Do you include vendors in your guest count?

Vendors such as the photographer, videographer, DJ, band, etc. are not included as guests. However, they are considered when it comes to food. They will be spending hours upon hours with you and they certainly expect to eat.

What is a vendor meal at a wedding?

A vendor meal is food that is paid for by the couple so the professionals who are working with you throughout the whole day are fed.

Where do wedding vendors eat?

Most vendors prefer to be served dinner just after the couple, head table, and parents’ tables are served, but before the remaining guests receive their meals. For a buffet style meal, vendors would be in line behind the couple, bridal party, and VIPs, followed by family and friends.

Is it customary to tip vendors at a wedding?

When deciding how much you’re tipping this wedding vendor, the rule of thumb is that he or she should receive 10 to 15 percent of the total bill.

What is a vendor for a wedding?

A wedding vendor is anyone that you pay for products or services for your wedding. Products can include: invitations, a wedding dress, wedding favors, etc.

Do you include yourself in wedding numbers?

Yup, you count as guests. If you plan to eat, include yourselves in the headcount.

Why do you tip wedding vendors?

You’ve itemized your wedding budget down to the last cent. But with all the numbers tallied up you might be forgetting a costly, but necessary, expense: Tips! Your wedding vendors are instrumental to the success of your big day, and if they meet—or exceed—your expectations you’re going to want to reward them!

Do you put vendors on seating chart?

Typically, the vendors you’ll include and feed at your reception include the DJ or band, your photographer(s), and your wedding planner. However, if you have a group of vendors that you would like to include in your wedding seating chart, offer them a table.

How much do you tip a bridal attendant?

Venue/Ceremony/Reception staff: It’s not mandatory to tip the ceremony, reception and/or delivery staff, but if you’d like to, offering $20-$50 each is usually a safe bet. Bridal attendant: This is someone who will be with you every step of the way throughout your big day. Need a hair pin? It’ll be in his/her pocket.

Do you tip photographers for wedding?

For photographers, videographers, and florists who do not own their own businesses, tip $30 to $50; wedding coordinators should be given about $50 to $100.

Should you order meals for your wedding vendors?

The vendors you would typically consider ordering meals for include your wedding planner, photographers, wedding videographers, DJ, band members and anyone else who will be working six or more hours during your wedding day. You can add your vendors to your headcount and they will get the same meal as everyone else.

What should you look for in a wedding vendor list?

You’ll definitely want to look and feel your best on your big day, so hiring a professional hair stylist and makeup artist to work their magic is a total must. According to the Newlywed Report, 80 percent of couples include these pros on their wedding vendor list. 5. Attire

What is a vendor meal?

A vendor meal is food that is paid for by the couple so the professionals who are working with you throughout the whole day are fed.

Do we have to feed our wedding professionals?

Yes! You should plan to feed any wedding professional who will be there with you at the reception. This includes your photographer, videographer, DJ and band. The best way to broach the topic with your pros is to put it in the contract.