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hopie



Joined: 23 Mar 2008
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:06 am    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
Should you tip your photographer or florist for your wedding?
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jackie



Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:25 am    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
Photographer, for sure. He just put up with your family and his family for what I'm sure was a good part of his day. I'd tip mine, he'd of earned it.The florist? Only if the flowers beat your expectations, or you harrassed the crap out of them in the preparation.
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JaymeLeafe



Joined: 24 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:44 am    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
its not mandatory... if u want u may...
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Hope1502



Joined: 02 Dec 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:02 am    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
Not unless you want blurry photo's taken from ground - level - or fallen over floral arrangements.Seriously though - it's considered polite to tip people doing you such a favor (even if you are paying them for it) - so, i personally would say, "Yes."We did Smile
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ImLost



Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 9:21 am    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
lf....after you get your photos back and you are more than happy with the package then yes.....lf you want.This is your privilege.Same with the florist.Depends on the satisfaction of the customer.
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ÏÎ



Joined: 02 Feb 2008
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:39 am    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
Yes, you should have something for you carter, photo, dj,
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GigiJenD



Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:58 am    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
I work as a photographer and sometimes they give me a tip with money or with food. but depending on if im uber hungery i normally take the food
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jakre zumi



Joined: 15 Apr 2008
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Location: Swiss

PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:16 pm    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
If you feel the level of service justified more that what you were charged...Usually the photographer and florists are hired as independent contractors so they have charged you an amount of money so that they WILL make money.It is NOT like a food server that charges you someone elses price and get paid the Food Service Federal Minimum Wage of no less than $2.13/hour...Food Servers work for Tips...Independent Contractors don't...http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/whdfs2.pdfIf you feel they deserve more for exceptional service then do it...if not don't...it is not required
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Jade645



Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:35 pm    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
No way. They are already charging you a bundle of cash...they aren't pizza dudes!
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jennp



Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 3:53 pm    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
Why? Your already paying them Who's next,the dry cleaner?. I personally am tired of everybody with their hand out.
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Heart



Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:12 pm    Post subject: Tipping??? Reply with quote
It's not necessary. I didn't, but then again, I didn't have a florist or a photographer at my wedding. I picked up a few spring bouquets from Wal-Mart as the flowers, and my BIL took the pictures.I'm a simple kind of gal, and I REALLY hate how fussy and showy weddings have become.
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