To feed or not to feed.....

LRR223 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:28 PM

To feed or not to feed.....

the band, that is....what is everyone doing? Our band is composed of 8 people and they get to eat at 1/2 price...i don't know if we should be paying to feed them or not...my manager told me that they can eat as much as they want for free during cocktail hour and i think vienese too....what does everyone think? for girls who are already married and had a band, what did you do?

MsPotterhead Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:37 PM

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I didn't have a band, but we did feed all our vendors (DJ, MC,Photo, Video, assistants). I personally think you should feed them. I know its more people than a DJ, but I would just count that $ as part of the cost of having a band. I think its the right thing to do.

MrsHtobe Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:38 PM

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I'm having a DJ, but I think you need to feed them.

They are working hard for you for atleast 4-5 hours (maybe 6 if your VH adds on an hour?)

I think thats a long time for them to just snack on CH food, JMO.

They are going to make or break your wedding, I would try and keep them happy!

Toucan311 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:39 PM

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This topic always gets crazy! You gotta feed them!! What are they going to do? Stop playing music for 30 min to go to Mcdonalds??

FutureMrs.T Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:44 PM

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Feed them...it's the right thing to do...and if you dont keep them happy, they can ruin your music

AMGBride2008 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:47 PM

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The right thing to do is feed them.

If you think about it, they'll be setting up and getting ready for the reception while everyone is at the CH... so in reality, they're really not going to be in there eating.

anneandchris Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:52 PM

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You have to feed them. Personally I gave my vendors the option -- cocktail hour or dinner.

I let them make that decision based on what they prefered and what is easier for their schedule -- they haven't responded about that yet.

LRR223 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:52 PM

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thanks for the advice ladies...i appreciate it!!!

LRR223 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:53 PM

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Posted by anneandchris

You have to feed them. Personally I gave my vendors the option -- cocktail hour or dinner.

I let them make that decision based on what they prefered and what is easier for their schedule -- they haven't responded about that yet.

good idea!!!!

mRm2008 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 03:56 PM

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Posted by Mimacat

This topic always gets crazy! You gotta feed them!! What are they going to do? Stop playing music for 30 min to go to Mcdonalds??

I agree. In fact my videographer had it in his contract that if dinner wasn't provided they had the right to leave for 30-45 minutes to obtain their own. I obviously didn't want that so feeding them all !!

KarinAmanda Posted: Sep 08, 2008 04:10 PM

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rut row ... i know where this is going ...

LRR223 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 04:15 PM

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Posted by KarinAmanda

rut row ... i know where this is going ...

lol....maybe i shouldn't have asked..lol

MikeandJess Posted: Sep 08, 2008 04:17 PM

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Ask them! Our band wanted bigger tips instead of food, they didn't come out and say it this way though.

Maria31 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 04:22 PM

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We are having a 9 piece band and we are feeding them... as well as our photog/videographer.

marriedinmontauk Posted: Sep 08, 2008 08:34 PM

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One of my favorite memories is hearing one of my band members on the phone saying how much they liked my food. He said' I had a great night and I got to eat steak!'
That really made me smile.

MyLobster Posted: Sep 08, 2008 10:03 PM

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I think most vendors expect to have dinner offered. If they are expecting it and don't get it....it may show in their performance or service

PauliesGirl Posted: Sep 08, 2008 10:06 PM

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yup...feed them

melissatam2008 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 10:32 PM

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i told them that they could eat from the cocktail hour n viennese, ..... why to pay for them if im paying enough for them to play??
their job is to play not to go eat..im sorry but thats the way i see it..

Snowflake08 Posted: Sep 08, 2008 10:40 PM

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we did feed our vendors, but our band told us specifically NOT to feed them
they said that the RH feeds them regardless and they were 10 people

kslmbuggie Posted: Sep 08, 2008 11:16 PM

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Posted by melissatam2008

i told them that they could eat from the cocktail hour n viennese, ..... why to pay for them if im paying enough for them to play??
their job is to play not to go eat..im sorry but thats the way i see it..

i totally agree!!! we have 2 pay them, feed them, and tip them!!! anything with the word 'wedding' attached to it just gets out of hand.