I really don't know who to tip or how much. Also I keep seeing that if the vendor is the owner they shouldn't get a tip. So vendors, please give your honest advice. How much should I tip the following people ( if neccesaary)?: We are having a wedding of about 80 people with no special add ons except for a percussionist at our reception: Florist DJ Percussionist 2 ceremony musicians Maitre d officiant photographer videographer and assistant bridal attendant
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Re: Yet another tipping question
Dear Jeanette and Mark:
Tipping is a tough question because everyone has a different opinion.
I don't know where you read not to tip owners, but that is just not true. My haircutter owns the shop and I always tip him. If they are paying the overhead of being the business owner and charging you the same price as other hairdressers why shouldn't he or she receive a tip.
Everyone on your list should receive a gratuity except the assistant to the vendor. The main videographer or photographer will take care of their assistant with a portion of the gratuity they receive from you.
The amount of gratuity is what you can afford. I have received gratuities anywhere from $100. - $500. as the wedding coordinator/planner and owner of the company. No matter what the amount is it is always greatly appreciated!
Cordially,
Fran Koltun Cordially Yours All Occasion Network President/Owner 631-277-7627 www.cordiallyours.com
