Urgent question before my wedding tomorrow

02bride Posted: Sep 07, 2002 10:35 AM

Urgent question before my wedding tomorrow

Do I tip the photographer or videographer?????

JennDave12 Posted: Sep 07, 2002 10:41 AM

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We did. I know that some people say if they are the owners not too but we felt that Bill (Wild Rose) did a great job. Kathy and Maria - the photographers from VIP - we also tipped them. Hope that helps.

02bride Posted: Sep 07, 2002 10:46 AM

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The photographers are not the owners. How much do you suggest? The Knot.com says $20-25.

JennDave12 Posted: Sep 07, 2002 10:51 AM

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That sounds good. I was going to suggest about that much.

Diane Posted: Sep 07, 2002 10:54 AM

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Best of Luck to you.....It is going to be so nice.
I used Steve also, and my pics came out BEAUTIFUL!!!!

02bride Posted: Sep 07, 2002 10:55 AM

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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wedbabe Posted: Sep 07, 2002 10:58 AM

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GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's going to be a beautiful day!! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!

michele31 Posted: Sep 07, 2002 10:59 AM

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I am tipping my photographers about $125 each. $25 is a bit too low- IMO. Remember theknot.com says that I can have the wedding of my choice with a $20K budget. We all know that is NOT true on LI.

lilmrs Posted: Sep 07, 2002 11:04 AM

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your getting married today! good luck!! can't wait to hear all the details!

jennbaby Posted: Sep 07, 2002 11:22 AM

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what beautiful weather. the most perfect day so far this year IMO.

I hope I have such nice weather for my day.
I think $25 is much too low.
If the photographer is not the owner, tip him, I'd say at least $100
As for the video, if you feel they did an excellent job, tip them a reasonable amount as well.
i just saw your profile. I am also using Steve from Patken. He did my epics and I was so happy!
He is such a doll.
Steve is getting married in October also!
Tell him Jenn said Hi!

yabbobay Posted: Sep 07, 2002 05:10 PM

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I also think for non owners 25 is too low...

I tipped my 2 photographers - VIP (one was owner) $100 - he mentioned to someone else that he doesn't accept tips for himself, but gives it to the other photographer...and I really think he is that type of person

Elizabeth Posted: Sep 07, 2002 06:24 PM

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I agree with everyone who said over $100. I don't know where the $25 comes from in the tipping guides but it seems far too low to me too. You would tip a waiter or waitress that much if you and your hubby went out to a really nice meal and that seems like far less work than hours and hours of taking pictures. I don't remember what we tipped our photographer but it was definitely north of $100.

Best wishes!