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Tipping etiquette

lawton998lawton998 member
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I work at a restaurant, and I was going to hire some friends from work to cater and serve at my wedding.  I was unsure about the etiquette of tipping those who will be serving and bartending.  Since I'm providing the beverages for my guests, is it rude to ask them to tip their bartender?  Or should I offer my friends a higher wage and have them not accept tips? 

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  • ohwhynotohwhynot member
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    The only tips should come from you and your husband.  Don't let them put out a tip jar. 
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_tipping-etiquette-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:4f1e9df7-1540-4e1b-93a6-27d7b87331f5Post:ec4a154d-e279-424c-bec4-2725a4bdb030">Re: Tipping etiquette</a>:
    [QUOTE].  Don't let them put out a tip jar. 
    Posted by ohwhynot[/QUOTE]

    <div>I agree.  I HATE, HATE tip jars at weddings.  Do not ask your guests to tip the bartenders.  </div><div>
    </div><div>However I don't think they should have to turn down tips if people just offer.  Just have them keep it behind the bar unseen.  </div>
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  • lawton998lawton998 member
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    Thanks for the input! :)
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