Tipping Etiquette
/Many of my clients ask me about tipping etiquette for their wedding celebration. If you have never planned a wedding before, how would you know?? Lucky for you, I am have shared some tipping advice for your wedding.
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Vendor
|
Amount of Tip
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% of Time Tipped
|
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Banquet Captain
(The person who oversees the servers and makes sure
your guests’ food and beverage needs are taken care of) |
$50-$200
|
99.90%
|
|
Catering Manager/Director of Food and Beverage/Director of Catering
(Whomever oversees the Banquet Captain on the day of
your wedding , depending if you liked the service) |
$50-$200
|
50%
|
|
Bellman
(When he take the gifts from the ceremony sight to the
guest room or car) |
$5-$10 each
|
100%
|
|
Any Musicians/DJ
|
$20-$50 each
|
50%
|
|
Photographer(s)
|
$50-$200 each
|
40%
|
|
Videographer(s)
|
$40-$100 each
|
40%
|
|
Hair and Make Up
|
10%-20%
|
90%
|
|
Officiant
(Depending on: If they are independent , then it is less. If they are with a church/parish/synagogue, then it is more)
|
$0-$100
|
50%
|
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Florist
(Depending on how you like the flowers and if set-up went on time)
|
$50-$200
|
70%
|
|
Wedding Coordinator Team
(Normally 5-10% of total service fee or a note of thanks for services rendered can serve to be priceless)
|
$50+
|
80%
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