Candle Comeback- 2016 Wedding Trend #4 of 10

http://weddingsromantique.com/tag/wedding-centerpiece-ideas-with-candles/

The candles are making a comeback.  While truly, candles will NEVER go out of style when it comes to weddings.  This 2016 wedding trend has the flowers going lower and the candles going higher.  Taper candles are making their way back to the center of the tables.   

http://www.bridalguide.com/blogs/from-dianes-desk/verde-flowers

Feel like you are in a castle?  Well you should.  Tapers defined the middle ages.  They will create a soft glow and warm environment for all of your wedding festivities.   Pair decorative candlesticks with lush blooms for a stellar effect.

http://blovelyevents.com/2014/09/21/candle-centerpieces-die/

Whether you use pillars, tapers or votive's your wedding is sure to be luminous.  Nothing is more romantic then candlelight.    Does your wedding vision include generous amounts of candles?  

It should. 

Wedding Wishes,

M

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