Who/how much to tip?

doriankaye

I have an independent make-up artist and hair artist coming to our location to do us up the morning of the wedding.

My question is: do I tip in addition to the amount they're charging / person?

In a salon I know that you tip because normally the tip goes straight to the artist and the payment is split/shared with salon.  But when they're coming to me and getting 100% of the fee, do I also tip?

I'm not trying to be insensitive, I'm just really unsure as to how to handle this.

Also - I read on another forum that people tip the DJ and photographer as well??? Is that legit?

shaylagirl

Granted, I had my hair done at the salon, but I tipped her for my trial and the day of.

I also tipped the Limo driver and our musician (we didn't have a DJ, just a classical guitarist at the ceremony site).  We also left money for our ceremony site as they were a free wedding chapel (Chapel Dulcinea).

I would have tipped our photographer if she wasn't a friend of the family and her parents paid her agreed upon fee as a wedding gift to us.

My parents also tipped the reception site as they went above and beyond (we felt) to make our day beautiful and special.

But, for me personally, I would tip my MUA/Hairstylist as well as the DJ and photographer IF you feel like they've done a good job, which is usually what a tip is for; payment for a job well done or for going above and beyond.

You could also ask this question on the main forums.

Good luck!!