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The following are guidelines to tipping those who helped
make your special day an extraordinary affair...
Caterer/Banquet Manager
- 15% to 20% (usually
included in contract, however, if the caterer or
manager has done an exceptional job, an
additional $1.00 - $2.00 per guest is suggested.)
Waitstaff
- 15% to 20% (usually
included in contract, however, if it is not
included, the tip should be given to the maitre
d' or head waiter along with an additional 1% -
2%.)
Bartenders
- 15% to 20% (if the
bartender is not accepting tips from guests, an
additional 10% is suggested, but not required.)
Limousine Drivers
DJ's
- 15% - 20% (gratuity
is not usually required, however, if you feel
he/she has done an exceptional job or has
provided extra or special services, a tip is a
wonderful gesture.)
Bands
- $25.00 per band
member (gratuity is not usually required,
however, if you feel he/she has done an
exceptional job or has provided extra or special
services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Photographer and
Videographers
- 15% (gratuity is not
usually required, however, if you feel he/she has
done an exceptional job or has provided extra or
special services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Florists
- 15% (gratuity is not
usually required, however, if you feel he/she has
done an exceptional job or has provided extra or
special services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Bakers
- 15% (gratuity is not
usually required, however, if you feel he/she has
done an exceptional job or has provided extra or
special services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Restroom and Coat Check Personnel
- $0.50 - $1.00 per
guest (if not accepting gratuity from guests, the
host would be responsible for tipping personnel
at the end of the event.)
Parking Attendants
- $1.00 - $2.00 per car
(if not accepting gratuity from guests, the host
would be responsible for tipping parking
attendants at the end of the event.)
Officiants
- $75.00 - $100 .00
(Note: It is appropriate for a clergy member
(priest, rabbi, minister, etc.) to accept
gratuities or a donation along with their regular
fee (if any), however, civil officiants (judges,
clerks, etc.) receive a flat fee and are usually
not allowed to accept gratuities.)
Ceremony Staff
- $35.00 - $75.00 is
suggested for organists/musicians. $5.00 - $25.00
is suggested for altar boys, sextons, etc.
(gratuity is not usually required, however, if
fees for the above are not included in the
ceremony site fees, the suggestions above are
appropriate.)
Wedding Planners / Coordinators
- 10% - 20% (gratuity is not usually
required, although, for something better than usual to exceptional
a 10-20% tip is not unheard of.)
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