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do you tip the owner??

BethGail Posted:

do you tip the owner??

my photographer is the owner (and sole employee) or his studio...do we tip him???

Janine24 Posted:

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this is always a tough one...
I think I would still tip though... it's just an extra way to say 'thanks'...
prindia Posted:

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yes

randella Posted:

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I wouldn't-- it's the same kinfd of thing when you go to the hair salon and the owner works on you-- Owners make more money from that one piece of service than employees. I really don't think it is necessary esp. since he is a one man show-- any of his profit is going right into his pocket. But, it's up to you.

FLaCaTaCa Posted:

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This is a tough one. I just had this convo with my FI last night. He says to tip anyway, but that is just the way he is.

I only have 2 vendors that are the sole owners. I think I am going to tip them with either a gift or a gift certificate.

I don't feel cash is appropriate being that they are being paid in cash. JMO
palebride Posted:

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i tipped all of my vendors, whether or not they were the owners....just as a courtesy and an extra thank you
Monkeybride Posted:

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I say No. They are the only and making a lot more of the profit than someone who is working for a company.

I personally think tipping in the wedding industry is out of control. I am paying throught the roof for everything and will not be tipping the owners for example hair, make up, wedding coordinator or officiant.

Some may think I am cheap which I am not I just personally feel I am being charged enough to begin with.
NPbride Posted:

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Posted by Monkeybride

I say No. They are the only and making a lot more of the profit than someone who is working for a company.

I personally think tipping in the wedding industry is out of control. I am paying throught the roof for everything and will not be tipping the owners for example hair, make up, wedding coordinator or officiant.

Some may think I am cheap which I am not I just personally feel I am being charged enough to begin with.


I agree! If they are the owners they're getting all the money anyway. I would tip any assistants the photographer or any other vendor may have.
BethGail Posted:

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thanks for the input everyone!! my mom comes from the school of thought that you dont tip the owner (ESPECIALLY since he doesnt even have another photographer (he has assts etc))
and i just wasnt sure!
molly25 Posted:

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My photogapher owned his studio but he had an assisatnt so I tipped them because I thought they were great and made picture taking as painless as possible. I guess it depends if you're happy with their service.

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