Tipping Guideline

I met with my DOC yesterday and she gave me this tipping list.. she said that its all our discretion depending on wether they were great or not, so its ultimately up to us, but I thought I would share the list with you girls!


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.