organist and singer. it actually says they appreciate tips in the booklet we got from the church

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church is 200 and organist is 200 - were not having altar boys- and we have to give a $20 tip to the people that clean up

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Think it's pretty funny that they call it a 'DONATION' When they tell you how much to give.. IMO it's just rediculous!!

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Posted by ajaysmom

'TIP' the priest?? Never heard of that.. we have to give a 'donation' of $750.00 No choice in that one.. don't think we'll be tipping anyone!!

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same here
close to $1000
RIDICULOUS

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Na.. my suggested donation of $850 should just about cover the whole 1/2 hour of my cermony

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Posted by SIBride06

Nope. my suggested donation of $850 should just about cover the whole 1/2 hour of my cermony

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may I add.. If Im late to the church, I get banged over the head with another $50 fee...

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Posted by SIBride06

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Posted by SIBride06

Nope. my suggested donation of $850 should just about cover the whole 1/2 hour of my cermony

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may I add.. If Im late to the church, I get banged over the head with another $50 fee...

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me too!!!!! I mean you are told you MUST get married in the church and they they do this?!?!?!?!?! 800 for 40 minutes. It is ubsurd
whew
vent over

tip--here a tip.....aw nevermind

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Posted by SIBride06

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Posted by SIBride06

Nope. my suggested donation of $850 should just about cover the whole 1/2 hour of my cermony

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may I add.. If Im late to the church, I get banged over the head with another $50 fee...

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Wow 850 that is alot I was complaining about my $350. I also get charged a $50 late fee - but get this they ask for it up front. My sister wasnt late to the church and has yet to receive her 50 back - 3yrs. later.

BTW - not tipping the priest, I am tipping alter boys and organist/musicians.

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Yeah the whole donation that is specified really is annoying to me. If we have alter servers could be girls you know, I used to be an alter server, we would give them something. Priest not so much

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Our chuch requires a $750 'donation'. This does not include the priest 'tip'. For music, a $250 fee is required as well as tipping the altar boys.;

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Posted by ajaysmom

Think it's pretty funny that they call it a 'DONATION' When they tell you how much to give.. IMO it's just rediculous!!

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IMO too...How is it a 'donation' if you HAVe to pay that fee?
It's so ridiculous...not even funny...My church is 550..if im late, 650...oh, thanks!!!

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This may be a totally random and weird question....but are these 'donations' we have to give to the church tax deductible?