How much do you pay to the Priest??

notuslimited · 2008-08-23 09:13:22

Hi. I am best man at a wedding next month and was asked by the Groom for my view on how much should he pay to the Priest. I suggested €300 but I really don't have a clue. Any advice. The wedding reception is being held in quite a snazzy place and the Priest is a family friend - therefore would the Priest expectations…

23-08-2008 09:13AM

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notuslimited

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Hi. I am best man at a wedding next month and was asked by the Groom for my view on how much should he pay to the Priest. I suggested €300 but I really don't have a clue. Any advice. The wedding reception is being held in quite a snazzy place and the Priest is a family friend - therefore would the Priest expectations differ - i.e. the Priest might think - if the couple can afford this place etc...

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#2 25-08-2008 03:08PM

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I should think that's fine - plus an invite to the reception is the norm.

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#3 26-08-2008 09:32AM

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Just get the bride/groom to ask him - simple as. Our priest was also a family friend and refused point blank to accept any cash payment. He was already invited to the reception, and is big into wine, so we just got him a very good bottle of red and white as a gift, he was delighted with that.

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