Wedding invitations to venders?

my mom told me today that i'm supposed to send wedding invitations to the officiant, dj, and photographer. i think thats bs. they have signed contracts, the dj is actually the director for the building we're using (and a friend we used to work with) so he's going to be there no matter what, and the officiant is only going to be there for the ceremony (we're not having it at a chrurch or anything so he's just showing up and leaving). so do i have to send them invitations? i mean i know i have to have food for the photographer, the dj said not to worry about him, since he works there (the building supplies the catering) and the officiant wont be there for the reception, so why should i have to waste money on invitations for them? and if i do them will have to do the flower people and the cake lady too????

Wedding invitations to venders?
Typically the point of sending invitations to the vendors is to get their food selections if you're having a plated menu. We sent out invitations to our officiant, DJ, and photographers for that very reason. If you need to find out what their food selections are you should just send an invitation. Otherwise don't worry about it. And I wouldn't send invites to the florist and cake baker.



Edit: SInce you're doing a buffet and don't need to worry about dinner selections you shouldn't even bother sending invitations to your vendors.
Reply:I don't think your mom is right. I'm not sending my officiant one because like you he's only going to be there in the ceremony so i won't give him one. I'm giving one to the dj but that's because i'm also inviting his family because he's a family friend. and i'm not giving my photographer one. i think that's a waste and invitations are expensive.
Reply:Your mom is absolutely wrong. These people are not guests, guests don't work, nor do they get paid. It would in fact be very inappropriate to invite them, the only thing to do as a courtesy is to ask the kitchen staff/caterers to perhaps offer the dj and/or organizer (the people who are there all night) some of the dinner/cake, no alcohol of course.
Reply:No, they're not invited guests and don't need a formal invite.



That being said, they may want them for their portfolios. If you have extras after you send them to all your guests, ask the vendors if they want one. If so, just hand it to them ... no need for postage.
Reply:no, the contracts let them know where to be. and you really don't need to send them to the cake and flower people. they come, set up, and leave! they don't stay for the wedding.
Reply:I wouldn't. You only want to send invitations to those people who you want to "partake as a guest" your special event. You're absolutely correct. Contracted or paid and they don't need an invite.
Reply:No--you mail invites to your guests, not the hired help. You've already invited them by hiring them. They're working for you.
Reply:no no no, you are NOT supposed to send one to them! it is a business arrangement with them, they know when to show up!
Reply:I wouldn't
Reply:mother always knows best. Just do as she tells you and stop your whining

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