What vendors to include in catering count

Photographer for sure. They're sticking with ya for a long time (all day if you have getting ready pictures) and you should make sure they're fed. A good photographer will time when they eat so they can still get the shots you want of the head table and toasts or anything else.

I'm sorry, I don't know what this means and now I'm like did I miss something!?!?

@Naomi R. Wondering what vendors to include in my meal count so they get something to eat during their time working the wedding

I'm including my two photographers (it's in their contract), DJ, DOC, and photobooth attendant

My photographers are getting meals and so is my DOC. My DJ is only there for 5 hours and doesn't require a meal but I'm pretty sure I will add him anyway. 5 hours is a long time.

Thanks! I almost forgot about my videographer!

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I included my photographer, DJ and DJ's assistant and DOCs (we had 3) We were unsure about other vendors, so we asked them before giving our final numbers.

We had photographer, second shooter and assistant, DJ and Photobooth attendant.

It's in my videographers contract that I have to provide a meal. I'm also providing for the dj and assistant and both photographers.

Typically you would include your photographers, Dj/band, video person, photo booth person. Any other vendors that you may have that are not listed would be fed at the venue.

I think you should count any vendor that will be at your reception

Anyone staying throughout the reception would be served a meal of some sort.

For me that is the photographer, coordinator, DJ and videographer.

Officiant is not staying after the ceremony.

You think I should include a photo booth attendant who is there for 2 hours? Thanks!

Idk but I'm including everyone. Security, bartender, officiant, photog, photog assistant, and DoC. People are better when they're not hungry.

We included the photographers, videographers, and DJ.

- Photographers

- Videographers

- Officiant (if they plan on staying)

- DJ

I wouldn't just include them in your count; make a separate count for them and ask your venue about vendor meals (which are usually less) and seating.

@Celia thanks! I never knew they could be potentially cheaper! You rock!

Typically just the Dj, photographer, videographer, and wedding planner/DOC (if you have one). My DOC is provided by the venue so she isn't included in our count as per their request). Some ppl also include their officiant either as a courtesy or become there is some other prior relationship pastor/friend/relative.