Who Do I Tip, And Who Do I Feed At The Recept
Being new at this, I`m unsure who to tip. If the limo driver, dj, photographer and videographer own their own business, do I tip them...or only if they are EMPLOYEES of said business? Also, since they are not guests, but are hired to perform a service, am I expected to include them in the final head count I give the hall? I`ve been told I have to provide a meal for them, but at $50/person including bar service, that seems a bit "over the top". I mean, I`m not providing meals for the servers at the hall...as employees, they will receive a tip. They are being paid to provide a service, and shouldn`t expect a meal...that`s how I feel about the dj, photog. Etc. Anyone have an opinion or experience they can share ?
Posted by katie; updated 03/06/03
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It is completely your decision but I would reccommend providing a meal for the photgrapher and anyone else who will be with you for most of the day. Talk to the reception place as they should be able to provide a `crew` meal or such, which should be much cheaper than your price per head. I don`t think you should provide anyone you are paying for a service any alcohol. It is fair to just provide water or softdrink. You are paying them to work, not to drink at your wedding!
Personally, I think providing a meal for the DJ and anyone just working the reception is a bit much as they are probably only working 4 or so hours and should not use your reception as a free meal when they could`ve easily eaten before they got there.
You may get better service if you keep the `help` happy (that`s the theory...) but you should be able to do this by providing non-alcoholic drinks for everyone and crew meals for the people working all day.
Hope this helps.
Posted by danielle; updated 03/06/03
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Danielle...thanks for the suggestion...I never heard of "crew meals", so will take it up with the consultant at the hall. Appreciate your help!
Posted by katie; updated 03/11/03
