You're faced with the question "To whom, when and how much to tip
your wedding vendors?" It’s a personal expression of gratitude
for service given.
You will come to find that some vendors include gratuities in their contracts,
such as caterers. Discuss this with your vendors and have it place in
writing before you sign on the dotted line.
Below is a list of wedding professionals that you will come in contact
with through-out the planning process that do not necessary receive gratuities
for their work. This does not mean that a gratuity wouldn't be welcome
for exceptional service.
1. Wedding Consultant,
2. Seamstress (Alterations)
3. Tuxedo shop attendance.
4. Caterer
5. Photographer and Assistant
6. Videographer
7. Baker
8. Florist
9. Musicians at your ceremony
10. Travel Consultant,
(Tipping only for extra special services, up to 15%.)
Keep in mind that vendors still very much welcome thank you cards. This
is a written reminder of your gratitude for great service and they can
share these appreciation cards with future clients.
Prearrange with your wedding coordinator, best man or father of the bride
or groom to hand out the tips for you. Place your tips in separated envelopes
with vendors names on them.
Vendors and suggested tipping amounts:
(This is a suggested list )
Hair Stylists/Makeup Artist –15-20%, when visiting
a salon. If the vendor come to your location , this amount is optional.
Limo Drivers – 15% of total bill, tips are to
be given at the end of the evening. Check your contract to see if tipping
is included in contracted price.
Valet Attendant or Parking Attendants - $.50 to $1.00
per car, if this amount is included in the contract, Attendants should not
accept monies from guests. Have this information on your rsvp
cards.
Clergymen, Rabbis, Priests - No less than a $75 donation
is considered proper
Altar Girls or boys - Suggested amount, $5-$10.00 each
Coatroom/Restroom Attendants - $.50 to $1.00 per
guest, amount may be contracted
Banquet Server/Wait staff/Bartenders – 15-%, Amount
should be given to the banquet captain/manager in charge to hand out.
This amount may be included in contract. (If the service charge is already
in the contract price, it is up to you to additionally tip an indiviual
for service that is over and above your expectations). |
