Tipping BM?

rdubs Posted: Jun 28, 2010 05:12 PM

Tipping BM?

We'd like to give our BM something b/c she's been insanely helpful and good to us--did anyone else do this? I know its not typically in guidelines....just curious! TIA

SoontobeGallagher Posted: Jun 28, 2010 05:17 PM

Re: Tipping BM?

This is a guideline for tipping your vendors for the day of your event. Keep in mind that this is a guideline and you should give a gratuity based on performance of their services. If you feel that a vendor has gone above and beyond, then feel free to give more and vice versa. Also, check your contracts to see if a gratuity was already included. A general guideline is 15%-20% of fees paid.

Hair- $40-$50

Makeup- $40-$50

Photographer- $100-$150

Photog Asst.- $40-$50

Videographer- $100-$150

Video Asst. $40-$50

Limo- $25-$50 (each driver)

Floral Delivery- $20-$40

DJ/MC- $100-$150

DJ asst. $40-$50

Officiant- $25-$50 (not priest or church official)

Altar persons- $10-$20 each

Ceremony/ Cocktail Hour Music- $25-$50 (each musician)

Bridal Attendant- $75-$125

Maitre-D’- $3-$5 per person

Valet- $1-$2 per car

Bartender- $50-$100 per person

Coordinator- Your discretion

*It is always a good idea to keep an envelope with some extra money (small bills) for the unexpected assistant or if a vendors services are extraordinary.

rdubs Posted: Jun 28, 2010 05:19 PM

Re: Tipping BM?

I have this one already but thanks again. Just curious if people tipped the BM in addition to maitre' d and other people associated with the RH.

SoontobeGallagher Posted: Jun 28, 2010 05:21 PM

Re: Tipping BM?

Posted by rdubs

I have this one already but thanks again. Just curious if people tipped the BM in addition to maitre' d and other people associated with the RH.

We are going to tip the BM and the maitre' d. I know some people tipped the servers also. Some contracts say their gratuities are included but that doesn't mean that the servers see them.