Brides who got married in church.....Question about tipping Pastor

Pmpkn087 Posted: Nov 14, 2005 02:57 PM

Brides who got married in church.....Question about tipping Pastor

Are you supposed to tip the Pastor or the church?

diluvchu Posted: Nov 14, 2005 02:59 PM

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Actually, the Best Man is supposed to tip the Priest/Pastor. But, if he doesn't do his duty, you should take care of it.

Aga Posted: Nov 14, 2005 03:04 PM

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we gave $100.00 to our priest the day of rehearsal...

Pmpkn087 Posted: Nov 14, 2005 03:14 PM

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Posted by diluvchu

Actually, the Best Man is supposed to tip the Priest/Pastor. But, if he doesn't do his duty, you should take care of it.

Just like everything else, I know that this is falling onto me.

So do I tip the pastor in ADDITION to donating to the church? If so, how much?

diluvchu Posted: Nov 14, 2005 03:23 PM

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My Priest is doing me a big favor so I am most likely giving him $100.00. Plus he is my a close family friend. But if he wasn't I would only give $50.

jg Posted: Nov 14, 2005 03:50 PM

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You actually dont have to tip anyone in the church, they take that as an insult - it makes what they are doing into some kind of business.... also, a 'donation' is usually included in the fee for the wedding

Pmpkn087 Posted: Nov 14, 2005 03:54 PM

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Posted by jg

You actually dont have to tip anyone in the church, they take that as an insult - it makes what they are doing into some kind of business.... also, a 'donation' is usually included in the fee for the wedding

That is what I thought. Since I am a member of the church, there is no fee...but they ask for a donation.

Aga Posted: Nov 14, 2005 03:59 PM

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I dont think anyone would take an offense to some extra money, if the priest doesnt want it he can use it for the church...
our priest told us $450.00 for the mass plus whatever you feel like giving to the church...

IrishBride-05 Posted: Nov 14, 2005 04:51 PM

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We tipped our Deacon $50. I work with a Deacon and asked him if it was the correct thing to do. He said he very much appreciates any tip or gift.

CKJ906 Posted: Nov 14, 2005 08:26 PM

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I think the $500 'donation' is more then enough I'm not tipping them

LM903 Posted: Nov 14, 2005 10:14 PM

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we are giving our pastor a 500 donation to the church. since my pastor and his wife are singing during our ceremony, i may also get them a gift certificate to dinner to say thank you.