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Who do you tip and how much?

ltetidrickltetidrick
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in Florida-West Coast

Hi again...lots of questions as usual...

So we already know that we need to do a Priest "Donation" and that we will tip the wedding coordinator of our church. 

What are appropriate amounts for the following:

Wedding Coordinator at Church

Director of Catering/Wedding Planner at Yacht Club (already have a 20% service charge)

Florist

DJ

Limo

Photographer (Jason Angelini)

Videographer

Hair and Make-Up (leaning towards Darla Stafford)

If I am forgetting anyone let me know! I know I have lots of time left but I am super nerdy/neurotic when it comes to planning around a budget and when we are pinching pennies to get married lol!

I wanted to get all of your opinions on the correct amount to tip! Thanks agaiN!!!!

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Re: Who do you tip and how much?

  • TTnolesTTnoles
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    To be honest with you I am not sure how much in terms of percentage for a few of these but for people like hair/mu and limo I would say the standard 20%. 

    As far as florist I think it reall depends on how much set up they are doing for you.  Also check you contract because if they are providing set up the service charge might be included in the price.

    As far as the yacht club coordinator, if you are alreayd paying gratuiity I wouldn't add any extra, imo.  Mostly because they are going to add that gratuity to the total bill and the gratuity should cover everyone assisting.  That and the bartenders still tended to get tipped by consumers even if it is open bar.

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  • JulieNFloJulieNFlo
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    edited December 2011
    http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/tipping-wedding-vendors


    http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-budget/articles/wedding-vendor-tipping-cheat-sheet.aspx

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  • ltetidrickltetidrick
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    edited December 2011
    THANKS!!!!
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  • SamigfbSamigfb member
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    edited December 2011
    You do not need tip any venor who is the owner of the business.  For example, Jason Angelini is the owner so you do not need to tip him.  It is nice to write these people a nice thank you later on for them to use as client testimonials in advertising.

    You do tip "staff" of any venor.  For example, I had a band at my wedding, we tipped each member of the band.
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