too much too little?? and did i forget anyone? or anyone i shouldnt tip?
thanks for the help!
gina409
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they look fine to me
what about makeup and hair and flower delivery
sumerbride09
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my sister is doing my hair and makeup. didnt think of flower delivery... how much?
allegracristina
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$20 each to flower delivery people should be enough. Our flower people actually put the cp's together onsite, and were there ALL day, so we tipped them $50 each. I also would have $100 on hand just in case for the bridal attendant. Mine was OUTSTANDING and I gave her $100 bill just from me.
IrishBrideASmiling
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Maitre D may be a little low but then again depends on how many people you have.
mlcvln129
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I agree--Maitre D seems REALLY low. We tipped ours $800 for 160 guests.
mlcvln129
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And the DJ seems low, too. Maybe I'm just used to tipping a LOT because both of my parents have been in the catering/bartending business. . .
coldasice217
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I think that is fine. You do what you can and feel comfortable with, and that's all that should matter.
Honestly, I'm tiring of these posts. I feel like everyone starts judging you based on what you tip or don't tip, and that shouldn't be the case at all. Not saying I'm annoyed with you for asking the question, just I get annoyed with the answers more often than not.
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Posted by coldasice217
I think that is fine. You do what you can and feel comfortable with, and that's all that should matter.
Honestly, I'm tiring of these posts. I feel like everyone starts judging you based on what you tip or don't tip, and that shouldn't be the case at all. Not saying I'm annoyed with you for asking the question, just I get annoyed with the answers more often than not.
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MrsCastanedain09
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You just reminded me to sit and budget for this- THANKS!
GT143EA
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You guys think thats low for the Maitre D?! You dont even want to know what Im tipping mine......Im OVER the whole tipping thing!! The hall can give the extra money im giving them for the @ssholes who dropped out at the last minute if they dont think I tipped enough!
As you can see Im still pissed off about the drop outs!!!
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Posted by coldasice217
I think that is fine. You do what you can and feel comfortable with, and that's all that should matter.
Honestly, I'm tiring of these posts. I feel like everyone starts judging you based on what you tip or don't tip, and that shouldn't be the case at all. Not saying I'm annoyed with you for asking the question, just I get annoyed with the answers more often than not.
ITA too!!
nraboni
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I don't think you have to tip the officiant.
Also, check your limo contract because gratuity may be included.
Otherwise...I think what you are tipping is good!
mlcvln129
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Posted by coldasice217
I think that is fine. You do what you can and feel comfortable with, and that's all that should matter.
Honestly, I'm tiring of these posts. I feel like everyone starts judging you based on what you tip or don't tip, and that shouldn't be the case at all. Not saying I'm annoyed with you for asking the question, just I get annoyed with the answers more often than not.
At the same token, you don't want to be perceived as cheap. These are people working their butts off to make your day as easy as possible, and deserve to be rewarded as such. They're working for tips since their regular salaries are peanuts an hour. (My mother worked at a restaurant where she was paid $2.50/hour but made up for it in tips!!!) Keep that in mind, too.
GT143EA
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Posted by mlcvln129
Posted by coldasice217
I think that is fine. You do what you can and feel comfortable with, and that's all that should matter.
Honestly, I'm tiring of these posts. I feel like everyone starts judging you based on what you tip or don't tip, and that shouldn't be the case at all. Not saying I'm annoyed with you for asking the question, just I get annoyed with the answers more often than not.
At the same token, you don't want to be perceived as cheap. These are people working their butts off to make your day as easy as possible, and deserve to be rewarded as such. They're working for tips since their regular salaries are peanuts an hour. (My mother worked at a restaurant where she was paid $2.50/hour but made up for it in tips!!!) Keep that in mind, too.
This is true if you actually care what these people think. Its not like you will ever see them again. And believe me Im usually a really good tipper! I was a hairstylist for 10 years and I made most of my money from tips. But i think tipping for weddings is getting out of hand and I think this sight makes us girls think that we need to tip more than absolutely necessary. JMHO
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Posted by coldasice217
I think that is fine. You do what you can and feel comfortable with, and that's all that should matter.
Honestly, I'm tiring of these posts. I feel like everyone starts judging you based on what you tip or don't tip, and that shouldn't be the case at all. Not saying I'm annoyed with you for asking the question, just I get annoyed with the answers more often than not.
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lauraandrob2009
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Limos looks really low to me. But again- it's what you can/wish to give. It's up to you and based on day of service. I tipped ours 15%-20%. So one limo was $400 and great so I gave him $80 etc. I also tipped my bridal attendant $120 because she was AWESOME and by my side the whole time. I threw $20 to the flower delivery guy. Otherwise most was similar to yours (our Maitred we gave more to).
FutureMrsG
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I think some of your estimates are a little low. The bridal attendant ($100-150 depending on how helpful they are) , matre d (usually $3-$7/person) and limo drivers (usually 20% tip)
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Posted by coldasice217
I think that is fine. You do what you can and feel comfortable with, and that's all that should matter.
Honestly, I'm tiring of these posts. I feel like everyone starts judging you based on what you tip or don't tip, and that shouldn't be the case at all. Not saying I'm annoyed with you for asking the question, just I get annoyed with the answers more often than not.
People are asking for feedback- I do not think anyone is making judgements.
coldasice217
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Posted by FutureMrsG
Posted by coldasice217
I think that is fine. You do what you can and feel comfortable with, and that's all that should matter.
Honestly, I'm tiring of these posts. I feel like everyone starts judging you based on what you tip or don't tip, and that shouldn't be the case at all. Not saying I'm annoyed with you for asking the question, just I get annoyed with the answers more often than not.
People are asking for feedback- I do not think anyone is making judgements.
Not blatantly, but I feel like who are we to tell someone they should be spending more money that they may or may not have to spend? I was a waitress and bus for 5 years, and yes, I did live off my tips, and yes, I would get annoyed when some were less than stellar...I take those feelings and memories in to consideration with the wedding, but I would never actually tell someone ELSE that they need to tip their Maitre'D $800/$500/Whatever. When someone posts a list of what they intend to tip, I assume that that's in their comfort range, so I'm not going to say it's too low, because what if that's all they can really afford?
This is JMO. I love this site, and you get great feedback and opinions and oohs and ahhs...but some things I feel should stay more private, and like the how much did you spend on your dress post earlier, this is kind of the same thing...really no ones business but the person doing the tipping.