Another tipping Question...

I know not another tipping question but i did a search already and was not satisfied with what I came up with. First if they are the owners (photographer/video) I don't tip them, right? Am I suppose to tip the deacon??? I am giving the church $300!!! okay, So can everyone tell me what to tip...

Photo Asst.
Dj
DJ's rodie
Florist delivery man
Altar boys
Makeup (also owner but I figured 20%?)

Am i suppose to tip the organist and soloist doing the ceremony too? They are getting $75 each for there services. Am I missing anyone?? I know our Maitre d' is $3 a person but do we also tip the bridal asst and how much?


God, because we are not giving these people enough money so now i have to tip all of them on top of the millions I am shelling out. Sorry I'm a little stressed.

I feel your pain.... I am not sure what ot tip either.. I feel bad not tipping the owners... My DJ owns his own company, but has an assistant coming.. The Phot and video people ouw their own buisness and have FAMILY working for them..

Hope some one could help me out.. WHat I have seen as far as tipping the Deacon.. No. The altar boys.. i have no idea.. I am not Catholic.. I guess if you wanna get them like a $10 Toys R Us Gift card, I bet theyd love it.. Makeup I am planning on tipping AFTER the wedding, because her and I have become friends, and I am also giving her pictures. As far as everyone else I am in the same boat.. But I will FM you the info I got from another Bride..

Good Luck Nancy!!!!

Yes we are spending a wad of money,yes it is a pain in the #$! but this is New York.....the tip capital of the world! I plan on tipping (eairly in the day) owner or not. And I'm also going to let them know I appreciate the extra effort they may give me during the day.This may help them go that extra mile they don't really have to.
Matr'dee$200.00
My bridal atendent$100.00
Photo:$200.00
Photo asst. $100
DJ/MC $200.00 ea.
DJ Rodie $25.00 ea.
Florist Delivery$20.00
Alter Boys $25.00 ea.
Make up I'm not waisting my money on that.I.m doing my own!
I think by tipping in advance this will create a nice working atmosphere for the people serving you, even though it totally rubs me the wrong way with all the $$$$$$ I'm spending! To bad this is the society we live in, and it ****s you have to create incentives to people for them to put an extra effort in it for you.This is one of the most important days of my life & you only go around once!