question about tipping

summerbridejen2015 Posted: May 09, 2014 01:54 PM

question about tipping

I realized after reading on this site I need to budget for tips...I have everyone covered now in my budget but the Maitre'd gets a tip what about the wait staff?How does that work....
It really adds up!! holy cow!!

ajunebride14 Posted: May 09, 2014 02:04 PM

question about tipping

This might sound terrible but I don't really plan on tipping everyone. We will tip the maître d and the bridal attendant whatever the recommended amount is and I was planning on giving the waitstaff $25 each. Other than that I just feel like it's too much. I have a friend that does wedding photography and she said that she doesn't expect a tip and doesn't really get tipped either. I feel like it has to be what you can afford

Kimberley2015 Posted: May 09, 2014 02:05 PM

question about tipping

FH and I are still looking that up ourselves = / Between the tips for the hair, make-up, delivery of flowers, Maitre'd, etc. its almost like another venue. Ugghhhhh!

summerbridejen2015 Posted: May 09, 2014 02:18 PM

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Posted by Kimberley2014

FH and I are still looking that up ourselves = / Between the tips for the hair, make-up, delivery of flowers, Maitre'd, etc. its almost like another venue. Ugghhhhh!

It really is!!! I am starting to get frazzled!!

Mrs Posted: May 09, 2014 02:18 PM

question about tipping

Crazy how much the tips add up

Mrs Posted: May 09, 2014 02:18 PM

question about tipping

Crazy how much the tips add up

TwiceIsNice Posted: May 09, 2014 07:08 PM

question about tipping

Do people tip the band or DJ? I'm thinking no...

mrs2014 Posted: May 09, 2014 08:23 PM

question about tipping

I agree. Its frustrating that you pay an exorbitant amount of money for hair, makeup, venue, etc and people still expect more. The wedding industry can really suck you dry.

Lguido Posted: May 09, 2014 09:32 PM

question about tipping

I will be tipping based on the service I receive & based on what I can afford also..

haw4 Posted: May 09, 2014 10:08 PM

question about tipping

I was told and I've read that you don't have to tip if they are owners. So our dj/florist/photographer won't be getting extra because they own their businesses.

lizzyro Posted: May 09, 2014 10:58 PM

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Posted by Lguido

I will be tipping based on the service I receive & based on what I can afford also..

that's the tough part because you have to predetermine what you will give in order to have the envelopes ready to go

CAlbanese Posted: May 10, 2014 12:26 AM

question about tipping

I asked my banquet manager about tipping and he told me its usually $3-$6 per guest.

Dani10 Posted: May 10, 2014 12:43 AM

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Posted by ajunebride14

This might sound terrible but I don't really plan on tipping everyone. We will tip the maître d and the bridal attendant whatever the recommended amount is and I was planning on giving the waitstaff $25 each. Other than that I just feel like it's too much. I have a friend that does wedding photography and she said that she doesn't expect a tip and doesn't really get tipped either. I feel like it has to be what you can afford

same here!

summerbridejen2015 Posted: May 10, 2014 08:22 AM

question about tipping

What if the owner is the mc and the dj is not? I feel funny tipping one and not the other.

StarIzInkd Posted: May 10, 2014 06:31 PM

question about tipping

We plan on feeding our vendors since it will be a long day and since we have to pay to feed them (Half the price of a guest), we will not be tipping on top of that. We can do one or the other and FH feels feeding them and tipping is just crazy.
We booked our limos yesterday and was told that taxes and tips are included in the price but that if we wanted to tip on top of that we could throw the guy another $50 but that it is not expected.. however form telling me this though now I feel like an *** if we DON'T give more? It's confusing and really just TOO MUCH!

Deirdre-and-Joe Posted: May 11, 2014 01:42 AM

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We plan on tipping everyone!!! I know all to many people who work in the industry and rely on receiving tips as their hourly salary isn't always the minimum wage.

We plan on doing:
Maitre'd $500
Bridal Attendant $100-150
Waitstaff $50-75 each
Bartenders $100 each
Hair Stylist $100 or so each
Limo Drivers $50 each
Alterations $25
Flowers Delivery $20 each
Officiant $25
DJ/MC $100-150 each
Photog $150-200
Cake Delivery $10

I'm still not sure if I'm getting makeup done or not but would tip and getting nails done the night prior but not sure exactly who is coming to that yet but would be $10 each person for mani/pedi.

I do realize I tip way to generously but like I said, I know so many people in the industry and they literally rely on tips.

Lguido Posted: May 11, 2014 05:17 AM

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Posted by lizzyro

Posted by Lguido

I will be tipping based on the service I receive & based on what I can afford also..
that's the tough part because you have to predetermine what you will give in order to have the envelopes ready to go

Yes but u can Always add or take out of that envelope based on the service!

cets1290 Posted: May 11, 2014 06:09 AM

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Posted by Deirdre-and-Joe

We plan on tipping everyone!!! I know all to many people who work in the industry and rely on receiving tips as their hourly salary isn't always the minimum wage.

We plan on doing:
Maitre'd $500
Bridal Attendant $100-150
Waitstaff $50-75 each
Bartenders $100 each
Hair Stylist $100 or so each
Limo Drivers $50 each
Alterations $25
Flowers Delivery $20 each
Officiant $25
DJ/MC $100-150 each
Photog $150-200
Cake Delivery $10

I'm still not sure if I'm getting makeup done or not but would tip and getting nails done the night prior but not sure exactly who is coming to that yet but would be $10 each person for mani/pedi.

I do realize I tip way to generously but like I said, I know so many people in the industry and they literally rely on tips.

I agree with you! We are tipping all of the above vendors except for the wait staff because our contract says our maitre'd tip covers the wait staff as well. Also, not tipping the bartenders because they make alot of tips at weddings from the guests.

3-5pp maitr'd
100 bridal attendant
50 photobooth
75 limo
20 shuttle
75 for each photographer (having 2)
75 for the videographer
75 for the DJ
100 for the MC (also there for cocktail hour singing)
30 for the upright bass player at cocktail hour (leaving at 8pm)
100 for hair
125 for makeup (more expensive)