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As a guest at a wedding, do you tip the staff?

csorisi Posted: Nov 01, 2005 01:52 PM+

csorisi MEMBER SINCE: 2/05 TOTAL POSTS : 1764 WEDDING DATE: Nov 04, 2005

Posted: Nov 01, 2005 01:52 PM

Re: As a guest at a wedding, do you tip the staff?

We always tip the bartenders & our waiter for the night. I have two cousins that are waiters for catering halls & although you would think the 18% gratutity would be split among the waiters in some places it isn't. My cousin told me that the caterining hall she works at she gets a flat fee of $55 or $65 for the night depending on what package the bride & groom pick. That is it. I know how much I am paying in grautity & there is no way that it works out.
Just thought i would share

stephensvalentine Posted: Nov 01, 2005 01:53 PM+

stephensvalentine MEMBER SINCE: 10/05 TOTAL POSTS : 204 WEDDING DATE: Feb 18, 2006

Posted: Nov 01, 2005 01:53 PM

Re: As a guest at a wedding, do you tip the staff?

We always tip the bartender (obviously). If the wait staff is exceptional then we tip them too. FH husband likes to overtip EVERYONE!! He was in the service industry for a long time and it's just how he is. Personally I think tips should vary based on service.