your Maitrd D? Our RH suggested that we tip $5 per person and tip the bridal attendant $50. We thought that was a bit steep. I want to hear what you girls are tipping so we can give the average amount.
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This might be a really stupid question but im going to ask it anyway! hahaha!
What exactly does your Maitre D do? Is this the same person I have been working with since I booked my RH? And your bridal attendant is the person who follows you around all night, right?
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This might be a really stupid question but im going to ask it anyway! hahaha!
What exactly does your Maitre D do? Is this the same person I have been working with since I booked my RH? And your bridal attendant is the person who follows you around all night, right?
I don't really know the answer to this either lol. I think they oversee the waiters, waitresses, bartenders and make sure everything runs smoothly but I could be wrong.
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I remember this question going around a lot last year with the '08 brides and I was told that you should tip the Maitre'D anywhere from $3-$5 per person and the bridal attendant $50-$100.
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LOL...I think your right though
I heard the same thing.....$3-$5 a person but wasnt sure for whom. Hmmm......
$50.00 for the bridal attendant sounds ok to me if she does what I think she does. Also, I would tip them (all of them) based on how good they were. Thats ok, right? I mean if you get bad service then you get bad tip, right? Good/great service, Great tip! right?
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Posted by RPMG26599
This might be a really stupid question but im going to ask it anyway! hahaha!
What exactly does your Maitre D do? Is this the same person I have been working with since I booked my RH? And your bridal attendant is the person who follows you around all night, right?
I don't really know the answer to this either lol. I think they oversee the waiters, waitresses, bartenders and make sure everything runs smoothly but I could be wrong.
They also coordinate with the DJ as far as any announcements go (cake cutting, first dance, entrance, etc.) Also, I'm pretty sure they are the one who lines everyone up to get them into the hall/into the ceremony. ++ I THINK if you are trying to avoid contact with FH before the ceremony, they help facilitate that as well.
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this is what my DOC suggested...
Hair - $50 to $75 Makeup - $50 to $75 DJ - $100 - $150 DJ asst - $50 to $75 Band ? 10% of total bill Photographer - $100 to $150 Photographer asst - $50 to $75 Videographer - $100 to $125 Video asst - $50 to $75 Limos - $25 to $50 each Floral delivery - $25 to $50 each Maitre-d? - $3 to $5 per person (or what is suggested by your venue) Bridal attendant - $75 to $100 Officiant - $25 to $50 Altar people - $20 each Ceremony music - $25 to $50
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My Maitr'd said his fee is $600 dollars which I'm not too sure about since I believe this is suppose to be a tip NOT a fee
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this is what my DOC suggested...
Hair - $50 to $75 Makeup - $50 to $75 DJ - $100 - $150 DJ asst - $50 to $75 Band ? 10% of total bill Photographer - $100 to $150 Photographer asst - $50 to $75 Videographer - $100 to $125 Video asst - $50 to $75 Limos - $25 to $50 each Floral delivery - $25 to $50 each Maitre-d? - $3 to $5 per person (or what is suggested by your venue) Bridal attendant - $75 to $100 Officiant - $25 to $50 Altar people - $20 each Ceremony music - $25 to $50
Isnt the Ceremony music doen by your DJ/Band? Oh wait, you can also get like a pienist or instrumental people.....nevermind. This list is good! Thank you!!
I guess the maitre D is the one who I have been working with at the RH since I booked, correct?
Any Lessings Brides have a bridal assistant?? Do they provide that?
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My Maitr'd said his fee is $600 dollars which I'm not too sure about since I believe this is suppose to be a tip NOT a fee
yeah, I have to agree....I dont think theyre supposed to tell you how much to tip them. And I dont think there is a fee. Its what you think they deserve. Id talk to him again about that.
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this is what my DOC suggested...
Hair - $50 to $75 Makeup - $50 to $75 DJ - $100 - $150 DJ asst - $50 to $75 Band ? 10% of total bill Photographer - $100 to $150 Photographer asst - $50 to $75 Videographer - $100 to $125 Video asst - $50 to $75 Limos - $25 to $50 each Floral delivery - $25 to $50 each Maitre-d? - $3 to $5 per person (or what is suggested by your venue) Bridal attendant - $75 to $100 Officiant - $25 to $50 Altar people - $20 each Ceremony music - $25 to $50
Hair and Makeup sound high, I'm not paying much more than that for my hair I think it's only $85 for my hair. I know there was a thread about tipping the priest and I just feel so weird to do that. Wow there is so much money going into tips.
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Posted by pandafish519
this is what my DOC suggested...
Hair - $50 to $75 Makeup - $50 to $75 DJ - $100 - $150 DJ asst - $50 to $75 Band ? 10% of total bill Photographer - $100 to $150 Photographer asst - $50 to $75 Videographer - $100 to $125 Video asst - $50 to $75 Limos - $25 to $50 each Floral delivery - $25 to $50 each Maitre-d? - $3 to $5 per person (or what is suggested by your venue) Bridal attendant - $75 to $100 Officiant - $25 to $50 Altar people - $20 each Ceremony music - $25 to $50
Hair and Makeup sound high, I'm not paying much more than that for my hair I think it's only $85 for my hair. I know there was a thread about tipping the priest and I just feel so weird to do that. Wow there is so much money going into tips.
I know.....You dont realize how much money you have to save just in tips!
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I agree hair and makeup sounds a little high. For a lot of girls this amount would be 50% of what they are paying. I think I;'m going with the standard 20%
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I agree hair and makeup sounds a little high. For a lot of girls this amount would be 50% of what they are paying. I think I;'m going with the standard 20%
I agree I will do the same.
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this is what my DOC suggested...
Hair - $50 to $75 Makeup - $50 to $75 DJ - $100 - $150 DJ asst - $50 to $75 Band ? 10% of total bill Photographer - $100 to $150 Photographer asst - $50 to $75 Videographer - $100 to $125 Video asst - $50 to $75 Limos - $25 to $50 each Floral delivery - $25 to $50 each Maitre-d? - $3 to $5 per person (or what is suggested by your venue) Bridal attendant - $75 to $100 Officiant - $25 to $50 Altar people - $20 each Ceremony music - $25 to $50
Hair and Makeup sound high, I'm not paying much more than that for my hair I think it's only $85 for my hair. I know there was a thread about tipping the priest and I just feel so weird to do that. Wow there is so much money going into tips.
I think some of them are a little too much. especially the hair. they are getting so much money to begin with!
our priest is a friend so its a little different for us. but i think this is all at your own discrestion. do what you feel is right. god knows i don't have enough money for all those people!! HAHA
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When not to tip:
Officiant or clergy: Civil servants (judges, justices of the peace, etc.) are not permitted to accept tips. Clergy are generally paid a flat fee for their services, or they may ask that a donation be made to their house of worship instead.
I found this in an article Tips for Wedding Tips
And for hair and makeup they suggested 15-20%
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When not to tip:
Officiant or clergy: Civil servants (judges, justices of the peace, etc.) are not permitted to accept tips. Clergy are generally paid a flat fee for their services, or they may ask that a donation be made to their house of worship instead.
I found this in an article Tips for Wedding Tips
And for hair and makeup they suggested 15-20%
I think they only applies to priests in a church.. I remember this was true when my sis was getting married at a church, they take donations but no tips.. but officiants outside of church you tip
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We were told to tip the Maitre' D $3-5 per person and the Bridal Attendant anywhere from $75-$150.
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Posted by pandafish519
this is what my DOC suggested...
Hair - $50 to $75 Makeup - $50 to $75 DJ - $100 - $150 DJ asst - $50 to $75 Band ? 10% of total bill Photographer - $100 to $150 Photographer asst - $50 to $75 Videographer - $100 to $125 Video asst - $50 to $75 Limos - $25 to $50 each Floral delivery - $25 to $50 each Maitre-d? - $3 to $5 per person (or what is suggested by your venue) Bridal attendant - $75 to $100 Officiant - $25 to $50 Altar people - $20 each Ceremony music - $25 to $50
Ok Just my opinion Church ( No Tip) I dont think you should tip any one from the church We Are paying enough for the so called Donation Video and Photographer you dont even know how it comes until afterward so why would yo tip them - Limo - Grattutiy is included - And not to mention add'l people will get waht I think they deserve - Arent we paying enpugh money to do there job to begin with !!
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Honestly, I think all this tipping stuff i BS....we are all paying through the nose for everything, how can they possibly expect tips as well. Ugh, I wish they would just factor it into the price off the get-go and just take the extra stress out of it.
