Dear Sharon,
I’m not sure who to tip and how much? Can you help?
Soon to be Bride, Allison.
Dear Allison,
A tip is a thoughful way to express your gratitude for going above and beyond. If your wedding vendors truly delivered excellent service from start to finish, a tip is a great way to thank them.
Tipping Guidelines
Bartenders: 10 percent of the total liquor bill
Bathroom attendants: $1 – $2 per guest
Catering Manager: $200+
Coat check attendants: $1 – $2 per guest
Limo or bus drivers: 15 percent
Maitre d’ or headwaiter: 1 – 3 percent of food and beverage fees
Makeup Artist or Hair Stylist: 15 – 20 percent
Musicians: 15-20 percent or $15-25 per musician
Photographer or Videographer: If you’re paying a flat fee with no overtime, $100
Valet or parking attendants: $1 – $2 per car; 15 percent for valet parking
Waiters: $20 and up each (distributed by the catering manager or maitre d’)
Wedding Planner: 10-15 percent
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Wow, I had no idea about some of these tipping standards. Thank you for the “tip!”