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Just Said Yes October 2018

Feeding Vendors when a vendor arrives after dinner time...

Sarah, on September 27, 2018 at 6:26 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

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Hi Wedding wire-rs,

Quick question about feeding vendors...

I have 12 vendors. I am planning on feeding all of them because most of them, if not all, will be with us for the majority of the day.

I have one vendor, a photobooth attendant, who is arriving around 7:30PM to set up a photobooth that will not be ready until 8:30PM (we're only getting 2 hours worth, so from 8:30PM-10:30PM).

Dinner starts at 6:45PM for guests. I imagine dinner break will start around ~7:20PM-7:30PM for the vendors and end around ~7:50PM-8:00PM.

There is no obligation in the contract to feed the photobooth attendant. If we were having the photobooth for longer (i.e. 3 hours so that the attendant came at maybe 6:30PM or earlier), then maybe I'd feel less on the fence. I know it's a nice gesture, but considering they are coming after dinner time to set up, I wonder whether they expect to be fed...and I'm also a little inclined not to put a meal down for them.

What do you guys think? Am I totally off-base here?

Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Judith, on November 27, 2019 at 8:49 PM

Super July 2019
Emily · on September 27, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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Can you email and have the company ask the attendant? If it's not required I'm sure they're used to eating beforehand. But the best way to know is to ask!
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Master August 2017
firstoneat56 · on September 27, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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There’s no reason to provide a meal for someone who is only working 3 hours. The attendant will eat before coming.
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Courtney · on September 27, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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I would think they would eat before. If a shift starts at 7:30 it seems pretty common sense to me to eat dinner before you get there. You could double check that a meal is not required and if it’s not I wouldn’t pay for one for someone working 2 hours.
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Master November 2019
Mrs. S · on September 27, 2018 at 10:18 PM
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I wouldn’t reserve a meal for that time slot. It’s mainly for the vendors who are with you for many hours over time like dj and photographer
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Legend July 2019
MrsD · on September 28, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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We are only feeding the vendors there for 6+ hours
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Master October 2018
DC Wife 10.27.18 · on September 28, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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If its not in the contract, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Judith · on September 28, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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No need. At least 4 hours, crossing a time when a meal is served, is the minimum under labor law, and vendors know enough to put it in their contract if working under 4 hours, and they still want a meal.
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VIP July 2018
Jen · on September 28, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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I did not feed my Photo Booth attendant as he arrived after dinner had already started. It wasn't in their contract.
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Dj Tanner · on November 27, 2019 at 1:12 AM
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I honestly can’t believe you’re even questioning feeding this vendor! They are working for two hours!Do they really expect a meal that you’re probably spending 200 bucks a head on?! I can’t believe that weddings are turning into this circus! I’m sorry I know all of you will disagree with me but I think the only people that should be fed are the DJ and or the band. They work the hardest and they have no way to bring their own food.
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Judith · on November 27, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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This after dinner Short term person need not be fed, but have coffee or other beverage available. You may have to pay caterer $5 for the privilege.
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