Providing meal etiquette at reception

I would definitely feed them if it’s within your budget. At the very least you should have a seat for them and make sure that they are scheduled for breaks to go eat on their own.

Personally, I would feed them for sure. They would likely need a seat next to his grandma to make sure she is doing okay.

I would absolutely provide them a meal and a seat. They’re there to make it possible for your FH’s grandmother to attend.

You should be feeding them especially if there are going to be there all night. Talk to your vendor and let them know the situation, like photographers and DJ, venues may give you a discounted price for them as well. Also check with the caregivers and see if they would even want a mean or have some sort of contract for this type of thing that you can read through and find out.

I would definitely make room for them and feed them as well as let them know you are doing so in advance. They are taking care of his loved one and even though they are being paid for their time, it would be the right thing to include them in the dinner.

They’re not going to be there for just a few minutes, they’re going to be at your wedding literally all day. They’re going to be hungry. You absolutely have to feed them.

My FMIL is in a similar situation and we included her caregiver in our guest/meal counts. As someone said, they’ll be there all day, so I don’t know how you could not feed them.

Absolutely I would provide a meal for them. They are taking care of your loved one's needs and comfort.

Yes you totally need to feed them and have a seat for them! Think of it as her “plus two” lol, because she needs it! Maybe his parents would be willing to chip in for the extra meals?

I would plan on feeding the caretakers and giving both of them seats with his grandmother

Yeah how could you not feed them?
If you don’t give them a seat what are they going to do, stand all night?

I would absolutely without a doubt feed and make sure they have a place to sit. If you’re doing open bar maybe your venue will reduce the price them those two people, given that they wouldn’t be drinking.

FEED THEM. No debate about that.

Think of them as a vendor because they basically are. They are coming to help with the grandmother at the wedding. It would be quite rude to expect them to provide their own food when they are helping

I have to side with your FH. Feed them.

Yes I would feed them

Definitely feed them. Otherwise you would probably need to let them leave and get food and have someone else take care of his grandmother during that time. I don’t believe it’s legal to have someone work for a certain amount of hours without providing them a meal or lunch break.

Yes you need to feed them and seat them at the table with grandma. There really is no alternative unless you're willing to not have the grandma there.

I think you're gonna have to feed them and get them seats for sure. it would be rude/awkward otherwise

I would definitely provide seats and meals for them.

I couldn't imagine not feeding them, but that's me. You want your grandmother to be in the best care possible and disgruntled, hungry people often don't provide their best. I know it's more money, but 2 plates shouldn't be too much. I hope you can find room in the budget.