Tipping Help!!

LaurenG1986

First of all...I'm sure many people have asked the same thing so I apologize in advance. 

I am not sure who I should tip and how much to tip them.

DJ - I will have a DJ, and an MC who will also be our JP for the ceremony. How much is appropriate?

Photobooth attendents - is tipping them neccessary?

Photographer - owns his own business

Flower Lady - owns her own business

Horse & Carriage - it may be the owner driving, may not be

Limo - gratuity is included in the bill

Waitstaff - gratuity is included in the bill

Cupcakes - tip the delivery person?

 

and then of course I plan to tip the hair/makeup artist. 

Thanks so much!

ootmother2

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_tipping-help?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:a6c4ea5b-1b77-46b9-83a2-90d65ce77a70Post:7fc6311d-602f-4d93-a9d6-79dea516ce65">Tipping Help!!</a>:
[QUOTE]First of all...I'm sure many people have asked the same thing so I apologize in advance.  I am not sure who I should tip and how much to tip them. DJ - I will have a DJ, and an MC who will also be our JP for the ceremony. How much is appropriate? Photobooth attendents - is tipping them neccessary? Photographer - owns his own business Flower Lady - owns her own business Horse & Carriage - it may be the owner driving, may not be Limo - gratuity is included in the bill Waitstaff - gratuity is included in the bill Cupcakes - tip the delivery person?   and then of course I plan to tip the hair/makeup artist.  Thanks so much!
Posted by LaurenG1986[/QUOTE]

Read your contracts, some have gratuity already added in. When in doubt, ask.

The concept of not tipping theowner of a business is way outdate although the knot says it's fine.  It's no.

Mrw218

Ok so I'm confused now. What is the etiquette if the knot is not up to date? Florist owns business and is dropping off flowers.... What do I give her? Dj owns business what do I give him. 20% gratuity is incl in reception price so who am I tipping? Who sees that tip? Anyone? Am i tipping ppl who set up the place? How do i coordinate to get all these different ppl their tips since i wont be there while they are setting up or delivering the cake. Do i give a large envelop to the wedding coordinator to take care of? Bartenders and valets I assumed would be covered by guest tips as well as myself when I get a drink when they take my car whatever. Is that incorrect? Am I giving them a tip on top of guest tips?