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Just Said Yes April 2014

Should I feed the videographer dinner at my wedding

vintagelove04, on September 2, 2013 at 7:29 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12
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I'm planning to feed my photographer and DJ since they are going to be at my entire reception however my videographer is only going to be at my reception for about 2 hour. I'm only having them for 4 hours total. My question is, do you think I have to feed my videographer dinner as well even though she won't be there long. I rather have her be walking around and videotaping some of the details ect while everyone eats since I don't have them for long.

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Latest activity by estefania, on September 4, 2013 at 12:11 PM
  • ChampagneTaste
    VIP September 2014
    ChampagneTaste ·
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    Some specify this in their contract they'll request a meal or time to eat. Will there be two videographers?

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  • Amanda
    Master August 2013
    Amanda ·
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    Your contract should stipulate whether you are obligated to provide a meal. If it doesn't, then it's up to your discretion. Depending on budget, it'd be a nice gesture to provide a meal boxed up for him to enjoy after the 4 hours of videography are up.

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  • Mrs. C
    VIP September 2013
    Mrs. C ·
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    Our contract doesn't mention it, but we are. I would.

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  • V
    Just Said Yes April 2014
    vintagelove04 ·
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    Thank you everyone!

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    I am a big advocate of treating vendors well, but I don't think so. Beverages, of course, but a meal? No.

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  • Riki
    Master August 2014
    Riki ·
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    You can give him a breadstick or something...

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  • Joanna G
    VIP October 2013
    Joanna G ·
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    I am but our videographer will be with us from 9 to 6. For our first look, getting ready, church, and of course the ceremony.

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  • Wendy Montebello
    Wendy Montebello ·
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    Anything 4 or less I would not.

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  • Maureen
    Devoted October 2026
    Maureen ·
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    I used to be a videographer working 8 - 12 hours for weddings and other events and NEVER got a meal. I WISH I had been fed. The weddings were over $50,000 that I did so I know they could have afforded an extra plate but they didn't think to do it. Whatever their reason, I was always hungry and couldn't take a break. It was non stop work. I wouldn't expect it for 4 hours as it would be easy to eat before or after the shoot. But for 6 hours or more, it would be nice and considerate. It takes a lot of energy carrying around heavy camera equipment and tripods and being on your feet all day.

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  • AndreaLily
    Master October 2013
    AndreaLily ·
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    I think it's a nice gesture. We are offering to feed the 3 event coordinators, DJ and 2 photographers. If it's in your budget it's the right thing to do.

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  • LovelyBride430
    Super September 2013
    LovelyBride430 ·
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    Yes. Normally the caterer has food for the vendors at a reduced rate.

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  • estefania
    Savvy January 2014
    estefania ·
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    Yes. I wouldn't even think about it!

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