Wedding Tipping

Should you tip all vendors?  If so, how much?  When it comes to tipping, generally it's based on each vendor individually.  Unless a service charge is built in to a contract (usually with the venue & catering), you are never obligated to provide a tip.  However if a vendor exceeds your expectations you will want to acknowledge their superior service with a thank you note and a tip.  

Here is some general tip amounts and percentages for tipping your wedding vendors.

Band- $20 - $25 per musician

Bartenders- $20 - $25 per bartender

Cake Delivery Driver- $5 - $10 depending

Catering Wait Staff- 15% - 20% depending

Ceremony Musicians- $15 - $20 per musician

Disc Jockey- $50 - $150

Hairstylist- 15% - 20%

Florist Delivery Driver- $5 - $10 depending

Make Up Artist- 15% - 20%

Officiant- $50 - $100

Photographer- $50 - $100

Reception Wait Staff- 15% - 20% depending

Rental Delivery Driver- $5- $25 depending

Transportation- 15% - 20%

Videographer- $50 - $100

Wedding Planner- $100- $300

**Most commonly tips are handed out after the completion of the service or set up.  

**General rule of thumb is to tip never tip the boss only the employees. 

 **Always make sure to check and see if the gratuity is already included in the contract.  

Wedding Wishes,

~M