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Lets talk tipping

dubliner Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:10 AM+

dubliner MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 4042 WEDDING DATE: May 25, 2002

Posted: Apr 23, 2003 09:10 AM

Lets talk tipping

Who and how much?

The maitre'd (although there is a $2 p/p charge on the bill for them already)
bridal attendant
the band
the limo driver
the photographer
Jennifer from Fairytale

What about the florist, string trio, - who else am I forgetting?

rlivings Posted: Apr 23, 2003 12:48 PM+

rlivings MEMBER SINCE: 11/02 TOTAL POSTS : 583 WEDDING DATE: May 18, 2003

Posted: Apr 23, 2003 12:48 PM

Re: Lets talk tipping

Florist delivery people, officialnts, hair and make-up people you got, captains? (I am getting married at Crescent Beach club and I have 2 captains responsible for each side of the room. Just another oney source)

MayDay16 Posted: Apr 23, 2003 11:45 PM+

MayDay16 MEMBER SINCE: 12/02 TOTAL POSTS : 946 WEDDING DATE: May 16, 2003

Posted: Apr 23, 2003 11:45 PM

Re: Lets talk tipping

Videographer

avesur Posted: Apr 24, 2003 12:09 AM+

avesur MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 1254 WEDDING DATE: May 30, 2003

Posted: Apr 24, 2003 12:09 AM

Re: Lets talk tipping

Florist delivery? Photographers, Jennifer from Fairtytale Makeovers, Maitre D, Bridal Attendant, and DJ

jennbaby Posted: Apr 24, 2003 12:17 AM+

jennbaby MEMBER SINCE: 9/01 TOTAL POSTS : 29573 WEDDING DATE: May 17, 2003

Posted: Apr 24, 2003 12:17 AM

Re: Lets talk tipping

The maitre'd & bridal attendant-depends on the svc the day of...

My DJ-$he's my wedding gift (he's a friend) so I am giving him $500

the limo drivers-gratuity is included but I'll probably tip them an extra $20 each if svc is good

Photographer $100

Jenn from Fairtytale & JN-$20

the florist-$25

Alter Boys-$15 each

Singer & Organist at church- $10 each

Dawn5403 Posted: Apr 24, 2003 09:14 AM+

Dawn5403 MEMBER SINCE: 10/02 TOTAL POSTS : 532 WEDDING DATE: May 04, 2003

Posted: Apr 24, 2003 09:14 AM

Re: Lets talk tipping

while we are on the subject, what do you girls think if the officiants are charging a fee and this is their business, do you still tip?
Also, my photographer is an independant, but I was planning for him. not sure about the officiant though

kmcwed Posted: Apr 27, 2003 11:54 AM+

kmcwed MEMBER SINCE: 3/03 TOTAL POSTS : 2879 WEDDING DATE: Jan 01, 2003

Posted: Apr 27, 2003 11:54 AM

Re: Lets talk tipping

OMG! Just read this! I didn't realize we had to tip the florist and the officiant! I thought the offiicant's fee was plenty! Ugh! And the bridal attendant??!! Geez! This is getting ridiculous.

I'm going to have to tip:

Jennifer from Fairytale,
Limos,
Videographer,
Photographer,
Ceremony musicians (2)
Cocktail hour musicians (2)
Florist,
Bridal attendant,
Maitre'D,
DJs,
Bagpipers.
Officiant.

HOLY CR*P!!!!!