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Who do I Tip? HELP

vabride Posted:

Who do I Tip? HELP


I can't beleive that I can finally say 'I'm getting married next month'

Now we are down to nitty gritty planning. Can someone help me with who to tip?? Here are some details, you tell me Yes or No, and if I'm forgetting any.

Altar Servers- how much each?

Limo Driver- how much? 15% or a flat amount?

Photographer- do I even tip him? He is not one of many working for a Company, its just him and he owns his own business so I'm already paying him a lot through the contract.

Main contact at reception site- he is not an offical DOC, but he is the main point of contact and said he will coordintate things like grabbing me when its time to cut the cake.

Photo booth Attendant- we are having old time photo booth, I feel I should tip the attendant

Valets- We are paying the site for Valet parking up front, does this cover tips for the valets or do we pay that on top of the fee? Should we be responsible for this or let guests who are using the service tip as they see fit?

Bartenders- do we tip them?

Band member- do we tip them or is their fee enough?

Who else?????

Hope this does not sound cheap- I'm just trying to be smart and not overpay someone who is already charging me an arm and a leg. Thanks in advance for help!!!
missliss Posted:

Re: Who do I Tip? HELP

Tip everyone, that's my motto. And oh yes, OWNER OR NOT. A tip is not payment for services rendered, a tip is to show appreciation for a job well done so unless they've ruined your day, tip them.

But yes, everyone you listed gets tipped. Not sure about limo drivers, we didn't have any but I would anyway.

JennyAPH Posted:

Re: Who do I Tip? HELP

I would say everyone but the photographer. If he owns his own company you are paying him enough as it is. Also make sure the tip is not included in the limo price, I know mine includes gratuity. Otherwise I think as long as the rest do a good job tip them!

SoonToBeMrsBrady Posted:

Re: Who do I Tip? HELP

I agree....Tip Everybody!

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