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Tips????????

DinaAndRob Posted:

Tips????????

I'm trying to work on my wedding budget and I'm not sure how much to tip the following people:

Photographer (I have two guys)
Videographer
DJ and MC
Limo drivers ( I have 3 guys)

Can someone tell me how much to tip the above vendors???
Dani777 Posted:

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First... this is an AWESOME subject to save to your notebook. I refer to it sooo often:

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic-375341-1.html

Now, for your question...
I got from one of the threads on the above link:
1) Maitre 'd - $300
2) Bridal Attendant - $50
3) Bartenders - $50 each (x2 = $100)
4) Limos - $50 each (x2 = $100)
5) MC - $100
6) DJ - $50
7) Percussionist - $50
8) Video - $50 p/p
9) Photo - $50 p/p

HTH!
bridej9 Posted:

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I love this, thanks so much!

bridej9 Posted:

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Although, I think I need to rephrase -
I love having the breakdown, I HATE having to tip so much when everything already has a service fee added.

What about flower delivery, we probably have to tip that guy too.
Dani777 Posted:

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Posted by bridej9

Although, I think I need to rephrase -
I love having the breakdown, I HATE having to tip so much when everything already has a service fee added.

What about flower delivery, we probably have to tip that guy too.



I knew what you meant...
if you copy and paste that link it'll show you tipping for EVERYONE!!! It's soo SICK how mabny people you need to TIP! AUGH! LOL
DinaAndRob Posted:

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Thanks!!! I feel so much better now!!!

Dani777 Posted:

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No prob! Anytime! :)

VickiR510 Posted:

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Tipping themaitre 'd depends on teh amount of people atyour wedding. You should figure $3.00 per guest.

$3.00 x 150 guests = $450.00 tip
Bridal Attendant 100.00 (at least)
MC = 75.00/100.00
DJ = 50.00
Limo = 50.00 each.
Photo = 50/100 each
Video = 50/100 each.
VickiR510 Posted:

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There are more then just those but my RH has waiters bartenders valets included in price.

Espo22 Posted:

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Posted by VickiR510

Tipping themaitre 'd depends on teh amount of people atyour wedding. You should figure $3.00 per guest.

$3.00 x 150 guests = $450.00 tip
Bridal Attendant 100.00 (at least)
MC = 75.00/100.00
DJ = 50.00
Limo = 50.00 each.
Photo = 50/100 each
Video = 50/100 each.



yeah i was gonna post the same thing. The maitre'd is not one set amount, its a price per person. People tip anywhere from $2-6 per person. Not only that but most RH's they split it with the bm that you booked with. So that would mean if you give $300 about $150 is only for him
Just Cindy Posted:

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What if the tip is already in the contract on a p.p basis? DO you have to tip on top of that???????????

Caramelatta Posted:

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BUMP!!

kellylee418 Posted:

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Its like we have to tip everyone!!! I figured just that day between the hair people, limo drivers, and everyone else... We will need like $1500 in envelopes. Its really crazy how we have to tip on top of the payment for services. I guess it is what it is!

Walkintomymind Posted:

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My price per person for my hall is all inclusive. Meaning....it includes tax and gratuity...but I feel funny not tipping...do you think I should follow the same guidelines?? I don't want to appear to be totally rude...my price can't possibly include each bartender, etc.

MrsDtoBe09 Posted:

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Posted by Walkintomymind

My price per person for my hall is all inclusive. Meaning....it includes tax and gratuity...but I feel funny not tipping...do you think I should follow the same guidelines?? I don't want to appear to be totally rude...my price can't possibly include each bartender, etc.



I think all places are like that but you should still tip the maitre'd and the bridal attendant.

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