Do I have to include the DJ, Videography, or Photography in my final count for the reception?

Do they eat too during the reception or just working?

Yes, please count us in. My husband and I take wedding photos as a hobby. It takes us all day to prepare, get our kids ready so we can be gone for several hours, pack the car, set up, etc. We haven't eaten for hours. Being able to grab a plate at the reception is welcome and necessary. We want to be at our best so we can keep doing a great job.

Don't forget to tip them! Report Abuse

I just recently got married and yes you include them in your final count to the caterer. Report Abuse

yes you should. they are providing you with a service Report Abuse

Glad you want to include them. Otherwise, I promise you that they'd spread the word that you didn't feed them & no one you know would be able to hire them. Report Abuse

It's absurd in my opinion. Especially when you pay the good ones thousands of dollars in the first place. They can feed their damn selves if I am paying for their travel and their services. Report Abuse

I'm sorry but no tips either, like I said they are already being paid good money. I'm a photographer too and I disagree with these others saying yes to include them. That's a joke. Report Abuse

The photographer definitely eats! Cause he/she's been there usually all day & night!

The videographer & DJ sometimes eat; it depends on how long they've been there and how they personally feel about eating at the event.

If you are having a sit-down meal, you need to clear it up with them ahead of time so that you can either have a plate for them or not. Just ask them what they usually do.

If you are having a buffet, I wouldn't bother including just those few people. They will wait til all the guests eat anyway ( if they are professional and respectful) so they will basically just pick a little at what's left!

Usually you can get vendor meals at a discount (50% off, in my experience) from your caterer, so ask your caterer if they give discounts for vendors. However, usually your vendors can also eat the regular meals in case you have some no-shows to the reception.

Usually the venue or caterer will offer "vendor" meals. Ask whoever is in charge of the food at your wedding. Some caterers will offer discounts if it is a vendor meal. But you should definitely feed your vendors. Besides - would you really want the photographer to be taking pictures while you have a bunch of food in your mouth?

Yes, definitely. In all cases your taking about at least 8 hours of work, and you can't do that without eating. The hall usually gives you a break on a vendor table thoguh.

yes itd be nice but you dont have to but sure during their break theyd like to eat and not have to watch others eat