If I am hiring a friend's brother to perform at my reception...do I send him an invite?

I am close friends with his sister, but he will be a hired performer. I would like him to stay for the reception after his set.





Do I send an invite, or tell him verbally when I pay him beforehand? What is the "correct" thing to do?





Thanks!
If I am hiring a friend's brother to perform at my reception...do I send him an invite?
yes and let him bring a guest as well good luck and congratulations
Reply:I would..maybe he wants it as a souvinor since will be performing. Might as well..It can't hurt!
Reply:Well, it's best to handle this beforehand, so your intentions are clear (in other words, if you pay him and then say, "hey, stick around for the food, it doesn't come off quite right).





Yes, I would send him an invite, and write a note in it. "Dear (insert name here), we're very glad that we were able to book you for the wedding, and hope that you will consider yourself our guest and enjoy the day with us when you're not "on duty." Looking forward to seeing you, (your name)."





Also make clear (by the way you address it) if he's allowed to bring a guest with him (i.e., "Rick Performer and Guest").
Reply:If you are hiring him to perform at your reception then he is a hired performer and not a guest. He does not get an invite but a verbal or written agreement that he will be there at a designated time and will be payed a certain amount for his work.
Reply:explain when you hire him that you will be sending him an invite to stay for the reception. Then send the invite.
Reply:I think that if you're going to allow him to stay after, he's also sort of a guest. Perhaps--since I'm assuming you're inviting his sister--just let him know that he's welcome to stay. If he wouldn't know anyone else, I might send him an invite and let him bring a guest, but since he'll know at least one other person (and might? be playing for less $$ than he normally would) I think I'd just pass along the invite word of mouth.
Reply:Make a contract with him beforehand (in writing, preferably), and then send a formal invitation that includes him and a guest.





Also, be certain that you include him in your guest count and seating plans so that the caterer knows to serve him the same meal as the rest of your guests.