Tipping "Wedding Coordinator"??

Knottie39059962

With our venue we were assigned an "Event Specailist" or "Wedding Coordinator". She was assigned to us to help us through the planning process and over the last year and a half we have had countless emails, phone calls, and visits with her. She has definitely answered a lot of questions and has made my planning process much smoother. However, I am curious what the rule on tipping someone like this is? She is not a "wedding planner" but in some ways has helped me as much as one. But she was assigned to us, we did not necessarily hire her.

 Oh, and there is a "20% coordination fee" in our contract. But she also has an assistant that has helped us, so I'm not sure if that coordination fee goes straight to them? And if so if they split it?

Does anyone else have a similar situation? If so, are you giving an additional tip?

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I don't have this situation, but based on what you've shared, this is someone I would probably tip simply because they've been so helpful to me.

If you truly are okay with tipping this person, you could ask them if their organization allows them to accept them.

In my industry, gifts of more than about $20 are generally not okay; so quite often I'll have a vendor call me and say, "Hey, it was great working with you; we really appreciate your business.  Does your company allow you to accept xyz?" 

Jen4948

One thing that I would do, whether or not she can receive tips, is to write a testimonial letter to her venue commending her work with you.  You could also write her a personal letter of thanks for her services and promise her recommendations whenever that's feasible.

SP29

I think the letters are a great idea- let the company know this employee has done a GREAT job.

Since there is a gratuity included, technically it's covered, but if you thought she did a really great job, there is no reason you cannot personally give her a tip. 

DH and I have done that at times. Went for afternoon tea on our HM. Gratuity was included but the man running the tea was exceptionally knowledgeable and attentive, so we tipped him extra. At our friend's wedding, the bar was fully hosted, but we still tipped the bartender at the end of the night, because he was AWESOME.