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Thanks to all who put so much spirit into their costumes this year! Cheers! -My Big Day Quite often we get the question, how much should I tip my vendors? Honestly, tipping suggestions vary from person to person, and expert to expert. Based on our research, and years of event experience, here is what we recommend. Be sure to download our handy tipping sheet for future reference! My Big Day Guide to: Tipping Vendors and Weddings and Events Tips are never expected, but always appreciated. Tips are meant solely as an expression of appreciation for especially good service. Unless the service provided was less than satisfactory, it is customary to show your gratitude by tipping many of the people involved in making your event a success. My Big Day Tipping Tips: Check Your Contracts & Agreements Many gratuities are built into quotes for major items, such as, catering. This will appear as a ‘Service Fee,’ a ‘Service Charge,’ or any amount that is approximately 15 - 20% of the total contract. Read your contract carefully to avoid unnecessarily double-tipping. Don’t Tip the Venue /Owners If your photographer owns the studio, there’s no need to tip them. The same goes for bands not booked through an agency, the owner of a wedding venue, and the beauty-shop owner who does your hair. Reward Extraordinary Service Beyond the customary tips, when someone goes out of their way for you―the DJ digs up that old recording that will make your Grammy misty-eyed… the florist finds you that rare flower not in season… the event planner goes above and beyond adding little touches not contracted, etc… consider thanking them with a gift certificate, a bottle of wine, or another thoughtful token. Put Someone in Charge Assign someone you can rely on… one of the fathers, the best man, your super-organized maid of honor - to hand out envelopes with the non-contract tips in cash, either at the time of service (hair and makeup people), at the end of the wedding (which allows you to adjust the size of the tips to reflect the service), or at the beginning. Simple Tip Chart: Bartenders: 10 percent of the total liquor bill (to be split among them) Band or DJ: $20 - $25 per musician; $50 - $150 for DJs Photographer/videographer: If you’re paying a flat fee with no overtime, $100 Catering manager: $200+ or a personal gift Makeup artist: 15 to 20 percent Event/Wedding planner: 15 – 20 percent of fee Hairstylist: 15 to 20 percent Waiters: $20 and up each (distributed by the catering manager or maitre d’) Wedding Musicians: 15 percent of fee for ceremony musicians; $22 to $25 per musician for reception Delivery Staff: Cake, Flowers, Rentals, Etc. $5 to $10 per person Bathroom attendants: $1 to $2 per guest Chef: $100+ Coat check attendants: $1 to $2 per guest Hotel chambermaids: $2 to $5 per room; $10 to $15 if you used a suite as your dressing room Limo or bus drivers: 15 percent Valet or parking attendants: $1 to $2 per car; 15 percent for valet parking Maitre d’hotel or headwaiter: 1 to 3 percent of food and beverage fees
Have you seen this yet? Everyone is buzzing about it! Crest and Oral-B came up with a hilariously honest video demonstrating how kids feel about Halloween candy. The kids in this video were only told that they would be the first ones to try brand-new Halloween treats. What happens on film is pure magic! My Big Day wrote about this fantastic event a few posts ago. Unfortunately, due to the flooding in Northern Colorado (Loveland specifically) this event was postponed. All previously purchased tickets will be honored. Here is the new info. Don't miss out! Don your swanky black and white attire and arrive in style at a glamorous cocktail party inspired by the art of Francisco Goya. Friday, October 4, 2013 VIP Curator’s Reception ~ 6 pm at the Loveland Museum/Gallery VIP ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-party at the Loveland Museum/Gallery. Enjoy a flamenco guitar performance, sample a variety of wines, and meet the Curator of Art during a private viewing of Joellyn Duesberry: Perspectives in the Main Gallery. Black and White Bash ~ 7 pm at the Rialto Theater Center Indulge in unlimited tapas and two complimentary drinks from the cash bar while you party it up amidst a commissioned art installation by Mary Rodriguez. Enjoy live performances from Wendy Woo and The 14ers and a style show by White House¦Black Market. What You Get
Museum Member: $20 (VIP: $40) Non-Member: $35 (VIP: $55) At the Door (No VIP available): $50 Purchase tickets online at https://theblackandwhitebash.eventbrite.com or call Erika at (970) 962-2563 for more information. My Big Day has a wedding coming up in November for a lovely couple in Greeley, CO.
Their love is so sweet, and their color palette is beautiful! Coral, mint and gold.... Below are some photos to get me inspired! It's already time to start plotting and planning for Halloween.
What to wear? What parties to attend? The pressure is on! My Big Day happened across a website with some fantastically creative Halloween Costume. Perhaps you'll find a little inspiration HERE. And don't forget to put Saturday, October 26th on your calendar for Northern Colorado's wildest Halloween Party! "Slash-back to the 80's" Details coming soon! Fairys are so 'IN' these days! My Big Day sees fairies in weddings regularly. And have you noticed the upswing in tutus and fairy wings in stores? Well, Rubi's & Diamonds Studio in Denver caught on and has made an incredible business out of the popularity of fairies! They have a photo studio and will give your princess her very own fairy photo session for just $25! Here are the details: CLICK HERE to get this deal before it's gone! Let your princess have a magical experience (with the photographic evidence to prove it) with this offer from Rubi's & Diamonds Studio: • $25 ($150 value) for an Enchanted Fairy photo session and 8x10 print • Sessions last 60-90 minutes and include wardrobe, accessories, and make-up • Studio is located near the intersection of Federal Boulevard and Florida Avenue
I'm feeling pretty proud of my client, Restoration Medical Aesthetics! Check out their new website! (and like them on FB) http://www.restorationmed.com/index.html They consistently offer client appreciation events and spectacular specials! You may be surprised by the number of products they carry and services they offer. If you sign up for their newsletter, you can stay up to date on all their offerings. Visit all of their 'Services' pages on their website to see AMAZING before and after photos!! It's wedding season and here is another contest My Big Day is encouraging brides to enter...
It's your chance to win a FREE honeymoon. CLICK HERE to enter. You can Win a Romantic Getaway to the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa! Confession: I am obsessed with the catalog from UNCOMMON GOODS! Have you heard of this company yet? Many friends and family members of mine have received gifts from this ubber cool company! Much of what they sell is up-cycled or eco friendly. My husband discovered my coveted catalog in my catalog basket and swiped it, finding the most perfect personalized gift for me! You never know how much you need the things you never knew existed. Shop there for your BIG Day today! Check it out! |
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