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Monday, July 28, 2014

Tips on Wedding Day Tipping

photo by Mi Belle via Style Me Pretty
This is the only tip jar that’s appropriate at a wedding! This cute twist on a guest book asks guests to give their best marriage tips to the happy couple on a card and drop it into a “tip jar” for the newlyweds to read later. Seriously adorbs, right?!
photo by Brandon Kidd
And speaking of tipping, here are some good general tips on tipping: the who, when and how much:
Wedding Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist
Protocol: Expected
The Standard: 15%
When to Tip: at the conclusion of your service
 
Wedding Ceremony Officiant
Protocol: Expected (depending on Officiant)
The Standard: Donate $350 - $500 to the church. For a non-denominational Officiant, expect to tip $50 - $100.
When to Tip: at rehearsal
 
Wedding Musicians
Protocol: Optional, yet preferred
The Standard: $20
When to Tip: At the end of the reception.
 
Wedding Reception Emcee/DJ
Protocol: Expected
The Standard: $50-100 per person
When to Tip: At the end of the reception.
 
Wedding Reception Captain/ Maître d’
Protocol: Expected
The Standard: $100 for the wedding butler and $100 for the Captain
When to Tip: At the end of the reception.
 
Wedding Reception Bartenders
Protocol: Optional, based on contract
The Standard: $50 - $100 per bartender or waiter
When to Tip: Tip only if reception is at home. Otherwise, the service is included in the venue’s payment. Tip jars are not appropriate.
 
Wedding Transportation
Protocol: Expected
The Standard: $20.00 per person
When to Tip: At the end of the night or after the last ride.
 
Wedding Delivery People, Bell Staff
Protocol: Expected
The Standard:  $3.00 to $10.00 per trip, depending on item
When to Tip: At the time of service.
 
Wedding Parking Attendants
Protocol: Optional
The Standard: $2 - $3 per car
When to Tip: Each guest will normally provide a tip.
 
Wedding Photographer, Videographer and Florist
Protocol: Not Expected
You should put the appropriate amount of cash for each person (or group, if you’re having a band) into envelopes with names or titles on them. If you have hired a wedding planner, he/she will distribute your tips for you, usually at the end of the night. A few exceptions to that rule are the Officiant (the groom or sometimes the best man will handle this), beauty services, delivery/bell staff and obviously, the parking attendants.
We cannot stress enough - you should NEVER have a cash bar or allow a tip jar at the bar. Treat your guests the same way you would if you were having them in your home for dinner. You would never charge them for their beverages or expect them to tip for a drink or meal in your home, so don't do it at your wedding. Just. Don't.

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