Tipping wedding vendors is a gesture of appreciation for their hard work and exceptional service. While there are no hard and fast rules, here are some general guidelines for tipping wedding vendors:
Catering Staff: Review your contract for any hidden gratuity fees. If not included, tipping 15-20% of the total catering bill is customary. Ensure that you confirm with the catering company beforehand if gratuity is already included.
Bartenders: If there is no gratuity included in the contract, consider tipping 10% per bartender or $20-$50 per bartender. You can also allow them to put out a tip jar in lieu if tipping them directly. If they go above and beyond, reward them accordingly.
Hair and Makeup Artists: Tipping 15-25% of the total bill per stylist is customary. Consider giving individual tips directly to each artist or offer a generous tip to be shared equally among them.
Florist: While tipping your florist is not mandatory, you can show appreciation by giving them a 10% tip or a small gift as a heartfelt thanks for their creative work.
Photographer and Videographer: If they are not the business owners, consider tipping $50-$200 per individual or $100-$500 for the team, depending on their level of service and dedication.
Wedding Planner: Generally a tip of 10-20% of their fee is customary.
Wedding Venue: Again, ensure that this is not already accounted for in your venue cost. It is not super customary to tip your venue staff, unless you feel personally inclined.
Transportation: This is often included in the cost or mandated by your contract. $50-$100 usually does the trick.
Remember, these are general guidelines, and the decision to tip and the amount should be based on your satisfaction with the vendors' services, your budget, and the local customs. Always check your contracts and consult with wedding professionals to ensure that gratuity hasn't already been factored into the overall cost.
My team is always happy to distribute tips on the day of your wedding for you. Please have them divided out into labeled envelopes. It always an option to Venmo vendors after the event, as well!
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