Are you paying for your band members meals? I have a 10 piece band so it would be $500.00. and I'm not sure what to do. I am having a daytime wedding so the reception will be 130p-530p and I would think they can eat before or after. What do you all think and what are you all doing?
Then why don't you ask them which they prefer - a meal or a tip? This way, you'll get an honest answer and you won't have to worry about it.
I have an 8 piece band and the leader said they will eat during the cocktail hour. He said it's a waste of money for us to pay for their dinners and they're not there as guests. It's also not a good idea to be performing on a full stomach during the middle of the reception.
I also have a 10-piece band and am paying for them to eat. My hall only charges my half price for vendors, but my vendors do require it. It's in my contract.
