Deciding whether or not to feed your vendors is a tricky thing for some. While we don’t think you need to provide them with a “wow” meal, it’s always nice to make sure they get something to munch on. Here’s a few quick tips on choosing vendors meals:
- Who should we feed? The short answer is any vendor that is staying for the duration of the wedding. A floral designer who is dropping items off, setting up, and returning at the end of the night does not need a vendor meal. Your DJ, photographer, and other vendors who are staying for the entire event are most definitely going to need a meal.
- What should they eat? This is usually dependent upon the client’s preference. Some couples order a simple “boxed style” meal {sandwich, chips, and cookie}, while other couple may have their vendor eat off the buffet {after guests have gone through}. We definitely recommend checking vendor contracts because some of them require a hot meal.
- When should they eat? Depending on the timeline, most vendors try to eat when everyone else eats. There isn’t usually too much going on during this time, so it’s a great chance for your vendor to sneak off for a few minutes to grab a bite.
- Where should they eat? Try to keep vendors as close to the reception space as possible. Some couples like to provide a reception table specifically for vendors. If you’d prefer they not eat with guests check to see if the venue has a small side room near the reception space.
