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What is the syandard policy on that? Does anyone know if you have to pay for th eband to eat? I'm using a Hank Lane band if that helps.
Sassyz75 - That would TOTALLY **** me off - I can understand where you're coming from 100%. Trust me - I personally plan to pay for their meal and I try to treat all people with repsect, regardless of their job. Anyway - I think being a musician is a totally cool and respectable profession, so I'm surprised your mom gets treated that way. Regardless - I will cut costs elsewhere - I guess I won't be having flowers :)
We are paying 1/3 plate for vendors. It's funny though, because our band stated that we could order them pizzas if we want, but the hall doesn't allow outside food to be brought in. So basically we are forced to feed them a $40 meal each.
OK - now tipping is a totally different story - I was told by my company that most people do not tip the band, but most people do pay for meals. That is what I plan to do. I can't buy all of their meals AND tip - that is where I draw the line.
You can get flowers.Just write a list of what is most important to both of you and then cut where you have to.You can still have a beautiful wedding with everything you want.
Novemberbride - I know - I was just kidding :) We are cutting our flower and invitation budget though. You just can't do everything, ya know?
Thats what we did.We didn't go crazy with flowers and invitation prices.
If its Not in your contract I would talk to the band leader. Our band didn't start until 8:00pm. I asked the band leader if they would like a meal and he said no thanks. We upped thier tip and everyone was happy. Since our photographers and videographer were with us all day we gave them a meal.
When I was discussing this with my site manager, his reaction surprised me. He said something like 'Order them a pizza. They're working for you. Does your boss buy you a $100 meal?' Although most catering halls I'm assuming would not allow it, there may be some out there that would actually let you supply your vendors with a less expensive alternative for a meal. If your contract with your band says you have to provide a meal, does it specify that it has to be the same meal that your guests receive? They need to eat...especially photographers, videographers and vendors that are with you from the time you are getting ready.
I say that vendors should have their own table and eat...my band says they don't want to eat during the reception...they eat during the cocktail hour then thats it for the rest of the night...I think I still may have a table set for them.
