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DH and I did this--we paid off all major contracts, including tip, about two weeks beforehand. Yes, it was risky, but ultimately we didn't want to be carrying a ton of cash (the form most of the vendors required) the day of the wedding. Also, in the end we did trust our vendors, as a lot of them came from this site. All worked out well and we didn't perceive lower quality service than if we had held off.
Getting married the same day and I am definitely paying my vendors the day of (other than the photog who has to be paid by Sept. 13th and the RH which gets paid the week before (including the tips for everone at hall, I am going to bring with me when I drop everything off the day before). I just feel more comfortable that they will do the best job that way.
Posted by ChristineAaron08
I personally wouldnt. I dont want to take a chance of them not showing. I would put the $ in marked envelopes and give them to a BP member to handle.
I'm absolutely paying whomever I can in advance. The DJ requires it, and the hall requires full payment the Wednesday before. Tips will be given at the end of the night, by someone else.
I think its a great idea, and I might do this as well.. But I plan to do this the week before... just to make things easy..
Posted by ChrissynRicky
To be honest - it's not worth it to pay them up front.
If you have the $$$ to shell out now - sit down, make the envelopes w/the remaining balances and the gratuities. On the day of, designate someone - DOC, groomsman, etc. to distribute the envelopes.
I cannot stress how many times I've seen vendors slacking off b/c they had absolutely no motivation on the day of, and brides/grooms were simply not happy. It's sad, but it's true.
I had a vendor this weekend who's equipment did not work - so for the ceremony - no music, for the beginning of the CH & Reception - no music. Guess what? - They were paid in full! When it came to the end of the night to request a refund...we were greeted with a look of question...now it's a huge process!!!!
We paid all of our vendor's beforehand. We didn't want to deal with the hassle the day of the wedding. Everyone showed up - we had no problems. At this point, you've been dealing with your vendors for quite sometime... I say, go with your gut. If you feel they are reliable, then you shouldn't have a problem. Just make sure you have a written contract and get a receipt for paying in full and you should be fine.
