spin off...tipping for DJ

jennarose023 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:07 AM

spin off...tipping for DJ

how much are you tipping your DJ?

emomma17 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:08 AM

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I am not sure yet I was initially going to do 75 DJ, 50 MC 50 Percussionist 30 for the Steel Drum guy he is only there for an hour, but I am thinking maybe it should be more?!?

ammie1016 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:10 AM

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$200 total for the Dj & MC, and then another $50 or $100 for the steel drum, he is with us the whole night.

jennarose023 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:11 AM

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Posted by emomma17

I am not sure yet I was initially going to do 75 DJ, 50 MC 50 Percussionist 30 for the Steel Drum guy he is only there for an hour, but I am thinking maybe it should be more?!?

i only have the one DJ...but he's the owner...still think i should tip him, but on the contract it says tipping is suggested and they say 15-20% that's like at least a $240 tip...is that a lot?

kristin597 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:17 AM

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I had 4 people: the DJ, the mc, the lighting tech and the drum guy. I gave them all $100 each.

jennarose023 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:19 AM

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so then is $150 for just the DJ a good tip...too much...too little?

Edit...he's doing everything...ceremony - reception

emomma17 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:20 AM

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Posted by jennarose023

Posted by emomma17

I am not sure yet I was initially going to do 75 DJ, 50 MC 50 Percussionist 30 for the Steel Drum guy he is only there for an hour, but I am thinking maybe it should be more?!?

i only have the one DJ...but he's the owner...still think i should tip him, but on the contract it says tipping is suggested and they say 15-20% that's like at least a $240 tip...is that a lot?

I kind of feel like 240 is a lot...on top of what you are paying him ya know...

jennarose023 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:23 AM

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Posted by emomma17

Posted by jennarose023

Posted by emomma17

I am not sure yet I was initially going to do 75 DJ, 50 MC 50 Percussionist 30 for the Steel Drum guy he is only there for an hour, but I am thinking maybe it should be more?!?

i only have the one DJ...but he's the owner...still think i should tip him, but on the contract it says tipping is suggested and they say 15-20% that's like at least a $240 tip...is that a lot?

I kind of feel like 240 is a lot...on top of what you are paying him ya know...

yeah that's what i was thinking...theknot.com ettiquette says $150 flat for DJ's, i'm paying 1600 for the whole thing ceremony, cocktail and reception...so is 10% enough? I think 15-20% is excessive...but i don't want to insult him either

emomma17 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:39 AM

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Posted by jennarose023

Posted by emomma17

Posted by jennarose023

Posted by emomma17

I am not sure yet I was initially going to do 75 DJ, 50 MC 50 Percussionist 30 for the Steel Drum guy he is only there for an hour, but I am thinking maybe it should be more?!?

i only have the one DJ...but he's the owner...still think i should tip him, but on the contract it says tipping is suggested and they say 15-20% that's like at least a $240 tip...is that a lot?

I kind of feel like 240 is a lot...on top of what you are paying him ya know...

yeah that's what i was thinking...theknot.com ettiquette says $150 flat for DJ's, i'm paying 1600 for the whole thing ceremony, cocktail and reception...so is 10% enough? I think 15-20% is excessive...but i don't want to insult him either

1600 for the whole thing and he is the owner? I think 240 would be a lot of money for a tip for him. Maybe 150?

bigrd37 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 10:56 AM

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I was thinking $75-100 for the emcee, but he is the owner. Then $50-75 for the DJ, $50 for percussionist, lighting and plasma tv tech and $25 each for the ceremony musicians.

Does that sound right??

jennarose023 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 11:01 AM

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Posted by emomma17

1600 for the whole thing and he is the owner? I think 240 would be a lot of money for a tip for him. Maybe 150?

yup...good deal huh...lol...i think i'll do 160 that way it's an even 10%...i think fair enough...thanks for the advice

kirstenjk Posted: Sep 29, 2008 11:29 AM

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I tipped them $50 each - we had a DJ and an MC. I did a google search the night before the wedding to figure out how much to tip everyone - that seemed to be the suggested amount amongst the various website I looked at.

JTsGal829 Posted: Sep 29, 2008 01:15 PM

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i read 15% - 20% on my contracts too and i was like WOW!! lol.. i feel that is really a lot for what you already pay them!! i mean granted yes.. if they do an amazing job..they deserve a great tip.. but i feel for the DJ/MC anywhere from $75-$150 is sufficient.. i think we are planning on $75-$100 for the MC and $50-$75 for the DJ