Feeding th Musicians

If they are only playing for 2 hours I do not think they need to be fed, and definitely should not expect it. I think you are safe not giving them food.

Hi Abby H. I am a jazz musician with a jazz band. For 2 hours of work they WILL NOT expect to be fed. Is your ceremony and cocktail hour in the same place? This matters because it adds to their 2 hour window. Travel, 2 setups & teardowns if they have to move, etc. If so then I would perhaps have the kitchen set aside a couple of cocktail plates for them afterwards. However, Generally for most weddings I've performed at we are welcome at a buffet table or to food, but that's if we're working both the ceremony or reception. Say a 4 hour gig. Most of the time we would eat after we're done playing and the DJ has started. But for only 2 hours of playing time you should not expect to feed them. And also most musicians understand this upfront. Please have water glasses and a water pitcher available to them though. THis is a courtesy most people overlook. You don't want your musicians fumbling around in the kitchen trying to find a drink. Otherwise you shouldn't feel obligated

Abby it should've been in their contract...if they had one.

Sorry i didn't read your whole post...just saw that you said not in their contract.

Feed the musicians. A lot of couples don't think of the time frame that the musicians are performing( usually at meal time). Being a professional musician myself, it always was deeply appreciated when the bride/groom invited us to eat.

Typically, any vendor that is at your wedding for four hours or more would like to be fed. A four hour wedding for us is typically a 10-12 hour day, so being fed in the middle of our day really helps. We don't have the ability to run out and get McDonalds while you're doing your first dance!

So, if your musicians are only playing for two hours, they will most likely not expect to be fed. If you wanted to be EXTRA NICE, you could offer them food, but that's above and beyond what's expected.

I think it would be a nice gesture to offer them food.

Definitely have water available, but feeding your musicians is not necessary. After I'm done playing for a wedding, I usually need to load up my instrument and head home (or to another wedding!). It's a nice offer, but don't be surprised if they don't take you up on it!

You have to feed musicians who play at your reception, not who just do ceremony and cocktails.

If they're not with you for the duration of your reception then I'd say no. If the gig is up after cocktail hour, they probably want to leave.

You should give them a vendor meal - your venue probably has a room in back they can eat at. Your photography and DJ will also use the "break space" and get a vendor meal. They are much cheaper than regular meals.

Whatever is in the contract. For example, I am feeding my Wedding Planner and Photographer. Nobody else. Oh.. guests too.. Lol ha ha

I agree with Devon. We do not expect to be fed if we are only playing for the ceremony and cocktail hour, but thank-you for thinking of the musicians!

Hi Abby,

Don't feel worse just relax. Everything should be amazing and beautiful. I become pleased to know that you offer them food.

Thanks

They are performing for two hours so they do not an aspect of food. I think they become so pleased when you offering them for food.

Thanks

Very nice it is really a LOL.........haahhhhh!

I agree with you. They must be happy if offer them for food.

Many couples forget about the feed of the musicians. I have no idea about it what musicians think about the invite of feed. But I'm glad to know that the musicians deeply appreciated the invite.

Thanks