Engagement Photo

Love, love, love this picture from an engagement session by Procopio Photography!!!

Real Wedding - Kim and Ifor

I had the pleasure of watching Kim and Ifor walk down the aisle on this past Sunday. It was a culmination of planning a wedding from 3 different states!

It was just a little hot and humid, but that didn't stop their beautiful outdoor ceremony at Historic Oakland in Columbia. There were lots of smiles during the ceremony, but even more as the bridal party processed out to "Good Day Sunshine" played on a guitar and trumpet by The Dixie Power Trio!

The food was wonderful, the band was rocking and the very obvious love of the bride and groom was heart warming (and really stinking cute!)

The evening was wonderful thanks to the amazing vendors involved:

Historic Oakland

Chefs Expression (Melanie)

Studio in Bloom (Jennifer)

The Dixie Power Trio (Zack)

Peter Holden Photography (Peter)

Kim Rayes Make Up (Kim)

Here are my SO not pro pictures! Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tipping Guidelines for Events

As wedding season is upon us and I've been getting questions from clients about tipping, I thought I would re-post this handy little guild.

All tipping is optional.  Most event professionals include a service or gratuity charge in their bill.  As tipping is always an extra consideration to express gratitude for exceptional service, the following list reflects a general industry standard.

Who receives the tip?	How much?	Who pays the tip?
Officiant (Minister, Rabbi, Priest, Pastor, etc.)	Minimum of $10 - $100, maximum depends on size of wedding and relationship to official.	The groom gives the tip in a marked envelope to the best man to pass to the official after the ceremony or Consultant.
Officiant (Non-Clergy, Marriage Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, etc.)	$10 and up.  Some may not accept money due to conduct restrictions.	Same as clergy members.
Altar boys, sextons, cantors, church organists	If not covered by the church, $5 to $25 is appropriate.	Ceremony Host/Hostess or Consultant when bill is paid.
Florist, Baker, Photographer	Not customary – exceptions if extraordinary services were extended (10 – 15% if tip is given for extraordinary service).	Reception Host or Consultant
Ceremony Musicians	15% of services or $25.00 flat per musician.	Best man pays as services end.  Best man or consultant.
Limousine Service	Usually included in quote, otherwise 15 – 20%.	Reception Host or Consultant
Delivery Truck Driver (including floral deliveries)	$5 - $25 per person	Consultant or staff member present may deliver tip for client at delivery if driver performs extra service.
Coat Room Attendants or Powder Room Attendant	$0.50 per person or a pre-negotiated flat fee	If it’s not part of your facility bill, it’s paid after reception.
Caterer, banquet manager, waiters, waitresses, table captains, maitre d’hotel.	15% (which will generally be split amongst them) if not included in bill.	If included in bill, pay with entire charge, if not, pay after reception.
Bartenders	15% - 20% of the liquor bill, if not included in bill.	Pay with bill or after reception.
DJ/Reception Musicians	$20 - $25 per musician, 5% - 15% for DJ	Best man or Consultant hold tip until after performance.
Hair & Makeup, Manicurist, Masseuse	10 – 15% of total bill	You may pay yourself, or give the funds to coordinator to pay.

Raise The Cake - Custom Cake Stands

I love these super cute cake and cupcake stands Raise the Cake!! Lot's of sparkle and you can either get a pre designed one or go custom and get one that matches your theme.