To feed or not to feed...

Original post by chichila15

Aug 19, 2004 11:28 PM

..that is MY question. Are you planning on feeding your vendors (ie, dj/emcee, photo/videographer, etc) at the reception?

I'd like to get some feedback before we make our decision.

TIA!

JimmysBride Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:03 AM

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We are feeding them... I think it's pretty much expected.

AliKing Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:07 AM

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We fed them... They ate when all the guests were eating...

Maribelle7777 Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:08 AM

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Yes, I feel you should. Most halls charge 1/2 price for their meals.

I personally feel it's the right thing to do.

goingtobemrs Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:10 AM

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I have a question. Are they considered one of your guests? If so, I'm really close to my maximum!

tourist Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:14 AM

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Posted by Russo'sbride

We are feeding our vendors. We pay half if they order chicken, I don't understand why it can't be half for all the entrees we are having. and I honostly don't think they will be ordering the chicken.

That's kinda funny.
All of our vendor meals are 1/2 price.
I don't know what they are feeing them.

We are feeding ours, b/c my mother is Italian & it is in her nature to feed everyone.

Our band asked in the their worksheet if they will be fed, so I guess I could say no & they will plan accordingly, but my uncle used to paly in weddign bands as a 2nd job, so he didn't always have time to eat before goign to the event he was palying & has told stories aout a tiem hen he as so hungry & could smell the food being seved. . .it made me feel bad, but I was going to do it anyway.

And yes, the photographers ( I have 2 and an assistant) are there all freaking day, so of course they get fed. I wouldn't want to not eat from between 2 pm & midnight! I'd be all shaky with the camera!

jen110704 Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:15 AM

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I am feeding all my vendors. My hall charges 1/2 price for it. It's the right thing to do, since they will be with you all day.

tourist Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:18 AM

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Posted by tp329

I have a question. Are they considered one of your guests? If so, I'm really close to my maximum!

I don't think so. If you are under your minimum, they count, but you pay full price for them.

You aren't till next year though. You'll have some nos. They'll still put up a table of them, but it might be a little tight.

goingtobemrs Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:27 AM

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Oh ok. We should be fine. We'll def have some no's. The minimum for us is 75 and we'll def have that many, so that's good.

nan&dave Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:28 AM

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We're feeding the vendors. I think we pay 1/2 price for them.

Bunnymonkey Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:32 AM

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it's a non issue. of course they will be fed-even the man playing for just the cocktail hour will be offered food.

tourist Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:33 AM

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Posted by tp329

The minimum for us is 75 .

Somehow I knew that. . .

WinterBride2005 Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:36 AM

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Absolutely!!

Spitzergirl Posted: Aug 20, 2004 09:43 AM

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Feed them, you don't want anyone fainting on your wedding

Backinneyork Posted: Aug 20, 2004 10:12 AM

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Definitely! I think it would be rude not to.

hbradio Posted: Aug 20, 2004 10:15 AM

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ABSOLUTELY!!!! The video and photo people are going to be with us all day...and the DJ is a friend so yes. I think they are 1/2 price.

JoJoTeej Posted: Aug 20, 2004 10:21 AM

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Posted by chichila15

You guys are right. It's only right to feed the vendors. We definitely will feed the photo/videographer... however, what I'm up in the air about is the DJ/MC. The photo/video is with us allll day. And the dj is only there for 4 hours. But if I feed the photo/video, then I'd feel wrong leaving other vendors out. I need to find out what the discount is at Leonard's.... does anyone know?

They definately should be counted in the head count, but who knows when they get a chance to eat a meal - CH?

btrflygrl Posted: Aug 20, 2004 10:51 AM

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it's expected to feed them and also a courtesy

nylisa Posted: Aug 20, 2004 10:52 AM

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Posted by Snoogie

I am feeding them! I want them to do a good job...

All kidding aside, I think it is the proper thing to do, and most halls give you a discount on their meals...

I agree.