At the wedding reception, do you put a place for the DJ, Photographer, Videographer?

Question

I mean do you feed them, do they sit and get a favor or do they work? I need to know for my headcount for the restaurant.

Answer 1

I did wedding photography for about 15 years.
Taking pictures during the meals is required.
But often the hosts graciously asked me to take a little break and have something to eat.
If you hired professional photographers,they are not there to eat and dance and drink.Their
job is to photograph all of that and more.So they should not be included in a restraunt seating head count.

Answer 2

It's possible. My sister did her wedding on about $2500. Do the food yourself. Only have finger foods and light things. Ask some family to help prepare the food. Do the flowers and and decorations yourself. Look at the dollar stores for all that. Look for a reception area at a friends or family members home or patio area. Even the church may with a reception hall may let you use it for a few hours for free. You can make this work on a budget, with some planning and thinking. Good luck.

Answer 3

No. They should starve to death while they are at your wedding. Listen to yourself! You must be the cheapest person on earth. Of course they get fed. Despite what you may think, DJ's, photographers, and videographers are human too. Just in case you didn't know, they will also need to be hydrated every once in a while. Make sure there's water around for them. Cripes. What is wrong with people today?

Answer 4

if they are present at the reception, the correct thing to do is to offer them a meal. If they aren't there for that part, then no. The DJ generally just eats at his table with his equipment. The video/photo people will often decline the invitation unless they know the bride but if they do accept, they would need to be seated somewere as well.

Answer 5

I offered my DJ and photographer food and counted them in the favors. I didn't have a videographer.
My DJ accepted (no seat though--he was working) and my photographer graciously declined even though I told her I didn't want "food shots" so she could have a break. She still declined.
Bottom line: offer them food. It works best if you have a choice of entree so you can just say " do you want chicken or steak" or something like that.
Good luck! :)

Answer 6

They do not sit down with guests...if you're having a buffet, they usually eat from the buffet and sit somewhere behind the scenes. Ask the restaurant, or caterer, if they make vendor meals. Most do, which consist of a sandwich, chips, piece of fruit, and dessert. They are packed in plastic take-out boxes and are easier (and cheaper) than a plated or buffet meal for your vendors...they shouldn't count in the guests number.

Answer 7

The banquet manager will set up a vendor table where your service providers will get their meal. They are not included in the guest head count. Just be sure to tell the manager how many service providers will need a meal. Be sure to know if any of your vendors will arrive with an assistant.

Answer 8

count them as far as food. You can sometimes order something special for them depending on the venue that you are going to do the reception at, but you do not have to have a place setting for them. They should not get drinks for they are working, They also do not get a favor. But it is courteous to give them something to eat since they are going to be there for a couple of hours. I hope your wedding goes great.

Answer 9

Feed yes, but usually if the DJ is playing at the resteraunt, he's setting up, the photographer is doing their job, so no seats. But, you can feed them when everyone else has been fed.

Answer 10

Yes, you do feed them, and they also get a tip ( doesn't have to be a big one). If you would like u can give them a wedding favor, but it's not required.. Good luck and Best Wishes!