going rate for a church???

What are churches charging for a wedding???

going rate for a church???

Mine was about that $350 for parishoners, $500 for non....

St. Andrew Avellino in Flushing

What are churches charging for a wedding???

going rate for a church???

Karen, that church is GORGEOUS!!! My fiance was baptized there, and we considered it for our wedding. (Small world, eh?) But, then we decided a church out on LI, since we moved out here. I really wish we could get married there...it's absolutely beautiful with all the marble and high ceilings...ah, you are fortunate!!!

going rate for a church???

Funny - I did the reverse. I grew up there and went to St. Andrews for grammer school. After HS, I went east and studied at SUNY Stony Brook. I took a job out here and lived in SB/Port Jeff for 8 years...only moved back about a year ago.

The church is beautiful...and Msgr Grace is witnessing our marriage. If you know him, you know he's a wonderful spiritual man with a very human approach (and a great sense of humor)!

We are blessed.

ONLY 84 DAYS DEE !!!!!!!

Only 84 days left Dee. For a guy who has never had any good luck in his life, I broke that streak for a split second when I met you. My love for you is strong. And I know that we can work through this together and make it work. I thank God for joining us and for giving you the patience to put up with me.I look forward to marrying you on June 3rd and spending the rest of my life with you.

Does anybody know anything about Hollywood DJ or Hollywood video in New Hyde Park?

Thanks.

76 FOR ME

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Good luck with your planning. Let me know if you decide to book there.

15 for me!

15 for me. I'm ready to pass out! My shower is this weekend. I'm too excited. I can't wait to start the rest of my life with Bob.

Ummm.....anyone who is working from beginning to end (more than 5 hours) expects to be fed, which has nothing to do w/gratuities. You can't depend on the cocktail hour (although we can talk about that option). Also, we have the option of just having one photographer for the last three hours of the reception. All you really need is one photographer during that time, and you get to save on one meal + extra pictures that might not be necessary. Remember that I'll continue to work with you on the budget issue.

Thanks, Mark

15 for me!

You know how happy Mike and I are for you guys...Enjoy this time!! Afterall you are planning the begining of the rest of your life!!

Jamelle

going rate for a church???

I know we are expected to make a donation to the church for a certain amount. But what about tips? I know the altar boys get tipped but who else? I have never been married before (;P) and have never been involved in bridal parties so i'm not sure what's customary. Thanks...

I found the Flowerama Tux Shop on Bell Blvd via their web page & we went there last week. Such wonderful service - great options, good quality. Sonny was very knowledgable, energetic & accomodating.

I'm not sure if all the Flowerama shops are individually owned or if they're linked, but this group is good : )

tips at church???

Joanna, my fiance is a really good tipper (when he deems it appropriate) and feels that the alterboys and altergirls definitely deserve a tip...in fact, he budgeted that in (I think he's reflecting back on his alterboy days). I think he said $20 or $25 directly given to them is appropriate...and I feel that is VERY generous.

tips at church???

Gosh - I didn't know we were supposed to tip the altar boys/girls. Thanks!

I once posted a ? re: tips for the other folks. We are also having an organist . I didn't get a very clear response.

However, that being said, I'm starting to get a little nutty with all this tipping. We always tip 20% whenever we go out - but after all this money we've already spent on the wedding, I'm now seeing a line of people with their hands out waiting to be tipped on top of our contract amounts. And, of course, like everything else - its all cash. I'm estimating over $500 in tips - in addition to the 17% gratuity we're paying the hall.

tips at church???

Karen, I really don't feel your pain YET, but my turn is not that far off...just another six months. I didn't mean to overwhelm you more with the alterboys, it's just that my fiance believes they should be tipped...I don't think it's necessary, just nice. I think if anything, $10 means a nice thing in their pocket. (Remember HOW MUCH $10 was when you were 12 yrs old?) Don't sweat it if you don't...it's not manditory or even expected.

tips at church???

Thanks - I hope so! : )

I certainly believe $10 is great for the altar boys/girls. $10 is a great deal - though I don't think it will even buy a CD! : (

I haven't even finalized the numbers yet but I'm figuring $200 for the Matre D', total of $400-450 for the photographer, asst photographer & videographer, $50? for the bridal attendant?, $60 for the limo (we only have 1 car).....

tips at church???

I think you should give what you can. There are no laws that say you have to tip 200, or 75. I personally feel that whatever I am able to give I will. This is a sacrament to me; we should not have to feel overwhelmed with what we HAVE to pay the church, altar boys, priests, organists. I think for young altar boys and girls, 15.00 - 20.00 is appropriate and enough for them. I don't feel, which I saw prior under this topic that you donate 300 or 400 to the church and MORE to the priest. Isn't the priest part of the church. I have my uncle marrying me; he is a deacon. I have paid for his hotel room and ferry ride. I also cross-stiched him the OUR FATHER on fabric and matted and framed it, as he is becoming a priest. I feel that this is better than any monetary gift. I will make a donation to the church for letting me marry outside of my parish, but all this tipping and all this money that is being discussed for the church is totally taking away from the sacrament that it is. Years and years ago, money was not asked for. I personally, and I mean personally, feel that the church should be grateful that we still come their to do our sacrament. I know that sounds horrible, but the stories I have heard from other couples, the grief some couples have to go through to get married in the church, the money, the rules, the days you can and can't have, etc. is a turn off to young people today. If you look at the polls, most young people don't go to church anymore. I'm trying to go back, but I've left my very large parish because of the money and have went to a smaller quaint parish that says give what you can.

Thanks, Cynthia and Karen!

tips at church???

Karen are you kidding me??? 400 - 450 MORE! for your photographer???????/

I think you are spending way toooo much on tips.

Thanks, Cynthia and Karen!

Tip ranges

I read somewhere $150-$250 for the main photographer, about $100 for the assistant and then about $100-150 for the videographer.

If this isn't customary, then can someone tell me what is?

Thanks, Cynthia and Karen!

tips at church???

Kate, I totally agree with you. I think the church should be happy in this day and age that young couples are taking the sacrament of marriage seriously enough and believe enough in our faith to get married in the church. We should not be told of a suggested donation. I find it amazing. I havent met with the church yet regarding our ceremony or suggested donation. I am all for giving what you can afford and just because it is your church I think people will just automatically give more. Take care!!

Hey Karen,

How's it going hun?? I know we are in the straight-away now :)

Tip ranges

I've never read that before, but I plan on giving my photographer about 50.00. I'm already paying him $3,200.00 adding another 200 - 500 more is like ordering an extra package. Karen, please don't take my comments personally. I just feel that that is a lot of money to tip. The maitre' de and hall do more than the photographer.

Usually the receiving line is at back of church, as guests leave. It depends how much time you have between ceremony and reception. Our ceremony is at our reception site, with cocktail hour immediatley after ceremony so we will not do a receiving line. Another reason I want to be able to mingle in and greet my guests at this time.

How's it going hun?? I know we are in the straight-away now :)

Tip ranges

Is your photographer also the owner? Just asking because I dont plan on tipping mine, since he is the owner. Just wondering what other people are doing in similar situation. I also feels when it comes down to it, he will be making extra off me if I choose (which I likely will) to by extra prints.

Just an FYI: My sister had her reception at the Timber Point Country Club 5 years ago. People are still talking about it. What a great place, awesome time, great staff - Unbelievable food! Don't worry about a thing! It's beautiful there and you have it all to yourself. We had a great time and it was pretty and cozy and the pictures in front of the fireplace, as well as, out on the golf course, were awesome

How's it going hun?? I know we are in the straight-away now :)

Tip ranges

Gosh no - I didn't take anything personally. I didn't make up the $$$ - I read it somewhere else...

Honestly, it hurts to give more than we're already paying for...Now that I'm just over a week away, I'm starting to pay attention to those details and have no guide on who to tip and how much.

My biggest issues are getting rid of this cold (thanks Paul!) and dealing with the bouts of dizziness I get from time to time (too much stress with work & the wedding).