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When it comes to a wedding tipping can become quite confusing. The key is to read your contracts closely for gratuity and service fees. When these are applied to a bill, it is not necessary to include a tip. Traditionally, the best man handles all of the tipping on the day of the wedding. However, if the best man cannot do this then assign someone you trust. Envelopes with the recipients name on them will make this job easier for them. Also, remember that tips can add up quickly. It is a good idea to include them in your wedding day budget.<\/p>\n
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Wedding Planner<\/strong><\/p>\n Wedding planners work for a set fee and do not typically expect a tip. If you feel your wedding planner did a wonderful job, you are more than welcome to tip them. Also, a letter of recommendation or professional photos from your photographers will go a long way!<\/p>\n Tip Expected: No Seamstress\/Dress Fitter<\/strong><\/p>\n It is not customary to tip your Seamstress\/Dress Fitter, but if they did an extra special job you may want to.<\/p>\n Tip Expected: No Hair Stylist and Make-Up Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n This one is one were gratuity is definitely expected. Tip as you would at a normal visit to a salon but add a little extra if they did an extra special job or if there was a crisis.<\/p>\n Tip Expected: Yes Delivery and Set-Up Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n If the delivery or set-up fee is not included in your contract, then the staff will expect a tip. Check the fine print of your contract.<\/p>\n Tip Expected: Yes Officiant<\/strong><\/p>\n If your officiant is affiliated with a church or synagogue, you’re often expected to make a donation to that institution. If you’re a member you’ll probably want to give a larger amount than if you’re not. However, if you’re getting married there and they’re charging you to use the space, feel free to give a smaller amount. If you’re using a nondenominational officiant, no tip is required because they will charge you for their time.<\/p>\n Tip Expected:Yes (depending on officiant) Ceremony Musicians<\/strong><\/p>\n Typically there is a flat rate for the ceremony musicians, so you do not have to tip. However, if the musicians are volunteering their services or have done an exceptional job you should tip them.<\/p>\n Tip Expected: No (unless volunteering time) These guys do not expect a tip. All of their services are included in the price. If you want to repay them for a job well done, then you are more than welcome to tip them. You may also reward them by placing a big print order!<\/p>\n Tip Expected: No Reception Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n A tip is expected if it is not already included in the price on the contract.r. A service or gratuity charge is almost always built in to the food and drink fee, so check your contract. If the gratuity is not included, tip as follows.<\/p>\n Tip Expected:Yes WaiteStaff<\/strong><\/p>\n It is not necessary to tip the servers if you have already paid a gratuity in your contracted price. Check to ensure whether a service charge is included in the caterer\u2019s contract. If not tip as follows.<\/p>\n Tip Expected:Yes Valets and Parking Attendants<\/strong><\/p>\n Tip Expected:Yes Bartenders<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually you will find that the bar manager will add a service charge to the bar bill. If this is not the case then you might want to tip the bartenders.<\/p>\n Tip Expected: Yes Cake Bakers<\/strong><\/p>\n Your cake decorator does not expect anything above the contracted price. However, if you would like to give them a little something extra you may.<\/p>\n Tip Expected: No Florists<\/strong><\/p>\n The same goes for the florists as for the the cake decorator. They do not expect anything above the contracted price. However, if you would like to give them a little something extra you may.<\/p>\n Tip Expected: No Reception Musicians<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you hire 12-piece swing band or grooving to a DJ, tipping musicians is completely optional. (Depending on the quality of the job and how willing they were to follow your ideal playlist!) And don’t forget about any sound technicians they bring with them.<\/p>\n Tip Expected: No Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n Do check to see if a gratuity has been included in their bill as this is often the case with transportation fees for weddings. If not or if you want to reward them for their service on your wedding day then tip as follows.<\/p>\n Tip Expected:Yes source1<\/a> and source2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to a wedding tipping can become quite confusing. The key is to read your contracts closely for gratuity and service fees. When these are applied to a bill, it is not necessary to include a tip. Traditionally, the best man handles all of the tipping on the day of the wedding. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,27,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nStandard Amount: 10-15% of the total fee
\nWhen to Tip: After the reception<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: $15-$30
\nWhen to Tip: After final fitting.<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: 15-20% of total bill
\nWhen to Tip: At the end of your service<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: $10-$15
\nWhen to Tip: Drop off cash envelopes the day before the wedding to the catering manager so the person accepting deliveries can deliver the tip.<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: Donate $500+ to the church or synagogue, or, for a nondenominational officiant, an optional tip of $50 – $100
\nWhen to Tip: Before the ceremony<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: $20-$30 per person (more if volunteering)
\nWhen to Tip: After ceremony<\/p>\n
\nPhotographer\/Videographer<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: $50 – $200 per vendor
\nWhen to Tip: After reception<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount:15 – 20 percent of the food and drink fee (based on labor, not the cost), or $200 – $300 for the maitre d’
\nWhen to Tip: After reception.<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount:15-20%
\nWhen to Tip: After reception.<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: Tips should range from $1 – $2 per car
\nWhen to Tip: After reception<\/p>\n
\nCoat Check and Restroom Attendants<\/strong>
\nTip Expected: Yes
\nStandard Amount: Tips should range from $1 – $2 per guest.
\nWhen to Tip: After reception<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount:10-15%
\nWhen to Tip: After reception<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: 10-15%
\nWhen to Tip: Upon delivery<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: 10-15%
\nWhen to Tip: Upon delivery<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount:$20 – $25 per musician; $50 – $150 for DJs
\nWhen to Tip: After reception<\/p>\n
\nStandard Amount: 15-20%
\nWhen to Tip: At the end of the last ride.<\/p>\n