We are coming up with a more exact count of what we need to figure in our budget for tipping the vendors. Based on this web site and books I have read,,this si what Ia m coming up with..please tell me if I am off in any areas..I dont want to undertip anyone!! Photographer: $100 Videographer: $ 100 Ceremony musicians: 20- 25 each Matre' D_ 2-4 per guest Delivery Florist: 20 per person reception musicians: 100 per musician DJ: 100-200
I think thats it..what do you tip for makeup? I tipped 20 at my trial, but I traveled to her? Maybe 30- 40? It is 125 for my makeup? Also, do I tip the rev. he works for himself and is doing a 30 minute ceremony and keeps all of the cash himself?
Thansk to anyone who can give me advice here! Im stressed about this!!
shawl
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I don't think you're undertipping, but you may be overtipping on the band (although I am by no means certain) - I have heard 25-50 per musician. I'll be interested to hear what others think as well.
groovypeg
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i think you are right on the mark with everything but the band. after paying thousands of $$$ for an 8 piece band, i cant see spending another $800 plus meals! JMHO...
aliciahelene
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We are getting a huge deal with our band..they are usually expensive..but we know them,.they were going to play for free..but i wanted to pay them .they have mouths to feed..but they are still playing for cheap..so I figure if I atleast tip them 50- 100 .it'll help them a bit. How much do you tip the makeup artsist for coming to the hotel?
Julybaby
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I gave my makeup artist $25. That was about 15% and she owns her own business.
Don't forget the photographer and videographer assistants, if there are any. Only my photographer had an assistant and we gave him $50. Otherwise I think you are on the mark.
tootsie
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do you tip photograhper too or just assistant? i keep hearing just the assistant. my photographer is the owner.
aliciahelene
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i hear mixed thinsg about tipping the owners of a business. Evereything I have read in books says you dont tip the owner of a business..I am going to tip my videographer only because I know they are going to do a tremendous job and I dont want to nOT tip..but I know a few owners of businesses, restaurant, hair salon, nail salon..these owners dont expect tips. I think it is at your disrcetion. I dont have any assistants coming to my wedding though.
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You gals are great on this site. I stumbled across this site accidently and the information that is posted here is so insightful. Reading this has made planning easier.
I have a question regarding tipping.. Do you tip the photographer and assistant as well if the photography place charges a service fee of 10%?? I'm not sure if they will see any of it as part of their tip...
kelly6273
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I would give the make-up artist 20%.
aliciahelene
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Im sorry I dont know the asnwer to your photographer / assistant question..I dont have an assistant>.thats a great question though..maybe youd want to post it as a new topic..the girsl are so great onhere..I'll bet youd have an answer in no time for that!!
harriedbride
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thanks!!
xjulietx
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I think I am going to tip my band a little more than usual because they are my dad's friends and will probably be cheaper than if I had booked them on my own.
but don't forget the bridal assistant...about $1-2 per guest
as for assistants vs owners...I gave enough for everyone but the owner...and I gave the envelope to the owner...that way he would decide how to divide it up...if he is a good boss...he will give it to his workers...if he is a bad boss...they should know...and not work for him...
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Derfinately do not forget the Bridal Assistant. Also, the captian, Maitre 'D, um, thats all I can think of for now in addition to what you have already listed.
