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Is this really horrible?

cds58019 Posted:

Is this really horrible?

I know they sya that you are supposed to tip your Maitre'd $3-5 per person. But if you do th math.....$3 x 175 = $525! I really dont understand how people tip their maitre'd this much money!! All of the wedings Ive ever been to, Ive never seen a maitre'd do anything worth a $525 tip! Or anything near that! What are your girls views on this?

AmandaLynn04 Posted:

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Hmmmm....... I do think that is a little high. I might try and post this on '07 and see what those girls tipped.

kristi313 Posted:

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honestly i'd have to agree and say it's a bit much, but i'm curious to see what other girls say. i believe my RH told me 2-3 pp

GinaBambina08 Posted:

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Yeah, I think that's absurd...but then a gain i'm a cheapie!

beachbum05 Posted:

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I think its just one of those things ya gotta do, ya know?? It ISSSS a lot of $$.
cds58019 Posted:

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Posted by AmandaLynn04

Hmmmm....... I do think that is a little high. I might try and post this on '07 and see what those girls tipped.




Unfortunately, that is where I got my numbers from. One girl said that she thought her father tipped the guy $1000!
AmandaLynn04 Posted:

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Posted by cds58019


Posted by AmandaLynn04

Hmmmm....... I do think that is a little high. I might try and post this on '07 and see what those girls tipped.




Unfortunately, that is where I got my numbers from. One girl said that she thought her father tipped the guy $1000!



Wowzers!

Honeslty, the more I think about it...... if my Maitre D does a fab. job, then, there is a chance he'll get $400-$500.

However, if he (or she) doesn't...... there's no way..... no matter what I'm supposed to do!
cds58019 Posted:

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Posted by beachbum05

I think its just one of those things ya gotta do, ya know?? It ISSSS a lot of $$.



I always thought $50-100 depending on the service would cover it. I mean do you really have to tip what they recommend? Are you ever going to see this perosn again or need their services again? I know...Im so cheap.
angl2001 Posted:

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remember your maitre d does alot of work! they are with you from the day you book to the end of your wedding day. They make sure everyone is doing their jobs and everything runs smoothly. I think that is reasonable considering how much work they are doing! you dont HAVE to do 3-5.....if you have 300 guests thats alot. i wount give them any less than $300. im prob gonna give mine about 4 cause he is friggin awesome!!

cds58019 Posted:

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Posted by angl2001

remember your maitre d does alot of work! they are with you from the day you book to the end of your wedding day. They make sure everyone is doing their jobs and everything runs smoothly. I think that is reasonable considering how much work they are doing! you dont HAVE to do 3-5.....if you have 300 guests thats alot. i wount give them any less than $300. im prob gonna give mine about 4 cause he is friggin awesome!!



I just feel like for a 5 hour event that is a lot of money. Most maire'd 's I've seen just walk around every once in a while.
katleigh3 Posted:

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Posted by cds58019


Posted by beachbum05

I think its just one of those things ya gotta do, ya know?? It ISSSS a lot of $$.



I always thought $50-100 depending on the service would cover it. I mean do you really have to tip what they recommend? Are you ever going to see this perosn again or need their services again? I know...Im so cheap.



I was thinking between 300-400...they are the ones who get the food out of the kitchen on time. Work with the DJ/Band to coordinate intro's/first dance/cake cutting...etc.

The party runs smoothly becuase of your Maitre'd. I'm not even sure what my RH recommends...I'm going to have to check into that...hmmmmm....lots of good info here tonight!
katleigh3 Posted:

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Posted by angl2001

remember your maitre d does alot of work! they are with you from the day you book to the end of your wedding day. They make sure everyone is doing their jobs and everything runs smoothly. I think that is reasonable considering how much work they are doing! you dont HAVE to do 3-5.....if you have 300 guests thats alot. i wount give them any less than $300. im prob gonna give mine about 4 cause he is friggin awesome!!



Great minds think alike!!!! LOL
maybride75 Posted:

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we are probably gonna do 400 cause scott and steve are both wonderful. im not sure which one will be my metrd but either one is good

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