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Why are we obligated to pay for electricity, venue corkage, pictorial fees, and crew meals & transportation during the wedding in the Philippines?

Why are we obligated to pay for electricity, venue corkage, pictorial fees, and crew meals & transportation during the wedding in the Philippines?   When planning a wedding in the Philippines, several considerations come into play, particularly concerning the venue, chosen package, and engaging suppliers for the event. These costs may not always be included in the all-inclusive package offered by the wedding planner.   In comparison, certain countries offer comprehensive packages, often at a higher cost. In the Philippines' context, we are well aware of the challenges tied to currency conversion. The exchange rate between the peso and other currencies, like the dollar, can significantly vary. Due to the peso's relatively lower value, specific package elements aren't fixed, such as corkage fees. These fees fluctuate based on their variable nature, calculated according to actual consumption during the event. For example, electricity power charges at the venue might exceed
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Things to avoid or not to do when you attend a wedding or banquet.

 



Things to avoid or not to do when you attend a wedding or banquet.

  1. You arrive too early or you arrive too late.
  2. You dress like a bridesmaid on purpose.
  3. You ignore the dress code.
  4. You act tired or bored.
  5. You get in the way of the photographer (with your selfie).
  6. Do not take pictures during the ceremony processional marching of the whole entourage.
  7. Not attend ceremony  pictorials
  8. Not participate during pictorials or any request of the couple for their wedding
  9. You take the vase full of flowers.
  10. You leave your wedding souvenirs behind especially when you don't like what was given to you.
  11. You don't try to acknowledge the happy couple.
  12. You RSVP for one and then bring a date.
  13. You forget to turn your phone on silent during the ceremony.
  14. You don't respect religious rituals.
  15. You sit in the front row during the ceremony.
  16. You bring an uninvited guest.
  17. You bring a big present to the ceremony.
  18. You walk in late or in the aisle.
  19. You take your own pictures and post them on social media.
  20. You interrupt the newlyweds during the reception.
  21. You question the couple's no-kids policy.
  22. You don't sit at your assigned table.
  23. You drink too much.
  24. You leave too early after dinner and the program at the reception is not over yet.
  25. You race people to the buffet line.
  26. You add your own commentary to the toasts.
  27. You're disrespectful to the wedding  suppliers
  28. Do not give negative thoughts or feedback to the couple when you have noticed something wrong or bad in the preparation and the program. Just inform the coordinator on duty or the person in charge of their wedding.
  29. Did not follow the coordinator's instructions especially at the reception
  30. You refuse to stay unplugged.
  31. You get in the way of the photographer (with your selfie).
  32. You skip the ceremony and only attend the reception.
  33. Tend to be more important to the couple even if it is not included in the list of presidential or sponsor.
  34. He or She likes to play a role with the assigned coordinators who are not included in the meeting of suppliers before the wedding.
  35. Likes to make a scene or scandal at the wedding if they don't like the way the reception program is done, especially at mealtime.
  36. Don't embarrass the couple especially if they made it fun in the program or it didn't go well at the wedding.
  37. Do not ask for fare from the couple and food leftover when attending the wedding
  38. Do not compare the wedding you are attending with the wedding of others.
  39. Don't get angry with the couple if you can't bring food, souvenirs or  favor’s  and  cake from the wedding
  40. Do not on the spot request a dance, song, poem, or message for the couple that was not discussed in their meeting or on the program list.
  41. Don’t force the couple into what you want to happen on the wedding day that it won’t be discussed ahead of time, either at their final supplier meeting or with the assigned coordinators.
  42. You complain about the quality of the food.
  43. You switch your order at a plated dinner or from buffet to family serving.
  44. Don't give a bad expression if you are not noticed during the reception program
  45. Say goodbye and thank you to the couple after the wedding. 


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