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Servers at wedding? What do I do???

Ruren, on August 19, 2015 at 11:50 PM Posted in Planning 0 4

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Hey ladies! SO I hired a caterer different than what my venue provides but the tricky thing is they provide the food, but no servers. The food is in buffet pans but I don't really want people in line grabbing handfuls of food. Our venue only provides servers with their caterers or for a large price out of our range. So what should I do? I've looked at party services and it's about $100 dollars a server with a 4 hour minimum, I don't really think I'd need a server for 4 hours. I just need someone to stand behind the food and serve it-it would take about 30 minutes. I am thinking of getting my family to do it, but I'd really just want everyone to be relaxed and not have to worry about serving anyone. Should I fish for someone out on Craigslist without knowing them? If I have to, I will have to get my aunts to do it...but I truly prefer not to.

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Latest activity by MrsMcD, on August 20, 2015 at 12:22 AM

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Brittany · on August 20, 2015 at 12:03 AM
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You're right...don't ask your family. They should be free to enjoy the day.
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Monique Wilber · on August 20, 2015 at 12:13 AM
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Please don't make your family work. They are your guests.

How about contacting a non-profit group that regularly serves meals? You can pay the servers directly, or make a donation. Like Lions Club, Elks, Masons/Eastern Star/Jobs Daughters/ Rainbow Girls/Demolay, a church, etc.?

This is something I offer, but I offer a lot more than just standing behind the food and serving it - there is receiving it, setting it up, keeping it hot/cold, serving, refreshing food, refreshing ice, refreshing beverages, taking out trash, setting up recycling cans, putting food away, cleaning up food area, etc.

Unfortunately, between paying the server, paying for workers comp, liability insurance, etc, it is a high hourly rate (because the company needs to make a profit, too). You might check with your / a planner to see if they offer this kind of service.

Yes, otherwise, there is craigslist - but who will you end up with? How about some college-age students that you know, but won't be invited to the wedding? Asking co-workers if they know someone reliable?
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Private User · on August 20, 2015 at 12:14 AM
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I just googled and came up with this website.

www.gigisalad.com

However, I don't know if it will help and I don't have personal experience with it but I don't think you should ask a family member or friend to serve. GL!
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MrsMcD · on August 20, 2015 at 12:22 AM
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Do you know anyone that works at a restaurant? Ask them if they have any coworkers that would like to help out. That's how we got our bartender. My FMIL is a manager at a restaurant. She suggested a lovely girl that bar tends for her. The girl was thrilled to help out.
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