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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
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
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.
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.
The Standard: $50-100 per person
When to Tip: At the end of the reception.
Wedding
Reception Captain/ Maître d’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
