Wedding Etiquette Forum

Free Offerings - What do you do?

We have had family members offer to provide services for our wedding and said they would do it for free.  We have a band, a dj and a person making our cake.  These aren't immediate family members.  Should we still pay something and how much?

Re: Free Offerings - What do you do?

  • I would get them a gift card to a restuarant, or nice store you know they shop at. This is what we'll do for our photog.
  • First, make sure that you want to accept their services. Is the cake baker someone who has baked wedding cakes before? Is the band good for a wedding? It can lead to all sorts of awkwardness if you end up unhappy.

    Also consider that they may be offering their services as their wedding gift.

    I'd feel strange giving family members cash, but you can always buy them a nice gift/gift card afterwards.
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