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VeryNewBride Posted:

Tips

Hi ladies!

Found a pair of shoes finally this week. I also ordered shorties for my bridesmaids to wear while getting ready from Plum Pretty Sugar that match my robe. How is everyone else doing?

So I am trying to set aside tip money. Who are you tipping that day? How much on average do we give these people? The Knot made me feel like I need to tip any and everyone I come in contact with the day of. Thoughts?

OH and I'm having my makeup and hair trial tomorrow. It's already $200. Do I tip them? TIA

Also feels crazy to say I'm getting married NEXT month!
cconaty94 Posted:

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I am going through the same thing right now. Here is my list based on reccs from this website, the knot, and my catering hall.

Church:
donation to priest, $750 (not my choice, mandatory fee)
alter servers x 2 or 3....$10 ea.
singer....$20
organist...$20

Hair....20%
makeup* (gift card for family friend)
flower delivery people x 3.....$10 each
dj.....$100
mc.....$100
lighting technician....$20
photographers, x2....$100 ea.
videographer....$100
limo and shuttle, gratuity included so $20 ea.

Receptional hall:
Maitre D....$3pp
bridal attendant....$100
coordinator...$200
waitstaff...$20 per table

I think that's all! Yes, I think a tip is needed for just about everyone... and I am trying to be as cheap as I can be, but I still believe that.
Lori0413 Posted:

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Posted by cconaty94

I am going through the same thing right now. Here is my list based on reccs from this website, the knot, and my catering hall.

Church:
donation to priest, $750 (not my choice, mandatory fee)
alter servers x 2 or 3....$10 ea.
singer....$20
organist...$20



Hey! Aren't you getting married at Infant Jesus? They want a $750 donation to the priest??? Or is that just the fee to get married there? Having a heart attack, LOL.
cconaty94 Posted:

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That is the fee. I am not tipping the priest, I just thought he is the guy who gets the 'donation'

Lori0413 Posted:

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OH, okay, LOL. I don't think he gets it, since we were originally going to use an outside priest and we still had to pay the fee. I am not tipping him either, though.

flynn14 Posted:

Tips

I'm confused I never heard of tippig th waitstaff. How do you know how many waitstaff? I was planning to tip matred. Bridal attendant. And the 2 bartenders from the venue

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