When it comes to planning your wedding and all of the expenses incurred, you
may not even think about tips, but it is extremely important! So let’s talk about it!
For starters, tipping your vendors completely varies depending on the service. We
are going to provide you with a list of some common services and the standard that
people tend to follow when tipping! Always remember, at the end of the day these
are just suggestions based on our experiences and research, but do what you think
based on your budget.
Wedding Planners/Day of Coordinator: 10-20% or a nice gift
Hairstylist/Makeup Artist: 15%-25%
Wedding Delivery/Setup Staff: $5-$10 per person
Church Officiant: donating $100-$500 to the church/synagogue
Officiant: $50-$100
Musicians: $15-$20 per musician
Photographer/Videographer: $50-$200 per vendor
Attire Alterations: $20-$30
Reception Staff: 15%-20% of food and drink fee, $200-$300 for the maître d’
Band/DJ: $25-$35 per musician; $50-$150 for DJs
Transportation Company: 15%-20% of total bill
Cake Baker, Florist, Stationer: $50-$100, or a small gift
~Julia Costello
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