Tipping

evalynn68

Hello -

We are getting married in S.FLA at a 5 Star Resort & Spa.

I am paying off the balances for the hoel and catering right now.....

The caterers added in an additional 20 % gratutiy and the Resort & Spa added in an additional 22% gratutity.  The caterers have four servers.  The Resort & Spa are setting up and breaking down - bar tender...... 

Ultimately the caterers gratutiy was billed at $800.

The Resort & Spa at $600.

Do I need to tip additional.  I was shocked that it was added in; however, I do understand why. 

I typically always tip 20% ---- -the resort billed 22%  ------ I can't imagine going over.

Thanks,

Eva

lyndausvi

No you don't need to tip anything additional.  If someone really goes above and beyond you always have the option.

achiduck

Most venues add a gratuity to the bill so an additional tip is not expected. 

Kate61487

As long as it's actually labeled gratuity, and not a service fee then you're good.  If it was labeled a service fee that doesn't actually go to the servers, so if you'd normally tip you should still tip.

evalynn68

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_tipping-58?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:697dffec-5e18-4c3e-9dbf-93823cf33542Post:e8692738-9306-446f-a276-6b5e6a5b8876">Re: Tipping</a>:
[QUOTE]As long as it's actually labeled gratuity, and not a service fee then you're good.  If it was labeled a service fee that doesn't actually go to the servers, so if you'd normally tip you should still tip.
Posted by Kate61487[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>It is labeled GRATUITIY!</div><div>
</div><div>THANKS,</div><div>Eva</div>