FEEDING VENDORS

Mici n KC Posted: Mar 05, 2008 08:23 PM

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We will only have to feed our photographer and videographer (at half price). Our DJ eats for free since they are a house vendor.

joan_db Posted: Mar 05, 2008 08:56 PM

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We feed our photogs (2 of them & 1 light assistant) and 8 band members. Since they were the RH preferred vendors, we paid half price

Sugar Magnolia Posted: Mar 05, 2008 09:08 PM

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It's in my photographers' and wedding planners' contracts that they need to be fed. Our caterer sets up a buffet for the vendors in a room away from the party.

tlp123 Posted: Mar 05, 2008 10:35 PM

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We fed our vendors. They were with us for so many hours! I don't like watching other people eat while I can't. If you keep the vendors happy, then (ideally) they will work well.

Jenn04 Posted: Mar 05, 2008 10:39 PM

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We are feeding out vendors...10 piece band, 2 photographers, videographer...I think that is it.

One band we met, said they are there to work and not eat and they usually dont like catering hall food (because they eat it ALL the time) but come on....these guys have to eat or they will starve!

Toots123 Posted: Mar 05, 2008 11:00 PM

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I think its generally safe to assume that you're feeding ALL of the vendors that provide services during the course of the reception. Having said that, in my view, it's also okay to ask them if they 'typically' eat at receptions, if they're working, and to take it from there.

For example, at my wedding,
my photogs and DOC indicated that they did not require a meal but just wanted to know if they were not getting a meal - so that they knew what to expect and how to plan for the night.

Nevertheless, we fed all of the them, regardless, because we

all of them and wanted them to eat because they were with us for a long day.

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AugustBridein09 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 01:57 AM

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i plan on feeding all of my vendors.

failurebydsign Posted: Mar 06, 2008 02:23 AM

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i was under my minimum so they had full meals

mcclj74 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:02 AM

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i plan on feeding them

MrsK2008 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:03 AM

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whether they eat or not you are still excpeted to feed them.........

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:07 AM

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we are feeding them. Our RH charged 2/3..some charge 1/2 price.

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:18 AM

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yeah, you can expect to feed them.

jaep129 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 12:57 PM

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OMG! Maybe its me but i think it is rude not to. Most places charge half for vendors anyway. I guess its up to what you feel is the right thing to do.

kimiequa Posted: Mar 06, 2008 01:33 PM

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i didn't realize that you had an option! our RH gives 1/2 price to the vendors

DGoldfarb0776 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 01:40 PM

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Russo's asks if you want to feed the vendors (DJ or band, Photograper and Video person) but it's extra $- we were under our minimum so they let us include them all in our final count so we're not paying really for them to eat- however if we had to pay for them to eat we would have done so anyhow- some vendors just want CH food but I think it's nice to be able to feed those that are helping to make your day special... also keeps them happy vendors too if you look at it like that...and you know happy vendors are productive vendors (least they should be )

woobie113007 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 03:00 PM

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DEF feed the vendors.....Its up to them if they want to eat or not but they should def at least be offered/given the meal.
IMO its rude not to feed them

HamptonPrincess Posted: Mar 06, 2008 06:13 PM

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We fed all of our vendors, except our officiant. He stayed throughout our cocktail hours (we had it extended) and then he left, but, he was asked to stay for the reception.

Many catering halls will feed the vendors that they recommend for free and any others for half price, you should ask their policy.

mandab Posted: Mar 06, 2008 07:52 PM

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Our RH is offering 1/2 price meals for our vendors too. My DJ actually told me not to pay for meals for them. He said they're there to work and will be playing music the whole night, they said they want to work, not eat!! I was surprised by that!!

kirstenjk Posted: Mar 06, 2008 09:16 PM

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It's customary to feed all vendors who will be at your reception (photographer, videographer, dj/band, etc.).

They shouldn't be 'picking' at the CH since they are supposed to be working. Your RH should set up a meal for them outside of your reception room, usually during your dinner hour, so there is no interupption in service.

sheeshamuff Posted: Mar 06, 2008 10:05 PM

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You should absolutely feed your vendors!!! Especially your photographers! Having been a wedding photographer I know what it is like. Food is greatly appreciated. Photographers are with you all day. when are they supposed to eat? If you dont want them pooping out by the middle of the reception you have to give them some food. Most reception places give vendor meals for half price. so check on that... As for cocktail hour, it is usually the one chance a photographer gets to take a 5 min break, rehydrate and grab a quick snack. You have to understand that they are running around all day. sorry to vent a little, but I have been in their shoes and know how exhausting it is.