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Gratuity for Venders/Coordinator

Taina747Taina747 member
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What is the typical amount that should be given for gratuity for the DJ, Wedding Coordinator, and Photographer?  Am I missing anyone else?  Do I have to tip the florist - not sure who it'll be yet?  I know my coordinator is charging tax and an 18% coordination/on site fee  - does that mean that I don't have to tip??

I've heard some people say it helps to have your tips ready in an envelope before the wedding and have your maid of honor or someone else distribute them the day of. 
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Re: Gratuity for Venders/Coordinator

  • sld0618sld0618 member
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    edited December 2011
    I can't wait for these answers!  I've been trying to figure this out!
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  • nickandjenn33nickandjenn33
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    edited December 2011

    I've asked the question on another board and the resounding answer was that it's not necessary to tip if the vendor owns the company, but if they don't then you tip them. For example, if the photographer owns the company, you don't need to tip him, but you can tip the assistants.  If your coordinator is already charing you a 18% fee on top of her charge, I think that counts as a tip.  My caterer is charging an 18% fee also, so I'm not planning to tip them.  That would be 18-20% on top of 18% on top of the charge? Forget it.

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  • caiandcullencaiandcullen
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    edited December 2011
    I think tipping is based upon service. Even though our photog and video people owned their own company, we still tipped them because they were that awesome. We also tipped our florist a little for dropping stuff off, our rental guys for setting up and breaking down, our officiant, our bartenders, our caterers (they stayed to bus everything at Lani), etc, etc. If you want more info, send me an email at candc dot oneill at yahoo dot com and I can give you specific numbers!
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  • destiny1108destiny1108 member
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    edited December 2011
    we tipped our coordinator, DJ, photographer, minister and guitarist.    Caterer had service charge already added to their bill.  Our cooridinator did not charge 18% just a flat rate package.  All vendors charged tax but that goes to Uncle Sam
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  • destiny1108destiny1108 member
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    edited December 2011
    oops, forgot to answer the last part.  We gave our coordinator all the envelopes and she passed out for us.  We personally gave her the envelope for her at the night
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  • AKWinterBrideAKWinterBride member
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    edited December 2011
    I know this may sound mean, but I just don't get tipping wedding vendors.  I understand giving someone a nice little gift for a great job, but if they want more money, they should charge it. 
    I know gratuity is already in our catering bill, so I will probably bring little gifts from Alaska for the vendors, but if you start thinking $$, think about how fast it will add up!  If you give them a percentage, it's going to be a lot of money quick, and even if you give great vendors $100-200 for a tip, it will get costly! 
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