WHO DO I TIP & HOW MUCH?
This is a common concern. You are often paying top dollar for your vendor services, are tips expected? I've listed a list of etiquette standards that may help you in deciding what is the best fit for your wedding vendors.
RULES OF THUMB:
· Tips should be paid in cash
· Do not exceed $100. 10-15% of bill is usual & adequate
· Tips should be given just before the vendor leaves to evaluate service and amount you
would like to give.
· All vendors would love a thank you card
· Giving tips is totally up to you and should be based on EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE!
This is a common concern. You are often paying top dollar for your vendor services, are tips expected? I've listed a list of etiquette standards that may help you in deciding what is the best fit for your wedding vendors.
RULES OF THUMB:
· Tips should be paid in cash
· Do not exceed $100. 10-15% of bill is usual & adequate
· Tips should be given just before the vendor leaves to evaluate service and amount you
would like to give.
· All vendors would love a thank you card
· Giving tips is totally up to you and should be based on EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE!
Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist
Etiquette: Expected
Etiquette: Expected
The Standard: 15 - 25 %, depending upon the quality of service
When to Tip: At the end of your service
Delivery and Set-up Staff
Etiquette: Optional
Etiquette: Optional
The Standard: $5 - $10 per person
When to Tip: Give to your wedding coordinator so they will be on-site for deliveries
Officiant
Etiquette: Expected (depending on officiant & if you were required to pay a church ceremony fee)
Etiquette: Expected (depending on officiant & if you were required to pay a church ceremony fee)
The Standard: Donate $500+ to the church or synagogue, or, for a nondenominational officiant, an optional tip of $50 - $100
When to Tip: Have the best man / wedding coordinator pass the cash envelope at the rehearsal or after the ceremony
Musicians (Ceremony)
Etiquette: Optional
Etiquette: Optional
The Standard: $15 - $20 per musician
When to Tip: At the end of the ceremony.
Photographer/Videographer
Etiquette: Unnecessary / Optional (unless the photographer is not the studio owner)
Etiquette: Unnecessary / Optional (unless the photographer is not the studio owner)
The Standard: $50 - $200 per vendor
When to Tip: At the end of the reception
Reception Attendants
When it comes to bartenders, waitstaff, parking, bathroom, and coat-room attendants the rules of tipping are dictated by your contract. If the service fee is included, consider doling out extra only if the service was exceptional.
Etiquette: Optional, based on contract
The Standard: $20 - $25 per bartender or waiter; $1 per guest for coat room and parking attendants; $1 per car
When to Tip: Although tips are traditionally passed out at the end of the event, you could alternately distribute them at the beginning of the evening, to encourage all the workers to give you great service.
Musicians (Reception)
Etiquette: Optional, yet preferred
The Standard: $20 - $25 per musician; $50 - $150 for DJs
When to Tip: At the end of the reception, by the best man / wedding coordinator.
Transportation
Check your contract, as gratuity is usually included. If it isn't, plan to tip provided they show up on time and don't get lost!
Etiquette: Expected
Check your contract, as gratuity is usually included. If it isn't, plan to tip provided they show up on time and don't get lost!
Etiquette: Expected
The Standard: 15 - 20 % of the total bill
When to Tip: At the end of the night or after the last ride. If you used a separate
company for the guest buses, designate a bus captain to hand the driver a tip, otherwise, this duty falls to the best man / wedding coordinator.
Wedding Planner
Etiquette: Optional
Etiquette: Optional
The Standard: Up to $500, or a nice gift
When to Tip: The bride should hand off the envelope at the end of the reception, or, she should send a thank-you note with photos or a check after the honeymoon.
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